Automotive services in New Zealand
We have assessed 1,732 businesses across 5 categories in 11 locations and list 565 of them, each ranked within its own category and location on its public review record. The listed businesses hold 89,800 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Categories are refreshed on a rolling cycle, most recently on 14 October 2026. How we rank
Before you hire
Ask any workshop for a written quote before you authorise repairs, and ask to see the worn or damaged parts it replaces. For panel and paint work, ask whether genuine or aftermarket parts are used and what warranty covers the repair, and if you are going through insurance, confirm the repairer is approved. Window tint limits are set by the NZTA Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual and measured through the glass and film together, so ask what your windows will measure once the film is on.
The categories
| Category | Ranked in | Assessed | Reviews held by the #5 business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics | 11 locations | 724 | 174 |
| Panel Beaters | 11 locations | 387 | 81 |
| Car Detailers | NZ-wide + 11 locations | 319 | 46 |
| Auto Electricians | 11 locations | 226 | 61 |
| Car Wrap & Window Tinting Specialists | 6 locations | 114 | 43 |
Most reviewed across these categories
| Business | Reviews | Ranks in |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Tinting | 1,423 | |
| Grimmer Motors Ltd | 1,303 | |
| Espresso Hand Car Wash & Detailing - Cafe Moorhouse Avenue | 958 | |
| Crown Automotive | 932 | |
| Affordable Auto Services | 925 | |
| Carfē | 882 | |
| Espresso Hand Car Wash & Detailing - The Palms, Shirley | 798 | |
| Pepsi Auto Service | 735 | |
| Rolch Automotive | 705 | |
| My Auto Tech | 687 |
By city
- Auckland (5)
- Wellington (5)
- Christchurch (5)
- Hamilton (5)
- Tauranga (5)
- Napier and Hastings (5)
- Dunedin (4)
- Palmerston North (4)
- Whangārei (4)
- Nelson (4)
- New Plymouth (4)