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...
So, what does your radiator actually do? Alright, ever wondered why your car just keeps chugging along through stop-start Hillcrest traffic and those random slow-downs on Peachgrove Road in summer, without boiling over? That’s mostly thanks to your radiator. Under the...
So, What’s a Rocker Cover Gasket Anyway? Alright, if you’ve ever popped your bonnet here in Hamilton (maybe stuck in traffic on Victoria Street or waiting at the lights on Te Rapa Road), you’ve probably seen the top of your engine. Sitting right on top is the rocker...
Failed your Warrant of Fitness (WOF)? In New Zealand, every car on the road needs a current Warrant of Fitness. A failed WOF can be stressful — your car isn’t legal to drive as normal until the failed items are fixed, and you’ve got a 28-day window to get...
What’s a tie rod end, and why should you care? Ever had your steering feel a bit off, maybe a little loose or unresponsive? That could be your tie rod end calling it quits. Tie rod ends are one of those unsung heroes in every car, from the trusty Corolla to those...
How your car heater actually works (no jargon, just the basics) A heater core Right, so you fire up your car tidy early on a foggy morning in Hamilton — maybe you’re heading across the Fairfield Bridge or braving all the stop-start at Five Cross Roads. You crank...
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.
