Fix n Fit Auto will be closed on the 31st December 2023 until 3 January 2024. After hours car repairs and breakdowns are subject to the availability of parts and/or technician during this period. An after hours holiday surcharge applies to all call outs. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers – new, old, and those just passing through for your support during 2023. Wishing you a happy New Year and all the best for 2024. We hope to be of service to you again in 2024. Image Source © Fix n Fit Auto Limited After hours car repairs can be undertaken almost anywhere wi ..read more

Summer is just around the corner. A time when we are all rushing around to get things completed to slow down for the year-end. Perhaps getting prepared to get on the road to have a well deserved holiday. It is also time to get your car road trip ready and book your annual pre-holiday car service. Get your car booked in now for a service before all the workshops are fully booked. Don’t lose out on an important item to tick off your To Do List. You don’t want a breakdown to spoil your road trip. Follow these tips to ensure that your car is ready to hit the road for your summer holidays. If you h ..read more

We have come to the end of another busy year and would like to thank all of you, our wonderful customers, old and new, and those just passing through, for your support. We are open over the December / January holiday period except for the stat holidays. After Hours Call Out Fee applies from 24 December 2022 until 27 December 2022 and 1 January 2023 to 3 January 2023. All repairs are subject to the availability of parts and the availability of the technician when at previously booked callouts. If you celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas to you and your family. For those who don’t celebrate Chri ..read more

It’s that time of the year again ~ the season of trees, presents, tinsel, barbeques, and trips to beaches and the family bach. A time of joy, a time of stress, a time of laughter, and sometimes a huge mess, but yes, it’s that time again. It’s been an interesting year. A rough year for some, a good year for others. But for everyone, it’s been a challenging year. Good, bad, or challenging, we’ve done it together. We would like to thank each and every one of our clients, new and old, and even those just passing through for your support during this somewhat crazy year. If you are traveling ov ..read more

It’s that time of the year again to pack the car and head off on your annual road trip. Have you checked that your car is ready for the road trip? Check out these tips to avoid a car breakdown. If in doubt, get in touch and make a booking before your road trip or have a look at the services we have to offer. Don’t forget to check your trailer, caravan and boat trailer before you leave. Check that all your lights are working and if need be change your wheel bearings. You don’t want a seized wheel bearing on your trailer to leave you stranded on the side of the road. We are currently running an ..read more

Fix n Fit Auto, your Mobile Mechanic in Taupo would like to take this opportunity to thank you all, for your support during 2020. This was our first year in business and like most businesses, we faced a lot of uncertainty when we went into lockdown in March due to Covid 19. We had just opened our business and hadn’t even made a name for ourselves and we had to shut down again. However, we made it through to the other side and here we are in December still going strong. We would not have made it without the support of all of our wonderful clients in the Taupo District. Thank you for putting yo ..read more

We are now on the last legs of a very difficult and strange year. A year that no one could envisage this time last year. For those going away for the Festive Season, you may want to go through this Pre-Holiday Car Checklist as part of your holiday preparations, if you are road tripping. Don’t let a breakdown ruin your holiday, adding to your 2020 woes. Although it is impossible to foresee every type of breakdown that can occur, there are a few things you can check, which should avoid some of the common roadside problems. Pre-Holiday Car Checklist Brake Pads: Remove one of the rear wheels an ..read more

The rainy season is here in full force and driving in the rain can be quite challenging, more so when the roads are as flooded as they have been this week. Be safe on the roads and if you can, rather stay off the roads when they are flooded. Check Your Wiper Blades – Clear Vision On The Road Becomes Vital In The Rainy Season!! Click To Tweet Here are some recommended driving tips for when driving in the rain: Use the two-second rule to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Don’t Speed – Driving too fast for road conditions or following too closely is one of the main caus ..read more

It’s that time of year when we start to use our car air conditioning daily. Whether it’s raining, to quickly demist our windows, or to turn it up to cool down the interior because it is just too hot and muggy outdoors to have just the windows open – air conditioning is a must for a pleasant drive. Did you know that your car air conditioning system should be serviced annually? Click To Tweet Due to demand we have extended our October Air Conditioning Service and Regas Special, until the end of November 2020. Bookings are essential, so be sure to book in time before the end of November 2020 ..read more

Exhaust gases can build up quickly into a lethal concentration if a vehicle is left idling in a confined space. Never leave your vehicle idling for long periods in the garage even with the doors and windows open or when stationary in tunnels. Switch off your vehicle in traffic jams to avoid adding to the build-up of exhaust emissions and avoid sucking exhaust gases into the car through the heater’s booster fan. Carbon Monoxide cannot be completely eliminated from a car’s exhaust gases, but it can be reduced by regular maintenance and servicing. The exhaust system itself may leak carbon monox ..read more