Interesting Repairs

🔎 Ford Ranger & Ford Transit Wet Belt Replacement – Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ford models have the wet belt engine? The wet belt system is fitted to the 2.0L diesel engine used in both the: Ford Ranger 2.0L Bi-Turbo Ford Transit 2.0L EcoBlue If you're unsure which engine your vehicle has, we...

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Ford Ranger Wet Belt Replacement – What You Need to Know in NZ

If you own a Ford Ranger with the 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine, you may have heard about the “wet belt” issue. At KAAR, we’ve now completed multiple Ford Ranger wet belt replacements for West Auckland customers — and it’s one of...

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How Often Should You Service Your European Car in NZ?

European vehicles are known for performance, safety, and engineering precision. Brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Land Rover are built differently to many Japanese vehicles — and that means they need a slightly different approach to servicing here in...

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Nissan Navara 3.0 V6 Diesel V9X Timing Chain Replacement

Timing Chain Nissan Navara 3.0 V6 Diesel V9X

Nissan Navara 3.0L Diesel Timing Chain Replacement – What You Need to Know We recently completed our first timing chain replacement on the 3.0L diesel Nissan Navara — and we thought it was worth sharing a few insights for those...

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Failed a WOF on dull Headlamps? Should you Polish or Refurb them?

If you’ve failed your Warrant of Fitness (WoF) due to dull, cloudy, or yellowed headlights — don’t stress. It’s a common issue, and there are a few different ways we can help get your vehicle back up to standard. Why...

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Is Your Jeep Cherokee V8 Making a Ticking Noise? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you own a Jeep Cherokee with a V8 engine and you’ve started noticing a ticking noise coming from under the bonnet, don’t ignore it — it could be a sign of something more serious. Recently, we had a Jeep...

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