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A Solution to Your Vehicles Issues

In the last article, I posted there was a sentence "Technology has a tendency to overrun our attention and our lives " It got me thinking about where our business is moving when it comes to customers perspective.   What...

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NZ New Vehicle Servicing

Servicing a new vehicle under warranty in New Zealand? Can a vehicle be serviced by someone other than the manufacturer’s agent or dealer in New Zealand without voiding warranties? Can aftermarket Filters be used over genuine parts? The short answer...

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Wipers – 101

Have you ever been driving in the torrential rain and struggled to see the road in front of you?   Heavy rainfall is inevitable during these winter months, with reduced stopping distances now is the most important time to ensure...

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Dash Warning Lights

There are two types of warning lights – red and orange. A red warning light suggests that you should act quickly because the problem is serious, such as an overheating engine, low engine oil pressure or a braking system problem....

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Keep Your Vehicle Virus Free

The usual car wash products, are not formulated to combat viruses. It's likely that there is no such specialist products available at this time.  If you are considering using the usual household products, be very careful, as they may be...

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Not using your car – Battery care

Many questions are being raised about vehicle care and specifically concerns about your vehicle batteries, whilst the vehicle is not being used.   There is a lot of misinformation in the marketplace, so this article I intend to address your concerns....

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New car Warranty

Independent Mechanic or Dealership

There are many misconceptions out in the marketplace, that your new car warranty is void if you get it serviced by your local workshop.  It's a well known fact that your local garage will cost you less for servicing and...

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Welcome Mark

Mark has taken over the management of KAAR Henderson. Mark has been with us since August last year as a Service Adviser. It's a natural progression for Mark to fill the roll, as seen by the picture above. he is...

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Vehicle Manufacture Recalls

Recalls have been around for decades with vehicle manufactures, well actually any manufacturer of products. The most earliest one I can remember was from the Ford motor company recalling in the vicinity of 23 Million vehicles due to a transmission...

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Preventative Maintenance 101

Most lessons of vehicle care are learnt by failures, whether major or minor. It’s not part of a driver’s licence process or a new driver training how to look after a vehicle. So, this event is not just simply to...

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