Pit Stop Burnside is a car servicing and mechanical repair workshop at 18 Sheffield Cres, Burnside, Christchurch, run by franchise owner Paul Skene. It's part of Pit Stop, a New Zealand owned and operated business with over 45 years in the industry and more than 40 automotive service stores across the country.
The Burnside team handles the full range of vehicle servicing and repairs, including Warrant of Fitness checks, brake repairs and replacements, exhaust systems and muffler repairs, shock absorbers and suspension services, batteries and tyres, and engine diagnostics. The workshop's technicians are trained to run engine management diagnostic services, using computer equipment that can locate engine light fault codes and carry out repairs as needed.
Pit Stop Burnside offers six Ezy Service packages catering to different vehicles and budgets, including specialised packages for electric vehicles, hybrids, European cars, 4x4s, utes and vans. The store services Burnside and the surrounding area, including Casebrook, Papanui, Ilam and Avonhead, and offers vehicle repair finance through Afterpay, alongside Pit Stop's own Rewards programme for additional savings.
Customers can pay by cash, EFTPOS, debit card or credit card, with repair finance also available. Pit Stop Burnside is part of the wider Christchurch network, which also includes branches in Christchurch City, Hornby and Sydenham.
Pit Stop Burnside sits at 18 Sheffield Cres in Burnside, Christchurch, offering car servicing, Warrant of Fitness checks and mechanical repairs under franchise owner Paul Skene. It's part of the wider Pit Stop network, a New Zealand owned and operated business with more than 45 years in the industry and over 40 automotive service stores around the country.
Being part of a long-established national brand means Pit Stop Burnside can draw on decades of automotive experience while still operating as a genuinely local workshop. The store's stated mission is to help customers and their families travel safely while having a positive impact on the environment and the communities it serves, and that shows up in the day-to-day work: WOFs, brake repairs and replacements, exhaust and muffler repairs, shock absorber and suspension services, batteries, tyres, and engine diagnostics.
One area Pit Stop Burnside calls out specifically is engine management diagnostics. The workshop's technicians are trained to run full diagnostic checks, using computer equipment that can locate engine light fault codes and carry out the necessary repairs. It's the kind of work that requires proper equipment and training rather than guesswork, and it's backed by Pit Stop's broader service guarantees.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all service, Pit Stop Burnside offers six Ezy Service packages designed to suit different vehicles and budgets. There are dedicated packages for electric vehicles and hybrids, as well as European cars, vans, and general 4x4s and utes. Each package includes an oil and filter change (aside from the EV package), a multi-point check, and a service light reset, with the more comprehensive packages adding extras like a computer and systems health check, essential fluid top-ups, spark plug checks, and a road test. The EV-specific package focuses on checks relevant to electric vehicles, including the battery pack ventilation filter.
Pit Stop Burnside services Burnside itself along with the surrounding suburbs of Casebrook, Papanui, Ilam and Avonhead. For customers who need a bit of flexibility, the store offers vehicle repair finance through Afterpay, aimed at getting people back on the road faster, and Pit Stop's own Rewards programme provides additional savings and perks for regular customers.
Pit Stop Burnside is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm and closed on weekends. Customers can pay by cash, EFTPOS, debit card or credit card, and repair finance is available for those who need it. Bookings can be made online, and customers can also leave a Google review directly through the store's listing.
For customers outside Burnside, Pit Stop operates several other Christchurch branches, including Pit Stop Christchurch City on Fitzgerald Avenue, Pit Stop Hornby on Smarts Road, and Pit Stop Sydenham on Sandyford Street, so there's likely a Pit Stop workshop convenient to wherever you're based in the city.
With a straightforward range of service packages, dedicated diagnostic capability, and the backing of a long-running national brand, Pit Stop Burnside positions itself as a dependable, no-fuss option for Christchurch drivers needing anything from a routine WOF to more involved mechanical repairs.