A Local Workshop for Your Next Warrant of Fitness

When your WOF is coming due, choosing a workshop that can also help with repairs makes planning your visit easier. At Auto Super Shoppe Fitzgerald Motors, we provide Warrant of Fitness inspections alongside a wide range of servicing and mechanical repair options.

You’ll find us at Unit 8, 193 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch, making our workshop a practical choice for drivers living or working in Hornby, Broomfield, Wigram and Templeton. Whether you’re arranging an inspection for the family car or fitting a workshop visit around your working day, our team can help you organise a booking.

If an inspection identifies something that needs attention, we’ll explain the findings in plain language and discuss the next steps. You can ask questions, understand the work involved and approve repairs before they begin.

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What Does a WOF Inspection Cover?

A Warrant of Fitness checks that your vehicle meets the required safety standards at the time of inspection. It includes checks of items such as:

• Tyres and wheels
• Brakes
• Steering and suspension
• Lights and indicators
• Windscreen, wipers and washers
• Seatbelts
• Vehicle structure
• Exhaust system

A WOF does not replace routine servicing or provide a full assessment of engine and transmission condition. Keeping up with both inspections and maintenance helps you look after your vehicle.

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WOF Repairs Without Starting Again Elsewhere

If your vehicle needs repairs to pass its inspection, Fitzgerald Motors offers a range of relevant workshop services. These include brake repairs, tyres, wheel alignment, suspension and steering work.

Having inspection and repair services available at the same workshop gives you a familiar team to speak with about the findings. Rather than trying to interpret the inspection report yourself, you can ask us to explain which items need attention and what the repair options involve.

Repair timing will depend on the work required, parts availability and the workshop schedule. We’ll discuss arrangements with you so you can plan around the visit.

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Arrange Your WOF and Car Service Together

If your vehicle is also due for maintenance, ask about booking a service alongside your WOF.

Combining appointments can reduce the number of separate workshop visits you need to organise. It also gives you an opportunity to raise other concerns, such as an unfamiliar noise, a warning light or a change in how your car drives.

Let us know what you’d like checked when you book. This helps us allow suitable time for the inspection, service and any additional assessment you’ve requested.

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Getting Ready for Your Appointment

A little preparation can make your workshop visit easier. Have your registration number ready when booking, tell us about any known concerns and mention whether you’d like other work arranged at the same time.

Before bringing your vehicle in, remove belongings that could obstruct access to seats and seatbelts. If you’ve noticed a light isn’t working or your wipers are struggling to clear the windscreen, mention it to the team.

For trailers, caravans or motorcycles, contact us with the vehicle details so we can confirm the booking requirements.

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Convenient for Hornby and Nearby Suburbs

Our Waterloo Road workshop serves motorists from Hornby and surrounding communities, including Wigram, Broomfield and Templeton.

If you need transport while your vehicle is with us, ask about courtesy car availability when booking. Arranging this ahead of time helps us understand what you need and confirm the available options.

We’re a locally owned workshop within the Auto Super Shoppes network, offering inspections, maintenance and repairs in one place. Whether this is your first visit or you already bring your vehicle to Fitzgerald Motors, our team is ready to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I book a WOF in Hornby?

You can book with Auto Super Shoppe Fitzgerald Motors at Unit 8, 193 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch. Call 03 349 7813 or submit an online booking enquiry. Our team will confirm your appointment.

Do I need to book my WOF in advance?

We recommend contacting us ahead of your visit so we can confirm an available appointment. Tell us if you also need servicing, have a concern you’d like assessed or require a courtesy car.

Can you repair my vehicle if it fails its WOF?

Yes. Fitzgerald Motors offers mechanical repair services, including brakes, tyres, suspension and steering. We’ll explain the inspection findings and discuss the required work, costs and timing before proceeding with approved repairs.

What happens if my vehicle fails its inspection?

You’ll receive details of the items that need attention. Repairs must be completed before the vehicle can pass. Returning to the same inspecting organisation within 28 days allows a recheck without an additional inspection fee. This period is not permission to continue normal driving.

Can I book a car service at the same time?

Yes, ask us to arrange both when you book. We can discuss the maintenance your vehicle needs and allow time for the service alongside its WOF inspection.

Does passing a WOF mean my car doesn’t need servicing?

No. Servicing addresses maintenance such as oil and filter changes, while a WOF focuses on specified safety requirements. Keep following the maintenance schedule appropriate for your vehicle, even after it passes an inspection.

Do you inspect trailers, caravans and motorcycles?

Fitzgerald Motors advertises WOF inspections for cars, trailers, caravans and motorcycles. Contact us with your vehicle details to confirm the appropriate appointment and any specific requirements.

Are courtesy cars available?

Courtesy cars are available, subject to availability and booking arrangements. Please ask when organising your inspection so we can confirm whether one will be available for your visit.

How much does a WOF cost?

Contact the team for current pricing for your vehicle. The inspection charge is separate from any repairs that may be needed, and we’ll discuss repair costs with you before starting approved work.

How long should I allow for my appointment?

Ask the team when booking. The time required will depend on the inspection, any additional work you’ve requested and whether repairs are needed. Let us know if you have a particular collection time in mind.

When is my next WOF due?

Check the expiry date on your current WOF label. If you’re unsure about the inspection requirements for your vehicle, contact us with its registration details.

Can I book if I live in Wigram or Templeton?

Yes. Our Hornby workshop welcomes drivers from Wigram, Templeton, Broomfield and elsewhere in Christchurch. Call to arrange a suitable appointment and discuss any transport needs.

Book Your WOF in Hornby

Get your next inspection organised with Auto Super Shoppe Fitzgerald Motors. Whether you need a WOF appointment, servicing alongside it or advice about a repair, speak to our team.

Call 03 349 7813 or submit an online booking enquiry.

Visit us at Unit 8, 193 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch.

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