KAAR Question & Answer

Being a KAAR, West Auckland, customer makes you a part of our KAAR-munity; that means we want to look after you and your car. So, if there is anything you need to know about your car repairs and maintenance, give us a call. Our motto is, “the only silly question is the one not asked.”

With ten auto-technicians and years of experience, we’re well qualified to offer advice on how to get the most out of your vehicle. These are some of the questions we get asked most often.


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Payment and Finance Options

We offer all the options of payment you would expect from a professional facility, though we no longer accept cheques, shells, trinkets, muskets or blankets! Putting the funny stuff aside, it's important to us to consider our customer's perspectives and...

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The how to – Help My car has brokendown!

If your car has broken down in Auckland, you have several options to consider, regardless of whether you have mechanical insurance coverage or not. Here's what you can do: 1. Contact your mechanical insurance provider (if applicable): a. First Assist:...

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Reduce costly car repairs

The how to – Reduce costly car repairs

Reducing costly repairs on your car requires regular maintenance and adopting good driving habits. Here are some tips to help you minimize expensive repairs: 1. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule: Stick to the recommended maintenance intervals for your vehicle. Regular...

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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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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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What oil does my car take?

Things have changed. Vehicle engines are more specific these days. Not only can different makes and models of car take different grades of oil, even within models it can come down to a number at the end of an engine…

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Running Short of time?

Line up your next WoF with your regular vehicle service with KAAR’s 12 month WoF system. Save time by getting your vehicle service and WoF done on the same day. If you need assistance in planning this, we’re only too…

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