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A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering f...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my ref...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with ...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024
Automotive Tips from Oil Change Kings New Zealand: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Hamilton.An ol...
Published on: Sep 08, 2024
Super Slick at Oil Change Kings New Zealand in Hamilton: Synthetic Oil
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil....
Published on: Aug 04, 2024
Saving Lives in Hamilton with Tire Pressure
All new passenger vehicles on our Hamilton, New Zealand, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems – TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since t...
Published on: Jul 21, 2024
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Jul 14, 2024