Automotive business in New Zealand

“Gary was a legend helping us find a battery for our Outlander Hybrid. Highly knowledgeable and was able to get us a good deal last minute saving us from waiting a month for a new battery. Would definitely recommend!”

“Great place to get recycled parts at a fraction of the cost of new ones. $2 to get in. If you like cars, it's worth $2 just for a walk around. Check their website first to see if they have the vehicle you are after. You can set an email alert for particular vehicles as they get them in stock.”

“Lovely helpful staff, rooms are well presented and very clean with comfortable beds. Lots of parking available and great location, not far from Go media stadium. Our go-to place to stay when visiting the area!”

“We had a fantastic experience buying a 2023 Rav4 at Albany Toyota this weekend. The whole process was super easy and smooth and we were even able to drive away same day. Particular shout out to Harvey who was our salesperson - he was great to deal with, really friendly and helpful, and took on board what our budget and requirements were without trying to upsell us on anything.”

“I purchased a faulty product which had to be sent off to repair three times before it was replaced which, on the face of it, seems frustrating, but the team at JB Hi-Fi Victoria Street made it a breeze. Special mention to both Paris and Gus who helped me every time I came in! Fantastic team who really care about customers and their experience - couldn't recommend this store enough.”

“Shop's a bit overwhelming. I'm old. But the staff were amazing helped me get everything I needed and a little more. I'd give them 10 stars if I could”

“We had a great experience with Ace rentals. We have tried them in Australia many times but this was first time with ace rentals New Zealand. Their services have really impressed us. Firstly shuttle from airport is so easy and quick to book, and you can book in advance via website. Pick up process is very good and smooth and they had already got our ready with all add ons we requested. On the trip we had got a chip on screen, and we got it checked as well. Then we got a invoice from ac rentals which was less than half of what was quoted by three different repair guys. And ace rentals dealt with it very smoothly with no inconvenience at our end. I’m always gonna use ace car rentals in New Zealand in future. They have my satisfaction”

“From start to finish our car rental experience with Apex was outstanding. Communications were excellent, the shuttle service was prompt and the pick up and drop-off was easy. We would definitely hire through them again!”

“We have our son in to sit his learners. I can not say enough, how wonderful we have been treated. Two times we have been asked did we need help, this is just well we are waiting. What a pleasure to be at this site, highly recommended if your feeling nervous about sitting your license. What wonderful staff, people that actually love their jobs. Well done AA team.”

“Free ev charging while having a coffee great work bp team”

“The F-Type Jaguar cracked a radiator pipe, I booked it into Bayswater European (Napier) and they did a great replacement job. They checked and noted any minor repairs for future services. I mentioned the warning beep on the air spoiler being annoying and they turned it off for free. They contacted the insurer and completed the paperwork. What more can you ask? Thanks Hugh and the team.”

“A great little shop selling everything for the summer and winter season for sports and traveling. I got my snow chains there for a reasonable price and in an uncommon size (most other places are so overpriced…). The friendly owner even showed me how to put them on and gave me a great advice where I could get my car repaired. Service at its finest!”

“Very accommodating with fitting you in with appointments. Professional and just generally all round nice guys and pricing is great! I recommend them to all my family and friends and people looking for good mechanics.”

“Fantastic service! Save our family holiday just prior to Xmas personally sourcing a very hard to find part and fitting it to our vehicle right before New Years. And for a reasonable price. I find that kind of service rare to come by and what I love about good kiwi business. Thank you and will recommend to others.”

“Thank you for all the complimentary and the odd not so complimentary reviews as it helps us to learn and provide a better service for you. Id like to clarify the two negative reviews below. A) Yes I did hire a sub-contractor to complete mechanical work in my workshop, on an as and when needed bases. This sub-contractors is no longer utilized by Cactus Cars. However if he chose to take on work for someone else on the weekend at his home around the time he sub-contracted to me and others and the job didn’t go to plan. This would be his business and has nothing to do with me as he wasn’t contracted by Cactus Cars to complete this job. and to be clear Tahlia, your vehicle has never been to by business. B) Your van was towed into us (Not starting) We spent about ½ checking your van and identified the plug leads were not transferring enough power to the spark plugs. You were given a price and agreed to have them replaced. You then asked if this would guarantee to fix it and were told “hopefully” this will be the only issue but couldn’t guarantee it. The plug leads were supplied & changed. The van spun over fast but still wouldn’t fire up. A local auto sparky was called in and was unable to identify any issues The customer was asked if they would like us to investigate further and we were told they were not prepared to pay us to investigate further. The customer was charged for the new plug leads, auto sparkys & our time. The customer then asked if a tow start would work and I advised not to as we didn’t know what the problem is. Later that day the customer decided to try and tow start the van, something broke and the engine seized . To be clear • We have no control over what a sub-contractor does when he’s not sub-contracting to us. • If a customer chooses not to take our advice and something goes wrong. We can’t be held responsible.”

“Great service and repairs 100%. Thanks for the use of loan car. Would highly recommend”

“Got a flattie 4.30 on a Friday. They waited for us after they closed and did a great job. We were back on road by 5.30”

“Excellent service Excellent management Excellent prices Do you take afterpay? Ngaire Percival”

“My car was repaired by Panel & Paint and they did an excellent job. They took great care of everything inside the car and made sure nothing went missing. The staff were very professional and cooperative throughout the process. Highly recommended”

“Excellent product great price friendly professional staff”

“I enjoyed their customer service. I needed a bonnet and I found one. The bonnet was at their warehouse so the staff went to the warehouse to get it. It was like a 30 minute wait but the product was what I was looking for. The bonnet was cleaned and ready to be taken away. This place specialises in Japanese car parts. You can also find them on Trade Me. This is how I came to know this place. Cheers”

“Perry was great to deal with, cheerful and I appreciated the communication and the offer to do the service. He came across very knowledgeable and I appreciated the note about the DM flywheel and the confirmation that the clutch was still in good condition. It's good to know your car is in the hands of experts who know these vehicles well. Also Marty has helped us out in the past supplying a couple of bolts free of charge which was appreciated. Cheers”

“Really happy with the repairs done on my car, finish is great. Friendly and efficient professionals. Thanks”

“They're fair and keep it simple. If you need a fix, you need a fix. If you don't, you don't. I feel very taken care of and will definitely be coming here whenever I need car care. Thank you guys! (They took me last minute for a WOF, the waiting area is very comfortable. The environment is relaxed and chill. I didn't wait long, they explained what needs doing before they did anything and what to keep an eye on for later. My car is now WOF'd and it didn't break the bank. I really appreciate this quality of service and care).”

“Wow, what more can I say other than the team at Prima panel beaters are just fantastic! I hope I don't get into another car accident, but if I do, Warren & the team will be the first call I make! Thank you, Warren, for taking such good care of my little corolla; it looks and drives like brand new! : ) - LC.”

“Great team to deal with, my new vehicle arrived sooner than expected and Andy was on top of everything the entire way through the process. I can highly recommend these guys!”