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Why do you need windscreen washer fluid? Your windscreen is like your glasses, great for seeing, annoying when smudged. Seeing as things like bugs, rain, mud and everything else on the road gets all over your windscreen you need to clean it. This is where the cleaning agent in your windscreen washer fluid comes in […]

Why Do Headlights Go Yellow and/or Cloudy? Well your headlights sit outside the car in the elements at all times. Over time, the lens becomes discoloured and faded due to the UV light rays that the sun provides. The best way to fix this issue is to clean the lens and then protect it from […]

Why Do You Need To Change Your Oil? Your oil is what keeps your engine lubricated, cooled and happy. It makes sure that everything that needs to move, can do so safely. It makes your engine last longer, run better and perform stronger. Your oil has the most essential job in maintaining your motor and […]

Here at My Auto Shop we make taking care of your car easier, cheaper and more convenient for you. But if you’re looking to take back a bit more control, or just generally educate yourself a bit more, our “How To” series is designed to do just that. Feel Free to Have a Read: How […]

Jump starting a car is required when your battery doesn’t have the juice to do so. It’s not something you want to get wrong. We recommend knowing how to jump start a car because it’s one of those things that crop up once in a blue moon. Why would you need to jump start your […]

Among all the world’s uncertainties at least one matter seems settled: Batteries and electric motors will have a major role in powering the cars and trucks of our future. But as automotive technology becomes more diverse, it’s good to reflect on the technology most of us currently rely on. Most NZ car owners (3.8 million […]

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 […]

Usually we see cars on our roads, but Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, had a very different idea. We’ve sent a lot of unusual things to space, but nothing compares to what Elon Musk achieved. In February 2018, SpaceX successfully launched its first Falcon Heavy rocket into space, the most powerful in […]

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, […]

At My Auto Shop, we have a true focus on helping people get better care for their cars, and New Zealand car owners trust us to provide the very best car servicing & repairs experiences. So, during Level 3, we want to provide an even safer and more convenient experience for New Zealand drivers, by […]