How do car warranties actually work?
If you’ve just picked up a brand new Suzuki Swift or a Toyota RAV4 from one of the big yards out on Te Rapa Road, chances are it’s got a 3 to 5 year warranty slapped on. Pretty handy – if something crook happens because of a manufacturer’s fault, the warranty should cover it. Simple as. But there’s a bit of fine print there.
Warranty rules can be strict. We see it all the time, folks coming in from places like Cambridge or Ngaruawahia, worried if their last oil change fits the bill. Most warranties tell you what oil to use, which filters, and when to get stuff checked. If you don’t follow the rules – say you stick in cheap oil instead of what Mazda or Hyundai recommends – you could void your warranty. That’s why a lot of drivers think they’ve got to keep rolling back to the dealership (and paying the flash prices) every time that little spanner light pops up.
Getting your car serviced while keeping the warranty sweet
Here at Grimmer Motors, we reckon you shouldn’t have to pay the earth or waste time waiting for a spot at the dealership in Hamilton just to stay within the warranty lines. Our team services heaps of cars under warranty – think Honda HR-Vs, Hyundai Tucsons, even the odd Isuzu MU-X or SsangYong Rexton passing through from Morrinsville or Tamahere.
We use proper gear – Penrite oils and Ryco filters – the stuff most manufacturers demand for logbook servicing. So you can get your service done local, for better value, and still tick all those warranty boxes. No worries about voiding anything.
Why heaps of locals choose Grimmer Motors
We get it – Hamilton roads aren’t easy on your ride. Whether you’re crawling over the speed bumps on Peachgrove Road, rattling over potholes in Melville, or dragging the family down to Raglan on a steamy summer day, Kiwi cars cop a hiding. That’s why our car servicing in Hamilton always includes things that actually matter out here – not just a quick oil swap and off you go.
Top notch diagnostics & electronic testing
The techs here use proper scan tools, not just poking around and guessing. Got a warning light flicking on in your Nissan Leaf or the DPF light in your VW Tiguan? We check all that, print out a full report, and keep it in our online system – handy if you’re back again with the same hassle after a few months pounding the commute out Morrinsville Road.
Courtesy cars sorted
Don’t want to hang around? No worries. We’ve got courtesy cars, so you can still scoot to work, pick up the kids, or shoot down to The Base while we sort your Mazda 3 or Kia Sportage. Book ahead to lock one in though, they do go fast some days.
Old-school care, better value – that’s us
At Grimmer Motors, you get real service. Our mechanics know their stuff, proper old hands, plus we keep up with hybrids and Euros – we see a good few MG ZSs and Peugeot 3008s these days as well. We always offer clear options, proper prices, and you get to pick the service package that fits you. Don’t have to fork out dealership prices to get decent, trustworthy car servicing in Hamilton.
Give us a call or book in online if you want peace of mind and car care that actually fits New Zealand conditions, not just what the manual says. See you at the workshop soon.