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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...
What is the driveshaft? A driveshaft is a long, cylinder-shaped shaft that is used for transmitting torque and rotational energy in modern vehicles. It is located underneath the vehicle. The driveshaft creates a connection between the transmission and wheels, allowing...
What does the radiator do? Inside your car’s engine, coolant is used to keep the engine at an appropriate temperature and stop it from overheating. When the coolant is not flowing through the engine, it flows back to the radiator where it is cooled back down to...
What is the rocker cover gasket? The rocker cover gasket (also known as the valve cover gasket) is an important but often overlooked engine component. Its role is to hold the rocker cover in place, protecting the engine cylinder head and preventing oil from...
Have you failed your Warrant of Fitness (WOF)? In New Zealand, all cars must legally show a valid Warrant of Fitness “WOF” label on the windscreen. Failure to show a WOF label can result in a fine. A failed Warrant of Fitness can be stressful as it means...
