On the hunt for a mechanic in Hamilton you can actually trust? You’re not the first, and you definitely won’t be the last. Around here, everyone from Frankton to Rototuna, and right out to Ngāruawāhia and Cambridge, needs someone decent under the bonnet. Grimmer Motors has been looking after locals’ cars since 1934 – long before there were traffic lights on Te Rapa Road or potholes popping up down Boundary Road.
Why Grimmer Motors is Different
- Hamilton Locals, Just Like You: We’re not some fly-by-night outfit. We’ve been right here for over 85 years. Seen plenty of Toyota Corollas, Suzuki Swifts, even the odd SsangYong Rexton and Peugeot 308 roll in after hitting the speed bumps on Victoria Street.
- Proper Qualified Techs: Our team’s not just winging it – members of the Auto Super Shoppes and MTA crew. We’ve sorted everything from newer EV Nissan Leafs to older Honda Odysseys driven in from Morrinsville or Matangi. We keep up with all the new stuff, but honestly, there’s not much we haven’t seen.
- No Guesswork on Price: If you want an exact number for your Mazda Demio or Mitsubishi Outlander, just flick us a message here: Contact Us form. We’ll price it up for your specific car.
- Eco-Minded: We recycle our oils, sort our rubbish, and we’re big on hybrid repair and servicing too. Whether you’ve got a Prius commuting the Expressway or a new BYD EV, we can help. Plus, we’ve donated over 2000 native trees to the Trees for Survival crowd to help keep NZ green.
- Only Good Gear: We don’t cheap out. Whether it’s brake pads, spark plugs, or a new battery, we use proven stuff — not dodgy knock-offs.
- All Repairs, Big & Small: Some folks stroll in for a WOF, others are limping in with a mystery rattle after a bumpy drive through Flagstaff. From fixing brake squeals on your Volkswagen Golf to tracking down electrical gremlins in a Subaru Impreza, we do the lot.
- Down-to-Earth Service: We take the time to chat through your options. We see plenty of new faces, but a lot of people have been coming back for years, including plenty of savvy ladies who know exactly what they want. We reckon that says plenty.
What We Can Sort For You
Most days, you’ll find our team working on a real mix – from Japanese runabouts to European family wagons and the odd turbocharged import. Here’s a sample of what we do:
- WOF inspections and WOF repairs (check our special offer)
- Headlight, taillight, and indicator replacement
- Diagnostics for those annoying “check engine” lights
- Spark plug changes (common on everything from older Camrys to Euro diesels)
- Battery swaps — we keep the right ones in stock, even for hybrid models
- Brake fixes (including rotors and ABS issues)
- Starter motor & alternator repairs (especially after winter’s taken its toll)
- Cooling system and radiator jobs — been flat-out with these after baking-hot summer runs to Raglan
- Cambelt and timing belt replacements (vital on a lot of VW and Audi stuff)
- Head gasket jobs, from punty Nissans to thirsty Holdens
- Muffler and exhaust fixes — noisy rides aren’t fun for anyone
- And just about anything else a car can chuck at you
Want a few sweeteners when you pop your car in? Book any repair or car service over $100, drop it off by 8:30am and leave it with us until at least 2:30pm, and you get:
- FREE basic vacuum
- FREE tyre shine
- FREE dash polish
Waiting? Grab a seat in our air con lounge, use the free WiFi, or ask about a courtesy car if you need to dash off. We won’t leave you hanging.
Hamilton’s Trusted Mechanics – Here When You Need Us
Whether you’re a Hamilton regular or just passing through from somewhere like Te Awamutu or Huntly, you want your car in safe hands. We know what potholes, foggy mornings, summer dust and all the start-stop stuff on Ulster Street does to your ride. If you just want honest advice, decent pricing, and mechanics who explain things in plain English (not jargon), give Grimmer Motors a try for your next service or WOF Hamilton needs. We’ll walk you through what’s up and get you back on the road.