Our Services

We have a range of the latest handheld diagnostic tools for most brands of vehicles. These tools
allow us to perform a range of functions from, resetting service lights and coding batteries,
through to assisting our technicians with diagnostic fault finding. We can view live data in text,
graph, analog or digital gauge for easy data review and analysis.

The scan tools can carry out a range of function checking multiple systems in your vehicle
including engine management, ABS, SRS (airbag) systems, power train to name a few. Our tools
also allow us the ability to print out this data to review with our customers. Our Assist tool also
offers us technical support out of Australia and the UK.

We can supply high-quality genuine, OEM, aftermarket, used or refurbished parts. We outsource
our parts supply, giving us more flexibility to ensure we get quality parts at competitive pricing.
Through our network, we also have access to accessories for most makes and models.
As an auto Electrical shop we also have direct access to most things auto electrical that your
mechanical workshops cant offer. Often the same day for starter motors, alternators, switching
gear, etc. An absolutely huge range at our fingertips.

Batteries, we carry a large range of batteries on-site and have the latest equipment for coding or
registering batteries when required during install.
We are an Auto Electrical shop, however, we can service your car with an onsite mechanic. We
carry a large range of LiquiMoly oils that will cover all brands. Liqui Moly, Germany’s number 1
oil brand.

We are able to carry out in most cases same day Stage 1 tunes on a huge range of vehicles, plug
and play fun and you likely won’t get more bang for your buck regarding power and torque gains
achieved with a remap verse dollars spent.

We schedule our tunes at the end of the month as the equipment required comes from our
Wellington-based workshop as a shared tool

Pricing is $995+gst for a stage one tune.
Other programming services include DPF delete, Cat delete, Adblue Off, and EGR delete to name
a few

We have some great LiquiMoly intake cleaners for Petrol and Diesel, a spray product used while
the engine is running to assist with the cleaning the intake ports

Also available is a Walnut Blasting service. This is a more invasive tool but gives great results for
cleaning Carbon of the rear of the intake valves.

Walnut Blasting.
What is it? quite literally its a machine that uses compressed air and fine crushed walnut shells
to remove carbon build up. In our application, usually intake ports and the back sides of intake
valves.

Why do it? A lot of modern engines by design are prone to carbon build up in the intake system,
overtime as the carbon build up increases the efficiency of the engine reduces, meaningless
performance, fuel economy etc.

Why now for Te Rapa Auto Electrical? We deal with a lot of cars that suffer from carbon build
up, and a lot of our customers like to keep their cars not only going but going like they should!
We follow a lot of forums and in recent times have seen a lot of discussion on this topic. We also
don’t know of many local workshops that offer this service so decided now was the time. Its also
a good fit with our other Detox Tools and Tuning service we now provide.

Whats involved? There is some time involved and the time taken varies from car to car. We do
have to remove the intake manifold to gain access to the intake ports, this can mean on some
cars, intake runner flaps also need removing. Each cylinder is done separately as the valves need

to be in the closed position so as to not fill the cylinder with walnut shells, all other ports are
masked off etc to avoid walnut shells going where they are not wanted.
Why Walnut Shells? There is always a very small percentage of shells that are left behind. As
these are organic, they will burn off as part of the combustion process. Other media like glass or
sand etc are not suitable for this reason.

Peace of mind motoring, is a mechanical breakdown insurance for you?    Questions?? Ask
John@weeu.co.nz

So, being the guy at the desk organizing the shop, the customers the repairs and quotes, I often
find myself asking the question, do you have a warranty or breakdown insurance on your car..?
This is often followed by “No, I purchased the car privately”, or ‘Ive had the car for years now”.

Its not common knowledge that you can go out and purchase a policy on your car from the likes
of ourselves or various finance companies and car yards around NZ. Providing the car meets the
criteria and is checked for any pre-exisiting faults, its just a matter of providing some very basic
information and choosing the level of cover you would like.

We can put mechanical breakdown insurance in place for most vehicles up to 16 years old and
250,000 kms. All policies come with a 24/7 road side assist if something were to happen while
travelling this holiday season and beyond. Seeing some of the failures and the repair bills, we are
huge advocates for mechanical breakdown insurance. A good way to future-proof yourself
against costly repairs with the added bonus of the roadside assist. Obviously, there are terms
and conditions, largely around age and kms.

A brief summary of what’s covered, in most cases its mechanical and electrical items that are not
deemed to be routine maintenance items. We have replaced everything from window regulators
to engines. Depending on the level of cover, some policies have a claim limit of up to $10,000
(per claim). This is a significant sum which we have seen spent on a few occasions now on
policies. The list of items covered is just too long, however, if you had any specific questions feel
free to give us a call, I’m sure I will be able to answer most questions on the spot.

FAQ
Is there a claim excess.,? Yes there is usually $350-$450 on European and less for Japanese cars
Is there a limit on claims.,? No there is not.
What do I have to do.,? The car must be serviced every 12 months, and in most cases, Diesels are
10,000km and Petrol’s are 15,000. So annually or by km’s, whichever comes first.
Are oils and fluids covered on claims.,? On the top tier policies, yes they are, IE A water-pump
job may need fresh coolant. Also often covered are wheel alignments, freight, diagnostic scan
tools if they are required to complete the job. Lower tier cover these would be additional.