Warranty & General Servicing

Whenever you purchase a new vehicle, the manufacturer provides you with a warranty that covers the costs of parts failures. This warranty is only valid if you have your vehicle regularly serviced by a certified mechanic, according to the specifications laid out in the vehicle’s logbook.

Even after your vehicle has left it’s warranty period, it’s a good idea to have it serviced regularly. Preventative maintenance is always cheaper than repairs in the long run, and a good service history increases your vehicle’s resale value.

Here at Auto Repairs Houhora, our mechanics are fully certified to provide warranty servicing and general servicing for all:

Petrol vehicles
Diesel vehicles
LPG vehicles
Electric and hybrid vehicles

WOF Checks & Other Inspections

A WOF (Warrant of Fitness) certificate ensures your vehicle meets the safety standards required to be driven on New Zealand roads. If you’re not sure how often you need a WOF check, you can find out here.

When you’re thinking about buying a new vehicle, we would recommend getting a pre-purchase inspection. This way you can make an informed decision about your purchase and avoid any nasty surprises.

If you’re planning a long road trip or camping trip, bring your vehicle in for a pre-trip inspection. Any issues with the vehicle can be addressed before you leave and you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind.

Auto Repairs Houhora are an authorised WOF Agent, and our friendly staff can help you with:

WOF checks
Pre-purchase inspections
Pre-trip inspections

Brake Services

Your brakes are the most important safety feature your vehicle has. While other safety systems, like airbags, can only reduce the severity of an accident, your brakes can act preventatively. The condition of your brakes can often be the deciding factor between an accident and an emergency stop.

Your brakes also suffer an astonishing amount of wear, as they routinely bring over a tonne of material to a complete stop from high speeds, many times a day. Because of this, and their importance for your safety, we agree with brake manufacturers that you should have your brakes checked at least once a year.

Here at Auto Repairs Houhora, our expert technicians can help you with:

Brake component replacement
Brake component machining
Brake hose repairs
Brake restorations
Brake overhauls

Steering & Suspension

Faults and flaws in your vehicle’s steering and suspension affect handling, traction, and ride comfort. These flaws can manifest as play in the steering wheel, vibrations at speed, and body lean through corners. Your suspension is also responsible for maximising the grip that your tyres exert on the road, so a poor suspension will increase your stopping distance.

Here at Auto Repairs Houhora, our skilled mechanics can help you with:

Wheel alignments
Shock absorbers, springs and struts
Wheel balancing
Bushing replacement
Power steering repairs and replacement

Clutches & Transmissions

As part of the assembly that transmits power from the engine to the wheels, the transmission is made up of some of the most complex and intricate machinery in your vehicle. Due to their sophisticated nature, even minor flaws can quickly escalate into costly repairs, so keep an eye out for these warning signs:

Difficulty changing gears
A grinding noise when changing gears
A burning smell after driving
Leaking fluid

Auto Repairs Houhora’s excellent technicians can help you with:

Automatic transmissions
Manual transmissions
Clutches
Differentials
CV joints
Servicing
Repairs and replacement

Air Conditioning Services

Your aircon actually degrades more from disuse than use, as the seals and tubing inside dry up and crack when not in use, allowing the refrigerant gas to leak out and rob your AC of its cooling power.

Here at Auto Repairs Houhora, we can fully repair your vehicle’s air conditioning, starting by swapping out any broken components (compressors, condensers etc.), then replacing any cracked tubing and seals, and finally regassing your system with refrigerant once we’re certain it’s airtight.

Engine Services

If your engine isn’t working, you don’t have a car anymore, you have an expensive and heavy lawn ornament. The engine is the beating heart of your vehicle, and extremely hard working, and even with regular servicing, every so often, it’s going to need some repairs.

Here at Auto Repairs Houhora, our skilled mechanics can help you with:

Engine testing
Engine blocks
Cylinder heads
Camshafts
EFI diagnostics

Cooling System Services

If your cooling system is malfunctioning, it can lead to issues such as: reduced fuel efficiency, power output and even engine lifespan as overheating damages the engine. If these problems are left untreated for long enough, they will render your vehicle immobile, with the cost of repairs being comparable to buying a secondhand car!

If your engine is running hot, Auto Repairs Houhora can help with:

Radiator/heater unit repairs and replacment
Head gaskets
Coolant flush
Thermostat check and replacement

Auto Electrical

If the engine is the heart of the vehicle, the auto electrical network is the brain and nervous system. As modern vehicles have increased in complexity, more and more functionality is being governed by the auto electrical network. The network handles everything from playing music and measuring fuel consumption to assisting with braking and gear changes – even monitoring the rest of your vehicle and notifying you if serious flaws are detected.

Here at Auto Repairs Houhora, our skilled auto electricians can help you with:

Alternators and starter motors
Battery check and replacement
Component test and replacement
Diagnostic scans
Lighting upgrades
Accessory installation

Other Services

We offer a comprehensive automotive repair service here at Auto Repairs Houhora, including, but not limited to:

Tyres from major brands for all makes and model of:
- Car
- Small truck
- 4WD
Exhaust repairs, replacement, modifications and upgrades
Towing organised for you
Caravan repairs
Camper van repairs
Trailer repairs