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How to defrost your windscreen safely?

Posted on June 27, 2019 by The Mechanic

What is the best – and safest way – to defrost an icy windscreen? Winter is here and that means frosted-up windscreens for some of us even here on the Kapiti Coast. As you well know – driving with an iced windscreen … Continue reading →

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Tips On Caring For Your Car In Winter

Posted on April 13, 2015 by The Mechanic

Winter is definitely on its way, and although we still expereinec some nice warm sunny days, the night’s are getting colder and the heavy rains and cold winds from dow3n south start arriving. So we dig out the warm winter … Continue reading →

6 Tips for renting your holiday car abroad

Posted on April 6, 2015 by The Mechanic

When you next go on vacation the best way to explore a new country is by car. Renting a car allows you to sightsee at your own pace to tourist spots of your own choice. You can easily rent cars … Continue reading →

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4 Ways To Improve Your Car’s Performance

Posted on March 30, 2015 by The Mechanic

In these days of high fuel prices, it may seem ridiculous to consider ways to increase your car’s performance as they are almost always associated with increased fuel consumption. However, there are four ways to increase performance that do not … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for a Clean Garage Workshop

Posted on March 22, 2015 by The Mechanic

You park your car in the driveway and you still have to work on your projects in the back yard. If you don’t use your garage for its designed purpose, why not turn it into a tidy workshop? Here are … Continue reading →

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Little Things You Can Do To Save Money On Car Fuel

Posted on March 16, 2015 by The Mechanic

Nowadays, car fuel prices are always on the rise and consumers are suffering. Gone are the days when you can carelessly drive your car without worrying about burning up too much fuel. There are important procedures that you, as a … Continue reading →

Installing New Sheepskin Seat Covers

Posted on March 9, 2015 by The Mechanic

Installing your new seat covers can be a pain at time. But by following these simple instructions you will find the installation will go a lot smoother. First off, if your car has removeable headrests you will need to take … Continue reading →

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Your Tires Count !

Posted on March 2, 2015 by The Mechanic

The Automobile Association has recently stated that as long as your vehicle has tires that are in good working condition, you would be able to have a good fuel economy and extend the life of your vehicle as well. Tire … Continue reading →

Is Your Automatic Transmission Working Well?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by The Mechanic

The automatic transmission system is simply one kind of transmission system for a car or vehicle. The other type is the manual transmission system. Now, the main difference between the two is that with the automatic transmission system, you would … Continue reading →

Protecting The Value of Your Car

Posted on February 16, 2015 by The Mechanic

There are many accessories you can purchase to protect your vehicle. Those mentioned here are just some of the most often chosen. Whether you are looking to protect the interior or exterior, measures taken to keep your vehicle looking its … Continue reading →