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What does the Universal Joint (U Joint) do? The universal joint (or U joint) is a component found in rear-wheel drive vehicles. U-joints operate alongside the driveshaft and help the car’s rear wheels to turn. Your vehicle will normally have two universal joints...
About fuel door problems: The fuel door is often overlooked until it becomes an inconvenience. A stuck fuel door can be a frustrating issue, especially if you have already prepaid for your gas! Behind the fuel door (or gas cap cover) is a cable system that reaches...
Why is leaking coolant a serious problem? Coolant is a liquid stored in your vehicle’s coolant tank. When your car’s thermostat detects a rise in engine heat, coolant is pumped into your engine to bring the temperature back down. It then flows back into...
What causes a clicking sound while you are driving? When you hear a clicking noise while you are driving, it can be unnerving. Clicking noises can be made from loose components making contact, or struggling to turn your vehicle. A clicking noise can point to several...
How do the airbags work? Airbags are a safety feature that is now compulsory in vehicles. Since their introduction in the 1980s, airbags have saved thousands of lives. If the airbag sensor detects an impact, the airbags will immediately inflate, protecting the driver...
What is the Takata airbag recall? The NZ government has issued a compulsory recall that may affect up to 50,000 vehicles in New Zealand. This is due to faulty Alpha-type airbags. Airbags contain nitrate, which causes the airbag to instantly expand and inflate a large...
