Auto-electrical – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington https://www.thesurgery.co.nz The Surgery restore and repair classic and collectible cars Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:04:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Headlight Lens Replacements https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/auto-electrical/headlight-lens-replacements/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/auto-electrical/headlight-lens-replacements/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:04:45 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7150 Headlight lens replacement on this 2013 Subaru Impreza that failed a WOF due to clouded headlights on the internal surface blocking the headlight beam, so our team took out the old lens cover and fitted a brand new one. Saving the customer thousands on a brand-new headlight unit.

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Tesla Model S Battery Pack https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/custom-vehicles/tesla-model-s-battery-pack/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/custom-vehicles/tesla-model-s-battery-pack/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:10:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7141 This week we fully disassembled the underbody batter pack from a Tesla Model S. We’ve taken the batteries and many of the pack’s components, for an exciting electric conversion project that will soon get underway.

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1966 Ford Mustang in New Zealand Classic Car https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1966-ford-mustang-in-new-zealand-classic-car/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/1966-ford-mustang-in-new-zealand-classic-car/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=7085 So cool to see Gordie’s beautiful 1966 Ford Mustang that we worked on featured in the latest New Zealand Classic Car Magazine.

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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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1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mercedes-benz/1982-mercedes-benz-280-slc/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/mercedes-benz/1982-mercedes-benz-280-slc/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6879 A true German classic, the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC, in for some mechanical, heater and electrical work.

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Mini Countryman Woody https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/mini-countryman-woody/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/restoration/mini-countryman-woody/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6876 1965 Mini Countryman Woody, being collected in our low loading enclosed trailer for safe transport, on its way back to the workshop for some TLC

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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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V12 BMW 750i https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/bmw/v12-bmw-750i/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/bmw/v12-bmw-750i/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:30:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6870 A rare 1989 V12 BMW 750i in with us to get some electrical and mechanical, and the old bushes in the window regulators on the passenger door too.

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Electrifying GMC DeLorean https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/dmc-delorean/electrifying-gmc-delorean/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/manufacturers/dmc-delorean/electrifying-gmc-delorean/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6854 GMC DeLorean is having its combustion engine removed for the last time, as we prep it for its new electric heart conversion.

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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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Full LED headlight conversion – Lotus Elise https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/detailing/carpro/full-led-headlight-conversion-lotus-elise/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/detailing/carpro/full-led-headlight-conversion-lotus-elise/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:24:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6806 1999 Lotus Elise in for CQUK Ceramic Coating, new sealed LED headlights conversion and a WOF. Such a cool little sports car.

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1990 Porsche Carrera C2 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/vehicle-storage/1990-porsche-carrera-c2/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/vehicle-storage/1990-porsche-carrera-c2/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:40:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6803 1990 Porsche Carrera C2 in for mechanical work, new tappet covers and to replace perished hoses. Ready to be back on the road for the weekend

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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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1962 Alvis TD https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/auto-electrical/1962-alvis-td-2/ https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/services/auto-electrical/1962-alvis-td-2/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 21:58:00 +0000 https://www.thesurgery.co.nz/?p=6672 1962 Alvis TD in the workshop for some electrical work and servicing. What a stunning classic car she is.

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