We road test vehicle to check for any steering or suspension problems. Connect all four wheels to our computerised wheel alignment machine, inspect all steering and suspension related items to identify any parts, adjust toe camber and castor settings to manufactures specifications. Road test to ensure vehicle steers correctly.

This work helps reduce tyre wear, improper alignment is a major cause of premature tyre wear. Better fuel economy, fuel economy increases as rolling resistance decreases. Improved handling – many handling problems can be corrected by a wheel alignment. Safer driving, a suspension system inspection is part of our alignment procedure, this allows us to identify worn parts before they cause costly problems.

We remove the wheels from the vehicle, fit the wheel to our computerised wheel balancer and add weights to compensate for any imbalance.

Out of balance wheels cause a shimmy, usually at 90-100kph

We remove the wheel from the vehicle, remove the tyre from the rim, inspect the tyre inside and out for damage, repair the damage using approved vulcanised patches, refit the tyre, balance the wheel and refit to the vehicle.

Under inflated tyres can cause drastic instability in the vehicles handling. Under inflation caused by a leak will cause a tyre to overheat causing irreparable damage to the tyre resulting in the tyre having to be replaced.

Whatever you need in the way of tyres, we’ve got it.

We have an extensive range of car tyres, 4×4 tyres, van tyres and commercial tyres.

We supply all brands  – if you need a tyre we can supply it.

Plus, as we’ve been in the business for almost a hundred years, you could say we’ve got a fair bit of experience in finding just the right tyres to meet your individual needs. Whatever you need to know about tyres, ask us. We’re happy to help.

We remove all wheels, inspect the condition and wear of brake pads and shoes and wheel cylinders for fluid leaks. Clean and adjust shoes and handbrake travel where applicable.

Brake pads and shoes wear with each brake application.  Fluid seals can leak, causing reduction in performance and contamination of the brake shoes.  By checking regularly we can avoid expensive repairs to the brake rotors and drums. We recommend a brake check every 20,000kms.

We test the CV joints to ascertain whether the CV joint is damaged. Remove wheels and hubs, replace either the CV boot and or the CV joint as required – inspect the other.

If the vehicle is serviced regularly, CV joint replacement can usually be avoided, we inspect the CV boot condition at each service and if the boot is replaced before, the grease gets thrown out of the joint and water and dirt does not get into the joint and destroy the bearings, joint replacement is avoided.

We carry out all repairs from minor bushes to major suspension replacement.

Usually as a result of wear and tear or accident damage.

We offer a full range of mechanical services for all vehichles. Call to discuss your specific needs.

We recommend a lube service every 10,000kms or 12 months whichever comes first. Oil degrades over time and with use, once it degrades, parts become worn leading to premature failure of the engine. Our 40 point check is the most comprehensive available and ensures all important mechanical items are checked. If we find any items requiring attention we inform you and on your authority only, carry out the repairs as needed.

There’s nothing worse than being caught out with a flat battery. Luckily you can easily avoid it, by regularly checking your battery and looking out for these warning signs. But if you’re unsure at all, just bring your car in and we’ll happily check it for you – free!

What we do:  Drain and reverse flush all the old coolant from the radiator, engine and heater. Clean the header tank, refill the system with the correct mix of antifreeze/ rust inhibitor. Run the engine to operating temperature, bleed all air from the system, ensure correct fan operation and check for leaks.

Why we do it: Modern engines are made of various metals which will react with each other causing corrosion.  To neutralize this reaction we add corrosion inhibitors which also act as antifreeze protection in frosty weather.

What we do: (refer to our service options on our brochure)

Why we do it: Oil degrades over time and with use, once it degrades parts become worn leading to premature failure of the engine.  Note that short running is more detrimental than longer trips as contaminants do not get burnt off.\

What we do: Remove the wheels from the vehicle, fit the wheel to our computerised wheel balancer and add weights to compensate for any imbalance.

Why we do it: Out of balance wheels cause a shimmy, usually at 90-100kph

What we do: Our WOFs are carried out by the AA. They come to our workshop and pick up the vehicle and take to their testing station where they carry out an impartial safety check as required by VTNZ, then return the vehicle with a WOF or a list of items requiring attention. We then carry out the repairs (after obtaining your permission).

Why we do it: A WOF is required by law every six months – or every twelve months for the first six years of the vehicles life.