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Popularity of Electric Cars in New Zealand

Popularity of Electric Cars in New Zealand

So, what actually is an electric car? If you’ve ever come into the workshop and asked about electric cars, you’re not alone. In simple terms, an electric vehicle (EV) is just a car that runs on a big battery and an electric motor – there’s no petrol or diesel engine...
Lambda Sensor Hamilton 

Lambda Sensor Hamilton 

Alright, so you’re in Hamilton, cruising down Greenwood Street or maybe stuck behind a line of traffic on Te Rapa Road. All the stop-start, potholes near Rototuna, and those freezing foggy mornings in winter — it’s tough on your car, eh? One part that quietly takes a...
EGR Carbon Problems Hamilton

EGR Carbon Problems Hamilton

What’s an EGR and Why Should You Care? If you’ve ever had someone mention “EGR” while sorting a car service Hamilton way, you’re probably left wondering what the deal is. EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation, and it’s basically there to help your petrol or diesel...
Exhaust Mount Replacement Service in Hamilton

Exhaust Mount Replacement Service in Hamilton

What’s an Exhaust Mount, and Why Do They Matter? Alright, so you’re cruising around Hamilton—let’s say you’re ducking down Victoria Street or bouncing over the speed bumps in Rototuna—and your trusty Honda Jazz or maybe even your Isuzu Bighorn’s making a funny...
Vibration while driving Hamilton

Vibration while driving Hamilton

If you’re driving around Hamilton – down Te Rapa Straight, out in Rototuna, or maybe over to Morrinsville or Ngaruawahia – and suddenly your car starts rattling or vibrating, it’s fair to be a bit worried. That shaky feeling isn’t normal, and it definitely pays not to...
Whirring Noise While Engine Idling Hamilton

Whirring Noise While Engine Idling Hamilton

Ever sat in the car at a drive-thru on Te Rapa Straight or queued up at the traffic lights on Anglesea Street and noticed a weird whirring noise ticking away while your engine’s idling? Don’t stress, you’re not alone – we get heaps of Hamilton drivers coming into the...