WOF changes from 1 November 2026: what they mean for your vehicle
Two-yearly WOFs for many newer vehicles, yearly checks for the oldest, new ADAS checks and higher fines. Here is who is affected, and what to do now.
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Everything your car needs, in one workshop
A full mechanical workshop on Great South Road, Penrose, with EV experience going back over ten years. Here is what we handle, for every make.
Keep it on the road
WOF & COF
Full inspection while you wait, most weekdays. Repairs done on the spot where we can.
Learn more →Car servicing
Logbook and periodic servicing for petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV. Utes and vans welcome.
Learn more →Brakes
Pads, discs, fluid and handbrakes, including the corrosion regen braking causes on EVs and hybrids.
Learn more →Tyres & alignment
Supply and fit, puncture repairs, rotation and wheel alignment, done in-house.
Learn more →Suspension & steering
Clunks, wander and uneven tyre wear: shocks, bushes, joints, arms and steering parts.
Learn more →Repairs & diagnostics
Auto electrical & diagnostics
Warning lights, intermittent faults, batteries, starting and charging systems.
Learn more →Air conditioning
Regas, leak testing and cabin filters for petrol, hybrid and EV systems.
Learn more →Engine & cam belt
Cam belts with the water pump, stretched timing chains, oil leaks, transmission servicing, repairs and rebuilds.
Learn more →Pre-purchase inspection
Buying privately? We road test it, check it over and report in detail, with an AVILOO battery test on any EV, before you pay.
Learn more →EV, hybrid & fleet
EV & hybrid servicing
Servicing, reduction box oil, AVILOO battery tests, battery replacement and cell repair, drivetrain and charging work for EVs and hybrids.
Learn more →Fleet servicing
A dedicated fleet account manager, scheduled servicing, WOFs, repairs, accessory fitting, and registration and RUC on site.
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Making it easy
Courtesy cars, free pickup and no-deposit finance
Book a free courtesy car with your job, subject to availability, or let us collect your car from home or work and bring it back. We confirm the details when you book.
Bigger bill than expected? You can spread repair costs with no-deposit finance through Smartcover Finance. Ask us when you book.
Same dayMost jobs in and out inside a working day.
Every makePetrol, diesel, hybrid and EV, including ex-Japan imports.
Your choice of partsGenuine or quality aftermarket.
Quoted firstYou approve the work before it starts.
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From the workshop blog
How often should you service your car in New Zealand?
Months or kilometres, petrol, diesel or EV: how to work out the right service interval for your car, and when to service sooner.
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Why cars fail a WOF: the common reasons, and how to avoid them
Tyres, brakes, lights, wipers and warning lights: the usual suspects behind a failed WOF, and a ten-minute check to catch them first.
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Tell us what you need, or that you are not sure. We reply within the hour on a weekday and quote before any work starts.
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