WOF stations in Wellington City

20 WOF stations listed in Wellington City, Wellington, from public business listings checked on 4 November 2026. Most are based in Te Aro, Johnsonville, and Mount Cook. WOF stations doing restricted work in New Zealand must hold a current NZTA licence or be supervised by someone who does. For typical prices, see the WOF price guide.

Showing 1–20 of 20Sorted by: verified first, then most reviewed

WOF stations in Wellington City: listings 1 to 20

  1. Pipitea4.0 (557 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Oil changes & servicing
  2. Mount Cook4.0 (523 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Oil changes & servicing
  3. Car Therapy Centre

    ListedMTA member

    Wellington Central4.9 (414 Google reviews)

    • 30 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  4. Johnsonville4.8 (215 Google reviews)

    • 25 years
    • Publishes prices
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  5. Mount Cook4.8 (186 Google reviews)

    • Since 2013
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  6. Mount Cook3.8 (181 Google reviews)

    • Since 1903
    • Publishes prices
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Oil changes & servicing
  7. Newtown4.7 (162 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
    • Oil changes & servicing
  8. Te Aro4.5 (130 Google reviews)

    • 30 years
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  9. Kilbirnie4.9 (114 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  10. Prop Auto

    ListedMTA member

    Te Aro4.9 (108 Google reviews)

    • Since 2009
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  11. 313 Motors Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Te Aro4.9 (103 Google reviews)

    • Since 2017
    • WOF inspections
    • Oil changes & servicing
    • Battery
  12. Motor Doctors

    ListedMTA member

    Ngaio4.3 (103 Google reviews)

    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
    • Oil changes & servicing
  13. Island Bay4.7 (101 Google reviews)

    • Since 1974
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  14. Motor Doctors (Thorndon)

    ListedMTA member

    Pipitea4.7 (92 Google reviews)

    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
    • Oil changes & servicing
  15. Driscoll Motors Ltd

    ListedMTA member

    Te Aro4.3 (91 Google reviews)

    • Since 1923
    • Publishes prices
    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  16. Johnsonville4.9 (87 Google reviews)

    • WOF inspections
    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
  17. Motor Doctors

    ListedMTA member

    Johnsonville4.7 (77 Google reviews)

    • Brakes
    • Tyres & wheel alignment
    • Oil changes & servicing
  18. Te Aro4.5 (34 Google reviews)

    • Since 1963
    • Free quotes
    • Brakes
    • Oil changes & servicing
    • Battery
  19. Te Aro3.8 (24 Google reviews)

    • 24/7
  20. Te Aro4.9 (20 Google reviews)

    • Publishes prices

How to choose a WOF station in Wellington

Only inspecting organisations and vehicle inspectors appointed by NZTA can issue a warrant of fitness. That includes testing stations such as VTNZ, VINZ and the AA, and many independent garages. Every one of them inspects to the same NZTA standard, the Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual, so the difference between them is price and convenience, not the test. Check the NZTA register.

  1. Check when your next WOF is really due. The intervals change from 1 November 2026, and many cars move from a yearly WOF to one every two years.
  2. Ask the price up front. Testing stations publish a fixed price; garages vary more, and a very cheap WOF can be a way to find repair work.
  3. Ask whether a re-check within 28 days is free, and whether they will repair faults themselves or leave you free to go elsewhere.
  4. If the car fails, keep the inspection sheet and get a written quote for each fault before agreeing to repairs, so you can compare it with another garage.

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.

Our full guide to choosing a WOF station.