We are your local Auto Super Shoppe in Whangarei Heads
Nick van den Bosch and Craig Botha now own WHAT Automotive and are ready to keep your vehicle running smoothly and provide the great service you have been used to. Their combined experience of over 50 years means they can look after your old faithful or provide the latest knowledge and skills needed for the changing demands of modern vehicle design.
Craig Botha has been a fully qualified A grade mechanic for over 25 years and his wide range of skills includes specialisation in Diesel trucks, Japanese vehicles and Earthmoving gear. Nick van den Bosch has been a fully qualified A grade mechanic for over 25 years and has a wide range of skills including specialisation in European vehicles, apprenticeship through and training in BMW, as well as Japanese vehicles.
Nick and Craig are both community minded and support the local people and businesses. They provide prizes for local competitions such as Funky Fishing and Manaia Fishing competitions. They also sponsor a lot of other charities like the Cancer Society.
Nick and Craig work full time in the business as Automotive technician Kyle Murray complete the team at WHAT Automotive by handling the office administration, customer enquiries and bookings.
Range Of Options
- WOFs
- Repairs
- Tyres
- Engine Servicing
- Automatic Transmission
- Power Steering Specialists
- Brakes
- Clutches
- CV Joints
- Wheel Alignment
- auto electrical diagnostics

Our Services
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We have over 120 Auto Super Shoppes available to service your vehicle.
It’s a known fact that regular vehicle servicing reduces the chance of major car part failures and avoids costly repairs.









