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7 Cambelt Maintenance Tips for Lasting Performance

7 Cambelt Maintenance Tips for Lasting Performance

When you spend as much time under the bonnet as we do here at Grimmer Motors in Hamilton, you see some weird and wonderful stuff with cambelts (yeah, timing belts – same thing). Whether you’re dropping the kids at Rototuna schools, cutting through Hillcrest at rush...
5 Signs Your Shock Absorbers Need Immediate Attention

5 Signs Your Shock Absorbers Need Immediate Attention

If you’re bombing around Hamilton – heading down Te Rapa Road, maybe chasing the school run in Flagstaff, or dealing with potholes around Nawton – you’ll know our roads aren’t exactly gentle on your car. One part that cops a real hiding is your shock absorbers....
3 Tips for Maintaining Your Car’s Starter Motor

3 Tips for Maintaining Your Car’s Starter Motor

Car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike know the dread of turning the ignition and hearing nothing but a faint click. That dreaded silence often signals a problem with the starter motor. The starter motor is the unsung hero that gets your engine running; without...
10 Tips for Eco-Friendly Driving in Hamilton

10 Tips for Eco-Friendly Driving in Hamilton

Driving around Hamilton — whether you’re hitting the State Highway 1 north out to Ngaruawahia, crawling along Te Rapa Road at 4pm, or navigating the potholes along Morrinsville Road — you want to look after your car and the environment. We’ve seen it all in the...
3 Upgrades to Boost Car Audio Quality

3 Upgrades to Boost Car Audio Quality

Had enough of tinny car audio every time you’re crawling down Ulster Street in morning traffic or stuck behind a tractor on Gordonton Road? You’re not alone. Lots of folks in Hamilton aren’t loving the sound they get from the factory systems, especially when you’ve...
5 Maintenance Tips for Classic Cars

5 Maintenance Tips for Classic Cars

Owning a classic car in Hamilton is a real privilege — but we all know it’s not just about showing off your pride and joy. Old-school rides like a Fiat Spider, Citroën DS, or the odd Toyota Crown need a bit more TLC than your neighbour’s Corolla or Mazda3. Whether...