Tag: car repairs

Nearly 40% of New Zealand vehicles fail their Warrant of Fitness on the first try. If you’ve just been handed a list of repairs, you’re likely…

You are sitting in the waiting room, coffee in hand, only to have the inspector hand back a sheet filled with red marks and mechanical jargon. It is…

You’re standing in the workshop, looking at a repair bill that costs more than your monthly rent, all because you need a new clutch to pass your WOF….

Did you know that nearly 40% of vehicles in New Zealand fail their Warrant of Fitness on the first attempt? If you’ve just been handed a “refused”…

You’re heading to work in Auckland when your dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, and suddenly you’re facing a $600 major service bill you…

Most Kiwi drivers treat a trip to the mechanic like a tax they can’t avoid, fearing that every dollar spent is simply gone. It’s frustrating to feel…

Last Tuesday, a Wellington driver was handed a repair quote for NZ$3,150 for a transmission issue that actually required a simple NZ$450 sensor fix….

Hey there, it’s your friendly neighbourhood mechanic here to chat about that pesky rough idle your car’s been having. I know how frustrating it can be when your ride’s not running smoothly. But don’t worry, we’ll get to the bottom of this together! What’s causing my rough idle? There are a bunch of reasons why […]

Okay, so you’ve picked the car of your dreams (or at least, one that fits neatly into your budget), you’ve figured out the best negotiation techniques, and now you’re down at the card yard looking to pick up those hot new wheels for summer. Then the dealer throws in a last spar, “would you like […]