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10 Signs Your Car Needs a Radiator Flush

10 Signs Your Car Needs a Radiator Flush

Maintaining your radiator isn’t something most folks think about, but keeping it in good nick is pretty crucial if you want to avoid expensive headaches later on. Here’s how you can tell if your car might be screaming out for a radiator flush — whether you’re...
5 Gearbox Repair Tips and Fixes for Your Car

5 Gearbox Repair Tips and Fixes for Your Car

1. Check and Top Up Your Gearbox Oil RegularlyKeep those gears running sweetOne of the simplest things you can do for your gearbox is to check the oil. It’s just like checking your engine oil really — and just as important. Whether you’re running something common like...
4 Common Engine Noises and How to Fix Them

4 Common Engine Noises and How to Fix Them

Right, here’s the thing — cars make all sorts of weird noises, and half the time, it’s your engine giving you a heads up before something gets more serious (or expensive). Over the years at Grimmer Motors, we’ve heard it all, from a Toyota Estima buzzing down Wairere...
3 Steps to Check Brake and Tail Light Issues

3 Steps to Check Brake and Tail Light Issues

Dealing With Brake & Tail Light Issues: A Down-to-Earth Kiwi GuideAlright, you’ve just finished work, heading home down Wairere Drive or maybe you’re ducking through Cambridge on your way to pick the kids up, and you notice someone flashing their lights behind you...
3 Benefits of Replacing Your Car’s Parking Light Bulbs

3 Benefits of Replacing Your Car’s Parking Light Bulbs

Replacing your car’s parking light bulbs might not seem urgent, but trust me, it makes a real difference – especially with the way Hamilton roads and weather play out. We get a mix of foggy mornings on Te Rapa Straight, heaps of roundabouts on Peachgrove Road, and...
5 Common Diesel Engine Issues and Solutions

5 Common Diesel Engine Issues and Solutions

1. Hard to Start — Especially Cold Mornings in HamiltonBit of a classic, this one. Cold winter starts in Hamilton — or if you’re out in Cambridge early or getting the kids to school in Te Awamutu — can really test your diesel. If your Toyota Hiace, SsangYong Actyon,...