Why won’t my car start?

Why won’t my car start?

Honestly, out of all the questions we get at Grimmer Motors, “Why won’t my car start?” is right up there with the big ones. You’re not alone – happens on rainy mornings out near Te Rapa, or just as often after a sunny lunch break down in Frankton. Even new-ish hybrids...
Wiper Blade Refills Hamilton 

Wiper Blade Refills Hamilton 

How often should you swap out your wiper blades? If you’ve ever tried driving down Ulster Street in a downpour or sat behind a truck on Cambridge Road flicking up road muck, you’ll know how important good wiper blades are. In Hamilton, with our classic mix of foggy...
Hydrogen Powered Cars in New Zealand

Hydrogen Powered Cars in New Zealand

So, What’s a Hydrogen Powered Car Then? Alright, you’ve probably seen stuff popping up about hydrogen cars in NZ, and might be wondering what they’re actually about. Basically, a hydrogen powered car is a vehicle that uses – you guessed it – hydrogen, instead of...
Popularity of Electric Cars in New Zealand

Popularity of Electric Cars in New Zealand

So, what actually is an electric car? If you’ve ever come into the workshop and asked about electric cars, you’re not alone. In simple terms, an electric vehicle (EV) is just a car that runs on a big battery and an electric motor – there’s no petrol or diesel engine...
Lambda Sensor Hamilton 

Lambda Sensor Hamilton 

Alright, so you’re in Hamilton, cruising down Greenwood Street or maybe stuck behind a line of traffic on Te Rapa Road. All the stop-start, potholes near Rototuna, and those freezing foggy mornings in winter — it’s tough on your car, eh? One part that quietly takes a...
EGR Carbon Problems Hamilton

EGR Carbon Problems Hamilton

What’s an EGR and Why Should You Care? If you’ve ever had someone mention “EGR” while sorting a car service Hamilton way, you’re probably left wondering what the deal is. EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation, and it’s basically there to help your petrol or diesel...