We are car guys through and through, and most car guys I know appreciate the classics. We can offer some great solutions for your pride and joy, from battery chargers and back up battery solutions, to GPS tracking for added security. We have access to all manor of accessories and upgrades. Have the old wiring tidied up or go for something a bit more bespoke, we will work with you to meet your requirements.
Here’s some eye candy that came in for a minor repair, couldn’t resist a pic!!!!
Part of our engine detox program is the Walnut blasting of the intake ports and valves. We also offer intake cleaning with a LiquiMoly product, as well as a Hydrogen Carbon Cleaning process. All three processes focus on different areas. All three combined would be the ultimate carbon detox short of dismantling the engine.
Walnut blasting is the one that takes the most time and is also the one that you get the most benefit from doing. Direct injection motors suffer from massive carbon build in the intake port area which gradually builds up over time.. The below picture is of a BMW 135 that we did earlier in the month, getting great results.
Why do it? Well in most cases it wont prevent the engine from running, and as the carbon build up happens gradually, so in most cases the driver wont notice the power and fuel economy dropping away. Worst cases scenarios are things like ‘Check engine lights’ coming on, misfires, and as mentioned, power loss and poorer fuel economy as the engine efficiency is reduced by the intake restriction.
We have about a 50/50 split of people doing this, either as a reactive remedy to a fault, or as part of their routine maintenance of the vehicle. The ‘car’ guys and girls in particular who like to read up on what they own and are in the forums are generally the ones wanting this done as they are usually the ones that want to get the most out of their machines!!
This crazy machine showed up for some electrical tidy up, finishing touches. What a beast! 450hp LT based V8 (Marinized)
Thankfully an easy fix for this one, not sure how its come about? A previous repair maybe, or somebody having a go at home. Luckily its only stopped the heater from blowing hot and not caused something a bit more serious like the engine to overheat.
Suspension fault confirmed, diagnosed, and repaired. Suspension pump and relay required. Reasonably common fault in the Discovery, Range Rover and Range rover Sport Range. The latest scan tool we have allows for us to apply software updates that are often required as a part of this repair.
Old pump out/ New pump in!
Out with the old and in with the new. We loved the old Nissan Navara, however it was just starting to get passed its use by date. We had had an idea of a later model Ute in the pipe line. Turned out to be some great deals out there so we’ve opted to get a new Ford Ranger. Its the base model but its suits us, we intend to do some of our own upgrades which we will document here, things like GPS, Dash Cam, power brake controller etc etc
The old Nissan has been with Terapa Auto Electrical forever., Its done its job!!
Here she is before Delivery, stock standard with some Ford Alloys thrown in as part of the deal. Looking forward to making it our own.
First things on the list of accessories will be a Factory Towbar (Still to come), and the install of the Redarc ‘Electric Trailer Brake Controller’. We usually carry these units in stock due to demand…
Little camper in for some accessories and safety upgrades. Nice bright LED High stop and tail light assemblies. And an updated charging system to tie in with the fresh solar panels.
A new courtesy car coming our way, due September 2022. We have gone without one for a while so looking forward to getting one back on the books…..
TOY002, Our little Audi A3 is coming up from Wellington, soon to be sporting some new wheels and tyres, as well as some new signage. By appointment only this will be made available to Terapa Auto Electrical customers.
Here’s a little side hustle we have been doing at Terapa Auto Electrical. ‘Waikato Wheels and Tyres’.
A fresh look, and a new start in 2020 with new ownership has brought with it some changes…… We understand more and more that people want things to be be made easy, so we are working on bringing more services into the one place with regards to the repairs and maintenance of your vehicle. One place to go to have your electrical gremlins or upgrades sorted, a routine service or as mentioned tyres!!
We have a huge selection to choose from with a few major tyre warehouses located in Hamilton or overnight delivery from the other major centres. Our brand range includes, Maxxiss, Continental, Pirelli, Hankook, Nankang and Toyo to name a few.
Some new continentals going onto some preloved 18inch rims, destined for our little Audi Loan car. A nice upgrade from the factory 16inch rims…
Wheel balancing in action.
Hydrogen Carbon Cleaning has arrived at Terapa Auto Electrical.
Hydrogen Carbon Cleaning, a non invasive way to breakdown the carbon build up in your engine. This will compliment our other engine ‘Detox’ tools like our walnut blasting process and LiquiMoly intake cleaning systems. A great add-on to any tune up, or preventative routine maintenance with the added bonus of potential added fuel economy and performance.
Wellington European – We have had one of these machines in our Wellington Store for a few years, runs on water, no harsh chemicals running through your engine. We trialed a few versions that were messy and time consuming to run. This is an easy to use clean green machine. Runs on Water, Converts to Hydrogen, takes 35 minutes from start to finish.
One of our cars having a Hydrogen Carbon Clean, as well as a stage one remap tune including a cat delete. This was done in our Wellington Workshop before bringing up to Terapa Auto Electrical. Of course all of these services can be provided at Terapa now……
Here’s a very specific tool that any/all Auto Electrical shops should have access too and the knowledge on how to use. Cody here is testing the outputs on an alternator, not only checking amperage output, but really putting the unit through its paces, low load, high load, low rpm, high rpm etc etc. Modern times often means rebuilding is not financially viable, however often replacement assemblies aren’t available, and a thorough bench test will give us a good guide prior to strip down. Very Very Cool old machine, a necessity for any Auto Electrical shop.
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