About Us

Richard Wafer, Chief Operating Officer and seven year veteran of recently listed My Food Bag has joined the Trade Me-backed, auto-repair startup My Auto Shop. Having been at My Food Bag since 2014, Richard helped the business develop from an early start-up to the NZX in March. “I’m excited to get back to building a […]

We all know that urgent car repairs generally jump out at the time you least want them, and the bank account might not have enough cash to keep your car running. Fortunately, My Auto Shop, NZ’s largest car maintenance booking platform, has teamed up with Afterpay to make the unexpected more manageable. How does Afterpay […]

We’re excited to announce that New Zealand’s largest online marketplace and classifieds site, Trade Me, has taken a 15 per cent stake in My Auto Shop.  After starting our business in January 2020 with the goal to make car maintenance easier for car owners, we’re pumped to continue our mission alongside such a pioneer of […]

As the team prepare to take a couple of days holiday, we got the chance to reflect on a crazy year for everyone. When we launched My Auto Shop in January, we certainly didn’t predict how the last 12 months would unfold, however we’re really stoked to be able to ride the roller coaster with […]

14/10/2021 Update: The AA stores are no longer available to be booked on My Auto Shop. Customers around NZ are now able to get the easy benefits of booking online, with transparent pricing and easy pick up & drop off options, at their local AA Auto Centre. Simply jump on the My Auto Shop website, […]

The well-being of My Auto Shop’s customers is one of our top priorities. As we move into Level 3, we are continuing with our pick and drop off service for your cars, and want to make sure you know the important steps guided by the Ministry of Health that our drivers are taking to keep […]

Despite Auckland’s sudden plunge back into alert level 3, we’re keen to make sure we keep moving forward. As the My Auto Shop mechanics are all still operating with contactless measures in place, we’ve got the perfect solution to get your car in their workshop, without having to leave your front door. Whilst you’re working […]

At the start of January, a new service dubbed the ‘​UberEats for car repairs​’ launched quietly in Auckland. Just as they were gaining momentum, things quickly hit a wall as COVID-19 arrived on our shores. Since lockdown, they’ve grown quickly to a network of over 100 workshops around NZ, and they’ve just arrived in Hamilton. […]

NZ’s best mechanics at your fingertips: A new, nationwide My Auto Shop, driven by customer feedback.  After pressing pause on the business for the last 6 weeks, the team has been heads down building the new version of My Auto Shop. We’re excited to come out of lockdown with a refreshed model of business that […]

Andy is a bundle of energy, often seen bouncing from task to task and struggling to sit still. He is the guy building the business, brand and relationships whilst trying not to get distracted by the surf, snow or wind report! Tell us a little about yourself. Hi, I’m Andy. I was raised in Auckland, […]

We love the team that work alongside us to move your car from home, work or wherever you choose, to our garages to get some love. Our driver-partners come from all walks of life and have their own stories, so we thought you might like to get to know a few of them: What’s your […]

We want to introduce a few of our great people working hard to get My Auto Shop off the ground. First cab off the rank is Sasha: Sasha is the king of hustle and communication. He is often juggling many balls effortlessly, with a phone in one hand and keyboard in the other. He makes […]

Have you ever felt that feeling of anxiety when you take your car to your local mechanic to get an annual service but know deep down, it won’t be as straightforward as it says on the board? Then, you get the call in the middle of the day, saying your car needs new suspension bushes, […]