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Why are my windscreen wiper blades squeaking?
Okay, if you’ve found this blog, it’s likely that we share similar tolerance levels when it comes to squeaky windscreen wiper blades. And trust me, tolerance is required! Is there anything more annoying that that slow, painful squeak you hear when there’s anything less than a full-blown torrential downpour? The answer is no. No there
Is that car you’re buying a total lemon?
Buying a used car is something that virtually everyone undertakes at some point in their lives, and the idea is to spend your hard-earned money on something decent rather than a defect-ridden lemon. Unfortunately, whether you’re trying to buy privately or through a dealership, lemon cars are out there. It’s critical not to rush into
Expert’s guide to safely using a mobile phone in the car
Oh, so you don’t use your mobile phone in the car? Like, ever? Well, you, dear reader, are one of the slight minority, by my estimation. Despite all of the ads, posters and even legislation, it would appear that many New Zealanders are willing to shirk the law in the name of convenience. Frankly, it’s
Expert’s guide to a cost effective car wash
There really is nothing quite like a car wash to get you (and your car!) feeling incredible when you’re out on the road. That said, if you’re not necessarily thrilled about the idea of manual labour in the name of getting your car looking tip top, then you’re probably no stranger to the local carwash
Expert’s guide to cleaning your car wheels
Is there a car part that better expresses the driver’s attention to detail, or not, as the case may be, than its wheels? Now, we all know you’re out there washing your car twice a week (or maybe not?), but there are some great ways to ensure that you’re getting the best mileage out of
Zen guide to safely stopping when your brakes fail
Okay, we realise the headline might seem a little bit paradoxical, but here at My Auto Shop, we know the importance of staying calm no matter what situation you’re in, especially when it’s of the automotive variety. So you’re driving along, music blaring (invariably, right?) and you spot a red light up ahead. Coolio. Happens
Zen guide to avoiding car motion sickness
Oh man, we all have that one friend. You know, the one who doesn’t take the corners too well on a long road trip, and before you know it, you’re pulled over and they’re dry-retching into a ditch. Well, safe to say that you better be quick when that request is made known, because we
Zen guide to an organised car
If you’ve been following our series of zen guides to driving, you might remember an article which extolled the infinite values of keeping your car clean and free from clutter out on family roadtrips and the like. Now, I feel like every time I step into someone else’s car, there’s always an apology – “really
Wait, where’d my car insurance go?
Okay, hands up, who’s been here before? You’re peacefully driving along, minding your own business, and then – “Crrrrchhh!” – it’s suddenly all gone pear-shaped. You, my friend, have just been in a car accident. No worries though, right? You’re smart, you got car insurance cover, and it’s time to inform your insurer that yes,
The zen guide to finding your car keys
It always starts so innocently. A sweet, perhaps little sheepish, call from another area of the house, echoing its way into my innocent ears, “Baaabe, do you know where the car keys are?” So, truth be told. I often do know where they are (on my desk, or on the bench), and that’s why my
