Dashboard warning lights - car dashboard symbols explained

Dashboard Warning Lights: All 64 Symbols Explained

Dashboard warning lights come in two types: red and orange. A red warning light means you should act quickly, because the problem is serious: an overheating engine, low oil pressure, or a braking system fault. Got a warning light on...

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TPMS light on the dash of a Ford Ranger at KAAR West Auckland.

TPMS Light On? Ford and Mazda Sensor Failures in NZ

A TPMS light will fail your warrant of fitness. That's the part most people find out at the worst moment — the vehicle is otherwise fine, the tyres are fine, and a dash light costs you the WOF. There's more...

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DPF light on - diesel particulate filter warning light

DPF Light On? Why It’s Often Not the Filter

A DPF light comes on and the assumption is usually the same: the filter is blocked and it is going to be expensive. Sometimes that is true. Far more often, in our workshops, the filter is a symptom and something...

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Hybrid vehicle servicing Auckland at KAAR.

Hybrid Car Servicing NZ: Why It’s Not a Petrol Service

Hybrid car maintenance looks almost identical to a standard petrol service on paper — same oil, same filter, same tick-box sheet. It isn't. The engine in your hybrid lives a completely different life to the one in a conventional car,...

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Car Aircon Blowing Warm Air? Here’s What’s Actually Going On

Nothing kills a hot Auckland commute faster than turning the air conditioning up and getting nothing but warm air back. A car aircon blowing warm air instead of cold is rarely a mystery once you know what to check —...

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DSG & DCT Transmission Service: What Every Dual-Clutch Owner Should Know

If your vehicle uses a DSG transmission — Volkswagen's version of a dual-clutch gearbox — or a DCT badged under a different manufacturer's name, understanding what a proper DSG transmission service actually involves can save you from an expensive surprise...

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The Fuel Filter Your Toyota’s Last Service Probably Missed

Where Does the Toyota Diesel Fuel Filter Actually Live If your Hilux or HiAce has started to feel a little flat — especially once you're up in the revs or under load with a full load in the back —...

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Why Do Some Car Services Cost More Than Others?

Car service cost in West Auckland can vary a lot from one workshop to the next — and even from one visit to the next on your own car. If you've ever compared a quote from us to a quote...

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Second-hand hybrid battery check on an EV

Precautions when Purchasing a second hand hybrid or EV vehicle

Buying a Second-Hand Hybrid or EV? Start With a Battery Check Doing a proper second-hand hybrid battery check before you hand over any money is the single most important step in buying a used hybrid or EV. There's a lot...

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ford ranger wet belt replacement west auckland

Ford Ranger Wet Belt Replacement: Symptoms, Cost & What to Know in NZ

Applies to: Ford Ranger 2019 onwards fitted with the 2.0L EcoBlue diesel (single or bi-turbo, Wildtrak, Raptor, XLT, Limited, Thunder, Tremor and others), Ford Everest with the 2.0L bi-turbo, and Ford Transit and Transit Custom 2.0L EcoBlue. Rangers with the...

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