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Car Wiper Control Switch Hamilton

Car Wiper Control Switch Hamilton

What’s a Wiper Blade Control Switch? Alright, let’s keep this simple. That wiper blade control switch is the wee lever or knob right by your steering wheel. It’s what lets you adjust your wiper blades – how fast they flick back and forth, what interval they’re on, and...
Car in Limp Mode – Diagnostics Service in Hamilton

Car in Limp Mode – Diagnostics Service in Hamilton

What is Limp Mode? Alright, so you’ve rocked up to the workshop wondering why your Nissan X-Trail suddenly feels like it’s crawling through bumper-to-bumper traffic on Ulster Street, even though you’re putting your foot down. Chances are, your car’s gone into limp...
What is a Start Stop System?

What is a Start Stop System?

What’s a Start-Stop System, Anyway? If you’ve been sitting at the lights on Te Rapa Road or in bumper-to-bumper on Peachgrove Road, maybe you’ve noticed your engine seems to go quiet, then fires up again just as you’re ready to hit the gas. That’s your start-stop...
What are Engine Car Computers or ECUs?

What are Engine Car Computers or ECUs?

What’s the story with Engine Car Computers (ECUs)? Alright, so you’ve probably heard someone at the pub or at a car service in Hamilton mention the “car computer” or ECU. Might sound a bit flash, but really, it’s just the brain of your car. We get heaps of questions...
Steering Wheel Hard to Turn – Diagnostics & Repairs in Hamilton

Steering Wheel Hard to Turn – Diagnostics & Repairs in Hamilton

Steering Wheel Hard to Turn – What’s Going On? Power steering fluid can be checked by examining the power steering fluid reservoir. If you’ve noticed your steering wheel’s gone all stiff and heavy, believe me, you’re not the first. We get folks coming into Grimmer...
Car Air Bag Clock Springs Hamilton

Car Air Bag Clock Springs Hamilton

So, what’s an airbag clock spring? If you’ve ever come in for a WOF in Hamilton and had the airbag light pop up on the dash, or your steering wheel buttons start acting strange, you’re probably dealing with a dodgy airbag clock spring. A lot of folks don’t even know...