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How to boost your car battery’s life
That dismal feeling that sets in when you’ve realised your car battery has gone kaput isn’t one that is recalled fondly! If you haven’t had the misfortune of this happening to you (yet!), now’s your chance to turn the tide on one of those fails that seems to catch every driver out at least once
How do brake pads work?
Your car has brakes. The size of the brakes determine stopping power, the ventilation deters brake fade, and your brake components range far and wide. There’s a lot going on with stopping your car basically. Your brake pads are what make contact with your brake rotors. This contact creates friction, which creates heat. The friction
What is abs and why do I need it?
Your car has a lot of safety features that keep you safe that you’ll (hopefully) never use. Things like airbags, seatbelts, crumple zones and even fire extinguishers, all of these are great for when you’re having a crash. What about to avoid a crash though. These things can save your life, let alone your car.
Expert’s guide to the most costly car repairs and replacements
Ugh, the irking thought of car repairs. They’re always looming in the background of any driver’s consciousness. And generally accompanying those thoughts is a sense of dread around the scope of the car repairs, and what the cost is to fix parts. Here at My Auto Shop, we think knowledge is power. And we’re here
Roadtripper’s guide to EV charging stations
So, you’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV), or you already own one. Nice. We thought it’d be useful to give you a bit of a guide about where to charge it. Sure, most EV drivers will find charging at home or in a carpark at work can be convenient, but there comes that
Is your vehicle new year ready?
For many of us, our big annual break comes around at the end of one year, and the beginning of another. Even if you’re working through the period, you’re no doubt scrambling to get out the door and out to a holiday destination. Sure enough, the roads are busier, bottlenecks more frequent and we daresay
Expert’s guide to summer car maintenance
Expert’s guide to summer car maintenance Woohoo! As I write this article, New Zealand’s famous sun is pouring in through the windows and I’m reminded of everything wonderful about living in this country. Not least the idea of hitting the road and getting out to a beach after months spent in lockdown! If you’re anything
5 exercises to do during rush our
We’ve all been there. It’s the end of the day, you’re cruising homeward, and suddenly everything comes to a grinding halt. While the team at My Auto Shop love to spend their time making it easy for you to find and book a mechanic, we know it’s not always the solution to every challenge you
How do hand brakes work?
If you’ve ever parked on a steep hill, you’ll need to say thanks to your park brake. Your brake pedal uses your brake pads to slow the car down. The parking brake system utilises the same idea. It uses the rear brakes to lock the rear wheels. In an automatic transmission you have park, that’s
How do shock absorbers work
Shock absorbers do what their name suggests. They absorb shocks. There are a few different types of shock absorber but they all do the same job, provide a smooth ride. When you’re driving your car and it hits a bump, your shocks are what absorb and distribute the impact. They are an integral component of
