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Automotive & Marine
Need to change a tyre, bleed your brakes or tune a carburettor? Ever wondered what a sacrificial anode is or how a marine engine works? Whether you spend your time on the ocean or the motorway, you’ll find the answers you need in the Yellow® Automotive & Marine How To guide.
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How to Power Up Your Turbocharger
Vehicle owners all over Auckland go for diesel engines because of the cost-effectiveness and the power from the fuel. What tips mechanics towards diesel is the performance gained from a diesel engine Despite some recent increases in government tarrifs. Diesel is still a preference that mechanics have over more premium fuel. For Example, Simms Diesel …
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How to Tell If Your Car Engine Needs Repaired
Car breakdowns could give anyone a splitting headache. Imagine getting stuck in a roadside for hours before help arrives. It is not a great picture, right? There are numerous reasons for this misfortune, and one of them is engine trouble. But do you know that you can prevent the car engine from an untimely breakdown? …
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How to Deal With a Faulty Airbag Light
If you’re like any other driver, you hate having all sorts of lights (other than the speedometer and fuel gauge) light up on your dashboard. It’s just very annoying, while also technically being proof that there’s something wrong with the system. Case in point, the airbag light. Fortunately, there are different methods you can …
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How To Maximise Your Off Road Adventure Experience
New Zealand has the ideal scenery for off-road driving adventures. It has numerous landscapes not far from each other. If you haven’t gone on an off-roading adventure yet, you are missing out. Plan one. With abundant forests, mountains and hillsides, it won’t be hard to find a place for off-road driving in the country. …
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How to File a Claim for Car Insurance
Even the best of drivers will find themselves involved in auto accidents at some time or the other if they drive regularly. Irrespective of whose fault it was, there are certain steps that are required to be followed to file an insurance claim so that you can get your reimbursement. Claims to the insurance company …
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How to Make Your Car Look Like New Again
Does your car look all beat up, like it has just been in an accident? The appearance of your vehicle may be low on your priorities list, but if you want to extend its useful life, you will need the help of first-rate panel beaters. In this guide we will provide you with some advice …
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How to Test Drive a Car – Tips
Test drives are a key step in the purchase process for anyone buying a car. Whether brand new, or used, you need to ensure the vehicle runs as the salesperson says it will. If you’re buying a new ride from a car dealer in Auckland or any other city in New Zealand, test driving the …
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How to Spot Paint Defects on Your Car
Paint can make a huge difference to your car’s appearance. In normal weather conditions it can wear over time, and in extreme conditions this is accelerated . Spotting paint defects and damages may not be a high priority on your auto maintenance list, but when left unattended they not only look ugly, but they can …
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How to Fit Snow Chains For Tires
When you pick up your New Zealand rental car, make sure that there are snow chains or some tire chains in the boot as these are essential for winter driving in some parts of New Zealand. Snow chains allow the driver to maintain traction on steep inclines or slippery surfaces and also increase braking …
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How To Get The Most Out of New Zealand Rental Car Relocations
Travelling by car is without a doubt the best way to appreciate the beautiful scenery of New Zealand. However, car rental rates are not within everyone’s budget, so you may be surprised to learn that you can actually get to drive a hire car at a fraction of the normal cost. This exciting concept …
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