Motor Doctors

28/07/2026

After nearly 35 remarkable years on Thorndon Quay, we have officially moved to our brand-new home at 61 Hutt Road, Pipitea.

Thorndon Quay is where careers flourished, massive industry shifts were successfully navigated, and lifelong friendships were forged.

Saying goodbye to a space that holds over three decades of history is incredibly bittersweet. But growth requires change. While our walls are changing, our exceptional team spirit and dedication remain exactly the same.

We are genuinely excited to see what we will achieve together in our brand-new modern workspace.

17/07/2026

Almost ready for the move! Floors painted, exterior painting underway, 3 hoists already in place with more to come, office space + reception almost done.

01/05/2026

Motor Doctors Thorndon is heading to a fresh new space at 61 Hutt Road this July.

✨ Same friendly faces.
✨ Same expert service.
✨ Brand new workshop!

We can’t wait to see you there.

17/03/2026

Congrats to our newly qualified Mechanic! Owen started working for Motor Doctors March 2023 as a Workshop Assistant, then was offered an Apprenticeship on his Birthday the same year, earlier this year he finished the required study and today received his Mito certificate showing he has completed his Apprenticeship!
Owen is pictured here with Richard Hainsworth from Mito

27/02/2026

Motor Doctors are looking for a Workshop Receptionist to help in the front office at our Johnsonville workshop.

You will be responsible for dealing with customers over the phone or face to face, booking in vehicles for repair, arrivals and departures, ordering and checking in parts and assisting Workshop Manager with quotes, invoicing and payments.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure, juggling lots of different tasks and priortising accordingly.

This is a full time role, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Remuneration will be based on experience

The successful applicant will have the following attributes:
• An interest in cars and what makes them go ping ping ping, klunk ping klunk and thud clank thud!
• The skill to provide superior service and a seamless experience to our customers
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent phone manner and communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge on Orion Software (or SAM) is preferable, but training will be given
• Knowledge of car parts is preferable, but you will soon learn!
• Ability to plan and manage schedules
• Exceptional relationship building skills
• Reliable and motivated
• A clean Drivers licence (min of Restricted),
• Ability to drive a manual vehicle preferable
• While industry experience would be ideal, we are prepared to train the right applicant

01/07/2025

If you have been to our Johnsonville workshop you would have been greeted by Kayla at reception. This year Kayla has decided to participate in Dry July in memory of her Mum. If you are able, please make a donation via this link to help keep her motivated!

I have signed up for Dry July to raise money for people affected by cancer.

11/06/2024

It's a day for Pink Bling today at Johnsonville! Loving it...

12/05/2024

Kayla, our receptionist at Johnsonville, managed to capture this shot of our workshop during the Aurora last night.

03/10/2023

A couple of classics at our Ngaio workshop today!

28/05/2023

Owen and John working on a classic today