Your Neighbourhood Mechanic - St Johns

01/09/2026

The most overlooked part of your hybrid isn't the battery. It's what's keeping it cool.

Dust, lint and debris build up around the battery cooling fan over time. Airflow drops, the battery runs hotter, and its lifespan takes the hit. Most owners have no idea this is even a maintenance item.

Our hybrid cooling service covers cooling fan inspection, fan cleaning, air duct cleaning and battery compartment inspection.

If your hybrid has never had this checked, it's due.

We'd be happy to take a look, get in touch: 09 521 6365

24/08/2026

Cheers Chris! And you're very welcome ☺

Your Neighbourhood Mechanic offering vehicle servicing, diagnostic and auto-electrical services, WOF and general repairs. Specialists in European vehicles, access to loan vehicles and Saturday opening hours.

17/08/2026

Just a heads up on some new road rule changes, folks!

For more info, visit:
www.nzta.govt.nz/projects-and-consultations/have-your-say/past-consultations/consultation-on-lane-use-improvements/changes-to-lane-use

10/08/2026

Chris is your owner/operator here at Your Neighbourhood Mechanic.

He's a highly qualified auto-electrician and brings a huge amount of expertise and experience. He's the type who gets genuinely excited about a hard diagnostic problem and keeps up with the ever-changing tech, which means your vehicle is in very capable hands.

Come say hi. He's easy to talk to and even easier to trust with your car.

Your Neighbourhood Mechanic is a full service mechanical and automotive repairs workshop and is MTA Assured and a VTNZ Certified repairer.

03/08/2026

Let's talk about the actual difference between 91 vs 95 ⛽

A lot of people think 95 is just "better fuel." It's not about quality, it's about how well the fuel resists igniting too early under pressure (called "knocking").

🔹 91 (Regular- the green one) is for engines with lower compression. No turbo, no supercharger, no problem. This is what most everyday cars are designed to run on.

🔹 95 (Premium- the red one) is for engines that squeeze the fuel/air mix harder (higher compression, turbocharged, or supercharged). These engines need fuel that won't ignite too early, or performance and engine health can suffer.

So which one should YOU use? Check your fuel cap or owner's manual. If it says "premium required," use 95 because the engine's computer is tuned around it, and running 91 means losing power, efficiency, and potentially adding wear over time.

If it just says "regular unleaded" or doesn't require premium, 91 is all your engine needs. Putting 95 in won't hurt anything, but you're paying more for a benefit your engine isn't built to use.

We hope that's useful ☺

Your Neighbourhood Mechanic offering vehicle servicing, diagnostic and auto-electrical services, WOF and general repairs. Specialists in European vehicles, access to loan vehicles and Saturday opening hours.

27/07/2026

Ah shucks, thanks Toby ☺️🙏

61A Felton Mathew AveSt Johns, Auckland 1072P. 09 521 6365FP. 0800MECHANIC [0800 632 4264]E. [email protected]

20/07/2026

Why we use aftermarket parts (and why it's good news for you)!

Ever wondered why we sometimes recommend aftermarket parts over genuine dealer parts? Let us explain... because it's all about getting you quality without the unnecessary cost 👇

- Same quality, better value — Many aftermarket parts are made by the very same manufacturers that supply the big brands. You get equivalent performance and reliability, often at a fraction of the dealer price.

- More choice — Our extensive supplier relationships mean we can source genuine, aftermarket AND secondhand parts. We pick the right part for YOUR vehicle, your budget, and your needs, not whatever a dealership tells us to use.

- Backed by our guarantee — Every part we fit and every job we do is covered by our 5-star quality promise: all work is guaranteed for 12 months or 10,000km.

- You stay in control — All work is quoted and approved by you before we do anything. No surprises, just honest advice from experienced technicians.

We only use parts we trust to keep you safe and your car running like it should. We offer quality you can rely on and prices that make sense.

Your Neighbourhood Mechanic offering vehicle servicing, diagnostic and auto-electrical services, WOF and general repairs. Specialists in European vehicles, access to loan vehicles and Saturday opening hours.

13/07/2026

In case you don't know where we are ☺️

Your Neighbourhood Mechanic offering vehicle servicing, diagnostic and auto-electrical services, WOF and general repairs. Specialists in European vehicles, access to loan vehicles and Saturday opening hours.

06/07/2026

If your local garage can't get you in, give us a shot - you won't regret it.

We're rated 4.8 on Google and have had some wonderful Google reviews from our wonderful customers 🤩

Your Neighbourhood Mechanic is a full service mechanical and automotive repairs workshop and is MTA Assured and a VTNZ Certified repairer.

22/06/2026

This is exactly what we love to hear 🙌

Thanks so much for trusting us with your car and for taking the time to leave such an awesome review 🙏

Your Neighbourhood Mechanic offering vehicle servicing, diagnostic and auto-electrical services, WOF and general repairs. Specialists in European vehicles, access to loan vehicles and Saturday opening hours.