I've been going to A1 Auto in Fitzgerald Ave for over a decade, and I'd never take my car anywhere else! Brent (BJ) and his team of guys are absolute tops... knowledgeable, thorough - and most importantly, HONEST!
If you're like me and don't know how to do much more than keep your tyre pressure up and check the oil and water in your vehicle, then there's nothing more reassuring than knowing you're not getting ripped off when it comes to car repairs. You hear about it happening so often these days... people take their pride and joy somewhere to get something minor fixed, and end up spending hundreds (if not thousands) on other stuff they never knew they needed because mechanics can easily take advantage of customers being none the wiser. Like, if you don't know any different, how can you question it, right?
And that's why I couldn't recommend BJ and his team highly enough. My daughter takes her car there now, so does my partner, and I've encouraged mates to go to A1 Auto too. Every one of them walks away happy! Their workshop on Fitzgerald Ave is quite busy at times, but there's good reason for that and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out why.
If you've got an issue with your car, do yourself a favour and take it to a mechanic you can trust. Their prices are actually quite reasonable too just quietly, and that's the icing on the cake.
D.s
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May 14, 2026
Used to come here for my wofs as i lived very close, they often do work on your vehicle without contact and charge you when you collect your car, very unprofessional. I queried a repair on my partners car via a phone call due to a strange noise after the repair. Got abused over the phone just asking some questions about the repair, never been back since. Worse mechanic I've been to by far. Would give negative stars if I could
tara bird
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April 15, 2026
I have been taking my car here for a few years now and have always had nice respectful service. My Car has always been looked at and fixed straight away with clear indications of the work being done and the costs that come with it. This place never fails with amazing customer service every time. Keep it up
Casey Rielly
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December 30, 2025
Had my car sitting there untouched for about a month on a job they said would only take the week, horrible communication, the price changed multiple times and when I got my car back they initially wouldn’t give me the WOF sheet or any paperwork to say the work they had done on the car.
I also had to go back as they did a wheel alignment which made my car start making noises when driving.
dont forget
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March 12, 2026
Great experience with A1 Auto 4 Services. Brent was amazing to deal with—very honest and knowledgeable. He explained the issue clearly and had my car running perfectly again. Highly recommend this place.
Our Address
142-146 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
I've been going to A1 Auto in Fitzgerald Ave for over a decade, and I'd never take my car anywhere else! Brent (BJ) and his team of guys are absolute tops... knowledgeable, thorough - and most importantly, HONEST! If you're like me and don't know how to do much more than keep your tyre pressure up and check the oil and water in your vehicle, then there's nothing more reassuring than knowing you're not getting ripped off when it comes to car repairs. You hear about it happening so often these days... people take their pride and joy somewhere to get something minor fixed, and end up spending hundreds (if not thousands) on other stuff they never knew they needed because mechanics can easily take advantage of customers being none the wiser. Like, if you don't know any different, how can you question it, right? And that's why I couldn't recommend BJ and his team highly enough. My daughter takes her car there now, so does my partner, and I've encouraged mates to go to A1 Auto too. Every one of them walks away happy! Their workshop on Fitzgerald Ave is quite busy at times, but there's good reason for that and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out why. If you've got an issue with your car, do yourself a favour and take it to a mechanic you can trust. Their prices are actually quite reasonable too just quietly, and that's the icing on the cake.
Used to come here for my wofs as i lived very close, they often do work on your vehicle without contact and charge you when you collect your car, very unprofessional. I queried a repair on my partners car via a phone call due to a strange noise after the repair. Got abused over the phone just asking some questions about the repair, never been back since. Worse mechanic I've been to by far. Would give negative stars if I could
I have been taking my car here for a few years now and have always had nice respectful service. My Car has always been looked at and fixed straight away with clear indications of the work being done and the costs that come with it. This place never fails with amazing customer service every time. Keep it up
Had my car sitting there untouched for about a month on a job they said would only take the week, horrible communication, the price changed multiple times and when I got my car back they initially wouldn’t give me the WOF sheet or any paperwork to say the work they had done on the car. I also had to go back as they did a wheel alignment which made my car start making noises when driving.
Great experience with A1 Auto 4 Services. Brent was amazing to deal with—very honest and knowledgeable. He explained the issue clearly and had my car running perfectly again. Highly recommend this place.