Put diesel in your petrol car? Here’s what actually happens Alright, so you’ve rocked up to the BP on Te Rapa Road, not really thinking after a long day or just rushing between errands around Chartwell and Rototuna, and you’ve accidentally put diesel in your petrol...
What happens if you put petrol in a diesel car in Hamilton? Right, so you’re just about to shoot through to Morrinsville for the weekend, or maybe heading out to catch a mate in Cambridge, you stop for a quick fill on Peachgrove Road, and—bugger!—you accidentally put...
Fuel leaks – what’s really going on? Had a whiff of petrol inside the car lately? Or maybe you’ve spotted a dodgy puddle underneath after coming back from a run to The Base or a day out in Cambridge or Ngaruawahia? Fuel leaks are more common than you’d think,...
Why Fuel Doors Play Up: Everyday Issues on Waikato Roads Alright, so you’re off to fuel up after a run down Te Rapa Road, tank sitting low because of all that city traffic and stop-start driving. You pull into a BP at Five Cross Roads, flick the lever for your fuel...
What is a Carburetor? Before fuel injectors became common in modern vehicles, carburetors were used to control the flow of fuel and air to the engine. The carburetor mixes fuel and air together, ensuring the ratio is correct. This allows for optimum fuel efficiency...
What does your vehicle’s fuel pump do? The fuel pump in a vehicle has the important task of transferring fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. Its primary function is to ensure a consistent and adequate fuel supply to meet the engine’s requirements for...
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.