Category: How To
Expert’s guide to project cars, rebuilds and refurbs
Buying a project car can be an incredible opportunity, offering a rewarding way to spend your time while building up your mechanical muscle. However, it’s best to keep a clear eye on the road ahead. Project cars are notoriously time consuming and can lend to things going financially awry if you’re not aware of the
How to tell if your starter motor is faulty?
Your starter motor is what starts the engine. Which you already put together, but do you know how it works? If you don’t or even if you do, we might teach you a little more. It’s important to know how they work because it makes it easier to spot when they aren’t. Eventually you’ll put
How to tell if shock absorbers need replacing?
If you hit a bump or weight is transferred around the car while driving, the shock absorbers control it. They ensure that your tyres remain in contact with the road. They make up an integral part of your suspension system. Shock absorbers are basically operating all the time as you drive. They ensure smooth driving
How to increase fuel economy
We’ve covered improving fuel economy, saving fuel and saving money, plenty of times. What we’re focussing on here is improved efficiency. More specifically, decreasing fuel consumption and increasing gas mileage. If you want to increase your fuel economy you need to have your car in tip top shape. We can help you maintain your car
How do I know if my brakes need replacing?
Your brakes stop your car. They sound pretty important don’t they? You’re right, they are. They also wear out and if unchecked, poor brakes can lead to an accident. There’s a reason you need to have them replaced as required. They slow your car down through friction. That creates wear, dust and heat. There’s a
How to know if your alternator is faulty
When driving your car around, it’s your alternator that takes care of all the electrics and charging the car battery. It basically runs the electrical system. If there’s something wrong with it, you need to be able to know if your alternator is faulty. As your alternator is spinning, a complex set of magnets is
How to tow a trailer
Towing a trailer is a real power move. Not a lot of people can do it, even fewer can do it well. If you want to know how to tow a trailer we can tell you how to do it safely but it’s really up to you to practice. As a Kiwi, “backing the boat”
Tips and tricks to take care of your car
Cars cost a fair amount of money. When you spend that kind of money, you want to be sure that it’s well maintained and well taken care of. Not to mention that if you look after your car it’ll save you a lot of money in the long run when it comes to getting it
Buying a Car: Pro’s and Con’s of a SUV
SUVs are plentiful at the moment. You can get small, medium, large SUVs, you name it, someone makes it. This has been the biggest boom in modern automobiles. Why should you buy a SUV? And why do so many others buy them as well? 20 years ago they were rare, now 2/3’s of all cars
Buying a Car: Pro’s and Con’s of a Hatchback
Why should you buy a hatchback? Car parks are getting smaller, fuel prices getting higher, and the need for a small and nimble, yet economical and reliable car, has seen the hatchback become something of a market darling. Alongside the increase in popularity of modern SUVs, we’ve seen over the past 20 years the rise
