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Chris Penny
6 years ago

We've been sending our cars to Brad Ward for the last 4 or so years. We've only had good experiences.

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Peter W
6 years ago

Great honest service.. The repairs made a huge difference to my cars safety and handling..

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Dwayne Blairs
6 years ago

Top shop, experienced staff!

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Nicole Ross
7 years ago

Great service, freindly staff and fair and reasonable prices.

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Zeb Wales
9 years ago

Brad is a fantastic guy to deal with. Have had our car in their multiple times and is always up front and honest and unlike most other workshops he actually cares about the state your car leaves in and is not solely focused on money. Couldn't reccomend these guys enough!

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Kelly W
12 years ago

Brad Ward Motors are great mechanics with over 20 years of experience. They really know their stuff and provide excellent service at an affordable price.

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Prince Kisala
4 months ago

Great family garage.

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Silke Carter
10 months ago

Brad and his team always go the extra mile for us-and the vehicles. Thank you for your ongoing and amazing work on our vehicles.

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Sandy Harris
2 years ago

Our new go to mechanics. Great service. Friendly staff. Rang after finding fault to let us know what it was and how much for repair. Excellent all round. Recommend.

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Michelle Morris
2 years ago

Thank you to your team for helping me out today..as always being so responsive..👍👍

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Temera Araipu
3 years ago

I recommend this place to anyone that wants their vehicle to be looked after genuinely with the peace of mind that you and your loved ones will be ok with the service this company provides. Outstanding staff and service,thanks again Brad. Regards Temera

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Andrew munro
4 years ago

Always excellent service and fantastic communication. Highly recommend to others

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Gavin McGuinness
4 years ago

Always use Brad...great service

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Iwan Bronkhorst
5 years ago

My first visit wasn't pleasant, but on my return and my list of things to do. I got a great response plus an extra which made me rethink on my previous rating. On receiving my vehicle back it was much better condition so well done Brad Ward Motors

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Jeffrey Kelly
5 years ago

Excellent service took the time to go the extra mile to make sure I fully understood just what was involved in the work I was making enquiries about & looked around for the cheapest quotes possible for quality parts to do the job before contacting me with a price AAA+ .Very nice people.

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Jonathan Munro
5 years ago

Super friendly and were totaly honest. Great job team will be going there from now on

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Chris Penny
6 years ago

We've been sending our cars to Brad Ward for the last 4 or so years. We've only had good experiences.

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Peter W
6 years ago

Great honest service.. The repairs made a huge difference to my cars safety and handling..

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Dwayne Blairs
6 years ago

Top shop, experienced staff!

N
Nicole Ross
7 years ago

Great service, freindly staff and fair and reasonable prices.

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Zeb Wales
9 years ago

Brad is a fantastic guy to deal with. Have had our car in their multiple times and is always up front and honest and unlike most other workshops he actually cares about the state your car leaves in and is not solely focused on money. Couldn't reccomend these guys enough!

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Kelly W
12 years ago

Brad Ward Motors are great mechanics with over 20 years of experience. They really know their stuff and provide excellent service at an affordable price.

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Prince Kisala
4 months ago

Great family garage.

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Silke Carter
10 months ago

Brad and his team always go the extra mile for us-and the vehicles. Thank you for your ongoing and amazing work on our vehicles.

S
Sandy Harris
2 years ago

Our new go to mechanics. Great service. Friendly staff. Rang after finding fault to let us know what it was and how much for repair. Excellent all round. Recommend.

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Michelle Morris
2 years ago

Thank you to your team for helping me out today..as always being so responsive..👍👍

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Temera Araipu
3 years ago

I recommend this place to anyone that wants their vehicle to be looked after genuinely with the peace of mind that you and your loved ones will be ok with the service this company provides. Outstanding staff and service,thanks again Brad. Regards Temera

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Andrew munro
4 years ago

Always excellent service and fantastic communication. Highly recommend to others

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Gavin McGuinness
4 years ago

Always use Brad...great service

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Iwan Bronkhorst
5 years ago

My first visit wasn't pleasant, but on my return and my list of things to do. I got a great response plus an extra which made me rethink on my previous rating. On receiving my vehicle back it was much better condition so well done Brad Ward Motors

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Jeffrey Kelly
5 years ago

Excellent service took the time to go the extra mile to make sure I fully understood just what was involved in the work I was making enquiries about & looked around for the cheapest quotes possible for quality parts to do the job before contacting me with a price AAA+ .Very nice people.

J
Jonathan Munro
5 years ago

Super friendly and were totaly honest. Great job team will be going there from now on

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Helen Crumpe
6 years ago

Great service kept in contact. Loaned me a car while mine was in for repair. Awesome

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Katrina Brown
6 years ago

Always fantastic service and unbeatable knowledge of cars

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Zachary May
7 years ago

Been using them for years and never had any issues. Very quick to tell you if there's something coming up that needs replacing or cleaning etc even if it's just a heads up so you know there's something that needs doing months from the time. Courtesy cars available and they are also flexible around drop off/pick up times.

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Molly Soliola
8 years ago

Honest and Reliable Mechanic ... family mechanic for the past 20+ years. Thank you Brad & team :-)

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Gayleen Davis
9 years ago

Excellent and honest mechanic 😎

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Sandy Harris
3 months ago

Just had my vehicle serviced and warranted. Also restored my very yellow headlights that another place had told me were to far gone. Even fixed a couple of smaller things that needed doing to save them getting worse over time. Fantastic job all round. Good price as well. Thank you.

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Chelsea Jones
6 months ago

I’ve gone to Brad Ward Motors on and off over the years, and they’ve always been great, honest, reliable mechanics. I haven’t always been in the financial position to service my car regularly and do what’s needed at the time, I often feel very anxious about the cost, but whenever I’ve taken my car in, I’ve felt reassured and well looked after. The team are understanding, never push unnecessary work, and seem genuinely trustworthy. I’m not entirely sure how their prices compare, but It’s hard to find that kind of honesty and integrity these days, definitely a business worth supporting!

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Fiona Kathleen Gibson
1 year ago

We have two cars, one newish Mazda and a classic Jeep. They can fix, replace, repair both vehicles to keep us safe while on the roads. Brad Ward and his team have excellent and efficient customer service, their workshop is clean and safe with parking available.

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Kent Manhire
2 years ago

So easy to deal with and great communication, I live in Australia and wanted to get my Mother in-laws car serviced, Brad and his team picked it up and dropped it off free of charge.

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Burley Bomber
2 years ago

Good, honest, reliable, consistent

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Tony Healy
4 years ago

Great place to go for all your car repairs fantastic service Brad and his team are fantastic, you won't get ripped off by Brad and his team, I'm definitely going back with my s-type Jaguar, just fantastic 😀 👍 😊

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Sue Hemi
4 years ago

Always great service and some good advise

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Tim Taremon
4 years ago

Awesome service!

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Suzlar1982
5 years ago

Highly recommend Brad and his team. We have used them for the last 15 years plus fro our work vehicles.. they are so good we use them for our family vehicles and have no qualms of recommending them .

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Daniel Fowler
5 years ago

Veryy efficient and proffessional, well priced for the work they do aswell. Friendly staff anf very knowledgable. 5 stars from me. Very satisfied

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Helen Crumpe
6 years ago

Great service kept in contact. Loaned me a car while mine was in for repair. Awesome

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Katrina Brown
6 years ago

Always fantastic service and unbeatable knowledge of cars

Z
Zachary May
7 years ago

Been using them for years and never had any issues. Very quick to tell you if there's something coming up that needs replacing or cleaning etc even if it's just a heads up so you know there's something that needs doing months from the time. Courtesy cars available and they are also flexible around drop off/pick up times.

M
Molly Soliola
8 years ago

Honest and Reliable Mechanic ... family mechanic for the past 20+ years. Thank you Brad & team :-)

G
Gayleen Davis
9 years ago

Excellent and honest mechanic 😎

S
Sandy Harris
3 months ago

Just had my vehicle serviced and warranted. Also restored my very yellow headlights that another place had told me were to far gone. Even fixed a couple of smaller things that needed doing to save them getting worse over time. Fantastic job all round. Good price as well. Thank you.

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Chelsea Jones
6 months ago

I’ve gone to Brad Ward Motors on and off over the years, and they’ve always been great, honest, reliable mechanics. I haven’t always been in the financial position to service my car regularly and do what’s needed at the time, I often feel very anxious about the cost, but whenever I’ve taken my car in, I’ve felt reassured and well looked after. The team are understanding, never push unnecessary work, and seem genuinely trustworthy. I’m not entirely sure how their prices compare, but It’s hard to find that kind of honesty and integrity these days, definitely a business worth supporting!

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Fiona Kathleen Gibson
1 year ago

We have two cars, one newish Mazda and a classic Jeep. They can fix, replace, repair both vehicles to keep us safe while on the roads. Brad Ward and his team have excellent and efficient customer service, their workshop is clean and safe with parking available.

K
Kent Manhire
2 years ago

So easy to deal with and great communication, I live in Australia and wanted to get my Mother in-laws car serviced, Brad and his team picked it up and dropped it off free of charge.

B
Burley Bomber
2 years ago

Good, honest, reliable, consistent

T
Tony Healy
4 years ago

Great place to go for all your car repairs fantastic service Brad and his team are fantastic, you won't get ripped off by Brad and his team, I'm definitely going back with my s-type Jaguar, just fantastic 😀 👍 😊

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Sue Hemi
4 years ago

Always great service and some good advise

T
Tim Taremon
4 years ago

Awesome service!

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Suzlar1982
5 years ago

Highly recommend Brad and his team. We have used them for the last 15 years plus fro our work vehicles.. they are so good we use them for our family vehicles and have no qualms of recommending them .

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Daniel Fowler
5 years ago

Veryy efficient and proffessional, well priced for the work they do aswell. Friendly staff anf very knowledgable. 5 stars from me. Very satisfied

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Cam Belt & Timing Belt at Brad Ward Motors, Henderson

Cam Belt & Timing Belt in Henderson

If your cam belt is near its replacement interval, get it sorted in Henderson now, because a snapped timing belt can bend valves, damage pistons and turn a routine job into a full engine rebuild. Most engines on New Zealand roads are interference engines, meaning the pistons and valves share the same space at different moments, and the cam belt keeps them perfectly in sync. Every manufacturer sets a replacement interval based on both kilometres and age, and rubber deteriorates with time even on a car that has barely been driven.

We have replaced hundreds of belts at our Moselle Ave workshop across all makes, from boxer engines to turbocharged ones, for customers all over West Auckland. This is the classic case where the cost of prevention is a fraction of the cost of failure.

What we cover

  • Cam belt (timing belt) replacement to manufacturer specification
  • Timing belt tensioner and idler pulley replacement
  • Water pump replacement, strongly recommended at the same time
  • Timing belt covers and seals inspected
  • Crankshaft and camshaft seals checked for leaks
  • Engine timing precisely set and verified
  • Balance shaft belt replacement where fitted
  • Auxiliary drive belts inspected and replaced if worn
  • Coolant replaced when the water pump is changed
  • Oil seals checked for leaks onto the belt area
  • Accessible components inspected while the front of the engine is open
  • Road test after replacement to confirm smooth running

How it works

Book in and give us your vehicle details so we can confirm the manufacturer's recommended interval and whether your belt is due. On the day we carefully remove the old belt, inspect the surrounding components, and fit the new belt along with the tensioner, idler pulleys and any other parts you have approved. The timing is set to manufacturer specification and double-checked before the engine is started, then we road-test to make sure it runs smoothly. If we find a leaking seal or other issue while we are in there, we call you for approval before doing extra work.

Quotes, no surprises

We give a no-obligation quote for your specific vehicle before any work begins. We will explain why we recommend doing the water pump and pulleys at the same time, since doing them separately later means paying for most of the same labour twice. If we uncover anything extra once the cover is off, we stop and call you for the go-ahead first, so the final cost is always one you have agreed to.

Why choose Brad Ward Motors

Cam belt replacement is a precision job, and getting the timing wrong creates bigger problems than you started with, so experience matters. With 35+ years in West Auckland and MTA approval, our technicians have done this on the full range of makes and know each engine's quirks. We always replace the tensioner and idler pulleys at the same time, because a failed tensioner will destroy a brand-new belt just as fast as age would, and we strongly recommend doing the water pump together since the labour overlaps almost entirely. We use named-quality parts and back the work with our 12-month workmanship warranty.

Common questions