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Corroded Battery Terminals – Cleaning & Repairs in Hamilton

Corroded Battery Terminals – Cleaning & Repairs in Hamilton

What causes car battery terminal corrosion? Corrosion on the battery terminals is caused by hydrogen gas being released from the acid in the battery. The hydrogen mixes with other chemicals in your battery such as sulfuric acid, resulting in a build-up forming on your...
Car Air Conditioning (AC) Repair in Hamilton

Car Air Conditioning (AC) Repair in Hamilton

About car air conditioning: Your car’s air conditioning system consists of a variety of components that work together and produce cold, hot, or dehumidified air. Damage to any of the components can prevent cold, hot, or dehumidified air from coming out through...
Smoke coming from Engine -Inspection & Diagnostics Hamilton

Smoke coming from Engine -Inspection & Diagnostics Hamilton

What causes smoke to come from the engine? There are several different things that can cause your engine to produce smoke while you are driving. However, it generally means that something is burning that shouldn’t be. If you notice smoke coming from your engine...
Steering Angle Sensor Calibration & Replacement in Hamilton

Steering Angle Sensor Calibration & Replacement in Hamilton

What does the steering angle sensor do? The steering angle sensor (or SAS) is an important part of your car’s electronic stability control (ESC) system. It measures the steering wheel position angle and rate of turn. This allows your car’s onboard computer...
Uneven Tyre Wear – Repairs, Replacement & Diagnostics Hamilton

Uneven Tyre Wear – Repairs, Replacement & Diagnostics Hamilton

About tyre wear: In New Zealand, a car’s tyres must pass a series of requirements in order to be considered road-legal. If your car’s tyres do not meet these requirements, the safety of your vehicle will be compromised and you will fail your next Warrant...
Intake Manifold Gasket – Replacement in Hamilton

Intake Manifold Gasket – Replacement in Hamilton

What is the intake manifold gasket? Almost all modern car engines generate power through the combustion of an air/fuel mixture. The primary function of the intake manifold (or inlet manifold) is to evenly distribute the combustion mixture (or just air in a direct...