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Coronavirus / COVID-19 Safe Mechanics in Hamilton

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Safe Mechanics in Hamilton

We’re Still Here for You – Contactless, COVID-Safe Car Repairs in Hamilton Just a quick yarn for everyone wondering about how things work at Grimmer Motors these days with all the COVID-19 business. We’re still keeping Hamilton running – whether you’re out in Rototuna...
Honda Transmission Shudder Repairs in Hamilton

Honda Transmission Shudder Repairs in Hamilton

What’s Making Your Honda Transmission Shudder? Mate, you ever notice your Honda giving a good ol’ shudder or shake when you’re taking off at the lights on Ulster Street, or creeping around those endless speed bumps in Hillcrest? Seen plenty of this in the workshop –...
CVT Transmission Service in Hamilton

CVT Transmission Service in Hamilton

What is a CVT transmission? A continuously variable transmission (also known as a shiftless transmission) is a type of transmission system that seamlessly shifts through gears. These shifts are done automatically using a variety of factors such as vehicle speed,...
Seatbelt / Safety Belt Rewebbing Service in Hamilton

Seatbelt / Safety Belt Rewebbing Service in Hamilton

Have you failed your WOF due to seat belt fraying? Over 40,000 vehicle fail their Warrant of Fitness each year in New Zealand due to fraying of the seatbelt. This is when the material becomes weakened or loose, resulting in reduced effectiveness in a crash or...
New Brake Shoes – Replacement Service in Hamilton

New Brake Shoes – Replacement Service in Hamilton

What do brake shoes do? The brake shoes are important parts of a drum braking system which help your car to slow down when the brake pedal is applied. The brake shoe is covered in a lining, which is glued to the shoe. When the brakes are applied, the brake lining is...
Hard Brake Pedal – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Hard Brake Pedal – Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Why is your car’s brake pedal hard? Does your car’s brake pedal require more force to push? A hard, stiff or stubborn brake pedal generally relates to a problem with one of several components in your braking system. The main reason a hard brake pedal...