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Posted on: March 23, 2018

Local Hamilton Car Servicing – What You Actually Need

If you’re anywhere around Hamilton – maybe dropping the kids to school in Rototuna, heading out of Te Awamutu, or just putting around Nawton – you’ll know our roads are all over the place. Potholes up Killarney Road, random speed bumps in Fairfield, stop-start crawls on Peachgrove Road, plus all that damp, cold fog in winter and the stinking hot summers. Honestly, NZ cars cop a real hiding.

So, if you’re wondering if it’s time for a car service, you’re not wrong to ask. It’s one of those things that keeps your car running sweet, no matter what you drive. Whether it’s a Nissan X-Trail or a Toyota Aqua, maybe even something you’ve shipped over from Europe like a Peugeot 3008 or a Volvo V40, servicing is what keeps you moving, not stranded at the roundabout with steam coming out the bonnet.

What’s Actually in a Car Service?

When you book in at Grimmer Motors, we do more than just tick a few boxes and send you on your way. Here’s the usual rundown (it’ll be pretty similar, whether you’re driving a Honda Jazz or a Subaru Outback):

We’ll swap out your oil and oil filter. Honestly, the amount of gunk that builds up from all those short trips between Chartwell and the Base…You’d be surprised.
All your fluids get checked and topped up – coolant, brakes, transmission, the lot.
One of our techs will put your tyres and suspension through their paces. All this roadworks and lumpy kerbs, it’s rough!
Give your cooling system a once-over. Had an Audi owner in from Cambridge who nearly cooked his engine – tiny leak in his radiator hose, hard to spot unless you’re looking for it.
Plug it into our scanner for an electronic test, just to make sure the sensors aren’t trying to tell us something.
Plenty more too, depending on what you need. Check the full list here if you’re curious.

Why Come See Us at Grimmer Motors?

Easy – we’re just up the road from Five Cross Roads, so you can nip off to the supermarket or bakery while we’re working on your wheels. Or if you’re nearby in places like Hillcrest or Flagstaff, we can give you a lift home or to work, no drama.

We’ve been here since 1934 – not many car service places in Hamilton can say that. Done everything from a Suzuki Swift to a Mercedes E-Class, hybrids and old classics. And if your car’s clean in the morning, we’ll keep it that way – undercover parking and security cams, so you’re not fussing about dings or dodgy weather.

Need to keep moving? We’ve got courtesy cars, but best to book early – they go quick, especially round rego time or before holidays. Our staff, blokes and women, are straight-up helpful. If you have a question, just ask. No such thing as a silly yarn in a workshop.

Why Bother With Regular Servicing?

Less Risk of Getting Stuck: We see heaps of cars towed in from Otorohanga or Huntly just because no one checked the oil or tyres. Sort it early, save a fortune.
You’ll Get More Years Out of Your Car: Stay on top of fluid changes, filters, and all that small stuff, and your engine will thank you for it.
Better Fuel Use and Feel: A well-serviced Corolla or Kia Stonic will run smoother and cost you less in petrol, especially on those Hamilton stop-start commutes.
Safety: Had a Mazda 6 come in recently, brakes were almost toast. Servicing picked it up before it got hairy.

How Often Do I Need to Change My Oil?

We usually say every 12 months or about 10,000-15,000 kms, whichever’s first. Especially if you’re doing loads of short drives round Morrinsville, that oil gets tired faster than you think.

Hot Deals For Regulars

Book your service or repair for $100 or more, drop your car to us before 8:30 am, and leave it till after 2:30 pm — and you’ll get:

FREE basic car vacuum
FREE tyre shine
FREE dash polish

Check out the details for these offers here.