313 Motors opened in 2017 in Te Aro, Wellington, and has built a reputation for quality repairs, professional workmanship and quick turnaround times. The workshop is owned by Rudy, who brings over 20 years in the trade, specialising in electric vehicles and all models of Toyota.
The team works on all makes and models of petrol and diesel vehicles, offering logbook servicing and Warrant of Fitness inspections alongside a full range of mechanical and auto electrical repairs. 313 Motors has also developed a specialism in hybrid vehicle servicing, using equipment specifically designed for newer hybrid models, including hybrid battery reconditioning, replacement and system fault diagnosis.
Services cover vehicle inspections (WOF, pre-trip, pre-purchase and hybrid battery pre-inspection), brake repairs, steering and suspension, clutch and transmission work, engine repairs and rebuilds, radiator and cooling system repairs, auto electrical work, a wide range of replacement tyres, and additional services such as air conditioning repairs, exhaust repairs, and coordination with local towing services.
313 Motors opened in 2017 in Te Aro, Wellington, and has built a reputation for quality repairs, professional workmanship and quick turnaround times. The workshop is owned by Rudy, who brings over 20 years in the trade, with particular expertise in electric vehicles and all models of Toyota.
## What They're Known For While the team can work on all makes and models of petrol and diesel vehicles, 313 Motors has carved out a specific niche in hybrid vehicle servicing, using equipment specifically designed for working on newer hybrid models. This includes hybrid battery reconditioning, hybrid battery replacement, and hybrid system fault diagnosis — specialised work that not every general mechanic offers.
## Core Services The workshop covers the full range of general automotive work: logbook servicing for petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, and Warrant of Fitness inspections for vehicle registration. Beyond routine servicing, 313 Motors also offers pre-trip inspections ahead of driving holidays or off-roading, pre-purchase inspections for anyone buying a second-hand car, and pre-inspection of hybrid batteries specifically.
Mechanical work spans brake repairs (including pad, disc and drum replacement, disc machining and hydraulic system checks), steering and suspension (wheel balancing, alignment, spring and shock absorber replacement), and clutch and transmission work covering both manual and automatic vehicles, including differential and CV joint repairs.
## Engine and Electrical Specialism On the engine side, the team handles rebuilds, reconditioning, testing, camshaft repairs and EFI diagnostics, with particular strength in hybrid engine work. The auto electrical side is also a specialism, with the team testing and replacing batteries, alternators and starter motors, fitting stereos, and handling the more specialised hybrid battery and system diagnostic work that ties back to Rudy's Toyota expertise.
## Rounding Out the Workshop 313 Motors also handles radiator and cooling system repairs (including head gaskets, thermostats and coolant flushes), supplies a wide range of replacement tyres for passenger cars and light commercials, and offers air conditioning repairs, exhaust system repairs, and coordination with local towing services when a vehicle needs to be brought in.
## Visiting the Workshop 313 Motors is located at 9 Arthur Street, Te Aro, Wellington, and is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, and Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Customers can call, email, or use the online contact form to book a preferred service date, and the business also maintains a Facebook page for updates.