How to Test Shock Absorbers: A Practical Guide for NZ Car Owners

How to Test Shock Absorbers: A Practical Guide for NZ Car Owners

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Did you know that 41,688 potholes were repaired on New Zealand state highways in 2025 alone? That is an average of one bone-shaking jolt every 260…

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What’s a wheel alignment and why do I need one?

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Your car should drive in a straight line when you want it to. To do this, you need the wheels all pointing in the same direction. Often you’ll find your car pulling to one side, this is a sign that your tyre alignment needs a check. Your wheel alignment means that your car will go […]

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What is a sway bar and how does it work?

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When you hear sway bar, you assume it has something to do with swaying. You’d be on the money. Also known as an ‘anti-roll bar’, it helps to distribute weight transfer and reduce body roll during cornering. It is a fairly simple idea but the engineering boffins make it an excellent one. A sway bar […]

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