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What’s a U-Joint and Why Does It Matter? Had someone pop in last week, lovely lady from Cambridge, and she asked, “Why does my ute keep knocking under the floor?” Turns out, most folks haven’t heard much about universal joints, or U-joints, unless they’ve had drama...
Why Fuel Doors Play Up: Everyday Issues on Waikato Roads Alright, so you’re off to fuel up after a run down Te Rapa Road, tank sitting low because of all that city traffic and stop-start driving. You pull into a BP at Five Cross Roads, flick the lever for your fuel...
Why a coolant leak is a real worry for your car in Hamilton If you’ve ever been stuck crawling along Te Rapa Road in the Hamilton arvo heat, you’ll know cars cop a real hammering here. Between all the stop-start on Wairere Drive, potholes out toward Rototuna, and icy...
What’s that clicking sound in your car? Alright, you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road, or maybe weaving past potholes out in Cambridge or Tamahere, and you start hearing an odd clicking sound coming from somewhere under the bonnet, or near the wheels. Pretty unnerving,...
How do airbags actually work? Right, so let’s break it down – airbags aren’t just another bit of hi-tech fluff in your car, they’re actually a proper lifesaver, especially with how often Hamilton drivers cop a surprise from a pothole on Peachgrove Road, or a kangaroo...
What’s the deal with the Takata airbag recall? Alright, so you’ve probably heard a bit about this big Takata airbag carry-on. Long story short, the NZ government made a compulsory recall – could affect up to 50,000 cars driving around in NZ, including heaps in...
