Quick Heads-Up: Saturdays Are Off the Table for Now
Just letting you know, thanks to this never-ending Covid thing and some staff shortages, we’re no longer open on Saturdays at the moment. Yeah, I know, not ideal – a lot of drivers from all over Hamilton and even places like Cambridge, Ngaruawahia, and Morrinsville would pop in after a week dealing with Te Rapa traffic, potholes round Rototuna, and dodging speed bumps down Peachgrove Road. Trust me, we get that weekends are when a lot of folks get time to finally sort their car stuff out.
Why We Used to Open on Saturdays
Every week, we’d have people rock up saying, “Mate, I’ve run outta days to get my Corolla serviced” or “Hey, the Outlander’s making a weird noise – can you check it Saturday morning?” We opened up on Saturdays so busy blokes and busy mums alike could swing by, get the Mazda Demio scanned, or have a quick WOF recheck after tackling the backroads out near Tamahere.
But, right now, with the way things are going – we just can’t keep the doors open on Saturdays. Not till we’re fully staffed again and it’s safe as.
Still Need a Car Service in Hamilton? We’ve Got Your Back (Mon-Fri)
Hamilton roads are rough on cars, aye? Bit of fog in the winter, stinkin’ hot in summer. All that stop-start driving on Ulster Street or the daily grind past The Base means your brakes, batteries, and tyres cop a hiding, no matter if you’re in a Nissan Leaf or a Suzuki Swift.
Good news is, even though we can’t fix your wagon on Saturday, weekdays are humming. Whether you’ve got a European number like a Peugeot 308, a Honda Fit, or even a SsangYong, just give us a bell or drop by. Our techs have sorted pretty much everything under the sun – failed WOFs, battery swaps, you name it.
What We Can Help With (Weekdays Only for Now!)
These are some of the jobs we smash out most weeks:
- Oil changes and regular car servicing – keeps the motor humming, especially doing the Dinsdale to city centre run every day
- General repairs and diagnostics (a lot of hybrids too, nowadays)
- Car brake repairs after all those speed bumps on Hillcrest Road
- Lighting issues – Suzuki Jimny headlights love to blow when it’s foggy
- Sort out dodgy batteries, swap out CV boots, fix up stuff you’ve been pinged for at the WOF
- Pre-purchase checks (don’t get caught with a lemon from an auction down the road in Frankton!)
Just a heads up, we still can’t do WOFs on Saturdays – but we are always keen to hear if demand is there for the future.
Courtesy Cars Available
Can’t be without wheels while your car’s in the shop? Too right – we’ve got courtesy cars ready to go. Handy if you’ve got kids’ sport in St Andrews or you’re off to work in Chartwell. Just mention it when you book in, or flick us a call on (07) 855 2037. You can also learn more about our courtesy cars.
Want to Get Sorted?
So, while we’re off the tools on Saturdays for now, the team at Grimmer Motors is still helping everyday locals from Hamilton to Gordonton get their car fixed up right first time.
Need a honest mechanic and a proper car service in Hamilton?
Pop in or call us – we’ll get your car sorted and you back on the road.