What does the valve / rocker cover gasket do? Modern engines utilise several gaskets in order to keep the motor’s interior sealed. An important gasket is the valve or rocker cover gasket, which sits between the cylinder head and its valve cover. The role of the...
So, what’s a camshaft seal anyway? Alright, so you’ve dropped in because you’ve got oil under the car, or maybe someone’s told you about a camshaft seal. Let’s break it down. The camshaft is a key bit up top in your engine, helping to open and shut the valves so fuel...
What’s a Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer, Anyway? Alright, so you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or maybe crawling through traffic on Peachgrove Road, and you start feeling a weird buzz through the steering wheel. Maybe you think it’s just Hamilton potholes again, but it...
What’s a Crankshaft Seal and Why Should You Care? Okay, picture this: you’re down at the BP on Te Rapa Road, and someone’s asking about this weird puddle under their Mazda Axela. Or maybe you drive a Suzuki Swift or a Volkswagen Passat, and you notice a funny smell...
What does your Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve actually do? Alright, so you’ve rocked up to the workshop, and you’re asking, “What’s this PCV valve I keep hearing about?” Good question. Basically, the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve is one of...
About getting a new car engine in Hamilton If you’ve ever been stuck on Ulster Street waiting for a tow, you’ll know the heart of your car is the engine sitting under that bonnet. It keeps you cruising out to Te Rapa, taking the kids to school in Frankton, or zipping...
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.
