About Us

Your friendly mechanics on Lower Dent St, Whangarei

Getting you back on the road with ease

Our automotive workshop has been serving Whangarei locals and holidaymakers in Northland for more than 40 years! It all began in 1980, when John Eilering started the business, and he’s still part of the team today. Lots has changed since the eighties, but our focus on providing great customer service and quality workmanship remains the same.

Johnson Automotive is a one-stop-shop for all things automotive, and we enjoy taking the stress out of everything for you. We’re competitively priced, and free courtesy vehicles are available if you book it in. From routine vehicle servicing and maintenance to mechanical fault diagnostics and vehicle repairs, your experience with our Whangarei mechanics will always be stress free.

Fleet Vehicle Servicing

We’re taking care of business

We help several local businesses by providing regular car servicing and maintenance for their fleets. We’re trusted with the company vehicles of AirZone, Climatech, Active Refrigeration, and Johnson Richards Plumbers, to name just a few. Our reputation means a lot to us, and we are proud of the fact that many of our customers have been coming to see us for WOFs, car servicing and repairs for several years.

Meet the Team

Owners Rob and Monique are sure you’ll feel welcome and looked after by the friendly team and Chase, our playful dog, will greet you with a wagging tail.

Rob and Monique

Owners

Chase

Customer Experience Manager

John

Mechanic

Nev

Mechanic

Super impressive service! They were the AA approved garage in Whangārei after my car broke down an hour and a half away from home. These guys were exceptional! Great service, consistent communication, quick and efficient. Too bad I don’t live in Whangārei, they’d definitely be my ‘go to’ garage. Thanks so much Johnson Automotive 👍🏼

Noeleen Paurini

2024-03-28

Really nice and honest people! WOF fixed! Very experienced mechanics. I definitely use them again.Happy costumer!!! Greetings, Alexander

Sander Droog

Johnson Automotive are professional and thorough. They are quick workers as well. We are most impressed with their services and the way they look after us and our car. Thanks a bunch.

Robin Robertson

2024-03-13

Monique and John have been amazing with my van and me. They really saved my travel. I came for a WOF and I couldn’t dream of a better team. I definitely 100% recommend this premium garage ! Again a huge thank you to them and their kindness

Catherine COLIN

2024-03-07

There is not a better place to take your vehicle in Whangarei. Best of service, very professional and reasonable costs. I have been taking my vehicles to them for a number of years and would not go anywhere else. If you want the best of attention don’t bypass them. Thoroughly recommend.

Bruce Leggatt

2024-03-05

JA were friendly, professional, helpful and offered great advice when I used them recently. I had JA recommended to me and will continue to recommend them to others. Cheers!

dean oldham

2024-02-27

The whole team at Johnson Automotive from the receptionist to the mechanics are great to deal with. No job is too big or small and is done in a professional and timely manner. I have been dealing with Johnson Automotive for a very long time, and I am very happy with their work.

Stephen Christmas

2024-02-15

We have been taking both our vehicles to Johnson Motors since we moved here 3 years ago . We can always get in promptly, value the honest service and feedback and value the extra advice about the state of our cars. It is good to be able to trust your mechanic .

Michelle Silvester