If you're experiencing an unusual smell in your car My Auto Shop can get it sorted with a General Inspection. Simply leave as many details about the issue as you can and we will contact local MTA approved mechanics in Taranaki that are qualified to fix the underlying issue. We'll email you quotes for an inspection within 2 working days, and where possible provide an indication as to the likely underlying issue(s) and cost to fix. You can book directly on the My Auto Shop platform in minutes.

How a General Inspection works with My Auto Shop:

Our qualified mechanic will look to complete a thorough inspection of your vehicle using the information you have provided via the My Auto Shop platform. To complete this the mechanic will usually start by plugging into your OBDII port and completing a complete diagnostic scan. This will highlight any error or warning codes your vehicle has and will provide the mechanic with information they. need to fix your problem.

Before completing any repairs the mechanic will complete a quote and look for your approval.

When your experiencing an unusual smell in your car its often as a result of a:

• Fuel injector is bad
• Fuel filter is bad
• Fuel tank is leaking
• Fuel pressure regulator is leaking
• Fuel pump assembly failure
• Broken fuel line
• Catalytic converter failure
• Overcharged battery
• Cabin air filter is bad
• Evaporator is plugged or dirt
• Drain hole is plugged
• Slipping or malfunctioning clutch
• Failed engine gasket or seal

Popular services linked to a General Inspection:

Headlight Bulb Replacement

The headlights are a critically important party of your car and something that should always be in perfect working condition. Unless you’re good at driving by feel alone, your headlights are what allows you to drive safely at night.

Reverse Light Bulb Replacement

When you’re reversing out of your driveway, car park or parallel parking in general, it’s good to know what you’re doing. Better yet, it’s good for everyone else to have a clue too! Reversing lights let the world know that you’re having a go.

Dome Light Bulb Replacement

There’s nothing worse than getting in your car at night and being unable to see anything. Your interior lights are something that you take for granted and can be a real pain when they fail. You don’t want to lose your phone down the side of the seat and have to wait till morning to find it again. So when your dome lights start to falter or give up the ghost completely, you should get them replaced. It’s not a big job so when it comes time to replace them, there’s no need to freak out.

Headlight Restoration

Are your headlights looking dull and yellowed? Is it becoming hard to see the road while you’re driving at night? Your headlights probably need a restoration, which is nothing more than a quick clean and polish to make sure those headlights are keeping the road lit and you safe.