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4 Tips to Extend Hybrid Battery Life

4 Tips to Extend Hybrid Battery Life

If you’ve owned a hybrid around Hamilton for a while, you’ll know the battery’s a biggie. Whether you’re running a Honda Insight, a Toyota Aqua, or something a bit left-field — say, a Lexus RX400h or a European Audi A3 e-tron — you want it lasting as long as possible,...
5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

Diesel engines are awesome for grunt and reliability – but like anything, they need a bit of love to keep ’em running sweet. Whether you’re cruising up and down Te Rapa Road, crawling through peak-hour on Kahikatea Drive, or bouncing over potholes out Ruakura way,...
5 Key Checks for Peak Car Performance

5 Key Checks for Peak Car Performance

Alright, let’s cut straight to it — plenty of people rock up here at Grimmer Motors asking what’s *really* important to keep their car humming, especially with all the stop-start tripping around Hamilton. Doesn’t matter if it’s a Mazda Demio crawling round Peachgrove...
5 DIY Maintenance & Repair Tips in Hamilton

5 DIY Maintenance & Repair Tips in Hamilton

If you’re driving around Hamilton – whether it’s crawling through the SH1 traffic near Te Rapa, dodging potholes out Rototuna way, or heading out for a day trip to Cambridge or Ngaruawahia – you want your car in top nick. I reckon plenty of us Kiwis...
3 Best Practices for Tyre Care and Maintenance

3 Best Practices for Tyre Care and Maintenance

Ensuring the health and longevity of your vehicle’s tyres is an essential aspect of car maintenance that often goes overlooked. Tyres are the only part of your vehicle that comes into contact with the road; therefore, their condition directly affects your car’s...
5 Essential Vehicle Safety Checks in Hamilton

5 Essential Vehicle Safety Checks in Hamilton

Ever wondered what really goes on in those regular car safety checks, apart from ticking boxes for your WOF in Hamilton? You’d be surprised how much difference it makes to stay on top of the basics, especially with all the stop-start at the lights on Victoria Street,...