That Car Place is a family-run car servicing garage in Upper Hutt, run by Stephen and Jennifer Hamilton. Stephen brings over 20 years' experience in professional automotive servicing, while Jennifer looks after the administration side of the business, and their daughter Laura is learning the trade alongside them.
The garage takes a jargon-free, friendly approach to car servicing, aiming to explain what needs to be done in plain English rather than intimidating customers with technical talk. That Car Place specifically aims to be Upper Hutt's leading "female friendly" garage — a place customers can bring their car without intimidation and receive value for money.
Beyond major repairs, the team looks after Warrants of Fitness (WOFs), regular servicing, and maintenance for vehicles large or small, and can now also supply and fit tyres. Customers can sign up for WOF reminders so they never get caught out by an expired warrant.
Going to the mechanic doesn't need to be as painful as going to the dentist — that's the philosophy behind That Car Place, a family-run garage in Upper Hutt led by Stephen and Jennifer Hamilton. The business is built around a simple idea: car servicing should be explained in plain English, without the intimidation that can come with technical jargon.
Stephen Hamilton brings over 20 years of professional automotive servicing experience to That Car Place, and has developed what the business describes as a knack for explaining exactly what needs to be done, in terms customers can understand. His wife Jennifer handles the administration side of the business, and their daughter Laura is learning the trade alongside them — making That Car Place a genuinely family-run operation from top to bottom.
One of the clearest goals Stephen and Jennifer set for their business is to be Upper Hutt's leading "female friendly" garage — a place where customers can bring their car without intimidation, have things explained clearly, and know they're getting value for money. That approach has helped Stephen build a loyal following across Upper Hutt and the greater Wellington region over the years.
Beyond major repairs, That Car Place looks after Warrants of Fitness (WOFs), regular servicing, and general maintenance for vehicles of any size. A standalone WOF inspection is priced at $75. The business has also recently expanded into supplying and fitting tyres, with quotes available on request for anyone needing new rubber.
For customers who don't want to risk letting their WOF lapse, That Car Place offers a free sign-up reminder service — register your details and they'll get in touch when your Warrant of Fitness is due, helping you avoid getting caught out.
That Car Place highlights its endorsements page as a place where customers can read about the people who've come to trust Stephen's work over the years — a reflection of the loyal following the business has built across Upper Hutt and the wider Wellington region through consistent, straightforward service.
That Car Place operates from 45 Montgomery Crescent, Unit 1, in Upper Hutt, and can be reached by phone at (04) 526-7054 or by email at [email protected]. The business also maintains a Facebook page for customers who want to stay in touch or see updates from the garage. Whether it's a routine WOF, ongoing servicing, a bigger repair job, or a new set of tyres, That Car Place positions itself as the approachable option for drivers in the greater Wellington region who'd rather understand what's happening with their car than just be handed a bill.