The Best Mechanics in Auckland

Discover the best mechanics in Auckland with our comprehensive guide. Whether you require a service, brake repairs, or other car repairs, our guide and trusted list ensures quality service that save you money.

Updated 1 November 2023

Summary:

Need a reliable Car Mechanic in Auckland? Whether you need a service, brake repairs or any other type of repair, our guide aims to save you money.
Every Auckland car owner fears calling a garage only to hear "we’ve found a couple of things wrong with your car that will need to be replaced".

Our Auckland mechanic guide covers:

How Much do Mechanics Charge?

Mechanic hourly rates in Auckland can vary depending on the location, speciality & the specific services provided. However, the average hourly rate at a workshop in New Zealand is around $100-$140 per hour. If you're at a dealership, especially a European one, you may pay up to $180 per hour.

Whatever the issue with your car, when organising a quote, we suggest asking:

What is the estimate of the total cost to fix the problem(s)?
Is GST included? 15% adds up, so make sure the final price you hear and agree to is GST-inclusive. For example, $300 becomes $345 with GST included.
What is the guarantee period? You want a solution, not a short-term fix, so ask to make sure that the proposed solution offered is final.

What can I do if a mechanic does work without asking me first?

In the age of internet reviews, this is much less common, but it still happens. According to the Consumer Guarantees Act, motorists are not liable to pay for any unauthorised work performed on cars - as long as they have been clear about the service's limits.
For example:

If you drop off your car at a garage and say "fix whatever is wrong with it", you will be required to pay the full amount for any work performed.
Alternatively, if you drop it in and ask for the mechanics to find out what's wrong with it, but they undertake repairs that are more than a minor 'fix', you are not liable to pay the bill without raising a dispute.
To ensure no disputes arise, it's always best to get a quote upfront.

The Best Auckland Mechanics Available Right Now

Our list below, which is no particular order, covers mechanics in Central, East, West, North and South Auckland. We have selected these mechanics based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

My Auto Shop

My Auto Shop mechanics come to your home, office or work site to complete any work you need on your car.
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Base: Auckland Wide
Website: My Auto Shop
Facebook Page: My Auto Shop
Email Address: hello@myautoshop.co.nz
Phone: 09 887 8317

Further details:

You can see upfront prices for your car repair before you book, so you don't have any unwanted surprises.
You'll get digital updates on when they're arriving, photos & detailed service reports straight to your email.
All the My Auto Shop mechanics are MTA-approved and come with a 10,000km guarantee.
You can watch how it all works here and check out reviews from hundreds of happy customers.
You can also use My Auto Shops' handy marketplace to compare other workshops in your neighbourhood too.

Workshop 7 Auto Services

Workshop 7 is a trusted car mechanic based in the Auckland CBD. They have service technicians and professional motor mechanics with recognised NZQA qualifications. In addition to their services listed below, they also provide a 12-month or 10,000 km of driving warranty.
Google Rating: 4.8/5
Base: Freemans Bay, Central Auckland
Website: Workshop 7
Facebook page: Workshop 7
Email address: admin@workshop7.co.nz
Phone: 09 379 2490

What Aucklanders like:

Good customer service
Honest staff and quotes a fair price
Provides sound advice especially to clients of what needs to be done
Conveniently located at the CBD area
Works within the client's budget