Parts and Services

Towbar Rust Failed WOF 

Towbar Rust Failed WOF 

Most folks roll up for a WOF Hamilton check and know they’ll be looking at brakes, tyres, maybe a dodgy seatbelt. But the towbar? That gets overlooked heaps. Thing is, if the towbar’s got a fair bit of rust or corrosion, you could be walking away with a failed sticker...
Rusty Brake Disc and Rotors 

Rusty Brake Disc and Rotors 

If you bring your car in for a brake check, most folks reckon it’s just about the pads, shoes, or maybe a leaky master cylinder. But there’s another bit that cops a hiding, especially in our good old Hamilton conditions – the brake discs (or rotors). You probably...
Rusty Suspension Hamilton

Rusty Suspension Hamilton

You probably don’t think much about your car’s suspension—right up until it starts clunking over big potholes on Te Rapa Road or leaves you bouncing down the back streets in Flagstaff. But honestly, suspension does a heap more than most drivers reckon. You could be in...
Car Quarter Window Replacement Hamilton

Car Quarter Window Replacement Hamilton

Got a cracked or busted quarter window? Yeah, that’s a pain — but you’re not alone, we see it quite a bit here at Grimmer Motors in Hamilton. Whether you’re out cruising down Te Rapa Road, nipping through Dinsdale roundabouts, or just parked up in Chartwell, it’s one...
Different Types of Car Batteries Hamilton

Different Types of Car Batteries Hamilton

Ever pulled up at the lights on Te Rapa Straight or got stuck in Rototuna traffic, and wondered what’s actually powering all your gadgets—and your car’s starter—for all those stop-start bits around Hamilton? Or maybe you’ve popped the bonnet after a cold foggy morning...

Rusty Brake Pipes Hamilton 

Just like many other parts of your vehicle, your brake pipes can be subject to rusting. A brake pipe is a rigid pipe within the brake system that transfers the brake fluid that has been pressurised from the master cylinder (foot pedal) to the brake hoses. If your car...