My Auto Shop Info Hub

The ‘new’ My Auto Shop

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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 […]

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Car Subscriptions have become a hot topic. Is the juice worth the squeeze?

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Until recently I hadn’t considered the true cost of owning, maintaining, insuring and fuelling my car, and whether or not it represented good value for the amount of use I got from it. Then I heard about monthly vehicle subscriptions. So, what are they and will they save me any money? And in a COVID […]

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What you need to know to keep your vehicle compliant during Alert Level 3.

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After an extended period at level 4 lockdown, NZ vehicles will be starting to get some more attention next week as over 400,000 kiwis head back to work. Many of these cars might need some love or documentation updated. Fortunately, the government has moved to ensure there isn’t chaos for mechanics and testing stations on […]

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Meet Our Founder: Andy Bowie

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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, […]

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The scary reason we’re never driving through the Waikato again

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Not long ago, I was sitting on a small regional plane beside a person who was scared of flying. I found myself spouting the classic, pretty painful cliche line that any semi-analytical dad might be caught saying before taking off: “What’s there to worry about? Statistically, you’re more likely to be in a car crash […]

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Meet one of our awesome drivers: Cameron

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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 […]

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Meet Sasha — The king of hustle.

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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 […]

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Reimagining the car maintenance industry

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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, […]

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