We’ve all seen that dramatic moment in a movie when a car’s brakes fail and the hero has to save the day by stopping the car in time. How does that even happen?
In reality, chances are that your brakes won’t suddenly and unexpectedly fail out of the blue. But let’s take a closer look at how your brakes work and what to watch out for.
Wherever you are in New Zealand, there are things you should know about winter driving and winter car maintenance. Even if you live in a region that doesn’t see any snow, winter temperatures can affect your car maintenance, performance and safety.
We spend a lot of time and effort making sure that our vehicle’s engine is running properly and efficiently. One of the ways to ensure this is to make sure that the engine mounts are also in good condition.
If you’re thinking about buying a secondhand car in Auckland (or anywhere else in NZ, for that matter), it’s worth remembering the severe weather events we’ve experienced – and the effects that excess rain and flooding can have on a vehicle.
It’s annoying to see puddles or mysterious stains underneath your car. You leave your car parked for a while and come back to it to find odd looking or smelling fluid under your vehicle. It’s a sign that you may have a car leak.
We Kiwis love a good road trip. Whether you’re making the weekend drive to the bach or setting out for a holiday roadie to enjoy all that NZ has to offer, here are the top 10 car service tasks to do before you head off on your road trip.
The alternator in your car is an essential part of the vehicle’s electrical system. In fact, it generates most of the electricity in your vehicle, powering everything from the radio to the taillights.
If you’re shopping around for a car, you will likely hear the terms all-wheel drive, or AWD, used in vehicle descriptions. So what does all-wheel drive mean? AWD is a computer-based system in the car that automatically distributes power to all four tyres as required for the appropriate traction needed for the surface and speed the car is experiencing.
If you’re a new or used car, you may be wondering which is better – a petrol, diesel or hybrid vehicle. What are the pros and cons of petrol vs diesel vs hybrid cars?
Let’s look at the key factors to consider when buying a car – fuel efficiency, environmental impact, performance, cost, maintenance and resale value.
“Timely maintenance of the car is the key to its long and trouble-free life” is how the saying goes. There is no doubt that car maintenance should be second nature for all car owners, but with everything that’s going on around us, it’s easy for car upkeep to fall through the cracks.
In this article, we’ll discuss the key components of car maintenance, and provide you with some actionable tips to help your car run smoothly and for you to save money on maintenance costs.