Rust Proofing and Undercoating Benefits

Rust Proofing and Undercoating Benefits

Every car owner in Hamilton knows what a pain rust can be – especially with all the wet winters we get. Between the foggy mornings along Wairere Drive, the stop-start traffic around Te Rapa, and even heading over for a quick trip to Cambridge or Ngaruawahia, your...
Preventing Interior Sun Damage Tips

Preventing Interior Sun Damage Tips

Why Bother About Sun Damage in Your Car?Most folks don’t think about the inside of their car getting hammered by the sun until they see their dash cracking or the seats starting to fade out. But after seeing plenty of Mitsis, Toyotas, Volvos, and Kias roll into the...
Stop Rodents from Damaging Cars

Stop Rodents from Damaging Cars

Rodents getting into cars isn’t just some rare disaster – we see it all the time, especially here around Hamilton. Doesn’t make much difference if you’re parked up at The Base, or you’re squeezing into your driveway off Ruakura Road after a slog through afternoon...
Why Differential Fluid Maintenance Matters

Why Differential Fluid Maintenance Matters

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Differential Fluid: Straight Talk from the WorkshopSo, you’ve brought your car in, and we’re having a chat while you wait for a WOF or a regular car service here in Hamilton. You might be wondering, “Why’s everyone suddenly talking about...
5 Reasons Seatbelts Don’t Retract Properly

5 Reasons Seatbelts Don’t Retract Properly

When you’re heading out on River Rd or crawling along Cambridge Rd in the morning school rush, the last thing you want messing about is your seatbelt not retracting properly. We see all sorts roll into Grimmer Motors in Hamilton — it’s not just the old Hilux utes and...
5 Reasons Your Headlights Flicker

5 Reasons Your Headlights Flicker

1. Dodgy Headlight BulbsTime for a Bulb Swap?Had a lady pull up in her Mitsubishi Outlander the other week, headlights flickering just as she got off Greenwood Street in Frankton. Honestly, one of the most common reasons is just a worn-out bulb. They go dull or shaky...