Why is your car making a grinding noise while braking? Most modern cars use brake pads and rotors (also known as brake discs) to reduce vehicle movement when the brake pedal is applied. Brake rotors help your car to stop by pressing against the brake pads. This...
Why won’t the car battery hold a charge? Nothing is more frustrating than a flat car battery, especially if the problem is continuously happening. A flat battery will prevent your car from starting until the battery is jump-started. However, a battery that...
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...
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...
So, what exactly are transmission mounts? Alright, you know that big, heavy piece of gear under your bonnet that’s responsible for putting all that engine power to the wheels? Yep, your transmission. Whether you’re driving a Mazda Demio, a Honda Fit or something a bit...
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.
