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3 Common Brake Issues and How to Solve Them

3 Common Brake Issues and How to Solve Them

Let’s be honest, Hamilton’s a tough spot for brakes — you’ve got some days crawling in Te Rapa traffic, then zipping round potholes in Nawton or up hills to Flagstaff. Brakes cop it all, especially with our gnarly winters and hot summers cooking up the rotors. So if...
5 Brake Maintenance Tips for Safer Hamilton Roads

5 Brake Maintenance Tips for Safer Hamilton Roads

Most of us in Hamilton spend a fair bit of time driving — whether that’s fighting the slow crawl on Te Rapa Road, hitting a pothole in Dinsdale, or sprinting off the lights on Ulster Street. Wherever you’re off to (maybe even up to Ngaruawahia or down to Cambridge),...
7 Signs Your Car’s Brakes Need Immediate Attention

7 Signs Your Car’s Brakes Need Immediate Attention

When it comes to your car, the brakes are one of the most vital safety features, and they require regular maintenance to ensure they are functioning correctly. Ignoring the signs of brake problems can lead to dangerous situations and costly repairs. Grimmer Motors has...
7 Tips for a Longer Lasting Clutch

7 Tips for a Longer Lasting Clutch

If you drive a manual, you know there’s nothing quite like it. That direct feel between your left foot and the engine — especially driving through Pukete, sweating it out on Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton traffic, or crawling up those Cambridge hills. The clutch in your car?...
5 Essential Fluid Checks for Every Hamilton Car

5 Essential Fluid Checks for Every Hamilton Car

If you’ve lived in Hamilton for any length of time, you know how tough local roads can be on your car. Bit of stop-go on Te Rapa Road, hitting potholes down around Nawton, or dealing with those icy winter mornings out in Cambridge — it all takes a toll on your...
5 Strategies for Reducing Your Vehicle Emissions

5 Strategies for Reducing Your Vehicle Emissions

Had a few locals pop in lately asking about ways to cut down their car’s emissions – you know, the sort of stuff that matters when you’re stuck idling on Lincoln Road or crawling past the lights at Five Cross Roads. It’s not just about keeping up with WOF Hamilton...