Vincent Street Auto Centre

15/10/2026

We are looking for our next superstar to join our small team we’d love to hear from you

Work closer to home in a small supportive team environment. Mon-Fri with the occassional Saturday

13/10/2026

WOF Changes taking effect Sunday 1 November 2026
The Government has announced changes to light vehicle inspections, which will start to come into effect from 1 November 2026. - As always we will continue to send out reminder emails and letters to assist with these new changes/dates.

From 1 November 2026, WoF inspections will need to check that no warning or malfunction indicators are showing for any advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that fully or partially assist with steering or movement of the vehicle. This applies to all light vehicles that are fitted with these systems.

ADAS are features that control the steering or speed of the vehicle without action from the driver, such as Lane Keep Assist or Automatic Emergency Braking

Enforcement and public awareness
The infringement fee for operating a vehicle with a WoF expired by more than two months will increase from $200 to $350.
Penalties for non‑compliant wheels and tyres will increase from $150 to $350 (infringement fee) and up to $1,000 (maximum court‑ordered fine).

We are always happy to take a look for you to make sure you are safe on the road at any stage between these times or if you have any queries about the changes please dont hesitate to ask

28/07/2026

For the Adventure Seekers - the new Kumho Road Venture RT is just what you need
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The **NEW Kumho Road Venture RT51 Rugged-Terrain** delivers the perfect balance of off-road capability and on-road comfort. Built for drivers who demand durability, traction, and confidence wherever the journey leads.

Ready for work. Ready for adventure.

26/07/2026

Competitive pay, small supportive team environment. Join our respected Howick automotive team today.

19/04/2026

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.

02/01/2026

06/12/2025

Wishing everyone a magical and fun day at the Howick Santa Parade

14/06/2025

LAST DAY IS TODAY!!!
Please take a minute to vote 3B for Speedway (you can vote from anywhere in the world)

https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/western-springs-stadium Western Springs Stadium | AK Have Your Say

18/05/2025

Please help if you can -to save speedway at Western Springs and keep this iconic venue -
From noon today you can have a voice

14/05/2025

With the nights getting colder Vincent Street Auto Centre is a collection point for The PJ Project until 30 June
Please help us to keep our kiwi kids warm this winter by dropping in a pair of brand new PJs