WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

We believe we are getting things right at STR Automotive.

But don't just take our word for it!


"Great service from Steve after an AA callout on a Sunday. Very reasonable charges and he knows VW's backwards." - S Gilmore

“Being the owner of a cursed Audi is tough. But Steve is always there to help, and it never seems like too much trouble for him to help out. Happened again today, and once again the miracle worker, found and fixed the problem.” - P Wilson

“Despite presenting Steve and the crew with problems relating to the steaming piles of rubbish that I drive (aka 'classic' cars) they patiently work through the issues in their consistently patient, good humoured and efficient manner. Thanks for going the extra mile guys.” - R Moon

"Hi Tracey. Just a quick note to you and Steve. I wanted to thank you both for all your work on the Passat - it was a pleasure to deal with you. The car is running beautifully, and seems as good as it every was. Fingers crossed for trouble free motoring from now on!" - D Morgan

“I highly recommend STR automotive. awesome and friendly team. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Took our BMW there for the first time and will continue to come back, excellent work and communication definitely worth seeing the team at STR.” - L Dryden

“I have no hesitation in recommending STR. They always go the extra mile on my classics. I recently bought an old Mini Cooper which had recently had work done at a Mini Specialist. However, it wasn't running right. Steve had totally transformed it in less than an hour. Nothing is too much for these guys!” - A Willis

European and classic car Specialists...


all about the service ...

"A quick note to thank you for coming to our aid last night, dropping everything at 9pm and driving 40 minutes to assist a customer is a level of service not found very often today. Thank you very much." - J Rowledge

" I think Steve at STR swallowed the 'best in class'  customer service manual - he da best!" - R Callender

"Awesome service...Spoke my language, plain and simple." - D Whitaker

"I have serviced two cars with Steve and his team in the last month or so and I have had great service both times. Really appreciated that you were able to accomodate my early drop off and late pick up times. Excellent customer service. Will definately be back again.” - S Chituta

“Thanks so much for the prompt and geat service of the trailers. I was very surprised to see you had taken trailers down to VTNZ to get their WOF recheck.  This was very unexpected but very appreciated! You saved us a lot of mucking around.” - Gull Matakana


to be perfectly honest ...

“Anyone who has done business with you guys would know your business will just grow and grow cause you are such awesome and honest people - not an easy find in this day and age I tell ya.” - P van Deventer

“The staff are amazingly friendly. My car is running like a dream! They do such great work and can treat you like a person. First mechanic that I have left feeling confident that the work was done correctly and was charged the right price. Honest mechanics.” - E Nicholson


empowering females ...

"Thank you to Steve and Tracey for restoring my faith in the automotive trade, always providing quality service with a smile and extremely thorough and professional at a reasonable price. I will not take my car anywhere else and will be recommending to everyone. Thanks again guys you have a customer for life." - B Howlett

Thanks guys for the awesome work and friendly environment! - J Pereira

"I had need of an urgent repair and Steve dropped everything to do it, and the price was more than reasonable! Very friendly and efficient service so I know where I'll be sending my business from now on." - B Houlbrooke

“Warkworth STR Automotive are are THE BEST MECHANICS I have ever experienced. They went above and beyond in absolutely every way possible. They not only gave me a price which was THOUSANDS less than everyone else, but also fixed my car to perfection. They even cleaned my car and fixed some little jobs with no extra cost. STR Automotive are extremely affordable and are one of the only places which didn't charge me more money because I am a female. I would highly recommend...” - O Dale

“Always friendly and happy to help at last minute. Best service in town every time!” - K Weber 


we're a destination...

"Fantastic service. Steve goes out of his way to help and is extremely professional. I travel from Auckland as I have found his work superb." - G Norman