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Straight talk on car care, from a New Lynn workshop.

Honest, practical guides — no upsell, no SEO filler. Written by Faraz and the team based on 15+ years of work on Portage Road.

Precision Automotive workshop in New Lynn — Warrant of Fitness inspection bay
WoF guide

WoF in New Lynn — what gets checked, what fails, how to pass first time

A complete WoF guide from a 15+ year New Lynn mechanic. What’s actually checked, the top 5 fail items, what costs $60 and what doesn’t — plus how to give your car the best shot at passing first time.

15 March 2026 · 6 min read
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Four cars on hoists at Precision Automotive in New Lynn — scheduled servicing in progress
Servicing

How often should you service your car? A West Auckland mechanic’s honest guide

Manufacturers say one thing, your owner’s manual says another, the dealer says yet another. Here’s the honest answer on car service intervals from a 15+ year mechanic in New Lynn — by kilometres, by months, and by car type.

2 April 2026 · 7 min read
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Tidy workshop bay at Precision Automotive in New Lynn — service in progress
Servicing

What’s actually included in a standard car service in Auckland?

Every workshop says “standard service” — but the actual line items vary wildly. Here’s exactly what our Standard Service (from $155) covers at Precision Automotive in New Lynn, and what to ask any mechanic before you book.

20 April 2026 · 5 min read
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Custom hot rod build at Precision Automotive — specialty work alongside daily drivers
Tech

European vs Japanese vs domestic cars — do servicing intervals really differ?

A direct look at how often Audi, BMW and Mercedes should be serviced versus Toyota, Mazda and Honda — from a New Lynn mechanic who works on all three every week. Plus what to watch for on Aussie-built and US-built cars in NZ.

8 May 2026 · 7 min read
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Mechanic inspecting the underside of a car on the hoist at Precision Automotive in New Lynn
WoF guide

How much does a WoF cost in Auckland?

A WoF at Precision Automotive in New Lynn, Auckland is $60 flat. What it covers, what changes the total, how often you need one, and how to book.

22 October 2026 · 5 min read
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Cars on hoists at Precision Automotive in New Lynn during scheduled servicing
Servicing

How much does a car service cost in Auckland?

Car service prices at Precision Automotive, New Lynn: Standard from $155, Premium from $299, Ultra from $399. Every line item, and what changes the price.

22 October 2026 · 5 min read
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