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Different Types of Car Batteries Hamilton

Different Types of Car Batteries Hamilton

Ever pulled up at the lights on Te Rapa Straight or got stuck in Rototuna traffic, and wondered what’s actually powering all your gadgets—and your car’s starter—for all those stop-start bits around Hamilton? Or maybe you’ve popped the bonnet after a cold foggy morning...

Rusty Brake Pipes Hamilton 

Ever noticed your brakes feeling a bit off when you’re crawling down Anglesea Street or hitting the brakes for a pothole on Peachgrove Road? Maybe you’ve just had your Suzuki Swift or that trusty Skoda Octavia up on the ramps for a bit of a look, and you spot a bit of...

Insurance during 28 day WOF recheck period?

Credit: Select Insure Group – Auto Insurance Seen a few folks come in lately, especially around Five Cross Roads, wondering about what actually happens if your car fails its Warrant of Fitness (WOF) check. Always the same question – what’s the deal with driving...
Car Storage Tips Hamilton 

Car Storage Tips Hamilton 

Had a few folks in the workshop lately asking about the best way to leave their car sitting for a while – could be off on a big OE, maybe just got a new company car, or maybe you’ve ended up with an extra car now the kids’ Mazda 3 is parked up at home in Te Awamutu....
Car Brakes Lock Up Hamilton

Car Brakes Lock Up Hamilton

Had your brakes suddenly lock up while crawling through Rototuna traffic or just after dropping the kids to school in Hillcrest? Bit terrifying, isn’t it? It’s one of those problems we see quite a bit in Hamilton, especially with all the stop-start on places like...
Car Sitting Caused Flat Battery Hamilton

Car Sitting Caused Flat Battery Hamilton

Why do car batteries go flat when the car’s just sitting? Right, so picture this: you’ve left your car parked up at home in Flagstaff, or maybe it’s sitting at mum’s in Ngaruawahia while you scoot around in the work ute. Come back to it a week later, go to start her...