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16/07/2025 CarPro, CQuartz Professional, Detail Depot, Detailing & Grooming, Immortal PPF, Mechanical, Nissan 0 Comments

Detailing – Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II

The Japanese legend, Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II gets the full service at the workshop. Painting a new carbon bonnet, full body sand and paint correction. Custom running gear modifications, and ceramic coating. Just look at that glass finish

15/07/2025 Custom Vehicles, DeLorean, DMC Delorean, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, LVVTA Certification, NZ Compliance, Restoration, Servicing, Vehicle Storage 0 Comments

DMC DeLorean Dakar Edition

Looks like we are building a Dakar version of the DMC DeLorean. It’s kinda cool too

14/07/2025 BMW, Capri Club of NZ, Fiat owners Club, MG Car Club Wellington, Motorsport, The Surgery Sprints, Triumph Owners Club 0 Comments

The Surgery Sprints – Entry Level Motorsport

We have started a series of posts on DriveLife NZ to document what’s involved in getting into The Surgery Sprints, and the journey of our racecar build. It’s a bit of a dummies guide to getting ready, which many of you don’t need. But If you know of anyone looking to join the event, but they don’t know what they need to do, or have overcomplicated it, please share it on.

11/07/2025 Auto-electrical, Mechanical, Mercedes-Benz 2 Comments

1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC

A true German classic, the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC, in for some mechanical, heater and electrical work.

11/07/2025 Auto-electrical, CorrosionX, Custom Vehicles, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, LVVTA Certification, Mechanical, Mini, NZ Compliance, Restoration, Rust Repairs, Servicing, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport 0 Comments

Mini Countryman Woody

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

10/07/2025 Auto-electrical, Full Repaint, Mazda, Mechanical, NZ Compliance, Restoration, Rust Repairs, RX2, Servicing, Upholstery, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

1972 Mazda RX2 Capella Restoration

1972 Mazda RX2 Capella, starting its journey for a full restoration after 20+ years in storage in our clients garage

10/07/2025 Auto-electrical, BMW, Detailing & Grooming, Mechanical, Servicing 0 Comments

V12 BMW 750i

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.

10/07/2025 Full Repaint, Mechanical, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, TR6, Triumph, Triumph Owners Club 0 Comments

1972 Triumph TR6

1972 Triumph TR6 body, fully painted and undersealed, ready to start its reassembly journey. It’s going to look so good when it’s all back together.

10/07/2025 Beetle, Custom Vehicles, Full Repaint, Restoration, Rust Repairs, VolksWagen 0 Comments

VW Beetle Restoration

This beautiful restored VW Beetle has had the rut removed and has been painted in a pearl White that pops in the sun. It’s going into our storage facility for a short time, and then ready for the final stages of work. And getting it back on the road.