KAAR Tips

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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Dashboard Warning Lights - Car Dashboard Symbols Explained

Dash Warning Lights

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. Red and orange —...

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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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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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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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KAAR-Munity – Education Trial

KAAR - Education adding value to our clients! You may not know, KAAR is committed to our wider West Auckland community. We have presented at our local schools and other education facilities both from a business and an automotive trade...

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Negotiating for your next car purchase

Having a professional look over the car makes you aware of any imminent repairs.  When purchasing a new used car, you always want to get the best possible price. Whether it’s your first car or your tenth, being able to...

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Sunscreen Does Damage Your Car

While it's something you almost certainly never thought of before (we sure didn't), chemicals found in products like sunscreen lotion and hand sanitiser can react with the materials used in your car's interior and exterior, causing them to wear prematurely......

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