How to Understand the Basics of Car Maintenance

How to Understand the Basics of Car Maintenance

Introduction If you just bought a car or you have owned your car for a while, you need to understand the basics of car maintenance. While you don’t need to handle everything on your own, you should still get a good understanding of how to handle any issues that might...
How to fix a car that won’t start

How to fix a car that won’t start

We all know how frustrating this scenario can be when you wake up in the morning: You step outside to start your day only to find that your car won’t start. Often times it is something as simple as having left your car lights on on all night and the battery has...
How to Check Your Car Before Driving

How to Check Your Car Before Driving

Whether you’re going on a short trip or a long trip, there are some things you should do to check out your car and make sure there is nothing wrong with it before you hit the road. Short Trips Check For Leaks Look under your vehicle and check to make sure that nothing...
How to Diagnose Car Smells

How to Diagnose Car Smells

Car smells unrelated to your last stop at Burger King or McDonald’s mean danger. Let’s discuss 6 common types of smells your car uses to notify you when issues exist. If you recognize any of these smells in your car, don’t wait to fix the related problem. 1. Do you...
Which Car Parts Need To Be Replaced The Most Often?

Which Car Parts Need To Be Replaced The Most Often?

Modern automobiles are amazingly complex machines and can usually stand the test of time. Inevitably however, most auto parts require replacing after time, because complex machines wear out and break down. Constant maintenance is unavoidable, so here is a insight into...
What to look out for when buying a second hand car

What to look out for when buying a second hand car

Buying a second hand car in New Zealand is a great way to get a less expensive vehicle. Although it may not always feel the same as getting a new car, there are still some great deals out there and you can save a great deal of money. When you investigate getting a...
Should Cars Have An Expiry Date?

Should Cars Have An Expiry Date?

Whether or not cars should have an expiry date is a debate that has been going on for a long time. Talk used to be just centred on expiry dates for car seats for small children but has now expanded to include cars themselves. The New Zealand Transport Agency offer an...
How To Save Money On Car Maintenance

How To Save Money On Car Maintenance

The summer is sadly coming to a close. We don’t know about you but our purse strings are a little tighter as we recover from all the holidays and socials! Looking to be a bit more frugal this Fall? Saving money on your car maintenance doesn’t require a...
End Of Life Vehicles

End Of Life Vehicles

An End of Life Vehicle or ELV is any vehicle that has come to the end of its functional, useful life. End of Life Vehicles can be divided into two categories: Natural ELVs and Premature ELVs. Natural ELVs refer to vehicles that have come to the end of their lives due...