Car Servicing

From Private Individuals to lease companies, we have a good reputation for providing excellent service at a reasonable price. Our expertise in a wide range of vehicles ensure we repair or service your car quickly and efficiently.

Our workshop is well set up for fast & efficient servicing with proper inspection hoists. This is a guide only, some models or conditions could incur price variations. We promise to contact you before we do anything which will cost extra.

Tyre Service | Express Lube Service | Engine Flush | Standard Service | Full Service Transmission Servicing | Cooling System Servicing | Diagnostics & Electrical | Brakes Clutch / Gearbox | Other Repairs & Diesel leaks

Tyres, Tyre Servicing – Price varies by size/type - call or email us for a quote.

Express Lube Service From $89+GST (every 5000km) Euro /Tdi add min $20+GST

Oil & Oil filter changed, replaced with 4L either 15w50, 10w40 or 10w30 semi synthetic oil or as required – We use much better quality oils than most outfits, and look at our price! you won’t find this value anywhere else in a hurry! This quality oil is designed to prolong your engine life and help it run more efficiently. It includes a free 20 point safety check. If your engine is in poor condition you will need this one too, otherwise just the Standard service at 10,000km intervals and Full service every 2 years. *All our value packages can not be used in conjunction with any other offer / discount.

FREE Service 20 point checkup & top up - FREE to all our customers between regular services.

If we service & Maintain your vehicle we offer a free 20pt safety checkup service between services to ensure you stay safe on the road between visits. Even if it is just to pump up a tyre or top up your oil it is well worth the visit. Additional fluids charges occasionally apply.

Engine flush from $75 +GST

When done at time of service, price depends on amount of flushing required. When you suspect a poor grade of oil has been used, or the car has travelled a high mileage (or gone over the service interval), the engine is likely to have a sludge & varnish buildup which can be dangerous. Imported used vehicles especially benefit from an engine flush. We recommend PROMAR additive ($35 per shot) for engines with hydraulic lifters and over 100,000km - especially mitsubishi, subaru, mazda V6.

Standard Service: From $169+GST (less $20 Discount for email bookings)

This is your annual / 10,000km service and we include: oil & filter change, air filter cleaned, fuel injectors cleaned, fuel conditioner & pump lubricant added to tank, spark plugs cleaned & checked, coolant checked & topped up & radiator pressure & brakes checked & fluid topped up, clutch & transmission checked & fluid topped up, window washers fluid topped up, all other under bonnet fluids topped up, hinges & joints lubricated, check brakes, shocks, cv joints, steering, suspension, lights, cam belt data, tyres pressures corrected, wof / rego checked. MENTION THIS INTERNET SPECIAL THIS MONTH FOR FREE RAIN-X Treatment to help you see clearly in the rain + FREE WURTH German WIPERS -CHANGED! + WURTH Washer additive BOTTLE. Stay SAFER this spring with Auto CLinic.

EUROPEAN VEHICLES ADD $20, SOME VEHICLES MORE, V6 $20 EXTRA, V8 $40 EXTRA etc.

Typical Euro TDi vehicles will be approximately $150+GST extra for a standard service due to the very specialised / expensive oil & Fuel treatments required and the quantity required. We refuse to use sub standard oils to try to compete with agencies who do.

*All our value packages can not be used in conjunction with any other offer / discount.

Full Service From just $349 + GST Euro add $40+GST EFI add $25 - $20 Discount for email bookings *Cannot be used in conjuction with other specials*

Similar to standard service plus: Coolant changed, air filter changed, fuel filter changed, spark plugs changed, engine tuned, air intake system cleaned, carburettor cleaned, brakes cleaned & inspected, park brake adjusted, joints lubricated as required, cam belt inspected, blown bulbs replaced. Based on small 4 cylinder petrol vehicle Surcharges apply to some vehicles. + MENTION THIS AD FOR FREE RAIN-X Treatment + FREE BARS BUGS Bottle + FREE AIR FRESHENER + FREE VACUMN & WASH.

*All our value packages can not be used in conjunction with any other offer / discount.

Transmission Flush / Servicing from $199 + GST -USING VERY HIGH GRADE ATF.

This is very cheap insurance and is often overlooked. Automatic Transmission fluid usually lasts 30-100,000km. Flush your old transmission fluid with our latest Wynns Trans Flush plus machine to look after your transmission as you would your engine. We use only Top quality fluid that is certified by the manufacturer for the transmission. Pricing is based on 10L High quality ATF Dextron 3 Oil. We can use a cheaper ATF as most outfits do, and charge from $140+GST but we believe you get much better value out of better ATF. Many transmissions are designed for different (and more expensive) fluids than ATF DX3. We can service all makes and models including the latest European and Japanese Transmissions including BMW. Cars requiring special fluids will cost more and we stock a complete range for your convenience. DONT PUT IT OFF UNTIL IT MAKES FUNNY NOISES - by that time it could be too late. We are certain you will clearly notice the improvement in your Automatic Transmission gear changes as soon as you leave our workshop.

WE CAN ALSO FULLY RECONDITION OR REBUILD YOUR TRANSMISSION INCLUDING CVT Transmissions! We have a dedicated automatic transmission technician.

Cooling system servicing:

Cooling system a little stale? Flush the cooling system, drain & replace all the coolant with a modern coolant with corrosion inhibitors & antifreeze / anti-boil protection, and lubricating properties to care for your water pump. This service is only $89+GST. In case of serious blockage / buildup occurring we remove the radiator & send to be internally cleaned & treated for an extra $155+GST. Cheap insurance to save overheating.

Diagnostics & Electrical: $75+GST for Electronic scan, reset, and first 1/2 hour labour.

We have the know how and equipment to Diagnose & repair engine & computer issues. We also have Diagnostics equipment to enable a laptop to display to you the live data your engine is producing. This speeds up our diagnostics procedure, and make explanation of issues very straight forward for customers. We replace / service a wide range of electrical components from electric windows & aerials through to abs items & computers. Alarm & Stereo specialist part time also available.

Brakes:

We can replace or repair any brake component required, from brake pads to replace rotors, to fully bleeding your braking system & changing your brake fluid to top quality dot 5.1 fluid. We have digital test equipment which can print out your brake performance on the spot, so you can see the difference before and after we have repaired your brakes if you need to. We apply an anti-vibration compound (disc brake quiet) to all brake calipers when replacing pads to ensure future brake squeaking is minimized. We can upgrade or replace worn brake discs (rotors), as well as any brake component you require. To replace brake pads front and rear (with quality pads), upgrade & bleed the fluid, apply anti-squeak, all the while doing it properly, you would typically pay just $320+GST with us (compare to the average $350+). Costs depend on actual make / model of course. We Recommend Bendix, Lucas, and Genuine components.

Clutch / Gearbox:

We can change your manual gearbox fluid from $75+GST for smoother gear changing. We can change your clutch at a very competitive price, and our policy is to have the flywheel machined for smoother operation & longer life at no extra charge to the customer with every clutch job. Contact us for your clutch price.

FUEL SAVING ADVICE + Other Repairs:

FUEL SAVING TIPS - Famous advice from Dave - as published in "The Good Oil":

1. (Free) Tyre Pressures: The desired Pressure changes from car to car & tyre to tyre. One thing they all have in common, is they leak out air or nitrogen slowly but surely. When the pressure drops, in a nutshell bad things happen - including increased fuel consumption. Unsure what to do? Call us.

2. (Free) BRAKES USE FUEL! - Stop using them so much! It takes a lot of fuel to accelerate a car, so why waste it by slamming the brakes on shortly after accelerating? Predict 200m ahead instead of 20m ahead.. is a light coming up? a corner? will you have to slow down for these? then do it early so you dont need to brake so much, if at all! You'll be suprised how much further your tank of gas will take you!

3. (Free) Dont Warm your engine before driving. Instead of idling in the mornings, warm your engine by driving very gently until it reaches temperature. It will give you a head start on your journey rather than wasting fuel.

4. (Free) Avoid short cold running trips & Peak hour traffic wherever possible. Stop start driving uses brakes more and you now know brakes use fuel! Its also less efficient because of higher percentage of the time idling. Cold Running causes the engines to gunk up causing power-robbing deposits to build up in your engine.  These reduce your engines efficiency & fuel economy.

5. (Free) Give your car an occasional Blast! The power robbing deposits that form in your engine during cold & stop start driving, can partially be burned off again by a good blast. Try it on a clear motorway on-ramp. Accelerate at full or near full power and let the engine rev freely until it gets close to red-line. This momentarily uses a lot of fuel, but it can improve your overall fuel economy if you only do this on occasion (once a month).

6. (This will cost you) - Look after your car. A little bit of money spent servicing & tuning will save you fuel, breakdowns, and protect the value of your asset.  While its being serviced ask us for a FREE FUEL ECONOMY CHECK - we'll test emissions & oxygen sensors & tell you if your car could run even more efficiently.

7. TEST DRIVE A FUEL-STAR - see if its right for you - 4/5 engines respond with 12-15% fuel savings. visit www.savefuelnow.co.nz for more information.

Air Conditioning

Want to keep cool in summer & Dry in winter in your car? We can re-gas your air conditioning system so that your air con dehumidifies your air in winter - eliminating fogging up windows. You will also be cool & fresh on hot days.

Other Services:

 We can repair anything from a broken CV Boot to a Steering Rack, to complete engine overhauls. We have car pre-purchase & pre-holiday checks, We organize tyres, towing, and panel work, by pre-negotiating discounts and top service for you with our network. We are available for after hours break down work, and our emergency contact line is answered by a real staff member from our workshop 24 hours a day. We have many more services, please contact us to discuss your requirements. All advice is free and honest.Call 09 622 1265 now or email service@autoclinic.co.nz now!

Free Oil Guide:

WHAT OIL IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Firstly for some background information. All our oils are at least SL Grade for Petrol and CH-4 for diesel (these were the highest grades available until 2003) and represent very high technology.

All our oils are from a Sweet crude base, which means they naturally have good qualities vs. using sour crude & additives to make up the grade. The difference is additives do not last long, and the oil stops doing its job properly increasing engine friction, decreasing economy and decreasing engine life. It can also cause sludge build up in engines which can block oil feeds and can cause engine failure. If you suspect a poor quality of oil has been used (imports are prone to this) we recommend an oil system flush prior to oil change. This costs around $75 and consists of: An oil detergent to help dissolve the sludge into the oil & clean the oil system (over 15 minutes of running the engine), draining & replacing the oil with fresh oil to rinse flush & sludge out (engine run 15 minutes again) followed by the normal oil drain & filter replace procedure done during a service. For badly sludged up engines we recommend flushing, then removing sump & feed lines & cleaning. We then use a High ash dispersant oil (such as a diesel oil) for 3,000km, and then continue with a standard oil change & your system should be in much better condition.

5W30 (or sometimes 10w30) This is a thinner, more energy efficient oil than average (semi-synthetic). Many manufactures (eg Mitsubishi, Ford) use this in new cars where the clearances within the engine are tight. This oil quickly lubricates and reduces engine friction considerably. Due to its light weight engine parts move quickly through the oil with low resistance – increasing fuel economy. It provides ultimate start up & cold running protection.
The down side is if clearances in your engine are not so tight (due to the type or age), the oil may not be heavy enough to provide the ideal level of protection for your engine. It can also seep through gaskets & oil seals easier so it could cause an increase in oil leakage & consumption.

We stock this oil and charge a $3 per litre surcharge.

10W40: This is a good middle of the road oil for todays engines and is a premium grade – usually semi synthetic. It provides a good level of protection and economy for most of todays engines with average clearances, and lasts a long time. It is a better quality than the average workshop oil or supermarket engine oil. It has excellent cold running and startup protection. The equivalent brands commonly purchased known are Shell Helix Ultra & Castrol Magnatec. We use this as a standard oil for your ultimate Engine protection.

15W50: This is a good oil for cars requiring a slightly heavier oil for adequate protection. It will protect engines well with lower clearances, such as those having done over 200,000km or with more engine wear. It will also reduce oil leakage as it is slightly thicker & will not seep through seals & gaskets as easily. It still has good startup & cold running properties. We use an SL Grade of 15w50 which is a very high quality.

Plus many more oils in stock including Mobil 1 0w40, Mobil 1 5w50, pennzoil SL / CI-410w30 synthetic cleaning oil for the latest european diesel engine servicing & gently cleaning up dirty petrol engines.

This should not be your only source of advice. - consult the car manufacturer for their recommendation for your vehicle considering current engine compression / wear / history / mileage. Otherwise ask us and if in doubt we will find the answers from the manufacturer for you.

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