Ridgway Street, Whanganui
Quality repairs and servicing.
That's the promise on the big pole sign out front. Servicing for all makes and models, warrants at our own WOF inspection centre, Kumho tyres, exhausts and trailer repairs, all on Ridgway Street.
4.7 on Google from 41 reviews
Kumho Tyres stockist
WOF inspection centre
What we do
The whole list on the wall.
The services painted on the side of the shop, in a bit more detail. Petrol and diesel, all makes and models.
Repairs & Servicing
Quality repairs and servicing for all makes and models, petrol and diesel. The sign on the pole says it, the work backs it up.
WOF Inspections & Repairs
Warrants at our own Ridgway WOF Inspection Centre, and if something fails, the workshop is right there to fix it.
Tyres & Wheel Alignments
Kumho Tyres stocked, fitted and balanced, with wheel alignments done properly so it tracks straight.
Exhausts
Exhaust repairs and replacements to keep it quiet, legal and breathing right.
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Cambelts, suspension, steering, brakes and tune ups. The stuff that keeps you safe between warrants.
Trailers, Batteries & More
Trailer repairs, Century Batteries, tow ball fitting, and WINZ quotes if you need one for assistance.
Ridgway WOF Inspection Centre
Warrant and repairs, one stop.
The bright yellow building is ours too: the Ridgway WOF Inspection Centre, with separate Warrants and Workshop entrances. If the warrant picks something up, it gets fixed by the same team without you driving anywhere else.
- WOF inspections at our own centre
- WOF repairs done on site
- Tyres, wheel alignments and brakes checked and sorted
- WINZ quotes provided if you need one
The workshop
Easy parking, real waiting area.
Drive in off Ridgway Street, hand over the keys and wait in comfort or head into town. Customers who were just passing through Whanganui still stop to leave five star reviews about being squeezed in and sorted.
Reviews
Pricing on point. Service to match.
Word for word from our Google reviews.
4.7
41 Google reviews
"Been with Total Automotive from the time I arrived in New Zealand last year. Always great service, pricing is on point and Martin is a pleasure to deal with, especially with his experience in the industry. Keep up the great work."
NIVAAR SEVERAJ
2025
"Awesome job fitting and balancing our tyres. Also did our wheel alignment. Such great service. Thank you. I would highly recommend this business"
michele michelepanton
March 2026
"Really helpful and pleasant to deal with. Prioritized our job, got it done at a very reasonable price enabling us to make our ferry booking. Highly recommend."
Andrea Lawson
2025
"Excellent, friendly service, WOF, tyres & mechanical servicing & repairs, waiting area, easy parking"
Mike P
November 2025
"Was only in town for a short while. Needed my towball fitted to my new hitch. The man stopped what he was doing and completed it for me. Very friendly and helpful. Thanks so much"
Roxanne Toleafoa
2022
Find us
168 Ridgway Street.
Look for the tall Total Automotive pole sign. Customer parking on site.
Address
168 Ridgway Street, Whanganui 4500
Phone
06 345 5259Hours
Get in touch
Book it in with Martin and the team.
Ring for a booking or a quote, or send your details through and we'll get back to you.