Had your car fail its WOF? You’re definitely not alone, especially if you spend any time crawling down Peachgrove Road during rush hour or jostling over potholes in Nawton. It happens to everything from the late-model Corolla taxi to your neighbour’s Hyundai Tucson, or that tidy little Suzuki Swift you see parked up in Raglan. Here at Grimmer Motors, we know how frustrating a WOF fail is — not just for blokes tinkering in the drive, but also for the nurses from Cambridge or Te Awamutu mums always on the school run. We’re here to help you get sorted fast, without any stress.
Failed WOF? No dramas — here’s what’s next
If you got a rejection from your latest WOF inspection, you’ll need to get those repairs sorted within 28 days or pay for a whole new check. Don’t leave it too long. Also, you can’t legally drive your car after it fails a WOF (unless it’s straight to the shop for repairs or back for a re-check).
We see all sorts of issues through the doors here — worn-out brake pads from folks doing the Hamilton-to-Huntly commute, rust rings popping up after those wet Dinsdale winters, flickering headlights that struggled through a foggy morning on State Highway 3. Doesn’t matter if you’ve got a Mercedes A-Class, a battered old Nissan Serena, or a newer Kia Sportage hybrid — WOF fails are just part of that Kiwi driving life.
Why get your WOF repairs with us?
Grimmer Motors has been looking after Hamilton drivers for 85 years. We don’t do dodgy patch jobs, that’s not our style. Our technicians (some have been here longer than a few Subaru Outbacks on the road!) make sure any fix will actually sort the issue, not just mask it till your next WOF comes up. We use quality parts — thanks to being in the Auto Super Shoppes network — and keep you in the loop the whole way through. You’ll know what’s needed, what it’ll cost, and how soon you’ll be sorted.
We sort a huge range of WOF repairs:
- Rust — common on Japanese imports and plenty of Mazdas & Audis from Morrinsville
- Suspension jobs, especially after years of Whitiora speed bumps and Rototuna’s cracked roads
- Brake pads, rotors and calipers for all makes — even the odd Fiat or Peugeot mum brings in from Tamahere
- Exhausts — if you’re rattling after hitting a pothole on Avalon Drive, yeah, we get that in a lot
- Lights & electrical — you’d be shocked how many BMWs and Outlanders show up with warning lights
- Mechanical repairs (anything from oil leaks to worn seatbelts and airbags)
- And a heap more, just ask
We’re also MTA members, so you know you’re looked after. When you bring your car to us with a WOF fail, you can be sure you’ll get an honest fix that’ll last you through the seasons — frost, fog, heavy rain, or a baking hot February.
Need wheels while we work?
Don’t stress about being off the road. We’ve got courtesy cars so you can still do the Bunnings run or get the kids to footy practice. Find out more about our courtesy cars here.
Grab this special while you’re at it…
Book your car in for repairs or a service, spend $100 or more, drop it here before 8:30am and leave it until at least 2:30pm, and you’ll score:
- FREE basic car vacuum
- FREE tyre shine
- FREE dash polish
(Full details on our WOF Special Offers page)
WOF Repairs Hamilton — Book in with the locals
If you’re in Hamilton, or buzzing over from Gordonton or Ohaupo, and you need WOF repairs, come see us. We do WOFs, repairs, hybrid repair, the works. No sales spin, just the straightforward help you’d expect from locals who know NZ car problems and Hamilton roads. Get in touch for car service Hamilton drivers actually trust.