What is Limp Mode? Alright, so you’ve rocked up to the workshop wondering why your Nissan X-Trail suddenly feels like it’s crawling through bumper-to-bumper traffic on Ulster Street, even though you’re putting your foot down. Chances are, your car’s gone into limp...
What’s a Multiple Misfire, and Why Should You Care? Alright, so you’re driving your Toyota Estima across the Hamilton East bridge, and suddenly the car starts shuddering. Maybe that “Check Engine” light pops on, too. Or, you start heading out from Glenview to...
What does a high engine temperature mean? Engines are made out of durable materials and are designed to withstand a lot of heat. However, prolonged exposure to high levels of heat can wear and damage engine components. For this reason, cooling systems are used to...
Why is My Engine Running Cold? A blue light often shows a colder-than-normal engine. Ever jumped in your car on a frosty Hamilton morning, started it up, and noticed that blue temp light glaring at you for ages as you crawl down Te Rapa Straight or bank up at the...
Just a heads up – Grimmer Motors isn’t doing Emission Testing anymore, but we’re still all over diagnosing emission issues and sorting out parts replacements to help get your car breathing easy again. How vehicle emissions actually work (and why you should care) If...
What actually makes your fuel economy go bad? If you’re filling up the tank at BP on Te Rapa Rd more than feels fair, don’t worry, you’re not the only one. With Hamilton petrol prices being what they are, fuel economy’s on everyone’s mind. The amount of fuel your car...
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.
