What’s a steering rack, and why does it matter? Had a few folk swing by the Grimmer Motors workshop lately asking what the heck the steering rack actually does. Fair question, especially since half the stuff under the bonnet can be a mystery if you’ve never had to...
How Seatbelts Actually Work in Your Average Kiwi Car If you’re cruising down Te Rapa Road or stuck at the lights on Peachgrove Road, your seatbelt probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. But after a few years of potholes, stop-start traffic and the odd speed bump...
What’s a U-Joint and Why Does It Matter? Had someone pop in last week, lovely lady from Cambridge, and she asked, “Why does my ute keep knocking under the floor?” Turns out, most folks haven’t heard much about universal joints, or U-joints, unless they’ve had drama...
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...
How do airbags actually work? Right, so let’s break it down – airbags aren’t just another bit of hi-tech fluff in your car, they’re actually a proper lifesaver, especially with how often Hamilton drivers cop a surprise from a pothole on Peachgrove Road, or a kangaroo...
So, what actually is a driveshaft? Right, let’s keep it simple. Driveshaft’s the long metal tube underneath your car that spins around as you drive, transferring power from your gearbox to your wheels (or axle, on some). Without it, your car’s going nowhere...
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.
