WOF – Warrant of Fitness – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington https://www.thesurgery.co.nz The Surgery restore and repair classic and collectible cars Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:07:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 1973 Volkswagen Beetle https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/volkswagen/1973-volkswagen-beetle/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/volkswagen/1973-volkswagen-beetle/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:10:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7098 A 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 in for some minor rust repairs. Rust is gone, and it’s time to get this tidy happy car back to its owner.

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ID Buzz & KEV The EV Kombi https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/id-buzz-kev-the-ev-kombi/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/id-buzz-kev-the-ev-kombi/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7068 With the launch of Volkswagens new ID buzz featured in this month’s New Zealand AutoCar magazine. Kev, the Kombi, was also featured right beside it. This 1966 classic was brought back to life by our team at The Surgery and converted to electric in an old meets new tribute to a true icon

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1972 MG BGT https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mg-bgt/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mg-bgt/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7055 This 1972 MG BGT was restored by The Surgery over 20 years ago. Now passed on to his son in-law, who needed a couple of small WOF items addressed. All done, WOF and ready to get back on the road again, for hopefully another 20 years of happy motoring

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Trailer WOF and Servicing https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/wof-warrant-of-fitness/trailer-wof-and-servicing/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/wof-warrant-of-fitness/trailer-wof-and-servicing/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:02:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6911 They may not be classics, but trailers are often life essentials. Warrant of Fitness and maintenance on trailers, one of the many services at our workshop

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1972 Mazda RX2 Capella Restoration https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mazda-rx2-capella-restoration/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1972-mazda-rx2-capella-restoration/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6873 1972 Mazda RX2 Capella, starting its journey for a full restoration after 20+ years in storage in our clients garage

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1968 Triumph Spitfire https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/triumph/1968-triumph-spitfire-2/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/triumph/1968-triumph-spitfire-2/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6857 1968 Triumph Spitfire checking into the workshop, requiring engine work, compliance and more, so the client can get their car back on the road again.

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Aston Martin DB9 WOF https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/aston-martin/aston-martin-db9-wof/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/aston-martin/aston-martin-db9-wof/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:22:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6863 2008 Aston Martin DB9, stunning in white, in with us to get a service and WOF with our mechanical team.

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1955 Bentley S1, 70 Years Young https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1955-bentley-s1-70-years-young/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1955-bentley-s1-70-years-young/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:52:32 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6831 The classic old-school style of this 1955 Bentley S1 is hard to beat. In the workshop for general maintenance and servicing. Drives like a dream, and for a 70-year-old car, it’s a testament to the brand.

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Leyland Mini – Warrent of Fitness https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mini/leyland-mini-warrent-of-fitness/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mini/leyland-mini-warrent-of-fitness/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:05:41 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6820 A sporty and bright Leyland Mini in the workshop today, for its regular Warrant of Fitness.

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Best 4×4’s by far ! https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/toyota/best-4x4s-by-far/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/toyota/best-4x4s-by-far/#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6810 What’s your preferred flavour, Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

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Wide Range of Classics at the Workshop https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/wide-range-of-classics/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/ford/wide-range-of-classics/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:15:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6799 Never a dull moment at The Surgery, such a great variety of cars at the workshop today.

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Austin Healey 3000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/austin/austin-healey-3000/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/austin/austin-healey-3000/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 07:50:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6640 Austin Healey 3000 in for mechanical and electrical work. Ready to hit the road again. Such a beautiful colour combination

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1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/vehicle-storage/1966-chevrolet-corvette-stingray/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/vehicle-storage/1966-chevrolet-corvette-stingray/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:45:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6366 What a stunning car, just collected in Auckland, fresh import from the USA. Our client knew the type of car he wanted, we helped him identify which cars he should consider and or avoid, and assisted with purchasing and shipping to New Zealand. Now our team will take it through the NZ compliance process and look to any restoration or modifications our client would like carried out before collection

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1962 Bentley S2 – Oil Filter Upgrade https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/bentley/1962-bentley-s2-oil-filter-upgrade/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/bentley/1962-bentley-s2-oil-filter-upgrade/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:35:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6323 A modern upgrade for this 1962 Bentley S2. Swapping out and converting the old cork and rubber sealed oiled filter for the more reliable spin on oil canister oil filter.

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