Category: Driving Tips
Bad driving habits that are costing you money
Without a doubt, everyone has their own special brand when it comes to driving. From the pedantic to the problematic, we’ve seen it all here at My Auto Shop. Whether you’re riding the clutch, resting your hand on the gearstick or overloading your vehicle, there’s a limit to how much we can put our cars
What happens if I put the wrong fuel in my car?
Your car needs a certain kind of fuel to run smoothly. If your car requires premium fuel, that usually means above 95 octane. If it needs diesel then it needs, well, diesel. What it doesn’t need is petrol when it runs on diesel. That is not an ideal situation to be in. DO NOT PUT
How does air conditioning affect your engine?
With summer on the horizon, I’ve been starting to think about investing in a vehicle and hitting the open roads. Scanning the online car listings, you soon get an idea of what’s important, and I reckon having a reliable, working air conditioning unit is key to a comfortable ride, no matter what season you’re in.
The zen guide to peaceful family car trips
Seinfeld’s famous “Serenity now!” skit was always a favourite in my family, and goes some way to setting the general tone of our family car trips growing up. We all seem to be searching for ways to access our inner peace these days, and I’m just going to go ahead and say this, but it
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
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 to tell if your clutch is bad
If you’re keeping the automotive dream alive and driving a manual, you’ll be familiar with your clutch pedal. Most people know the signs that their clutch is going bad. The burning smell under load is hard to miss. Clutches engage and disengage the gearbox to the engine, as such they wear out. They ensure that
