What’s Auto Super Shoppe All About?
If you’re driving the streets of Hamilton every day, heading into Dinsdale, out to Horotiu, or running kids to school in Flagstaff, you know our roads can be a bit rough. Potholes on Te Rapa Road, endless speed bumps in Rototuna, foggy mornings out in Tamahere, a hot Nor’Wester sizzling your paint by afternoon. It’s tough on your car, no matter if you’re in a Corolla, a Suzuki Swift, or you’ve picked up a trickier hybrid like a Honda Fit or the occasional Peugeot 207, which we do see more than you might think.
So, what’s the story with Auto Super Shoppe? Basically, it’s a group of top independent workshops around New Zealand, including right here at Grimmer Motors in Hamilton. We’re all still our own local outfits, but we got invited to join up because we were already recognised for solid, honest service. Means when you see that yellow and blue Auto Super Shoppe sign, you know your car’s not getting handed over to some fly-by-nighter. It’s a stamp showing we’re up to scratch every day, on every job.
(See more about Auto Super Shoppe here.)
How Does the Auto Super Shoppe Network Work?
Here’s the deal. Each Auto Super Shoppe garage, like us at Grimmer Motors, is hand-picked. We’ve earned the trust of the network because customers trust us – from blokes in their trusty old Hilux utes to mums running hybrid Priuses on Cambridge Road and university students in little Mazda Demios. Nothing really changes for you as a customer except you get extra peace of mind. It’s a bit like knowing a café’s clean because it passed the food safety tick – you just feel more comfortable dropping in.
So whether you find us off Te Rapa Straight or you search up all the workshops using the Auto Super Shoppe website, you’ll only see places committed to top service. And just so you know, Grimmer Motors covers the Hamilton patch – you don’t have to head to Auckland, or even as far as Morrinsville or Ngaruawahia, for a proper car service.
Why Choose an Auto Super Shoppe? What’s in It for You?
Look, you don’t buy a car without being told what work’s needed. At Grimmer Motors, we keep it straight up. Here’s what you’ll notice with us:
Plain English (No Jargon): We won’t hit you with all the technical waffle. If your Mazda CX-5’s ignition coil’s buggered or your Toyota Aqua hybrid’s battery health isn’t great, we’ll just say so – and explain what it means for your next drive over the Whitiora bridge in the rain.
Work by Qualified Techs: Our crew’s seen it all. From old Subarus with mysterious leaks, European Audis with thumb-sized turbo pipes, to SsangYong Rextons from Te Kowhai. All jobs are done right, with proper diagnostics and repair.
Upfront Quotes: We give you the numbers first – jobs don’t go ahead till you say yes. No hidden extras. If a WOF in Hamilton uncovers an extra shock needing work after a rough week down Lorne Street potholes, we’ll always check in before fixing it.
Reminders & Regular Upkeep: If you want, we’ll ping you when your next service or WOF’s due, so you don’t get caught out, especially before those big family road trips to Raglan or late-winter mornings when your battery hates the cold.
We cover pretty much all types of car repair, hybrid service, and general maintenance here in Hamilton. There’s more info on exactly what we do on our services page if you want the full list.
Ready to Book Car Service with Grimmer Motors?
If you want your car looked after by a local team that actually listens and won’t muck you about, book in at Grimmer Motors – your Hamilton Auto Super Shoppe. You’ll get honest, reliable service from techs who work on everything from late-model Nissans to tricky Euro wagons, and we walk the talk on friendly, no-fuss car care. Next time you want to see how easy a vehicle service can be, give us a try.