So, what exactly are radiator hoses? Ever lifted your bonnet in the Countdown carpark and spotted those thick rubber tubes running from your engine to the front of the car? Those are your radiator hoses. Basically, they shift coolant back and forth between your engine...
Quick yarn about oil leaks You ever pulled up on Kahikatea Drive or parked up in Te Awamutu, headed back to the car and spotted a puddle under the engine? Not water from the A/C — we’re talking thick, brownish oil. If that’s you, mate, don’t just wipe it up and hope...
What’s a Wheel Hub Assembly Actually Do? Alright, so you’ve probably never given much thought to your car’s wheel hub assembly. It’s one of those parts that most folks in Hamilton won’t even see unless something’s gone a bit pear-shaped. Pretty important bit, though....
What’s the accelerator / throttle cable, anyway? Alright, let’s keep this simple. The accelerator cable (you might also hear it called the throttle cable) is basically what connects your foot to your car’s engine. You push the gas pedal, that cable tugs things open...
What does it mean when the oil light comes on? Alright, so you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or maybe weaving past the speed bumps in Rototuna, and suddenly that oil warning light pops up on the dash. It’s never a good feeling. That light’s basically telling you...
Why Car Mirrors Matter in Everyday Hamilton Driving Right, seen your reflection lately? Your car sure needs to! Out here in Hamilton, with all the roundabouts on Te Rapa Road, rat-runs through Nawton and potholes popping up between Cambridge and Glenview, having...
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.
