Mechanical Repairs
First-Class Service for Your Vehicle, Without the First-Class Price Tag
When something goes wrong, you want two things: a straight answer about what is actually broken, and a price you can trust. H&H Auto Traders handles general mechanical repairs for cars, vans and utes across South Auckland, priced by the job and quoted before we start.
We diagnose the fault properly rather than replacing parts and hoping. If diagnostics are needed, we will tell you upfront — scanning starts from $50.
Repairs We Carry Out
What We Repair
Engine
oil leaks, overheating, timing belts and chains, cooling system faults, head gaskets, rough running and misfires
Brakes
pads, discs, drums, callipers, brake lines, master cylinders, handbrake adjustment
Clutch and transmission
clutch replacement, gear selection faults, transmission fluid service
Suspension and steering
shocks and struts, bushes, ball joints, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, CV joints
Cooling
: radiators, thermostats, water pumps, hoses, fan faults
Electrical
alternators, starter motors, batteries, wiring faults, lighting
Exhaust
leaks, brackets, mufflers, pipe sections
Belts, hoses and fluids
the maintenance items that cause expensive failures when ignored
We Find the Fault Before We Sell You the Fix
Guesswork is expensive. Our process is straightforward: listen to the symptoms, inspect the vehicle, scan the systems if needed, and identify the actual cause. Only then do we quote.
This matters most with intermittent faults — the noise that only happens when cold, the warning light that clears itself. Tell us exactly when it occurs and we will chase it down rather than replacing the obvious part and sending you away.
Mechanical Repair Pricing
General mechanical repairs are priced by the job, because a brake pad replacement and a head gasket are not comparable work. What is consistent is the process: free quote, written where the job is significant, and a phone call before any additional work.
Diagnostics start from $50. If the diagnostic leads directly to a repair we carry out, tell us and we will discuss how it applies to the final bill.
Do Not Ignore These
- A new noise — grinding, knocking, whining or clunking over bumps
- Vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal
- A warning light that has come on and stayed on
- Any fluid patch on the driveway
- The car pulling to one side under braking
- Steam, sweet smells, or the temperature gauge climbing
- Gears that grind, slip or refuse to select
- A burning smell after driving
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on all makes and models?
We work on most makes and models of cars, vans and utes, petrol and diesel, including used Japanese imports. Call with your make and model and we will confirm.
Will you tell me if a repair is not worth doing?
Yes. If the cost of the repair exceeds what the vehicle is realistically worth, you deserve to hear it before you commit.
Do you use new or used parts?
Both, depending on the job, the vehicle and your budget. We will tell you which we are quoting and why.
Can you look at it today?
Call 027 786 3135. If it is a safety issue we will do our best to fit you in.
Do you guarantee your work?
Talk to us about the warranty on parts and labour for your specific job.