What is changing for NZ drivers in 2026 and whether your car qualifies for a two-yearly WOF.
Pop in your registration year and find out how often your car needs a WOF, then confirm with us.
What gets checked in a NZ WOF: tyres, brakes, lights, steering, seatbelts, glass and structure. A WOF is $78 at our Henderson workshop. Call (09) 837 1723.
The most common reasons cars fail a WOF in NZ: tyres, brakes, lights, wipers and warning lights, plus how to avoid a fail. Call (09) 837 1723.
How often to service your car in NZ: every 12 months or 10,000km is a good rule, sooner for short trips. Quote, no surprises. Call (09) 837 1723.
When to replace a cam belt in NZ: typically every 5 to 7 years or 100,000km. If it snaps it can wreck the engine. Quote. Call (09) 837 1723.
Brake warning signs to watch for: squealing, grinding, vibration, a soft pedal, a warning light or pulling to one side. Quote. Call (09) 837 1723.
What is different about servicing hybrids and EVs in NZ, and what still needs doing: brakes, tyres, coolant and software. Quote. Call (09) 837 1723.
Failed your WOF in Henderson? You get 28 days to fix the listed items and a free re-check at the same place. Here is how it works. Call (09) 837 1723.
Independent mechanic or dealership servicing? You can service a new car anywhere without voiding the warranty. Here is the difference. Call (09) 837 1723.
Get winter-ready in West Auckland: tyres, brakes, wipers, battery and lights for wet roads. Book a check at Brad Ward Motors, Henderson. Call (09) 837 1723.
Car overheating in Henderson? Pull over, switch off, let it cool, and do not keep driving. Common causes and the proper fix here. Call (09) 837 1723.
Car won't start in Henderson? Clicking, slow cranking or silence each point to a different fault, often the battery. How to tell, and what to do next. (09) 837 1723.
Slipping, a high bite point or a heavy, juddering clutch are signs it's wearing in Henderson. Catch it early to avoid being stranded. Call (09) 837 1723.
A loud or blowing exhaust in Henderson usually means a leak, a rusted section or a failed muffler, and it can fail a WOF. What to check here. Call (09) 837 1723.
Slipping, harsh or delayed shifts, or a burnt smell are signs your automatic transmission needs attention in Henderson. Catch it early. Call (09) 837 1723.
Brad Ward Motors: Henderson's Trusted Mechanic, West Auckland
Honest, MTA-approved car mechanic and NZTA-authorised Warrant of Fitness (WOF) provider in Henderson. WOF inspections, car servicing, brakes, cam belts, clutches, oil changes, batteries, tyres, exhausts, automatic transmission, radiator and cooling, diagnostics and hybrid & EV servicing for all makes and models, petrol and diesel. 35+ years serving West Auckland. Quotes, no surprises.
10A Moselle Ave, Henderson, Auckland 0610. Phone: (09) 837 1723.
Serving Henderson, Te Atatū, Te Atatū Peninsula, Massey, Westgate, West Harbour, Glendene, Ranui, Swanson, New Lynn, Glen Eden, Kelston, Sunnyvale, Henderson Valley, Western Heights, Oratia, Titirangi, Green Bay, Avondale, New Windsor and wider West Auckland.
