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5 Essential Vehicle Safety Checks in Hamilton

5 Essential Vehicle Safety Checks in Hamilton

Ever wondered what really goes on in those regular car safety checks, apart from ticking boxes for your WOF in Hamilton? You’d be surprised how much difference it makes to stay on top of the basics, especially with all the stop-start at the lights on Victoria Street,...
When to Replace the Power Steering Pump – Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Power Steering Pump – Signs & Symptoms

About the power steering pump: Your car’s power steering system allows for smoother, less “heavy” steering. This allows the car to be controlled with less force. In order for the power steering system to work, hydraulic pressure must be generated....
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...
Power Steering Diagnostics & Servicing in Hamilton

Power Steering Diagnostics & Servicing in Hamilton

What is power steering? Your car’s power steering system helps you to steer the vehicle with ease. The power steering system uses a pump to apply hydraulic pressure to the power steering fluid. This helps the steering rack and pinion to move with ease, reducing...
Steering Rack Boot – Installation & Replacement in Hamilton

Steering Rack Boot – Installation & Replacement in Hamilton

What is the steering rack boot? The steering rack boot is an expandable piece of rubber that forms a seal from your car’s rack and pinion to the tie rod end. Most cars will have more than one steering rack boot, with one at each end of the steering rack. The...