5 Secrets to Prolong Your Car’s Transmission Life

5 Secrets to Prolong Your Car’s Transmission Life

If you’ve ever been stuck in bumper-to-bumper on Te Rapa Straight, crawling through those Matangi backroads, or navigating the roundabouts between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia, you’ll know your car’s transmission cops a fair hiding here in the Waikato. Between the hills...
5 Diesel Car Services Essentials in Hamilton

5 Diesel Car Services Essentials in Hamilton

Diesel vehicles are a big part of life here in Hamilton – whether you’re running a Toyota Hilux out in Te Kowhai, hauling the boat from Cambridge, or zipping the kids to footy practice in a VW Touareg along Ulster Street. They go the distance, but only if you look...
4 Tips to Extend Hybrid Battery Life

4 Tips to Extend Hybrid Battery Life

If you’ve owned a hybrid around Hamilton for a while, you’ll know the battery’s a biggie. Whether you’re running a Honda Insight, a Toyota Aqua, or something a bit left-field — say, a Lexus RX400h or a European Audi A3 e-tron — you want it lasting as long as possible,...
5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

Diesel engines are awesome for grunt and reliability – but like anything, they need a bit of love to keep ’em running sweet. Whether you’re cruising up and down Te Rapa Road, crawling through peak-hour on Kahikatea Drive, or bouncing over potholes out Ruakura way,...
5 DIY Maintenance & Repair Tips in Hamilton

5 DIY Maintenance & Repair Tips in Hamilton

If you’re driving around Hamilton – whether it’s crawling through the SH1 traffic near Te Rapa, dodging potholes out Rototuna way, or heading out for a day trip to Cambridge or Ngaruawahia – you want your car in top nick. I reckon plenty of us Kiwis...
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,...