Car maintenance station in Hamilton

“Great service, always going the extra mile. All our business goes through Matt now”

“Thankyou guys for the last 12 years of excellence service for our vehicles. Wow time has flown ! Reliable, honest, hard working, patient, helpful and efficient. Very knowledgeable . Far out we’ve had some hory cars in need of a lot of work! All the best with your wonderful business & future. Clare”

“Awesome customer service. Open communication the entire time they were fixing our car, so there were no surprises with costs at the end. Called up, got us in the next day. Just really nice people trying to help out others, no shady business. Thank you team. We will be back.”

“I had a noise coming out of the cambelt and I had to travel far south to catch the ferry, it was right before Xmas and every other garage told me they were busy. Another mechanic saw it and told me that it would be needed to take everything apart. This guy had a look to it, got a bit of wd40, and told that wasn't a big deal, just a bearing, only listening to it. For now he's been right, and saved me a few grand.”

“i hired a trailer and fuelled up here and everything was fantastic, owner is very friendly and trailer hireage is cheapest in the area”

“Lovely family business! I went in to get a WOF for my car which was only $55. Quite cheap compared to a few others around and great service. Highly recommend!”

“It was awesome. Very helpful, professional & friendly personal there.”

“First trial, was impressed by the reception staff who took the phone call. ( Previous call to opposition left me feeling very patronized!!) . Lightning Direct is attached to the WOF station on Brooklyn Rd. Good waiting time for work to be done. Given a fair quote for reasonable (jobs not kept up, for so long) assessed work that could be done in sections. Returned to complete one section. Very happy with the result. Plus chargers were a little under the quote. Second time back to the mechanics part, at Lightning Direct, also happy with the result. Additionally , a better payment for me as they didn't charge for what they didn't need to use. Appreciated that. Felt secure in dealing with the firm.”

“Great place to get a wof, great how you can just turn up when suits.”

“I’m so grateful for the team at Pit Stop T A. Peter , Jamie and the team ALWAYS go above and beyond. Their communication, honesty and integrity as well as elite workmanship will be forever why I travel back for my services and car needs from Auckland . Knowing my girls and I are safe in our car means the world. They will always do their utmost to fit you in and the relationships they build with customers speak testaments , Thank you team ! I appreciate you.”

“Went in for a WOF just before ANZAC Friday. They had a cancellation and were able to take my car in at short notice. Very quick and efficient (car passed, I went for a walk and it was ready to go about an hour later). Hoping to be back there again in the future. Thanks for the service. Cheers”

“I had a great experience at this garage! They fixed all the issues with my car quickly and efficiently. The prices were also very fair and reasonable. Highly recommended!”

“I WOF my Car and Trailer at Smart Auto Clinic and they are very friendly, kind, nice staffs and etc such a beautiful place as well.”

“I recently had my Audi serviced and I’m very satisfied with the quality of work and customer service I received. The team was professional, efficient, and took the time to explain the work carried out on my vehicle. The car was returned in excellent condition, clean and running smoothly. All issues were addressed, and the service team ensured that everything was checked thoroughly, including tyre pressure, oil levels, brakes, and general maintenance. I appreciated the transparency with the service report and updates throughout the day. Highly recommend their service – trustworthy, prompt, and customer-focused.”

“Outstanding service. Took the car in with a stuffed battery. They said they were fully booked but would get it done in between other jobs. A couple of hours later it was all done. They even gave me a courtesy car to get home while I waited for the job to be done. Wouldn't go anywhere else in the future. Paul and his team went beyond my expectations.”

“Quick and simple! Booked in on Monday for Tuesday, got my car done within an hour! That’s exactly what I needed. It’s not my first time coming to Chartwell Automotive and will definitely be back. Most of the time I’m quite happy with their service. Overall I find them more fair than other places.”

“Always super friendly service. Workshop is super tidy, thorough quotes/estimates and they always get me in short notice when I forget my service or WOF is due. Great mechanic that I’ve been visiting for years now. Highly recommend.”

“The team here are awesome. Honest and genuine people. Friendly. Helpful. Dedicated. Hardworking. Have used them for years. I recommend them. 5 star team. Thanks for your help and patience. Will be back soon.”

“Excellent service. The only mechanics I trust in Hamilton nowadays. Thanks guys keep up the good work!”

“I recently purchased a used car from a car dealer in Auckland. It was having some scary problems with the brakes. The car dealer did a search and found Arn's to do the repair for me. I'm so glad they did, because I am new to the area and didn't have a local repair person yet, and I have found them now. They are very friendly and helpful and do a really great and professional job. They ended up replacing my master cylinder and the car stops perfectly now. Thank you so much. I highly recommend Arn's!”

“I called on the day to book in for a WOF, and they were able to slot me in straight away. The service was quick—much faster than other places that had asked me to leave my car for the whole day. The woman at the front desk was lovely and explained clearly what work might be needed down the line. Having someone vibrant and welcoming handling the front-of-house makes a huge difference to the overall experience—and in my experience, that kind of service isn’t common. Highly recommend this place and we have finally found somewhere that can manage our car stuff!”

“Highly recommended, got great service. they call to tell me about the repairs needed for a WOF. nice and friendly.”