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Mechanic in Albany, Auckland

Car servicing, WOFs, brakes, warning lights and more, for Albany and the North Shore.

Price agreed before any work starts.

MTA Assured logoMTA Assured NZTA-authorised WOF site 4.4 stars on Google (133 reviews) Family owned since 2004 We're just opposite VTNZ Rosedale.
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The front door of Midas Albany, MTA Assured mechanic at 3C Saturn Place, Albany, Auckland 0630
Find us 3C Saturn Place, AlbanyOpen Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm, Sat 8am - 12pmRing 09 415 6595

Car servicing, brakes and repairs in Albany

From a routine service to the noise you've been ignoring since Tuesday. We find it, price it, and only start once you've said yes.

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Midas Albany workshop

Car servicing

Priced first

The Platinum service keeps your car reliable. Wheels off, fluids done, and a road test at the end.

Oil and filter changed · Engine diagnostic scan · Fluids checked and topped up · See everything our full service checks

Read: How often should I service my car?

Brakes and repairs

Priced first

Brake repairs and mechanical work. Brakes, exhaust, suspension and the jobs that don't fit a list. Found, priced, then fixed once you've approved it in writing.

Brake pad and disc replacement · Exhaust and suspension · Transmission and CVT fluid

Read: Why are my brakes squealing?

WOF in Albany

$79.99

NZTA-authorised WOF site. Fail anything? You get the reason and the price before we fix it. Failed elsewhere?

Car diagnostics

$89

We find the fault properly. Credited against the repair if we do it.

Failed your WOF? You choose who fixes it.

Bring your fail sheet. We'll quote the listed items and agree the price before we start. Once it's fixed, take it back for the recheck within 28 days.

  1. 1
    Bring your fail sheetThe listed items are what we quote.
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    Quote first, price agreedNothing starts until you've said yes.
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    Recheck within 28 daysTake it back for the recheck within 28 days.

Failed your WOF? Your rights and what to do next

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For businesses

Fleet servicing for North Shore businesses

Regular servicing and WOFs for your business vehicles. Price agreed first. Talk to Robin to set it up.

  • Regular servicing for your utes, vans and company cars.
  • WOFs done at the same workshop.
  • Price agreed first, every job, before work starts.
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Midas Albany workshop sign: brakes, tyres, car care service, clutches, mufflers, steering and suspension, next to the motorway in Albany
The front counter at Midas Albany, 3C Saturn Place, Albany, Auckland 0630
The workshop floor at Midas Albany, 3C Saturn Place, Albany, Auckland 0630

Not everyone has a mechanic in the family. You can borrow ours.

One of our customers told Robin his granddad owned a workshop. Growing up, he always felt safe with his car. When granddad sold up, that went. No mechanic felt like family again.

Then his brakes started screeching. He rang Midas Albany, and two hours later his car was in the bay. He felt that same care again: everything explained, listened to, price agreed, never talked down to.

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How we do things, whoever's on the tools

Four things that don't change at our MTA Assured workshop.

  • Straight answersPlain words, and no upsells you don't need. If it can wait, we'll say so.
  • The price, before the spanners come outPrice agreed first, everything explained, and an MTA Assured workshop behind it.
  • We ring youWe confirm your day, ring you if anything changes, and road test before you collect.
  • Family owned since 2004Robin has run Midas Albany since 2004. You deal with the family, not a call centre.

We check it properly. Then we tell you the price.

Every car gets a proper look over before anyone talks money. You hear what we found, in plain words, and agree the price before we start.

  • Detailed visual checksWheels off, bonnet up. We check the safety items and tell you what's coming up.
  • Price agreed firstYou approve the price before we start, in writing.
  • Plain adviceWhat needs doing now, and what can wait until next time.

What a full service checks. All 36 items.

Wheels off, bonnet up, road test at the end. Here's the whole list, so you know what you're paying for.

Fluids 10 checks

  • Engine oil drained and replaced
  • Oil filter replaced
  • Brake fluid
  • Clutch fluid
  • Coolant and radiator, cap and hoses
  • Power steering fluid
  • Gearbox and diff fluid levels
  • Washer fluid and wipers
  • Air filter
  • Fuel filter

Brakes and steering 5 checks

  • Brake pads and discs, wheels off
  • Park brake
  • Steering rack
  • Steering components
  • Wheel bearings

Tyres and suspension 5 checks

  • Tyre condition, tread and pressures (spare too)
  • Tyre rotation, if needed
  • Suspension
  • CV boots
  • Engine and transmission mounts

Electrical and lights 8 checks

  • Battery test and terminals
  • Charging system
  • Engine management scan
  • All lights
  • Headlights
  • Horn
  • Spark plugs
  • Air conditioning

Road test and the rest 8 checks

  • Road test
  • Drive belts
  • Cambelt due date
  • Exhaust
  • Windscreen
  • Seat belts
  • Bonnet latch
  • Door hinges
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Dashboard help

What's that warning light?

Tap the one on your dashboard. What it means and what to do, plainly.

Check engine light

What it means
The engine computer has logged a fault. It can be small, like a loose fuel cap or a tired sensor, or something that needs fixing soon.
What to do
Steady: book in soon. Flashing: ease off and get it looked at straight away.

It won't go off by itself. We've checked. Can I drive with the engine light on?

$89 diagnosticCredited against the repair if we do it.
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WOF, car service and brake questions

The ones we hear most, answered plainly.

How much is a WOF in Albany?

A WOF at Midas Albany is $79.99. If anything fails, you get the reason and the price before we fix it.

I failed my WOF somewhere else. Can you do the repairs?

Yes. You can have WOF repairs done by any mechanic you choose. Bring your fail sheet and we'll quote the listed items, price agreed first.

Do you service all makes?

Most makes. Call us to check yours.

Why are my brakes squealing?

Usually the pads are wearing thin: many have a small metal tab that squeals to tell you. It can also be dust or a sticking calliper. Grinding is more urgent. Call us and we'll check and price it before any work starts.

Can I drive with the engine light on?

If it's steady, usually yes, but book in soon. If it's flashing, ease off and get it looked at straight away. Our $89 diagnostic finds the fault, and it's credited against the repair if we do it.

Do you do fleet servicing?

Yes. Regular servicing and WOFs for your business vehicles, with the price agreed first. Call Robin on 09 415 6595 to set it up.

Do I need to book?

Booking is best, so your car goes in on a day that suits you. Ring 09 415 6595, or request a callback online. Something urgent? Call first and we'll tell you how soon we can look.

Opening hours

Monday7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday8am - 12pm
SundayClosed

Find our Albany workshop

3C Saturn Place,
Albany, Auckland 0630
09 415 6595

We're just opposite VTNZ Rosedale. Walk in to the counter for drop-off. Morning drop-off suits us best.

Where our customers come from: Albany, Rosedale, Unsworth Heights, Pinehill, Oteha, Greenhithe, Mairangi Bay, Glenfield, Browns Bay and more across the North Shore.

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Ready when your car is.

Price agreed before we start. Plain advice. Albany, since 2004.

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