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3 Tips for Maintaining Your Car’s Fuel Pump

3 Tips for Maintaining Your Car’s Fuel Pump

Got a question about looking after your fuel pump? Happens all the time here at Grimmer Motors in Nawton, whether someone’s just popped in from Dinsdale or shot down from Rototuna. These things are tucked away out of sight, but if your fuel pump starts playing up,...
3 Key Indicators of Car Ignition Problems

3 Key Indicators of Car Ignition Problems

1. Hard to Start – Especially on Cold Mornings or After WorkA fair few drivers from Flagstaff to Te Kowhai pop in here saying, “Hey, my car’s taking ages to fire up, or sometimes it just clicks.” It’s pretty common in Hamilton, especially if you’re running an older...
7 Signs Your Car Needs a Fuel Injector Cleaning

7 Signs Your Car Needs a Fuel Injector Cleaning

Your car’s fuel injectors do a fair bit of grunt work, especially with the kind of stop-start driving we see all around Hamilton, Te Awamutu, or Cambridge. If you’re used to crawling along Kahikatea Drive or bouncing through a few potholes down Brooklyn Road, you...
5 Steps to Fix ABS Module Issues

5 Steps to Fix ABS Module Issues

ABS Light Popped On? Here’s What To DoRight, if your ABS warning light suddenly pops up on the dash while you’re crawling down Te Rapa Straight or weaving through town on Peachgrove Road, don’t stress — but don’t just ignore it either. Your car’s ABS (Anti-lock...
5 Reasons for Car Engine Knocking Noise

5 Reasons for Car Engine Knocking Noise

If you’ve ever pulled up at a busy Hamilton intersection – maybe Te Rapa, or over in Hillcrest – and noticed a worrying knocking sound under the bonnet, you’re not alone. Engine knocking is one of those classic NZ car problems we see all the time here at Grimmer...
4 Tips for Diagnosing Car Engine Misfires

4 Tips for Diagnosing Car Engine Misfires

Spotting and Troubleshooting Engine Misfires in Real Kiwi DrivingDealing with an engine misfire can give you a real headache — especially if you’re just trying to get across Te Rapa Rd or crawling along Boundary Rd in Hamilton’s rush hour. When your car’s not running...