Douglas Automotive & Engineering Ltd

23/12/2025

To all our friends family and customers a big thank you for your support again this year it is always greatly appreciated .
After a busy end to the year our staff will enjoy the break , And be ready to fire back into things next year .
During the break we will be covering the AA breakdowns everyday , so any issues during the holiday time don’t hesitate to call me ,
A big merry Xmas from Lisa and myself and our team , cheers to all and a happy new year

05/12/2025

We’re excited to be part of the A & P show tomorrow ! We’ll be rolling in with Honda demonstrators , a couple of classic Fords , and our transport trailers that are up for sale . Come say hello, check out our vehicles, and if you’re keen , book a Honda test drive . Looking forward to seeing you there - from all of us at DOUGLAS and HONDA Rotorua

05/12/2025

28/11/2025

17/10/2025

🏆 We’re Honoured! 🏆

Douglas Automotive is proud to announce that we’ve been awarded the Honda Service Store Outstanding Performance Award 2025!

Last month, Vince and Lisa flew to Brisbane for the Annual Honda Conference, where they were thrilled to accept this prestigious recognition on behalf of our incredible team.

A huge shoutout to Stuart, Darrius and the entire workshop crew—your dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence are the driving force behind this achievement. You’re not just an asset to Douglas Automotive, but to Honda New Zealand as a whole.

Thank you to our loyal customers and community for your continued trust and support. Here’s to raising the bar even higher in 2026! 🚗💪✨

08/10/2025

🔧 Douglas Automotive is Hiring! 🔧

We’re on the lookout for a skilled technician who’s not just good with tools—but great with attitude.
If you’re someone who:

• Takes initiative and gets stuck in without needing a babysitter,
• Can handle basic day-to-day jobs and tackle complex diagnostics with confidence,
• Works well independently but knows when to ask the right questions,
• Has an AVI (WOF ticket)—or is keen to get one…This isn't make or break though

Then we’d love to hear from you.
We’re a family-run workshop that values honesty and good banter. You’ll be joining a team that backs each other, takes pride in quality work, and keeps the wheels turning for our loyal customers.

📍 Based in Rotorua
📅 Full-time position
💬 Email your CV to Vince: [email protected]

16/09/2025

Big thanks to The Rock FM for our Friday pie shout! 😋😎

Shaun texted in at just the right moment and earned the team a tasty treat—solid way to wrap up the week.
Tunes cranking, banter flying, and pies in hand... Douglas Automotive knows how to do Fridays right.

10/09/2025

🛠️ Driven by passion, grounded in purpose 🛠️
This month marks 22 years since Vince opened the doors to Douglas Automotive & Engineering Ltd.

From humble beginnings in Ngongotaha to the thriving workshop we’re incredibly proud of today, Vince’s journey has been one of pure determination, passion, and vision. Whether you’ve been with us since day dot or just discovered us—thank you. Every customer, every classic car, every challenge has helped build what we are today.

Our success has been powered by the amazing team behind the business, right from the very first fella that joined Douglas to the team we have now. Every single guy and gal who has stepped through the Douglas doors (or pushed through and annoyed Vince till he got a job!) has positively impacted our workshop. Vince is grateful for all of our team...it takes a great team to make a great business.

Vince also believes in dreaming big, backing yourself, and taking the steps to make it real. That’s how this business was born, and that’s how it continues to grow—through hard work, heart, and a whole lot of horsepower.

What we do:
🔧Official Honda Car Agents for Rotorua
🔧AA Contractoring - for Roadside Assistance
🔧Automotive Repairs & Servicing
🔧Vehicle Warrant of Fitness
🔧Exhaust Repairs
🔧Tyre Sales & Fitting
🔧Drager Alcohol Interlock Devices
🔧Trailer Repairs & Servicing
🔧Trailer Warrant of Fitness
🔧Motorcycle Warrant of Fitness
🔧Air Conditioning Repairs & Re-Gassing
🔧Custom Made Exhausts
🔧Certified Welding
🔧Custom Fabrication
🔧General Engineering
🔧On-Site Work
🔧Special Purpose Truck Set-up
🔧Stainless and Aluminium Fabrication
🔧Tow Bars
🔧Trailer Manufacturing

04/09/2025

🔒 Trusted. Local. Here When You Need Us.

For over 7 years, Douglas Automotive has proudly served as Rotorua’s local Draeger Alcohol Interlock Agent.

We offer professional installation and servicing of Draeger Interlock devices—right here at our workshop. Whether you're starting a program or need ongoing support, we’re here to make the process smooth, respectful, and reliable.

📍 Located in Rotorua
📞 Call us to book or pop in for a chat

Keeping our roads safe, one install at a time.

03/09/2025

We did it!

We’re excited to share that on our AA side, we were named Top Performing Contractor for New Zealand in June!

This recognition is based on high standards of service, fast response times, quality of work, and fantastic customer feedback.

We’re incredibly proud of the effort our team puts into our breakdown service and having well-set-up service vehicles every day. Over the past 6 years as an AA contractor, it’s been an honour to be part of such an iconic Kiwi service helping people on the road.

A big thank you to our hardworking team and to our customers — this win is for all of us!

And a special shoutout to Craig Moore from AA for the wonderful prize — an amazing BBQ, which we’ve passed on to Shaun to enjoy!

29/08/2025

Showtime for the big rigs 🚛🔥
The blue Superliner’s built for the highway—sleeper cab, long chassis, and ready to cruise. Beside it stands “BIGDOG,” a beast with a beefed-up frame made for off-road and serious heavy haulage.
Both trucks were prepped and polished, rolling out from Vince’s workshop and heading straight for the Heavy Haulage Show in Rotorua.
RCL Contracting have been with us since day dot, and it’s always a pleasure working on their gear. These machines speak for themselves—power, precision, and pure presence.

27/08/2025

Built for serious haulage 💪
Two Mack legends rolled through the workshop this week. Shaun and Richie gave the blue Superliner the precision treatment, fitting new wheel guards and getting them ready for showtime.
Both rigs were prepped to represent at the Heavy Haulage Show in Rotorua—machines that don’t just turn heads, they command attention.