Garnet Motor Services

11/05/2026

This is a great reminder from NZTA to check your tyre tread depths before winter sets in. Feel free to pop in and we can check them for you.

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This week is a great time to check your tyre tread on all your vehicle’s tyres (and any spares) before winter sets in.

You should regularly check your tyres to make sure you have plenty of tread. The minimum legal depth is 1.5 millimetres, but the more tread you have the better the grip and the safer you'll be.

Tread is vital to giving you grip on a wet road. The tread in your tyres moves water on the road as you drive through the water. The less tread you have, the less water the tyre can move, and the more likely you are to aquaplane (lose grip on the wet road and be unable to steer or brake).

Use a tyre tread depth checker or go to a garage and get them to check your tread depth.

You can also look for tread depth indicators in the tyre’s grooves – these usually look like little raised squares or rectangles in the groove. The indicators are at 1.5 millimetres. It’s time to change the tyre if it’s worn to the level of the indicator.

Keep your tyres inflated at the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Tyres naturally lose a little air pressure over time so it's worth checking them monthly. Remember to check any spares as well.

Our website has more information about tyre safety: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/tyres/

When the weather is bad, always check our pages to see if state highways are affected before you travel. Follow us if you aren’t already. You can find more information in this post: https://www.facebook.com/nztransportagency/posts/pfbid034q8QMojg78WZNw9ioDfCDT3quWkJuGyL4gDn25e3WB4AMceH8wpaFxzeL9ZY9Jr2l

30/04/2026

⭐️ We Need Your Help! ⭐️

If we’ve worked on your vehicle recently and you were happy with the service, we’d really appreciate a quick Google review 🙌

As a small local business, your feedback makes a HUGE difference — it helps other people find us and keeps us doing what we love 🚗🔧

It only takes 30 seconds, and it means the world to our team 💙

👉 Leave a review here: https://g.page/r/CbuSzzwi6GTSEAE/review

Thank you for supporting local — we truly appreciate every single one of you!

— Adam & Vanessa

27/04/2026

23/04/2026

❄️ FREE Winter Safety Check – Stay Safe on the Road! 🚗

Winter driving can be tough on your car – don’t get caught out with avoidable issues.

We’re offering a FREE Winter Safety Check to make sure your vehicle is ready for the colder, wetter months ahead.

✔️ Lights checked
✔️ Tyre pressure set
✔️ Battery testing
✔️ Wipers checked
✔️ Fluid levels checked
✔️ Brake testing

Quick, easy, and done while you wait – no stress, no hassle.

📞 Call us on 09-4387209
📍 Or just pop in and we’ll take care of it

⚠️ Free check only – charges apply if any replacements or top-ups are needed.

Get in early and drive with confidence this winter 👌

20/04/2026

🚗 WOF CHANGES ARE COMING – WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT 🚗

Big changes coming to WOF regulations are hitting small, local garages like ours—and to be honest, it’s going to have a serious impact on how we operate.

WOFs are a huge part of keeping our doors open, and with these changes, we’re facing some tough decisions about the future of our business.

👉 Right now, the best way you can support us is simple:
Book your WOF, lubes/servicing, tyres, or repairs with us.

If your WOF is coming up—even if it’s a bit early—now is the time to get it done. Every booking makes a real difference and helps keep local businesses like ours going.

We’re still here, still offering honest, reliable service, and still committed to looking after our customers the right way. That won’t change.

📞 Send us a message or call to book
📍 Pop in and see us
🛠 WOFs • L***s/Servicing • Tyres • General Repairs
👀 Keep an eye on our FB page for deals on WOF's & Servicing

❤️ We truly appreciate your support—now more than ever

Adam & Vanessa

11/01/2026

WOF & Service Specials

15/12/2025

WOF & Servicing special is sticking around longer. Book in to secure your spot before Christmas. Reminder we close at 12noon on Christmas Eve.

09/12/2025

With only 10 working days left till we close for Christmas, our bookings are filling up fast. Make sure you book in to avoid missing out on your WOF - SERVICING - TYRES.