P&S Autocentre Limited

08/05/2026

Workshop busy with race prep for the last round of the BMW Race Series - 16th / 17th May at Hampton Downs.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the team at P&S Autocentre. Have a great break and thanks for your support.

17/08/2025

Thank you Paul

I recently caught up with Peter and Samantha the owners of P&S Autocentre in East Tamaki a successful business with a strong reputation for providing outstanding service in their busy mechanical workshop.
Peter and Samanthas’ story goes back to Zimbabwe, where over a number of years they built a successful workshop business, but in 2001 because of the changing environment in Zimbabwe, they decided to bring their family to Auckland.
After a short time in Auckland, Peter and Samantha decided to take a leap of faith and back themselves to start from scratch P&S Autocentre. Some 24 years later the business has continued to grow, Peter and Samantha have developed an outstanding reputation in East Auckland, as a “go to guy” when something is a bit difficult to fix, particularly as regards BMW vehicles.
Initially like all new businesses it took time to develop a reputation, but in talking to Peter there is one instance that proved defining and the “ignition” to start the 24 years of growth. A local retailer had for many months been trying to have a mechanical issue fixed on his van, at various mechanics in East Auckland. The retailer approached Peter (a brand-new business with no established reputation) on the off chance, that he may perform a miracle and fix what others could not. Van was delivered in the afternoon and by the next morning it was back with the retailer, problem fixed! That one repair created a wave of referrals from this influential retailer, that gave Peter and Samantha a good number of new customers to build their business upon.
With continuing investment in technology P&S Autocentre can complete a wide array of services including, rebuilding BMW race car engines, most model fuel injection systems, remedying air leaks, emission testing through to wheel alignment. Over the years Peter has seen an increase in Japanese cars through the workshop, as his client base in East Auckland broadens and the “carpark” of vehicles owned in the area changes.
Developing apprentices is a keen interest of Peters’, as he believes in helping bring the next generation of skilled mechanics through the business. Over the years Peter has trained several apprentices, all of whom have gone on to lead teams of their own in major workshops.
Motor racing (BMW series) is a passion of the entire family with Peter 2025’s North Island Champion in his class BMW 2 Litre, his son won the BMW E46 class and one of his team won a third class. So out of the 5 classes in the BMW North Island racing series for 2025, vehicles serviced, set up and driven by members of P&S Autocentre took out 3 titles. Not to be out done Samantha is heavily involved in providing catering for the series.
It goes without saying, you will normally find a BMW being serviced in readiness for the next meet, with customers from throughout the North Island seeking help to set their vehicles up.
Having been in business in East Auckland for 24 years, Peter and Samantha are now serving multiple generations of a family as they continue to deliver outstanding service.
Clearly Peter and Samanthas’ approach to business has allowed them continuously build a very successful business.
&S Autocentre, north island racing, ://paulconnolly.trustedadvisor.co.nz,

18/03/2025

We also service and repair a wide range of vehicles from Toyota Corollas to Ford Rangers and SUV's, 4WD vehicles - both petrol and diesel.

18/03/2025

With winter creeping up. Best to get your car checked for those rainy days ahead
Things to check -
wipers - good / not good
tyres - good / not good
brakes - good / not good
If you replied not good to any of these - best to book your car in with us - 09-2722951.

29/01/2025

Having a problem removing your BMW lock nut . Give us a call 09 2722951

08/05/2024

Looking to get your car corner weighted - give P&S a call on 09-2722951.

06/09/2023

When getting your car serviced, don’t forget to get your air and pollen filters cleaned or replaced. Note to self - a lot of pollen filters are at the back of the glove box - so empty your glove box before you take your car to the workshop.

15/05/2023

Time for a new build , first E90.

23/04/2023

Let's give a huge shout-out to Peter Ball for his incredible achievement in the 2 Litre class this season!

Driving his trusty E36, Peter has secured his third championship win in the 2 Litre class, proving once again that he's a force to be reckoned with on the track.

Racing since he was just 10 years old, his love for motorsport has meant he’s participated in many different disciplines. Rallying and circuit racing in open wheelers and saloons in Zimbabwe, Peter and his family then moved to New Zealand where he did a touch of Karting, and then ultimately joined us in the BMW Race Driver Series.

Despite his impressive accomplishments, Peter remains a humble and helpful presence at the track, always eager to lend a hand to his fellow racers. He loves the close racing and camaraderie of the 2 Litre class and with his involvement has turned out to be very active in the BMW Race Driver Series.

He's no stranger to you all, as you’ll know his friendly face at his work shop (P&S Autocentre), alongside his wife Sam, and his son Graham, who also have a high level of involvement in our race Series.

Let's all congratulate Peter on his well-deserved win in the 2 Litre Class for the 2022-2023 season coming away with 2997 points, with Sam Dunstall in a close second place with 2950 points and Ant Belsham in third with 2347 points.

📸 Matt Smith