Category: Education
Expert’s guide to child restraints in New Zealand
It’s no secret, child restraints save lives, plain and simple. New Zealand has a very clear framework for the management of child safety and child restraints in vehicles. As we start to filter out onto the roads this summer, we thought it’d be useful to cover off exactly what the legal requirements are when it
Expert’s guide to checking your tyres for air leaks
Oh yeah, we know it, you know it, we all know it. Check the tyre pressure. Yeah, yeah. Sure. But who’s really doing it? Well, to put it plain and simple, regularly checking your tyre pressure is critical to the safe operation of your vehicle. Tyres lose pressure over time (funny that!), which is why
Expert’s breakdown equipment and preparation checklist
We can thank our lucky stars that you don’t need to be a qualified mechanic in order to find yourself adequately prepared for that odd occasion when you experience a roadside breakdown. In fact, it happens on a regular basis, just generally not to the same individual driver, assuming the vehicle is regularly serviced by
Expert’s guide to choosing the best engine oil for your car
As drivers, we’re always looking for that new edge when it comes to our engine performance. Whether you’re wanting better acceleration, higher top-end speeds or just a bit of a smoother ride, you want to get the most juice out of your engine. Well, we’re here to tell you that it’s possible to get these
Expert’s guide to checking for blind spots
Okay team, we’re not trying to tell you how to suck eggs here, but we’re thinking maybe an article about blind spots has, in fact, been sitting in our blind spot here at My Auto Shop. So, here it goes, let us open your eyes to the elusive and potentially dangerous “blind spot”. A blind
Expert’s guide to air conditioning in electrical vehicles (EVs)
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a hot topic right now, with a variety of factors influencing customer adoption as well as economic estimates and consequences for manufacturers. Indeed, getting a feel for what you really get for the cost with an EV and what to look out for is a bit of an exercise unto itself!
Expert’s guide to a safe jump start
“Just jump start it, dude! You’ll be sweet!” … And they were never heard from again. Okay, so that might be going a little bit far, but the point we’re making is that while it seems everyone under the sun is quick to tell you they “just jump started it” – it does take a
A (car) jack of all trades?
If you ever find yourself in a pickle with a flat tyre, or you’ve seen a car jack lurking around in your car boot but are unsure exactly what it’s for, or what to do with it, know that you’re not the first (nor will you be the last) in either of these situations! Or
Keeping kids safe around cars
It’s so important that you teach your kids how to be safe in and around cars. Crossing the road, not opening doors or windows, seat belts and always paying attention around roads and cars. All of these keep your kids safe around cars. We’ve got some tips for rules and processes, to keep your kids
What brake rotors are right for my car?
There are different types of brake rotors for different requirements. If your car has disc brakes, it’s something that will need to be serviced, sometimes machined, occasionally replaced. When you do replace them it’s worth thinking about what you might want. If you need brake rotors replaced, or any other work for your car done,
