If you’ve ever pulled up at a busy Hamilton intersection – maybe Te Rapa, or over in Hillcrest – and noticed a worrying knocking sound under the bonnet, you’re not alone. Engine knocking is one of those classic NZ car problems we see all the time here at Grimmer...
Spotting and Troubleshooting Engine Misfires in Real Kiwi DrivingDealing with an engine misfire can give you a real headache — especially if you’re just trying to get across Te Rapa Rd or crawling along Boundary Rd in Hamilton’s rush hour. When your car’s not running...
Why Spark Plug Checks Matter for Kiwi DriversLook, just about every day in Hamilton, we get someone through the door at Grimmer Motors asking why their car feels like it’s “lost its get-up-and-go” or is a bit rough idling at Paeroa St lights. Nine times out of ten,...
When someone pops in for a car service here at Grimmer Motors, we get heaps of questions about what oil to use. It’s one of those things that sounds a bit boring, but actually makes a real difference — especially for Hamilton driving, with all the stop-start traffic...
Step 1: Have a Proper Look Underneath for DamageRight, let’s start with the basics. If you reckon you’ve got an exhaust problem, it pays to get down and actually eyeball the system. This is something we see pretty much every week at the workshop. Whether you drive a...
1. Engine MisfiresMissing a Beat? Here’s What That Can MeanOne of the first things we spot, especially on those busy runs down Te Rapa Straight or tackling the stop-start traffic through Frankton, is a diesel that starts misfiring. You might notice your engine feels a...
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.
