Mechanics · Mangakakahi, Rotorua
Local Rotorua mechanics you can trust.
Their words, straight from their own page. And their customers agree: Central Bay Automotive holds a perfect 5.0 rating on Google. Servicing, WOF repairs, diagnostics, brakes and aircon, all under one roof on Pururu Street.
The workshop at 55 Pururu Street. Look for the orange C.
Services
Everything on the sign, done properly.
These are the services painted on our own building. No upsells, no mystery line items, work explained before it's done.
WOF repairs
Failed your warrant? We sort the repairs and get you safely back on the road, like we did for Hillary and her mum.
General repairs & maintenance
The everyday fixes that keep your car reliable, done properly and explained in plain English before we start.
Servicing
Standard and full services for cars, utes and trucks. Not sure which one you need? Ask, we're happy to talk you through the difference.
Diagnostics
Warning light on? Something sounding off? We track down the actual fault instead of guessing at parts.
Brakes
Pads, rotors and everything in between. The bit of your car you never want to wonder about.
Air conditioning
Aircon checks, regas and repairs, so summer trips around the Bay stay comfortable.
Reviews
A perfect score, earned one car at a time.
“the best help!! a gal that doesn't know anything about my car, ash was super helpful from the beginning, trust worthy, honest and accommodating. the best my car has felt to drive in a long time, the tlc it needed. definitely be back and recommend 1000% thanks so much ☺️”
Georgia Cameron
Google review · 3 months ago
“Excellent service from start to finish. Honest, skilled, and fast, my car runs perfectly and the pricing was fair. Easily the best mechanic I've worked with. Highly recommend!”
Richard Canning
Google review · 5 months ago
“Highly recommend Central Bay for their car services. Very easy to deal with, communicated really well with me and fast turn around on my vehicle. Very reasonable priced too and explained all necessary work that needed to be done. Would definitely recommend to others!”
Jessica Leamy
Google review · 12 months ago
“We had our truck serviced at Central Bay Automotive and we had a GREAT experience. Ash and Jared were professional and easy to deal with. They gave us a heads up about some things to keep an eye on. Highly recommend and look forward to returning for all our vehicle needs. Thanks heaps for looking after us!”
Te Awhina Navunidakua
Google review · a year ago
“Highly recommend Central Bay Automotive. They have helped me get my car safely back on the road and pass my wof, also have had a full service which was great. They made it easy and stress free for me with fast reliable work and have gone over and above to help me with any little problems. They also helped my mum with all of her car trouble with the same amazing service. Me and my whole family will always use them from now on!”
Hillary Pound
Google review · a year ago
About
Locally owned. Community first.
Central Bay Automotive is a locally owned and operated workshop in Mangakakahi that puts the community first, with skilled technicians dedicated to top notch workmanship.
Ask their customers and two names keep coming up: Ash and Jared. Professional, easy to deal with, and honest about what your car actually needs. One reviewer summed it up after her first visit: trustworthy, honest and accommodating.
Booking is as casual as it should be. Pop in, text, call, or message the team on Facebook.
5.0
Every Google review, five stars
Cars, utes & trucks
If it drives in, we can work on it
Find us
55 Pururu Street, Mangakakahi.
Grey building, big orange C on the sign. Drop your car in the morning and we'll keep you posted through the day.
Central Bay Automotive
55 Pururu Street, Mangakakahi, Rotorua 3015
Workshop hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm · Sat-Sun closed
Contact
Pop in, text, call or message.
That's how the team put it on their own page. Pick whichever suits and Ash or Jared will get you booked in.