5 Steps to Fix ABS Module Issues

5 Steps to Fix ABS Module Issues

ABS Light Popped On? Here’s What To DoRight, if your ABS warning light suddenly pops up on the dash while you’re crawling down Te Rapa Straight or weaving through town on Peachgrove Road, don’t stress — but don’t just ignore it either. Your car’s ABS (Anti-lock...
5 Reasons for Car Engine Knocking Noise

5 Reasons for Car Engine Knocking Noise

If you’ve ever pulled up at a busy Hamilton intersection – maybe Te Rapa, or over in Hillcrest – and noticed a worrying knocking sound under the bonnet, you’re not alone. Engine knocking is one of those classic NZ car problems we see all the time here at Grimmer...
4 Tips for Diagnosing Car Engine Misfires

4 Tips for Diagnosing Car Engine Misfires

Spotting and Troubleshooting Engine Misfires in Real Kiwi DrivingDealing with an engine misfire can give you a real headache — especially if you’re just trying to get across Te Rapa Rd or crawling along Boundary Rd in Hamilton’s rush hour. When your car’s not running...
4 Key Reasons to Get Regular Spark Plug Checks

4 Key Reasons to Get Regular Spark Plug Checks

Why Spark Plug Checks Matter for Kiwi DriversLook, just about every day in Hamilton, we get someone through the door at Grimmer Motors asking why their car feels like it’s “lost its get-up-and-go” or is a bit rough idling at Paeroa St lights. Nine times out of ten,...
5 Benefits of Using Synthetic Motor Oil

5 Benefits of Using Synthetic Motor Oil

When someone pops in for a car service here at Grimmer Motors, we get heaps of questions about what oil to use. It’s one of those things that sounds a bit boring, but actually makes a real difference — especially for Hamilton driving, with all the stop-start traffic...