Advantage Tyre & Battery Shop Lower Hutt

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About Advantage Tyre & Battery Shop Lower Hutt

Advantage Tyres is a New Zealand owned and operated tyre and vehicle servicing retailer that has been looking after Kiwis since 1985. With over 65 stores nationwide, the business positions itself as a convenient, local option for tyres, wheel alignments, punctures, batteries, and oil changes wherever you are in the country.

The range covers major tyre brands including Michelin, BFGoodrich, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Hifly, and Warrior, catering to everyday cars, 4x4 and ute owners, performance vehicles, and electric vehicles. Beyond tyres, Advantage offers a full slate of vehicle care services: wheel alignments, puncture repairs, free battery checks, free 8-point safety checks, pre-WOF checks, wiper blade replacements, and oil change packages using Shell Helix oils.

Booking is designed to be simple — choose your local store, find the right tyres by vehicle or size, book a fitment time, and drive in to get sorted. Advantage also runs a dedicated commercial offering for fleets, including tyres for heavy vehicles, 24/7 roadside assistance, full fleet service plans, and on-site servicing for farms.

Customers rate Advantage 4.7 out of 5 across 2,859 Google reviews, with recent feedback highlighting quick service, helpful staff, good prices, and comfortable waiting areas.

Advantage Tyres: 65+ Kiwi-Owned Stores Keeping New Zealand on the Road Since 1985

Since 1985, Advantage Tyres has been a familiar name for New Zealanders searching for a tyre shop near me. As a proudly New Zealand owned and operated business, the company has grown to more than 65 stores nationwide, built on the idea of locals looking after locals.

More Than Just Tyres

While tyres are the core of the business — with brands like Michelin, BFGoodrich, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Hifly, and Warrior all on the shelves — Advantage has expanded into a full vehicle care stop. Customers can shop by tyre size or by vehicle, covering everything from performance cars to 4x4 and ute setups for outdoor adventures, and a dedicated electric vehicle tyre range for EV owners.

Beyond the tyre wall, Advantage handles wheel alignments, puncture repairs, battery checks, oil changes, pre-WOF checks, and wiper blade replacements — the kind of routine maintenance that keeps a car safe and road-ready without needing multiple stops.

Simple, Straightforward Booking

Advantage built its process around four steps: choose your local store, find the right tyres by vehicle or size, book a fitment time that suits you, then drive in and get fitted. Several core services carry clear online pricing — a wheel alignment starts at $99.50, puncture repairs from $61.00 (covering everything from standard 17" and below tyres through to run flat and ATV/wheelbarrow repairs), and oil changes from $159.00 using Shell Helix oils. Battery checks and the 8-point safety check, which covers tyre pressure, oil, and battery, are both offered free at every store. Note that these are online prices only, and in-store pricing may differ.

Keeping the Basics Covered

For batteries, Advantage stocks Exide batteries across more than 80 sizes, capacities, and CCAs, with the option of Click & Collect or in-store fitting that includes removal and disposal of the old battery. Wiper blade replacements come as a 2 or 3 blade package, fitted in-store with the old blades disposed of for you.

For a more complete service, the Shell Helix Ultra Deluxe Service Package bundles an oil and oil filter change with a 20-point safety check, headlight restoration, tyre rotation, and windscreen wiper replacement — a way to tick off several maintenance jobs in a single visit.

Built for Commercial Customers Too

Advantage isn't only geared toward everyday drivers. The Commercial Advantage offering covers tyres for heavy vehicles, 24/7 roadside assistance, full fleet service plans, and on-site servicing for farms, aimed at keeping business fleets moving. Businesses can open a dedicated account to access these services.

What Customers Are Saying

Advantage holds a 4.7 rating from 2,859 Google reviews. Recent feedback calls out quick, friendly service — one customer praised the team for a fast tyre fitting, another highlighted a good price alongside a handy location and comfortable waiting area, while a third simply described the experience as quick, easy, and staffed by kind people.

Finding Your Local Store

With more than 65 locations across New Zealand, Advantage makes it straightforward to find a nearby store through its online store locator, whether you need new tyres, a quick puncture fix, or a full vehicle check before your next WOF.

Signature items

  • Wheel Alignment
  • Puncture Repair
  • Free Battery Check
  • Free 8-Point Safety Check
  • Shell Helix Ultra Deluxe Service Package
  • Michelin & BFGoodrich Tyres

Menu

Book A Service

  • Wheel Alignment — Wheel alignment and balancing to maintain the overall health of your vehicle. Online price only; in-store prices may differ.
  • Puncture Repair — Covers 17" tyre and below, 18" and above, run flat, and ATV/wheelbarrow tyres. Online price only; in-store prices may differ.
  • Battery Check — Free battery check at all Advantage Tyre Solution stores.
  • 8-Point Safety Check — Free check covering tyre pressure, oil, and battery to help ensure your vehicle is safe for the road.
  • Oil Change — Engine oil change using Shell Helix oils, from the base Oil Change through to the Deluxe Service Package. Online price only; in-store prices may differ.

Frequently asked questions

What are Advantage's contact centre hours?
The contact centre team is available Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm.
How much does a wheel alignment cost?
Wheel alignment is $99.50 at the online price only; in-store prices may differ.
How much is a puncture repair?
Puncture repair starts from $61.00 online price, covering 17" and below, 18" and above, run flat, and ATV/wheelbarrow tyres. In-store prices may differ.
Is the battery check free?
Yes, battery checks are free at all Advantage Tyre Solution stores.
Is the 8-point safety check free?
Yes, the 8-point safety check is free and covers tyre pressure, oil, and battery to help ensure your vehicle is safe for the road.
How long has Advantage been operating?
Advantage has been looking after Kiwis and their tyres since 1985, and is a proudly New Zealand owned and operated business with over 65 stores nationwide.
Does Advantage service commercial fleets?
Yes — the Commercial Advantage offering includes tyres for heavy vehicles, 24/7 roadside assistance, full fleet service plans, and on-site servicing for farms.

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