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5 Manual vs Auto Transmission Care Tips

5 Manual vs Auto Transmission Care Tips

We get heaps of people popping into Grimmer Motors here in Hamilton asking about how to look after their transmission, whether it’s a manual Mazda Demio from Te Awamutu or an automatic VW Passat from Cambridge. With all the hills on Clyde Street, the potholes in...
4 Best Car Tech Upgrades in Hamilton

4 Best Car Tech Upgrades in Hamilton

If you’ve ever pulled up at the lights on Victoria Street or had to squeeze your way out of Chartwell Shopping Centre’s carpark, you’ll know that driving in Hamilton’s pretty unique. Whether you’re bouncing over the odd pothole on Te Rapa Road or crawling in Rototuna...
3 EV & Hybrid Future Trends in Hamilton

3 EV & Hybrid Future Trends in Hamilton

Alright, so you’ve probably noticed more EVs and hybrids parked up at Countdown on Anglesea or zipping along Te Rapa Straight these days. Hamilton’s going through a bit of a shift, and it’s not just about having a shiny new Tesla or BYD Atto 3 in the driveway. More...
5 Winter Car Care Tips for Hamilton Drivers

5 Winter Car Care Tips for Hamilton Drivers

When winter hits Hamilton, it’s not just the frosts you need to watch out for — your car cops a fair bit of grief too. The mix of cold mornings, damp fog rolling off the Waikato River, and all the stop-start traffic out on Te Rapa Road or in Rototuna can really take a...
5 Diagnostics Tips for Better Car Health

5 Diagnostics Tips for Better Car Health

If you want to keep your car running sweet around Hamilton and not get caught out waiting for a tow on Avalon Drive or sweating it out on the Waikato Expressway, a bit of DIY car diagnostics goes a long way. Whether you’re hauling the kids to netball in Cambridge,...
7 Ways to Cut Auto Repair Costs in Hamilton

7 Ways to Cut Auto Repair Costs in Hamilton

Auto repairs can get pretty pricey these days, especially cruising around Hamilton with all the roadworks, potholes down Ulster Street, and those endless stop-starts on Peachgrove Road in the rain. We see it every day here at Grimmer Motors. Don’t worry though — with...