How Does Cruise Control Actually Work? If you’re on the expressway heading from Hamilton to Cambridge, or just crawling along Te Rapa Road in peak hour, having cruise control that works can make the drive way easier. Just flick it on and your car keeps speed for you....
What does a clutch hose actually do? Alright, so here’s the lowdown on clutch hoses. If you drive a manual (like a Toyota Hilux, Mazda BT-50, Suzuki Swift or even something a bit more flash like a Peugeot 308), your clutch hose is the bit that carries hydraulic fluid...
What does the clutch slave cylinder do? If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, you know that the clutch is an essential component that allows you to change gears and control the power of the engine. One component that plays a crucial role in the clutch system is...
What does the timing chain do? The timing chain is a metal chain located inside your car’s engine. Unlike a timing belt, the timing chain is designed to last the life of your vehicle. However, problems can occur, especially in high-mileage vehicles. The timing...
What does the timing chain do? Most cars have either a timing chain or a cambelt / timing belt. The timing chain is a metal chain, located inside the engine. Unlike the cambelt / timing belt, the timing chain doesn’t need to be replaced every 100,000 km....
What does a burning smell from the clutch mean? Clutch Lining Friction material overheating – A burning smell from the clutch is usually caused by friction between the clutch linings and the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel. The friction material between...
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.
