Prop Auto Ltd is a family-owned and operated automotive workshop based on Webb Street in Te Aro, central Wellington, specialising in both diesel and petrol vehicles. Since opening in 2009, the business has built a strong reputation for trusted service, technical expertise, and long-standing client relationships.
The workshop is run by founder Rumen, Lead Automotive Technician with over 40 years in the automotive trade and a specialty in diesel engines and European vehicles, alongside his son Georgi, Senior Automotive Technician, and Rumi, Office Manager and co-founder who keeps the business running smoothly day to day. Together they offer a comprehensive range of services including WOF inspections and repairs, petrol and diesel servicing, pre-purchase inspections, brake and clutch repairs, 4WD and suspension work, tyre replacement, and engine diagnostics.
Pop Auto holds an 'Excellent' rating based on 103 Google reviews, with customers repeatedly praising the honest, unhurried advice and genuine care from the team, describing it as a welcoming, family-run workshop where nothing feels rushed or hidden.
Prop Auto Ltd has been a fixture of Te Aro's automotive scene since 2009, run as a genuinely family-owned and operated workshop specialising in both diesel and petrol vehicles. Located on Webb Street in central Wellington, the business has built its reputation over more than 15 years on trusted service, technical expertise, and long-standing relationships with its customers.
At the centre of Prop Auto is Rumen, the founder and Lead Automotive Technician, who brings over 40 years of hands-on experience in the automotive trade. His background spans an extraordinary range of vehicles, from bikes and cars to buses, trucks, boats and even ships, with diesel engines as his particular specialty and a reputation as the go-to expert in town for European vehicles. His son Georgi has followed in his footsteps as Senior Automotive Technician, having grown up around tools and engines, bringing both practical skill and a fresh perspective to the workshop. Rounding out the team is Rumi, Office Manager and co-founder, who has kept the business running smoothly since its inception, managing everything from scheduling and invoicing to compliance, while often being the first friendly face customers meet.
Prop Auto positions itself as a one-stop workshop for vehicle care, covering routine servicing, cooling and heating system work, brake and clutch repairs, electrical diagnostics, steering and suspension, transmission repairs, tyre services, exhaust and emissions work, and specialised diesel services including common rail engines and fuel pump repairs. WOF inspections and repairs, along with pre-purchase inspections, round out the offering.
For regular maintenance, Prop Auto offers two core service packages. The 25-point Basic Service is recommended every 10,000km and covers an oil and filter change, a full safety check, fluid top-ups, and a visual inspection of key components. The more comprehensive 34-point General Service, recommended every 20,000km, builds on the Basic Service with additional checks on the exhaust system, suspension, steering rack and CV boots. For anyone considering a used car purchase, a Pre-Purchase Inspection covers the engine and transmission, interior and exterior condition, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical systems, tyres, a road test, and a diagnostic scan. A standalone Computer Diagnostics Scan is also available at $65+GST for anyone wanting a clear answer to a dashboard warning light.
Prop Auto holds an 'Excellent' rating based on 103 Google reviews. Customers consistently highlight the honesty and patience of the team, with several noting that nothing feels rushed, hidden, or pressured. One long-time customer described the team going out of their way with 'little extras,' while others praised clear explanations of the work being done and genuinely friendly service. Reviewers have specifically called out Rumen, Rumi and Georgi by name as being down to earth, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with.
Prop Auto is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, located at 42 Webb Street, Te Aro, Wellington. The workshop accepts Eftpos, Mastercard and Visa, and customers can book a WOF or service, or ask a question, by phone, email, or through the contact form on the website. For an accurate quote, the team recommends bringing your vehicle in, as parts pricing can vary depending on what's required.