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7 Essential Electric Vehicle Owner Tips

7 Essential Electric Vehicle Owner Tips

Thinking about getting the most out of your electric vehicle? You’re not alone — we see all sorts roll through the workshop here in Hamilton. Some are BYDs that mum’s running between school pickups in Rototuna, others are Kias or even a sneaky Renault Zoe from...
5 Symptoms of a Faulty Brake Master Cylinder

5 Symptoms of a Faulty Brake Master Cylinder

Keeping your brakes in good nick is right up there with the most important things you can do for your car — especially with all the stop-go traffic on Ulster Street or when you’re crawling through Cambridge during school pickup time. Your brake master cylinder is the...
5 Engine Maintenance Tips for Peak Performance

5 Engine Maintenance Tips for Peak Performance

Righto, so you want to know how to keep your engine humming—Hamilton traffic, crawling down Te Rapa Road after work, weekend jaunts to Raglan, and all the potholed back streets in Rototuna… They all take their toll. Doesn’t matter if you’re rolling in a Suzuki Swift,...
3 Common Brake Issues and How to Solve Them

3 Common Brake Issues and How to Solve Them

Let’s be honest, Hamilton’s a tough spot for brakes — you’ve got some days crawling in Te Rapa traffic, then zipping round potholes in Nawton or up hills to Flagstaff. Brakes cop it all, especially with our gnarly winters and hot summers cooking up the rotors. So if...
5 Brake Maintenance Tips for Safer Hamilton Roads

5 Brake Maintenance Tips for Safer Hamilton Roads

Most of us in Hamilton spend a fair bit of time driving — whether that’s fighting the slow crawl on Te Rapa Road, hitting a pothole in Dinsdale, or sprinting off the lights on Ulster Street. Wherever you’re off to (maybe even up to Ngaruawahia or down to Cambridge),...
7 Signs Your Car’s Brakes Need Immediate Attention

7 Signs Your Car’s Brakes Need Immediate Attention

When it comes to your car, the brakes are one of the most vital safety features, and they require regular maintenance to ensure they are functioning correctly. Ignoring the signs of brake problems can lead to dangerous situations and costly repairs. Grimmer Motors has...