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7 Reasons Servicing Saves you Money

7 Reasons Servicing Saves you Money

1. Catch Problems Before They Get UglyAlright, let’s be honest — nothing ruins your day faster than breaking down on Avalon Drive at peak hour, or worse, out near Gordonton with no one around for miles. That’s why regular car servicing makes a heap of sense. We get...
4 Tips for Checking Car Tyre Pressure

4 Tips for Checking Car Tyre Pressure

1. Get Yourself a Decent Tyre Pressure GaugeFirst thing — you want to grab yourself a reliable tyre pressure gauge, not just one of those old dodgy ones hiding in the glovebox. At Grimmer Motors, we’ve seen all sorts come through — from sharp new Toyota Yaris hybrids...
3 Tips for Upgrading Your Car’s Security System

3 Tips for Upgrading Your Car’s Security System

1. Get Yourself a GPS TrackerOne thing we’re seeing more of in the workshop lately – especially for folks commuting along Avalon Drive or parking at The Base – is interest in GPS tracking systems. Whether you drive a Honda Fit, a Suzuki Swift or even something less...
5 Signs Your Car Needs a New Muffler

5 Signs Your Car Needs a New Muffler

Loud Exhaust Noise — Not Just “A Bit Noisy”Had a few folks from Te Awamutu and Morrinsville bring their cars in lately, complaining the exhaust was way noisier than usual. If your Suzuki Swift or even your old Peugeot 307 suddenly sounds more like a tractor rumbling...
4 Key Steps for Car Window Tint Maintenance

4 Key Steps for Car Window Tint Maintenance

1. Don’t Roll Down Your Windows Straight AwayRight, so you’ve just had your windows tinted. Common job here — from Suzuki Swifts to Toyota Estimas, folks from Hamilton to Cambridge love a smart-looking tint. But here’s a mistake we see: people getting keen and winding...
5 Common Causes of Car Engine Vibration

5 Common Causes of Car Engine Vibration

1. Worn or Stuffed Motor MountsLet’s start with the basics. The motor mounts are the lumps of rubber (and sometimes metal bits) that hold your engine steady while you’re rattling over speed bumps on Rototuna Road or cruising around Cambridge. These little guys take a...