Right, so you’re in Hamilton, and your car’s due for its next WOF. Maybe your Mazda’s been bouncing over the potholes on Te Rapa Road, or your Honda has started making those odd creaks going over the speed humps by Rototuna. Either way, if you want that WOF to go smoothly and keep things safe on our twisty Waikato roads, your MacPherson struts need to be in decent nick. Here’s what we see most often in the workshop — plain-English, no-nonsense advice on MacPherson strut repairs for Hamilton drivers.

Strut Replacement — Why It Matters

Seen a Subaru Outback or a Suzuki Swift bobbing about all over the show down Cobham Drive? That’s often dodgy struts. Worn struts mean your wheels lose contact with the road, especially round those tight bends by Dinsdale or hitting a pothole near Hillcrest. If you’re noticing oil dripping down the strut, corrosion, or your front tyres are wearing out way too quick, it’s time to get them looked at — pronto. Getting them sorted before they wreck your wheel alignment will dodge bigger bills later. More info here.

Strut Mount Servicing — Stop the Noises

Hear a new rattle every time you roll down Peachgrove Road? That could be your strut mounts giving up. Happens to all sorts — we’ve had late-model Kia Souls and Toyota Hiluxs in lately with this, and heaps of women and blokes alike have pointed out those annoying clunks and squeaks. When mounts are worn, it not only gets noisy, but steering gets vague too. We check mounts every time and swap them if they’re cactus. Makes a big difference to how your car feels day-to-day. Find out more about them here.

Coil Spring Inspection — Stay Level, Drive Better

Hamilton city roads and the odd gravel stretch out towards Cambridge can test any car’s coil springs. Doesn’t matter if you’re in a Nissan Leaf or a Skoda Octavia. If you start noticing your car sitting lopsided or riding low after driving round Chartwell, that’s a red flag. Cracked or sagging coils kill your handling and flunk your WOF. We always give them a proper check — both sides — so you don’t end up stranded or failing for something that’s easy to spot. Details on spring repairs here.

Strut Bumpers and Boots — Cheap Insurance for Your Suspension

All that mud and grime off Morrinsville Road ends up caked under your car. Little things like split boots or missing strut bumpers mean that gunk gets into the bit that keeps your struts smooth, and before you know it the whole lot’s toast. To be honest, swapping these is a cheap way to get more life out of your suspension and avoid some big bills. Here’s what you need to know and why it matters.

Wheel Alignment — Don’t Skip This Bit

Honestly, after any strut or suspension work, you need a proper wheel alignment. We get heaps of VWs and older Hyundai i30s in from around Raglan or Tamahere, and many are chewing out tyres way faster than they need to because of dodgy alignment. Good alignment keeps everything tracking straight — super important with Hamilton’s stop-start traffic and uneven roads. See why alignment matters here.

Keeping your MacPherson struts sorted isn’t just for passing the WOF. It’s about making sure every time you drive down Kahikatea Drive, or zip out for a weekend at Ngaruawahia, your car handles well, stops right, and keeps you safe. At Grimmer Motors, we see all makes and models, electric and hybrids, and we only use the good gear so you’re sorted for the long run. Whether you drive a Honda Jazz or a Peugeot 308, you’ll get honest advice, quality parts, and the right fix the first time.

  • Experience: Our techs have worked on just about everything with wheels in the Waikato.

  • Best bits: We use top-shelf, trusted suspension parts so you’re not back next month with the same headache.

  • Good sorts: Friendly, no-BS advice and clear communication are what we’re known for.

  • The right gear: Latest workshop tools, whether it’s a Mazda Demio or a Land Rover Discovery.

  • Trusted locals: Ask around in Te Awamutu or Glenview — we’ve got the reputation for a reason.

If you want a straight-up car service in Hamilton, you can trust us with your MacPherson struts. Wander in for a yarn or Book Now