Exhaust Emissions – Causes & Failed WOF

Exhaust Emissions – Causes & Failed WOF

Has your car failed its Warrant of Fitness for exhaust emissions? When petrol is burnt inside your car’s engine, emissions are released from the exhaust pipe. To reduce emissions and comply with standards, devices such as catalytic converters are used to reduce...
Failed WoF for Airbags – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Failed WoF for Airbags – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Why Are Airbags a Big Deal? If you’ve ever been caught up in Hamilton traffic over on Te Rapa Straight, or hammering down Morrinsville Road towards Matangi, airbags are your last line of defence when someone suddenly brakes or a pothole launches you off track. They’re...
Failed WoF for Seat Belts – Rewebbing & Replacement Hamilton

Failed WoF for Seat Belts – Rewebbing & Replacement Hamilton

Your seat belts (or safety belts) are one of the most important safety features in your vehicle. They protect you in the event of a crash. For this reason, they must be functioning correctly for you to pass a Warrant of Fitness. Over time, seat belts have become more...
Why Buy an Electric Vehicle?

Why Buy an Electric Vehicle?

Wondering if it’s time to swap your petrol or diesel ride for an electric vehicle? Happens all the time — folks pop in for a car service here at Grimmer Motors on Te Rapa Road, or even while we’re sorting a WOF, and want a proper yarn about what electric cars are...
New Zealand Subsidisation of Electric Vehicles

New Zealand Subsidisation of Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicle Subsidies in NZ – What’s the Goss? Hey, so if you’ve been wondering what’s going on with all these electric vehicles (EVs) popping up around Hamilton – or you’ve had a mate mention something about the government helping with the price – here’s the...