What is a rich air/fuel ratio? Inside your car’s engine, air and fuel are mixed together. The mixture is then ignited via the spark plugs to provide your car with the energy needed to drive. In order for your car’s engine to run optimally, it must be...
What’s Up With That “Check Hybrid System” Warning? The “Check hybrid system” warning in a Toyota Prius If your hybrid’s thrown up a “Check Hybrid System” light lately – whether you’re trundling along Ulster Street, crawling through Ruakura in morning traffic, or...
Reasons for Car Boot, not Opening If your car boot does not open for either the key fob or manual unlock here are some of the common symptoms. If your key fob is not working to unlock the boot some common problems are below: Key Fob is dead – The key fob...
What is a lean fuel mixture? To understand what a lean fuel mixture is, it is best to understand the basic principles of how your car’s combustion engine creates energy. Inside your car’s engine, air and fuel are mixed together. In order to run optimally,...
Why is your car vibrating when the brakes are applied? Vibrations are a common reason for concern when it comes to driving. This is because it usually indicates that a part is loose or not functioning properly. If your car vibrates when the brakes are applied, it is...
What’s an Engine Backfire? Let’s Break It Down So you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or just dropping the kids at school in Nawton, and bam – sudden bang from the exhaust. Yep, that’s probably a backfire. What’s happening? Basically, some unburnt fuel is lighting up...
Booked the ol' Fuga in for a service this week. I dropped it off early to take advantage of the free clean and asked if I could have it ready at 3 pm. The service went well and they...
pointed out things that would need attention in the future. I like the introduction of the vehicle service and repair log book. Which has all my previous services and fix ups recorded in it. And the Fuga was freshly
cleaned and ready at 3pm, like they said. Thanks Team
Cinn Thornton
The team at Grimmer Motors are very friendly and have awesome customer service. My car needed scan as flashing light on dash. The problem was identified , easy to ...understand explanation given and quote for fix provided. Thanks team.
Pip Six
Awesome service. They communicated really well with me about what was going on and then fixed a few extras on the same day I took my van in. A great place.
Lincoln Fernandes
Fast easy reliable and much cheaper compared to dealerships
Hamish O'neill
Great customer service, good communication and works done on time. Thanks Grimmers
Sarah Bowers
Love leaving our car(s) in the friendly and capable hands at Grimmer Motors. Everything from drop off, reception, communication and the work done is of a high standard... and much apprecaited. Another happy customer - thanks Grimmers.