The routine car maintenance is necessary for the health and longevity of your vehicle. It can help you avoid costly repairs down the road. Periodic service is the KEY!! Generally, you should plan to check the following items off your car maintenance list: Oil change – It is recommended to have your car serviced at every 10,000Kms/ 12 months or as at an interval suggested by car manufacturer.   Windshield wiper replacement – Imagine driving your car in windy Wellington in typical rainy weather realizing your car’s windshield wipers no longer work as well as they should. That’s why w ..read more

A warrant of fitness (WoF) is a regular check that every light vehicle must under go to ensure that it meets required safety standards. It’s your job to keep your vehicle up to WoF condition at all times. For example, while tyres on your vehicle may pass on the day of your warrant inspection, you’ll need to replace them as soon as the tread gets to the minimum depth. If you wait until the next inspection before replacing them, you increase your risk of having a crash or receiving a fine. It is imperative to understand that NZTA have separated vehicles in different categories. More accurate inf ..read more

What is general maintenance? General or preventive maintenance has it’s list of benefits. This is maintenance of your vehicle components that require either repair or replacement. And, failure to do so can result in further damage to your vehicle. As a result you compromise vehicle safety. Not only that, same repair cost you more later. Whether you own a Toyota or a Mercedes Benz, single most important thing you can do is to trust your  mechanic’s recommendation. It is time to change your mechanic if you don’t trust him. At South End Motors, we understand benefits of general maintenance ..read more

Modern cars are highly-reliant on electrical systems to function properly. The alternator, battery, and control modules coupled with various other electrical systems control much of the functionality of your car. And, if they begin to fail, you may experience a wide variety of issues with your car. Keep reading if you want to know 5 most common signs that show there is an electrical issue in your car. Even though there are several advanced diagnostic tools available but even with the help of best diagnostic tools it is very easy to misdiagnose the issue.   1. The Engine Won’t Crank P ..read more

To the naked eye, windscreens appear to be just piece of glass. However, from engineering perspective it is one of the most imperative part of occupant safety!! Modern car wind screens play an important role in passenger and driver safety. They also play part in modern days security features such as Head Up Display, Front Collision, City Braking & Lane Departure etc. Therefore, genuine windscreen for your car is most important!! Fake can match the look but can’t match the quality. Genuine windscreen goes an extra mile.  You can always find some cheaper automotive parts and windscreens ..read more

What is general maintenance? General or preventive maintenance has it’s list of benefits. This is maintenance of your vehicle components that require either repair or replacement. And, failure to do so can result in further damage to your vehicle. As a result you compromise vehicle safety. Not only that, same repair cost you more later. Whether you own a Toyota or a Mercedes Benz, single most important thing you can do is to trust your  mechanic’s recommendation. It is time to change your mechanic if you don’t trust him. At South End Motors, we understand benefits of general maintenance ..read more

Modern cars are highly-reliant on electrical systems to function properly. The alternator, battery, and control modules coupled with various other electrical systems control much of the functionality of your car. And, if they begin to fail, you may experience a wide variety of issues with your car. Keep reading if you want to know 5 most common signs that show there is an electrical issue in your car. Even though there are several advanced diagnostic tools available but even with the help of best diagnostic tools it is very easy to misdiagnose the issue.   1. The Engine Won’t Crank P ..read more

To the naked eye, windscreens appear to be just piece of glass. However, from engineering perspective it is one of the most imperative part of occupant safety!! Modern car wind screens play an important role in passenger and driver safety. They also play part in modern days security features such as Head Up Display, Front Collision, City Braking & Lane Departure etc. Therefore, genuine windscreen for your car is most important!! Fake can match the look but can’t match the quality. Genuine windscreen goes an extra mile.  You can always find some cheaper automotive parts and windscreens ..read more

The routine car maintenance is necessary for the health and longevity of your vehicle. It can help you avoid costly repairs down the road. Periodic service is the KEY!! Generally, you should plan to check the following items off your car maintenance list: Oil change – It is recommended to have your car serviced at every 10,000Kms/ 12 months or as at an interval suggested by car manufacturer.   Windshield wiper replacement – Imagine driving your car in windy Wellington in typical rainy weather realizing your car’s windshield wipers no longer work as well as they should. That’s why w ..read more

A warrant of fitness (WoF) is a regular check that every light vehicle must under go to ensure that it meets required safety standards. It’s your job to keep your vehicle up to WoF condition at all times. For example, while tyres on your vehicle may pass on the day of your warrant inspection, you’ll need to replace them as soon as the tread gets to the minimum depth. If you wait until the next inspection before replacing them, you increase your risk of having a crash or receiving a fine. It is imperative to understand that NZTA have separated vehicles in different categories. More accurate inf ..read more