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Car Door Lock Inspection and Replacement Hamilton

Car Door Lock Inspection and Replacement Hamilton

Having trouble locking or unlocking your car door? Look, you’re not the only one. We get folks pulling up from all over Hamilton – Te Awamutu, Ngaruawahia, Matangi – because a sticky car door lock is doing their head in. Sometimes it’s that key fob refusing to do its...
Car Window Tinting Hamilton

Car Window Tinting Hamilton

Window tinting is pretty popular these days around Hamilton, from the mums in Morrinsville carting the kids to footy, to the bloke who just picked up a new Skoda Kodiaq over in Te Awamutu. Not just about looking flash—tints are handy for cutting the glare, keeping the...
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...