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What is overdrive? Overdrive is a special gear in vehicles and its overall function is to reduce the rpm on a car’s engine and save you fuel. In this overdrive gear, it gets the engine to perform optimally and provide fuel efficiency at higher speeds. Unlike low...
What is a number plate? In New Zealand number plates are vehicle registration plates that contain up to six alphanumeric characters, depending on the type of vehicle and the date of registration. To be allowed to drive on NZ roads motor vehicles and trailers must be...
What are LED bulbs? LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, LED bulbs run at a low wattage but at the same time emit a lot of light. LED bulbs will use a tenth of the power of a normal bulb but will be the same brightness if not brighter. LED bulbs have a much longer...
What is a brake backing plate? Drum braking systems are used as the rear brakes in many modern cars as well as the front brakes in larger trucks and older cars. The backing plate forms a base or foundation for a drum brake, allowing it to slow your car down...
Rear Windscreen Wipers The rear windscreen wiper is used to clean and clear the rear window for better visibility. The stalk switch to turn on the windscreen wiper is usually located on the left-hand side of the steering wheel (for Japanese and Korean cars –...
In a car tyre there are wires that are located under the tread. The wires are called steel belts that are made from steel and are used to reinforce the area under the tread. The steel belts provide puncture resistance and help the tyre shape to make the best contact...
