Silverdale Car Services Ltd

06/05/2026

Want to join our team? Apply using the link below or email your CV to [email protected]

You’ll be working on a wide range of vehicle makes and models, handling diagnostics, servicing, repairs, and maintenance to a high standard.

22/04/2026

We are hiring!
Checkout our listing below or email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]

We are a busy, well-established workshop in Silverdale specialising in European vehicles, and we’re looking for a skilled Automotive Technician to join our team...

16/04/2026

We’re making changes to the warrant of fitness system. On 1 November 2026, these things will change:

• people who buy a new car will need to get their next WoF when the car is 4 years old (it’s currently when the car is 3 years old)
• people with cars between 4–14 years old* will need a WoF every 2 years (it’s currently yearly)
• people with motorcycles registered before 1 January 2000 will need a WoF every year (it’s currently every 6 months).

For a long time we’ve had very frequent vehicle inspections compared to countries overseas. Modern vehicles are significantly safer and more reliable. It’s safer to have less frequent inspections, and this’ll save you time and money.

Cars over 14 years old, and motorcycles registered before 1 January 2000, will move to an annual WoF (up from every 6 months for some vehicles).

If your car has Automatic Emergency Braking or Lane Keep Assist, WoF inspections will now check for warning lights (or malfunction indicators) for these systems.

It’s still your responsibility to maintain your vehicle to the WoF standard between inspections. To reinforce this we’re increasing fines if your vehicle isn’t compliant. From 1 November:

• If you’re driving a vehicle with a WoF that’s expired by more than 2 months, you may be fined $350 (up from $200).
• If you’re driving a vehicle with a wheel or tyre that wouldn’t pass an inspection, you may be fined $350 (up from $150) and up to $1000 (the maximum court-ordered fine).

We’ve made these change following us consulting you for feedback about this towards the end of 2025. Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback with us – we received over 5000 formal submissions, and overall people supported these changes.

Our website has more information about the changes, including a summary and analysis of your feedback to us about these changes: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/changes-to-light-vehicle-inspections

* We’ll be introducing the change for cars between 4–14 years old in phases. From 1 November 2026, cars first registered on or after 1 November 2019 become eligible for WoFs every 2 years. From 1 November 2027, cars first registered from 1 November 2013 to 31 October 2019 become eligible.

12/11/2025

Holiday hours 🎅🎄

We will be closed over the Christmas/new year period for 2 weeks this year.
If you are looking to get work done this year then please book in now to secure a spot!

Last working day - Friday 19th December 8:00AM-5:00PM
Back open - Monday 5th January 8:00AM-5:30PM

Only 5 weeks to go!

Send a message to learn more

22/07/2025

On majority of the 4WD VW/Audi group vehicles, every 36 months the Haldex oil should be replaced and this is the reason why.

The Haldex clutch plates deteriorate over time and mix with the oil which clogs up the filter. This can lead to shuddering, vibrations, noises from the rear of the vehicle and poor performance when cornering.

12/11/2024

Only 5 weeks left until we close for the year!
We will be closed for 2 weeks over Christmas then back open on Monday 6th Jan.

If you are looking to get some work done before Christmas, please make sure to give us a call as soon as possible as bookings are filling up fast.

03/11/2024

UPDATE - power is now back on 😊

We are currently experiencing a power outage at the workshop this morning so no computers, phones, or any hoists are working at the moment.

Vector are working on the fault currently so we will update you when it comes back on 😊

Thank you for your patience through this.

31/10/2024

A rare opportunity has opened up for an experienced qualified Automotive Technician to join our team.

Please apply through Seek or email your CV and Cover letter to [email protected]

01/10/2024

Finishing touches on a headlight restoration.

Get rid of cloudy, faded headlights with our headlight restoration process. The lens is sanded to remove the discolouration/oxidisation, then we apply an anti-fade restoration coating spray to protect your headlights from future sun damage, and finally curing with UV light. This comes with a 2 year anti fade warranty. ☀️

24/07/2024

We pulled this Cabin Filter out of a vehicle having it's first service with us and found it covered in mould!
This is meant to filter the air coming into the cabin that you breathe in so it is important for your health as well as your car's health that it is checked regularly.