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3 EV & Hybrid Future Trends in Hamilton

3 EV & Hybrid Future Trends in Hamilton

Alright, so you’ve probably noticed more EVs and hybrids parked up at Countdown on Anglesea or zipping along Te Rapa Straight these days. Hamilton’s going through a bit of a shift, and it’s not just about having a shiny new Tesla or BYD Atto 3 in the driveway. More...
5 Winter Car Care Tips for Hamilton Drivers

5 Winter Car Care Tips for Hamilton Drivers

When winter hits Hamilton, it’s not just the frosts you need to watch out for — your car cops a fair bit of grief too. The mix of cold mornings, damp fog rolling off the Waikato River, and all the stop-start traffic out on Te Rapa Road or in Rototuna can really take a...
5 Diagnostics Tips for Better Car Health

5 Diagnostics Tips for Better Car Health

If you want to keep your car running sweet around Hamilton and not get caught out waiting for a tow on Avalon Drive or sweating it out on the Waikato Expressway, a bit of DIY car diagnostics goes a long way. Whether you’re hauling the kids to netball in Cambridge,...
7 Ways to Cut Auto Repair Costs in Hamilton

7 Ways to Cut Auto Repair Costs in Hamilton

Auto repairs can get pretty pricey these days, especially cruising around Hamilton with all the roadworks, potholes down Ulster Street, and those endless stop-starts on Peachgrove Road in the rain. We see it every day here at Grimmer Motors. Don’t worry though — with...
5 Secrets to Prolong Your Car’s Transmission Life

5 Secrets to Prolong Your Car’s Transmission Life

If you’ve ever been stuck in bumper-to-bumper on Te Rapa Straight, crawling through those Matangi backroads, or navigating the roundabouts between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia, you’ll know your car’s transmission cops a fair hiding here in the Waikato. Between the hills...
5 Diesel Car Services Essentials in Hamilton

5 Diesel Car Services Essentials in Hamilton

Diesel vehicles are a big part of life here in Hamilton – whether you’re running a Toyota Hilux out in Te Kowhai, hauling the boat from Cambridge, or zipping the kids to footy practice in a VW Touareg along Ulster Street. They go the distance, but only if you look...