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Keeping your car roadworthy is not just a legal requirement in New Zealand, it’s also critical for safety. Unfortunately, many vehicles fail their Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections due to common and often preventable issues. Using insights from NZTA data, we’ve compiled the top reasons for WoF failures and tips to address them. 1. Lighting […]

Keeping up with car maintenance is essential for the safety, longevity, and efficiency of vehicles. In New Zealand, evolving trends in car maintenance reveal changing preferences and habits among car owners. Backed by statistics from the Ministry of Transport (MOT NZ), here are the top car maintenance trends for 2024. 1. Electric Vehicle (EV) Maintenance […]

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, its age plays a crucial role in how frequently it needs servicing and the types of repairs it may require. In New Zealand, vehicles are getting older, and this trend is something every driver should consider when looking at their car maintenance schedule. According to the New Zealand […]

As the vehicle fleet in New Zealand diversifies, the maintenance requirements of each fuel type vary significantly. Let’s explore what this means for different vehicle owners: Petrol Vehicles Petrol vehicles still make up the majority of New Zealand’s fleet, and while they are relatively easy to maintain, owners should still stay on top of regular […]

If you’re hearing a strange noise coming from your wheels, it might be time to get your wheel bearings checked out. As a car owner, it’s important to know the signs of failing wheel bearings so you can catch the problem early and avoid more serious (and expensive) issues down the road. What are the […]

When it comes to car maintenance, the tie rod end oftentimes doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. It connects the steering rack to the wheel and plays a crucial role in making sure your car goes where you want it to go. But, what happens when it starts to fail? Let’s dive into it! Symptoms […]

Is your car acting up? Stalling, surging, or just not accelerating like it used to? It could be a problem with your throttle position sensor (TPS). In this post, we’ll dive into the symptoms of a bad TPS and what you can do about it. What is a throttle position sensor? The TPS is a […]

We’ve all been there. You’re running late for work, you jump in the car, turn the key and… nothing. Your engine won’t start. Uh oh. Chances are, you’ve got a problem with your starter motor. The starter motor is a small but powerful electric motor that’s responsible for turning over your engine when you turn […]

Is your car making strange hissing or whistling noises from the engine? Noticing rough idling, poor acceleration, or decreased fuel economy? These could all be signs that your vehicle’s PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve is failing. The PCV valve is a small but critical component in your engine. Its job is to regulate the airflow […]

If your car is running rough, misfiring, or just not starting like it used to, there’s a good chance your ignition coils are on their way out. Ignition coils are a critical part of your car’s ignition system, responsible for providing the high voltage needed to create a spark and ignite the fuel in the […]