Mechanical Repairs

High-quality car repairs from an experienced Christchurch mechanic

  • Gearbox, clutch and brake repairs
  • Engine, suspension and exhaust repairs
  • Courtesy car plus convenient pickup and drop off service
  • Car mechanics conveniently located in Riccarton
 

Get your vehicle back on the road with expert car repairs in Christchurch

JT Automotive is here to keep your vehicle in top condition so you can keep your passengers safe on the road. Over time, vehicle parts do unfortunately wear out with some parts eventually requiring replacement. Keeping on top of minor mechanical repairs avoids them escalating into more expensive repairs. Maintaining your vehicle also ensures it doesn’t guzzle through fuel.

At JT Automotive there are five mechanics, all experienced in diagnosing and fixing mechanical faults. Each mechanic has their own working area and has the equipment and expertise to undertake minor and major repairs. Whether you need motorhome or truck repairs – we have all your needs mechanical repairs sorted. If you require an auto electrician in Christchurch, JT Automotive also has qualified auto-electrical technicians who can diagnose and repair electrical faults.

Contact JT Automotive by detailing your enquiry on the online form.

JT Automotive carries out a wide range of mechanical services including exhaust and brake repairs

The Christchurch mechanics at JT Automotive are experienced in carrying out the following mechanical repairs:

  • Brake repairs – Safety is imperative. JT Automotive can check your brakes and replace brake pads, top of brake fluid and lube calliper slides as required.
  • Clutch repairs and gearbox reconditioning – Is your clutch is slipping or your gearbox grinding? Our mechanics can maintain and repair manual gearboxes and carry out clutch repairs.
  • Mufflers and exhaust repair – If you can smell exhaust fumes inside your car, lose power when accelerating or hear noise under your car these are tell-tale signs that your exhaust or muffler needs attention.
  • Cambelts – Avoid costly engine damage by replacing your cambelt before it is in danger or breaking. Check your manufacturer’s recommendations – many vehicles need to have the cambelt changed between every 60,000km and 100,000km.
  • Tyres and wheel alignments – JT Automotive makes fitting new tyres in Christchurch easy. We’ll align your wheels to reduce wear and tear on your tyres and ensure your vehicle drives straight.
  • Suspension repairs and modifications – Complete shock absorber replacements and suspension repairs so that you can stop safely in an emergency situation.
  • Hydrolastic suspension – JT Automotive checks for faulty hydrolastic suspension and can easily fit new front displacer units and rectify a blocked interconnector pipe.
  • CV boots and joints – When turning your steering wheel, do your CV joints make a noisy clicking sound? If yes, they may need replacing.
  • Battery replacement – JT Automotive can test your battery and replace it if necessary.
  • Collision Repairs – we can arrange to tow your car to our garage to start looking into car repairs.
  • Rust Repairs – JT Automotive can sort out all rust repairs required for your WOF!

In need of collision repairs? Or perhaps a tow to a garage for car repairs or a service? JT Automotive can help!

If you have found yourself broken down by the side of the road and need a tow, JT Automotive can arrange for your vehicle to be towed to our Christchurch garage for automotive repairs. Need collision repairs? Leave it with us!

Our team can also help you with vehicle servicing and offer a while you wait WOF service. As an NZTA warrant of fitness inspector, JT Automotive can also carry out repairs if your vehicle needs them in order for it to pass its WOF.

Book a courtesy car or take advantage of JT Automotive’s pickup and drop off service

When your vehicle is undergoing extensive mechanical repairs, our mechanics don’t want you to be without transport. So, JT Automotive has three courtesy cars available that you can use to get around town. Alternatively, if your vehicle is in for car repairs for a shorter time period, you can take advantage of our convenient pick-up and drop-off service. Having one of the mechanics pick up your vehicle from your home or work and then drop it back to you makes life easier. For all mechanical repairs and to book one of our courtesy cars, contact JT Automotive today.

For urgent enquiries it is best to call us, otherwise you can leave your details on the online form.