Had a bloke in last week with his Corolla — said it was shaking like a washing machine on spin cycle every time he pulled up at the lights. Turned out it wasn’t the tyres or the suspension like he thought — it was the engine mounts.Now, most people don’t really think...
When your car engine overheats, it can be a stressful experience. Acting quickly and knowledgeably can prevent further damage and keep you safe. Here are five essential tips to help you manage an overheating engine effectively.1. Pull Over ImmediatelyEnsure Safety and...
1. Keep Tabs on Your CoolantIf there’s one thing that sends cars into the shop during our sticky Hamilton summers, it’s running low on coolant. Whether you’re idling at traffic lights on Victoria Street or battling the Sunday rush out to Chartwell, the engine’s...
1. Regular Oil ChangesRight, let’s get stuck in. First thing — oil changes. Can’t overstate how important this is, honestly. We get all sorts through the workshop, from folks in Morrinsville commuting down State Highway 26 to tradies doing daily runs out Te Rapa...
1. Spotting Problems EarlyEver had the Check Engine light pop up on Avalon Drive or while battling the bumper-to-bumper along Te Rapa Road? It’s that sinking feeling, eh. But here’s the thing — regular engine scans catch issues early, often before you even notice any...
1. Dead or Weak BatteryRight, so you jump in your Suzuki Swift parked on Peachgrove Road or your Honda CR-V after a long day at The Base, turn the key — nothing. Dead silence or maybe a few clicks. Classic. Nine times outta ten, it’s the battery. We get loads of cars...
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.
