7 Hamilton WOF Repair Tips for Brake Lights

7 Hamilton WOF Repair Tips for Brake Lights

Brake lights. Not the fanciest thing to talk about, but honestly, they’re one of the most important bits on your car – especially if you’re crawling along Te Rapa Straight in the rain, or weaving through the potholes out Morrinsville way on your weekly commute....
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 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,...
Brake Corrosion / Rust – Inspection & Repairs in Hamilton

Brake Corrosion / Rust – Inspection & Repairs in Hamilton

So, what actually is brake corrosion? A corroded brake caliper Alright, so you’re in The Tron or maybe just come down from Ngaruawahia or Cambridge, and you start hearing a weird noise from your car’s brakes. Happens all the time – especially after we’ve had those...
Brake Backing Plate Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Brake Backing Plate Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

What’s a Brake Backing Plate, and Why Should I Care? Right, you know that feeling when you’re cruising along Peachgrove Road or tackling the roundabouts out by Rototuna, and you stomp on the brakes? There’s a whole lot of clever stuff going on behind the wheels – and...