Breakdown Assistance

Tekapo Auto’s breakdown assistance, roadside services and repairs get you back on the road as quickly and safely as possible.

Lake Tekapo and the Mackenzie Region are some of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, if not the world. (We’re only a little biased.) Our backyard is a great destination for a scenic roadtrip. Unfortunately, scenic roadtrips are sometimes detoured by vehicle breakdowns. If that happens to you, we’re here to help.

Tekapo Auto offers comprehensive breakdown assistance. We know how stressful breakdowns can be, and our aim is to get people back on the road as quickly and safely as possible. Don’t just take our word for it – our Google reviews show the quality of our service for travellers in times of need.

We had the WOF done on our Ford Econovan ’98. The job was quick, good and people friendly. Thanks!

Elise Blandin  from Google Reviews
Elise Blandin

Amazingly generous response by Sharron at Tekapo Auto after our hire car was written off by a hit-and-run driver on Queen’s Birthday weekend. She promptly offered us the use of a courtesy car to continue our journey and was just so positive and helpful at every step of the way, despite having no obligation to do so. The very best of people and businesses.

Simon Alderson  from Google Reviews
Simon Alderson

Our car started making a really loud noise after our trip northwest of Lake Pukaki. Since it was a Saturday, the two closest mechanics to us were in Twizel or Lake Tekapo. After comparing the reviews on this place, we decided to push our car for a longer drive. This was a risk, of course, but as people have already said on this, the workers were honest with their prices and were very welcoming. We got lucky that they were open Saturday morning! Turns out, our exhaust broke and it took them about an hour to fix it all up! Thanks again Tekapo Auto Services!

Joan Campos  from Google Reviews
Joan Campos

Friendly, professional, high quality, quick and value for money. These guys are the best mechanical repair auto shop I have ever visited.

Jacob Knight  from Google Reviews
Jacob Knight

Superb service, arrived in Tekapo on Wednesday with the brakes in our ute seized, dropped the ute Thursday morning and picked it up Friday morning, for a mechanic in a small town to be able to source parts and fix the brake in that timeframe was excellent, the people who work there were more than helpful and we really appreciate their work. Thank you, highly recommend A++++

Jessica Brooks  from Google Reviews
Jessica Brooks

Service Options

Tekapo Auto is an official Roadside Assist Contractor with the New Zealand Automobile Association, as well as NZ Roadside Assistance and First Rescue. We are AA accredited for salvages and towing, with fully qualified salvage staff.

We transport you and your vehicle to our garage in Tekapo township, where you can await repairs in comfort. We also have a courtesy car available to minimise disruption to your schedule.