1. Headlights Playing Up (Dim or Flickering)Seen it heaps of times—someone pops into the workshop after a late drive down Cobham Drive or through the fog near Rototuna, saying their lights started going dodgy. If your headlights are looking a bit yellow or flickering...
So, What Does the Alternator Voltage Regulator Actually Do? Alright, let’s break it down in plain English. The alternator voltage regulator is this small, but absolutely crucial bit in your car’s charging system. Basically, it keeps the power coming from your...
Noisy alternators – what’s going on under the bonnet? Alright, so you’ve started to hear a weird noise from up front – maybe it’s grinding, whining, something just not right. You pop the bonnet, and it’s coming from that alternator. We see this all the time around...
What does the alternator do? Your car’s alternator is responsible for generating electricity as the engine runs. This keeps the battery charged and supplies power to the various electrical components in your car. As well as keeping the battery charged, the...
What’s an alternator pulley, and why should you care? Alright, so you’ve pulled up here in Hamilton — maybe you’ve noticed a weird noise under the bonnet while you’re trundling along Te Rapa Road, or maybe your car’s just not quite itself after a tough winter out in...
What’s an Alternator Actually Do? Alright, so you’ve popped the bonnet and I’m guessing you’re wondering what that chunk of metal with all the wires is actually doing in there. The alternator is the piece that keeps your battery charged and powers all the electrics –...
Booked the ol' Fuga in for a service this week. I dropped it off early to take advantage of the free clean and asked if I could have it ready at 3 pm. The service went well and they...
pointed out things that would need attention in the future. I like the introduction of the vehicle service and repair log book. Which has all my previous services and fix ups recorded in it. And the Fuga was freshly
cleaned and ready at 3pm, like they said. Thanks Team
Cinn Thornton
The team at Grimmer Motors are very friendly and have awesome customer service. My car needed scan as flashing light on dash. The problem was identified , easy to ...understand explanation given and quote for fix provided. Thanks team.
Pip Six
Awesome service. They communicated really well with me about what was going on and then fixed a few extras on the same day I took my van in. A great place.
Lincoln Fernandes
Fast easy reliable and much cheaper compared to dealerships
Hamish O'neill
Great customer service, good communication and works done on time. Thanks Grimmers
Sarah Bowers
Love leaving our car(s) in the friendly and capable hands at Grimmer Motors. Everything from drop off, reception, communication and the work done is of a high standard... and much apprecaited. Another happy customer - thanks Grimmers.
