Auto-electrical – The Surgery – Classic Car Restoration Wellington

01/10/2025 Auto-electrical, Headlight Lens Replacement, Subaru 0 Comments

Headlight Lens Replacements

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.

26/09/2025 Auto-electrical, Custom Vehicles, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Tesla 0 Comments

Tesla Model S Battery Pack

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.

20/08/2025 Auto-electrical, Coupe, Custom Vehicles, Ford, New Zealand Classic Cars, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs 0 Comments

1966 Ford Mustang in New Zealand Classic Car

So cool to see Gordie’s beautiful 1966 Ford Mustang that we worked on featured in the latest New Zealand Classic Car Magazine.

09/08/2025 Auto-electrical, Custom Vehicles, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Kombi, LVVTA Certification, New Zealand Autocar, NZ Compliance, Restoration, Rust Repairs, Upholstery, VolksWagen, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

ID Buzz & KEV The EV Kombi

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

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.

09/07/2025 Auto-electrical, Custom Vehicles, DMC Delorean, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, LVVTA Certification, Mechanical 0 Comments

Electrifying GMC DeLorean

GMC DeLorean is having its combustion engine removed for the last time, as we prep it for its new electric heart conversion.

27/06/2025 Auto-electrical, Bentley, CorrosionX, Custodian Services, Detailing & Grooming, Restoration, Rolls Royce, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, S1, Servicing, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

1955 Bentley S1, 70 Years Young

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.