Honest mechanics who treat your car like their own.
A no-nonsense Central Dunedin workshop for servicing, WoF, tyres, brakes, engine work and hybrids. Fair prices, clear advice, and the job done properly. Rated 4.8 stars by 52 local drivers.
One workshop for the whole car.
From a warrant and a set of tyres to full engine rebuilds and hybrid batteries, it all gets done under one roof on Princes Street. No job passed off, no upsell you did not ask for.
Warrant of Fitness
WoF checks done on the spot, and priced fairly. Drivers tell us our WoF works out cheaper than most other Dunedin garages.
Servicing & Repairs
Full servicing and general repairs on any make or model, from a routine oil change to sorting the fault nobody else could find.
Tyres & Wheel Balancing
Supply and fit, all-wheel balancing, and quick puncture repairs. Most tyre jobs are turned around in well under half an hour.
Brakes
Pads, discs and full brake testing. If your car is stopping soft or squealing, we will get you safely back on the road fast.
Engine Repairs & Rebuilds
Heavier mechanical work other shops shy away from, including engine-out repairs and rebuilds, done properly the first time.
Hybrid Servicing & Batteries
Hybrid servicing and hybrid battery work, a specialty most local garages will not touch. Keep your hybrid running for years longer.
4WD Work
Servicing, repairs and parts for 4WDs and utes built to handle real Otago roads and the trips you actually take.
Auto Electrical
Dash, wiring, sensors and reversing cameras. We diagnose the electrical gremlins that leave other workshops scratching their heads.
Diagnostics & Honest Advice
A clear, honest assessment before any spanner turns. We explain what needs doing now and what can safely wait.
The work other garages turn away.
Plenty of shops will happily do an oil change and stop there. We take on the heavier mechanical work too: engine-out repairs and rebuilds, 4WD servicing, and the hybrid battery jobs most local workshops will not touch.
- Engine repairs and full rebuilds, done in-house
- Hybrid servicing and hybrid battery diagnostics
- 4WD and ute servicing built for Otago roads
- Clear pricing agreed before any work starts
Straight talk and a fair price.
99 Automobiles is a busy independent garage on Princes Street in Central Dunedin, led by owner Mr. Sahan and his team. The reviews say it best: honest assessments, no unnecessary upsell, and quality work turned around quickly.
Locals and visitors alike get squeezed in on short notice when something goes wrong, and leave knowing exactly what was done and why. That is the whole idea.
4.8 stars, 52 real reviews.
A few of the things Dunedin drivers have said about the team.
“It's one of the best and most affordable places in Dunedin. The team did an excellent job on my vehicle, and I'm very satisfied with the quality of their work. A special thank you to the owner, Mr. Sahan, for his outstanding service and professionalism. Truly a great experience!”
“I recently changed the front tires of my Toyota Estima. The entire process, including all-wheel balancing and brake testing, took less than 30 minutes. Additionally, I received a good discount. I highly recommend this mechanic for any type of vehicle and service. Their WoF is also quite reasonable compared to other mechanics.”
“Absolutely outstanding service! I was away from home when my brake pads wore out, and these guys truly saved the day. They went above and beyond to get my car safely back on the road, fitting me in straight away and explaining everything clearly. The whole team was friendly, professional, and genuinely cared about helping me out in a stressful situation.”
“Great service. Punctured my tyre and the knowledgeable staff were so quick to find the puncture and fix it. Awesome service, great staff. Highly recommend.”
“Honestly, this is one of the best car garages I've dealt with. From the moment I arrived, the staff were extremely welcoming and professional. They listened carefully to the issue with my car, explained everything clearly, and gave me an honest assessment without trying to overcharge or add unnecessary services.”
Real work, real cars.
Every photo here is from our own workshop on Princes Street. This is exactly what your car turns up to.
Booked up but never too busy to talk.
The quickest way to sort your car is a phone call. Give us a ring, drop in, or send a message below and we will get back to you.
- Monday8:00 - 5:00
- Tuesday8:00 - 5:00
- Wednesday8:00 - 5:00
- Thursday8:00 - 5:00
- Friday8:00 - 5:00
- Saturday9:00 - 5:00
- SundayClosed