STR Automotive

01/05/2026

Due to popular demand we are open more Saturdays in 2026! Bookings essential - 9am to 1pm - just ask for our next available Saturday when you book with us. Same trusted service, same trusted workmanship; just a more convenient day.

24/04/2026

CLOSED FOR ANZAC LONG WEEKEND: We are now closed until 8am Tuesday in recognition of the lasting significance of Anzac Day. You are welcome to leave us a message via phone 094223222 or email [email protected].

Breakdowns can be left with us over this period with the keys left in our lockbox system. This will be regularly cleared over the weekend and for added peace of mind our premises are also under 24hr camera surveillance. We do suggest you have at least 3rd party insurance as vehicles are left at owners risk.

Have a safe Anzac weekend however you choose to remember...🌺

23/04/2026

ROAD CLOSURE: For those heading Orewa direction today, avoid Waiwera. Tolls on motorway have been temporarily stopped while this slip is cleared and stabilised. Drive safe out there in these wet conditions.

HIBISCUS COAST HIGHWAY, HATFIELDS TO PUHOI - SLIP - FULL CLOSURE BOTH DIRECTIONS – UPDATE 5:00PM

The road has now reopened. Tolling will be restored on SH1 ^KF
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UPDATE 1:00PM SAT 25 APRIL

The road remains closed. Continue to detour via SH1 ^KF
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UPDATE 7:45PM

The road will remain closed overnight. Crews have made good progress clearing the slip but have suspended work due to a lack of light. Work will resume early tomorrow morning, and an update will be provided. Motorists should continue to detour via SH1 until the road is re-opened. ^JS
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UPDATE 9:10AM

Tolls will be waived on SH1 for the duration of the closure.
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8:10AM FRI, 24 APRIL

Due to a slip, Hibiscus Coast Highway north of Orewa is closed from Hatfields Beach Reserve to the Puhoi interchange. Weranui Rd will only be accessible to residents until further notice. Consider delaying your journey or using SH1.

02/04/2026

EASTER LONG WEEKEND: We are currently closed for the Easter 4 day weekend and will be back on the tools 8am Tuesday. In the meantime, please contact us via email on [email protected] and one of our service team will be in touch when we return. Breakdowns can be left with us at your own risk over this period, with the keys left in our wall mounted drop box system outside our front office. This will be regularly cleared. Drive safely out there this weekend...if you can afford the fuel to drive anywhere that is!

19/12/2025

AND THAT'S A WRAP FOR 2025: From cars, to clean-up, to kayaks, so ends our year. We kicked off our Christmas closedown period today with our end-of-year staff function thanks to Puhoi Kayaking, Puhoi and the Puhoi Pub. Lots of laughs had! We'll be back on the tools Monday 5th January 2026 after a well earned recharge.

In the meantime, you are welcome to leave breakdowns at your own risk in our front carpark, with keys in our wall mounted lockbox. Our building has 24hr camera surveillance and we will be regularly clearing the lockbox. We will be in touch with a repair plan asap on our return.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We value your trust in us over 2025 and look forward to serving our community again in 2026 🎄🥰

02/12/2025

OUR CHRISTMAS CLOSEDOWN STARTS SOON: Heading away over this festive season and need a vehicle service before you go? WOF due between now and 5th January? BOOK NOW as our last day for 2025 is rapidly approaching and spaces are very limited! Call us on 094223222 or email [email protected] today.

11/11/2025

02/10/2025

TOP TIP - TRAILER REPAIRS: Now is the time to get your domestic trailer, jetski trailer, boat trailer, you-name-it trailer roadworthy and ready for those summer road trips. Don't wait until everyone else realises they've left it to the last minute...be like this customer, organised! Tyres sorted, wheel bearing replaced, rust cleaned up and treated, coupling and safety chain now up to spec and WOF issued 👍👍

27/09/2025

GET SUMMER READY 🌞 With daylight savings starting, summer won't be far behind. So contact us now to get any of these summer essentials sorted now before you need them:

🚙 Air conditioning service and repairs.
🚙 Cooling system repairs.
🚙 Trailer, Caravan or Motorbike WOFs/repairs.
🚙 Vehicle servicing.
🚙 Cambelt replacement.

Don't wait until the crazy pre-Christmas madness, book now for peace of mind. Phone us on 094223222 or email [email protected].

19/06/2025

MATARIKI LONG WEEKEND HOURS: We will be closed Friday 20th June and back on the tools from 8am Monday. Breakdowns can be left with us over this period, with keys left in our mail box wall mounted outside our front office. This will be cleared regularly over the weekend and our team will touch base once we have had a chance to diagnosis the issue. However you are reflecting, recharging or celebrating this weekend, don't forget to look up at least once for Matariki.

Matariki mā Puanga
Celebrating together

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