What services does Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists offer?

Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists offers General Service. Call or request a quote to confirm availability and pricing.

Does Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists do WoF inspections?

Contact Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists directly to confirm WoF availability — many workshops in Onekawa offer this service.

Is Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists open on Saturdays?

Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists's Saturday hours vary — call 06 843 6846 or check their website to confirm current hours.

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Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists

4.0(37 reviews)

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Operating from its distinctive green building on Lipton Place since 1989, Hawkes Bay Automatic Specialists commands a regional reputation as Napier's sole dedicated automatic transmission provider. Over 26 years, the Onekawa-based workshop has earned referrals from fellow mechanics across Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, and Gisborne—testament to the precision demanded by transmission work. The specialist team diagnoses, services, and rebuilds automatic gearboxes using modern diagnostic equipment and maintains an extensive parts inventory covering CVT and DSG models, alongside manual gearbox servicing. Their workshop stocks synthetic lubricants and over 100 transmission variants, enabling thorough assessment of transmission health and detailed attention to repair requirements. Transmission systems operate under intense hydraulic stress, necessitating professional maintenance. Whether addressing fluid leaks, performance loss, or preventative servicing, the workshop applies manufacturer-recommended standards. The business recognises transmission work's complexity—from routine fluid changes to full rebuilds—and extends its expertise to classic vehicles requiring specialised care. Contact details: 16 Lipton Place, Onekawa, Napier. Phone 06 843 6846.

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2/5Tommi Mcgivern · via Google

I took my car here for a transmission diagnosis and was initially quoted $250. Later I received a call saying the price would be $300, which I accepted. However, when I went to pick up my car I was charged $440, which was a big jump from what I had agreed to. I understand costs can change, but I would have appreciated clear communication and approval before the price increased that much. Unfortunately this left me feeling misled and disappointed with the experience.

1/5Paddy Cooper · via Google

Click on lowest and read the other bad reviews this outfit has got. Here's another one: When I was having a graunching sound starting, I took my car to Williams Autoelectrical, who said it had nothing to do with the starter motor, which had nothing wrong with it, but it was the ring gears at fault. HB Automotive accepted the job and said there's no replacements in the country, but they could get the old one built up. They did this, but it was still faulty. They then advised me that it must be the starter motor at fault. I took it back to Williams Auto Electrical, and they replaced the stater motor, at Colin's insistance, even though they still said there was nothing wrong with it. It was still faulty, so I took it to Bay Ford. They got a new ring gear in from Japan, put the old starter motor back in, and it worked perfectly after that. The whole time, HB Transmission Specialists refused to even look at it again. The cost for the ring gears was over $2000, and the starter motor almost $500. Over numerous emails and even in his submission to the Disputes tribunal, Colin said nothing about getting a new ring gear from Japan. He never told me to get one. Nor did he tell me to replace the stater motor until they rebuilt the ring gear, and it still wasn't working. Yet in his written emails and submission he went on and on about the starter motor, that he's told me to replace it from the start, even though it had been proved there was nothing wrong with it, and he also verbally in the tribunal hearing said he'd at the outset advised me to get a new ring gear from Japan! It was only after he saw that was Bay Ford's solution he brought that one up. So he won the tribunal hearing by lying through his teeth, and, like all good con men, he knows how to lay on the charm when he needs to. I wish I could give them no stars, because they did no good for me. In fact, I'm down the drain $2500 because of them.

5/5Callum Macdonald · via Google

Colin was an honest, trustworthy and upfront communicator. Our CX5 transmission played up and he looked after us to get it sorted at a reasonable price and in a timely manner. I recommend this business for problems with automatic transmissions.

5/5G Thomas · via Google

Transmission in my car gave out. Rang Colin for a rough quote. Took the car in. Colin rang a few days later and told me the bad news that it was toast. I managed to find a second hand one thru a mate. Colin and his crew serviced, and checked over the new one. Kept us advised as to progress, and kept to the quote. Car now runs better than ever. Thanks guys! Highly recommended!!

5/5Corrine H · via Google

I got the bad news I needed a new transmission when my car had its service via another dealer/provider. I decided to seek a second opinion from an expert and was very impressed with Colin’s knowledge and advice given. Cannot fault the time taken to complete the job or the cost (given it HAD to be done). I found the level of communication which covered estimate of how long everything would take and the cost estimate etc was perfect in my opinion. Time taken did not go beyond what was stated nor did cost. I really felt like Colin cared about the job and end result for me. Would happily recommend Colin and the team!

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