REVIEWS

It’s awesome to receive such great feedback!

"Bloody awesome guys to deal with….always available to speak to, passionate about what they do and fantastic customer service, highly recommended!!!"

Wayne Cornwall - June 2026
"Taupo Automotive proved to be a godsend for me, firstly they diagnosed a problem that others had missed, secondly they ordered a new part from overseas and dealt with the insurance company, thirdly the service and communication was exceptional and lastly the repair job was done in a timely manner to the high standard that I expected. Good work team at Taupo Automotive and thank you"

Catherine Giles - June 2026
"What an awesome team of lovely people! We turned up, in peak season, in desperate need of help as travelling from UK with our grandson in a beaten up old VW campervan which only worked in 3rd & 4th gear! The team squeezed us in and sorted us out completely! We really appreciated their brilliant help and awesome attention to detail! HUGE thanks!"

John Lewis - February 2026
“My go to mechanic for more than 10 years. I have used Darren & Karen's service for 4 cars now and have bought and sold from them too. Can't recommend these guys enough.”

Sue Tiria - June 2026
“Great service. Diagnosed why my BMW X5 was dead, ND fixed the problem. Pine tree pollen had blocked the drain plugs in the sun roof causing rainwater to flood the cabin and soak the battery in the boot. This caused multiple faults to show in the computer, and prevented the car from starting. These guys fixed it in a few days for me. Brilliant service”

Chris Mardon - January 2026
"Super fast service. Staff is really kind and humble. I was a bit late but still they entertained me and gave me the best service they could. DEFINITELY GONNA BE MY PERMANENT PLACE FROM NOW ON. Thank you so much"

Haseeb Latif - November 2025
"I initially called Taupo Automotive Repairs with an electrical problem in my campervan (second battery/inverter issue). While they weren't equipped to handle that specific type of specialized electrical work, they were incredibly honest about it upfront, which I really appreciate. Instead of trying something they weren't sure about, they immediately recommended I go directly across the road to Taupo Auto Electrical, who specialize in that field. Following their advice was the best decision! Taupo Auto Electrical diagnosed and sorted out the problem perfectly. A huge thank you to the team at Taupo Automotive Repairs for their honesty and for pointing me in exactly the right direction. That kind of helpfulness saved me a lot of time and potentially money. Highly recommend them for their integrity!"

Sebastian A. - December 2025
"These guys have done a great job with absolutely no issues. Over the past 12 months they have done a radiator and thermostat replacement for us. They have done all our brakes, our rust and our electricals. They have also done a wonderful job on our tie rod ends and rearward bushes. They are currently doing our head gasket, timing chain, water pump and alternator pulley. A big thank you to Karen, Darren and their amazing team. We recommend this place to anyone wanting work on their vehicle. They are fair in their costs and do a quality job. Just absolutely amazing work."

Tame and Marina - May 2024
"Friendly staff and honest prices. Took my car in for it's WOF and had my girls carseats in the back. They took great care in taking the seats out and even installed them exactly to how they were. I was expecting to reinstall them myself so this was a pleasant surprise. Will return ☺️"

Katie White - July 2024
"Had some engine trouble while holidaying in Taupo. Called into the workshop without a booking but Darren still found the time to do an engine diagnostic check, found the problem, ordered and fitted the parts and had our car ready for pick-up in just over 2.5 hrs. Now that's what you call excellent service. Highly recommend Darren, Karen and team to look after your cars servicing. Thanks guys."

Pauline Boothby - April 2023
"I was impressed with the affordability to get a starter motor, as they have Humm which I am stoked about... Awesome service from husband and wife team as well as staff. Waiting room for a rest if you walk downtown while your car gets fixed. I’m very grateful for the team at Taupo Automotive Repairs on Runanga St....cheers."

Michelle Armstrong - June 2021
"Taupo Automotive are really pleasant to deal with & I feel like I’m in good hands. They have courtesy cars which is always a bonus & super helpful. Payment plans are also available to take the stress away. I loved the wee treats left in my car when I collected too; what a nice touch. I look forward to returning. "

– Brianna Asplin February 2021
"We’ve been with these guys since they started. Why would we even bother looking elsewhere?!? The service we receive from Darren, Karen and team is abso-totally-lutely fantastic. They literally are second to none! Our cars have been in good hands from day one. Thanks team!"

– Jase Preston January 2021
"This was my second car service at Taupo Automotive and they are great! Honest and reliable, I will be back."

– Nicola Johansen February 2020
"Great team at Taupo Automotive! They keep me informed every step of the way & always leave my car running well. Thanks!"

– Richard Bartlett April 2020
"One of the best mechanics I have had the pleasure of dealing with. We had tried for weeks to find a replacement transmission for our van with no luck. After calling Taupo Automotive they had sorted our problem in a couple of days. The staff are friendly, the service excellent. Highly recommend!"

– Jon Louder July 2019