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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’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’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 – 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...
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...
What’s Actually Going On With Your Hybrid Battery System? Alright, so you know how you see all those Toyota Prius, Honda Insights, Nissan Leafs or even the odd Lexus RX450h around Hamilton and Te Awamutu? Most of those hybrids are running off a big pack of...
