Car servicing in Wellington
92 car service centres listed across Wellington, from public business listings checked on 4 November 2026. For typical prices, see the car service package price guide.
Showing 1–30 of 92Sorted by: verified first, then most reviewed
Car servicing in Wellington: listings 1 to 30
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- 30 years
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- Since 1988
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Thomsen Automotive
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- Since 1988
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Pit Stop Lower Hutt
Listed- Since 1978
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Garage Monkey
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- Since 1996
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- 25 years
- Publishes prices
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- Since 1978
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- Since 2009
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Pit Stop Porirua
Listed- Since 1978
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- Since 2020
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- Since 2013
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- Since 1903
- Publishes prices
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- Since 1978
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- Since 2005
- Free quotes
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- Since 1973
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- Since 1982
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- 35 years
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- 50 years
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Midas Te Aro
Listed- 30 years
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- Since 2001
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How to choose a car service centre in Wellington
No. New Zealand has no licence for servicing cars. Useful signals are qualified technicians, Motor Trade Association (MTA) membership, which gives you its disputes process, and a clear written list of what each package includes. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act, a service must be done with reasonable care and skill. Check the MTA register.
- Compare packages by what they include, not by name. Ask for the checklist and how many litres and what grade of oil the price covers.
- Ask whether your car needs a dearer oil. Many newer and European cars specify a full synthetic oil, which moves you to a higher price tier.
- Agree that they will phone you before doing any work or fitting any parts beyond the package, and get the price first.
- If the car is under a new-car warranty, check its servicing conditions and keep every invoice as service history.
- Ask whether the package includes a WOF, or what a WOF costs if done at the same visit.
Get at least two written quotes for the same job, and read recent Google reviews rather than relying on the star rating alone. A listing here is not a recommendation: “Listed” businesses have not yet been checked by LocalsBest.