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How does your speedo actually work? Alright, so you’re rolling down Ulster Street or maybe battling that morning run on Peachgrove Road, and you glance down – speedo’s dead or jumping around. Not ideal. That little dial is your best mate for sticking to the speed...
What does your clutch pressure plate actually do? Alright, so you’ve got a manual car and you’re hearing some weird noises, or maybe the gears are getting a bit stubborn, especially when crawling up that big hill on Morrinsville Road or stuck in school traffic by Te...
Why It Matters: Good Oil & Decent Filters Make a Huge Difference Alright, so you’ve ducked in for a yarn about “what oil and filter am I actually getting in my car when I book in for a service at Grimmer Motors?”. Fair question, honestly. All that stop-start...
How Does Cruise Control Actually Work? If you’re on the expressway heading from Hamilton to Cambridge, or just crawling along Te Rapa Road in peak hour, having cruise control that works can make the drive way easier. Just flick it on and your car keeps speed for you....
What actually happens at a car service? Had someone this morning ask what goes into a car service, reckons her Toyota Corolla’s starting to sound a bit rough when she runs down Te Rapa Road to The Base. Fair question. Truth is, a car service is more than just...
So, what’s a parking brake release cable anyway? If you’ve ever had your car parked up on Hillsborough Terrace or rolled down Peachgrove Road during the school pick-up, you know just how important your handbrake is. Most cars around Hamilton – whether you’re in a...
