M45 Automotive is a specialist Subaru workshop owned and operated by Fraser Smith, an award-winning, factory-trained Subaru technician with 18 years of experience with the brand. The workshop is set up to diagnose, repair and service any aspect of a Subaru, from routine servicing through to full engine rebuilds.
Beyond mechanical work, M45 offers free courtesy cars subject to availability, and evening and weekend vehicle drop-off and pick-up by prior arrangement, aiming for a high standard of both workmanship and customer service.
M45 Automotive is built around a single focus: Subaru. The workshop is owned and operated by Fraser Smith, an award-winning, factory-trained Subaru technician with 18 years of experience working specifically with the brand.
Rather than working across all makes, M45 concentrates its expertise on Subarus, giving it the experience to diagnose, repair and service any aspect of the vehicle. The business says it strives for the highest standard of both workmanship and customer service, an approach that comes through in the specialist positioning of the workshop.
On the day-to-day side, M45 handles general servicing and repairs, along with diagnostic and fault finding when something isn't quite right. Transmission servicing and repair is also part of the regular workload.
For bigger jobs, the workshop takes on full engine rebuilds, cambelt replacement and clutch replacement — work that requires the kind of specialist Subaru knowledge Fraser has built up over nearly two decades. Brake system servicing and suspension repairs round out the core service list, covering the parts of a Subaru most critical to safe handling and braking.
M45 offers priced packages for customers who want clarity on cost before booking work in, giving Subaru owners a straightforward way to see what different levels of servicing involve.
A couple of practical touches set M45 apart from a standard workshop experience. Free courtesy cars are available, subject to availability, so customers aren't left without transport while their Subaru is being worked on. For those who can't make a standard weekday drop-off, evening and weekend vehicle drop-off and pick-up can be arranged in advance.
M45 Automotive can be reached by phone or email, or via the contact form on their website, where customers can specify their Subaru model, vehicle year, registration number and the services or repairs required. The workshop is located in Christchurch.