Tony's Tyre & Auto Care on Cambridge Terrace sits on the edge of Wellington's CBD in Te Aro, making it a handy pit stop for commuters, inner-city residents and anyone passing through the capital. It is one of more than 40 Tony's stores around New Zealand, a network built on tyre expertise and straight-up pricing, and this branch applies the same formula: quality tyres, qualified mechanics and prices the team is willing to guarantee in writing.
The headline promise is the cheapest tyres in town, guaranteed. Find a lower cash price on the same or similar quality new tyre in the same size, from a fitment centre within 40km, and the store will beat it by $10 per tyre — no exceptions. The team stocks world-renowned brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Supercat and Dayton, and all it takes to put the guarantee to the test is a genuine written quote, screenshot or live link showing the competitor's tyre details and price.
It is more than a tyre shop, too. The MTA-assured workshop handles warrant of fitness inspections, wheel alignments, wheel balancing, tyre rotation, nitrogen inflation, run flat repairs and car battery replacement alongside general auto repairs and two levels of express servicing. Puncture repairs are free for the lifetime of any tyre bought at Tony's, and every visit comes with a transparency touch — your vehicle's inspection video is sent straight to your phone. With interest-free finance through Afterpay, Zip and Finance Now, weekday and Saturday morning hours, and mobile tyre fitting at no extra cost for Wellington drivers, the branch is set up to keep the city moving with minimal fuss.
Tony's Tyre & Auto Care on Cambridge Terrace sits on the edge of Wellington's CBD in Te Aro, an easy pit stop for commuters, inner-city residents and anyone passing through the capital. It is one of more than 40 Tony's stores around New Zealand, a network built on tyre expertise and straight-up pricing, and this branch applies the same formula: quality tyres, qualified mechanics and prices the team is willing to guarantee in writing.
That guarantee is the headline act. Tony's Cambridge Terrace promises the cheapest tyres in town — find a lower cash price on the same or similar quality new tyre in the same size, from a fitment centre within 40km, and the store will beat it by $10 per tyre, no exceptions. The team stocks world-renowned brands including Bridgestone, Firestone, Supercat and Dayton, and all it takes to test the promise is a genuine written quote, screenshot or live link showing the competitor's business name, tyre details, price and date. Conditions apply — the quote must include fitting, balancing and all other fees, and the tyres must be fitted in store — but for most everyday drivers it means walking in knowing you're not paying over the odds.
Tyres may be the drawcard, but the Cambridge Terrace workshop is a full-service operation. The team carries out warrant of fitness inspections, wheel alignments and wheel balancing, tyre rotations, nitrogen tyre inflation, run flat tyre repairs, puncture repairs and car battery replacements, alongside general auto repairs and maintenance. Mechanics here are equipped to work on most makes and models of car, van, SUV and 4WD, using quality parts and products throughout — so whether it's a WoF before a road trip or a battery that's struggling on a cold Wellington morning, it can be handled in one visit.
Routine care comes in two express options: the 17-point Express service, which includes an engine oil change, oil filter replacement and a safety check as standard, and the 31-point Express Plus for drivers who want a more thorough once-over. Both are competitively priced, and the team can help you compare the two plans and choose what suits your vehicle.
All work at the store is MTA-assured and carried out by qualified mechanics and tyre technicians who are trained and sought after across New Zealand's automotive industry. One detail customers appreciate is the inspection video: your vehicle's check is filmed and sent to your phone, so you can see exactly what the technician sees before any work is approved. Tyres bought at Tony's also come with free puncture repairs for their lifetime, so a nail picked up months down the road won't mean another bill.
The team also offers expert advice and instant quotes, making it simple to compare tyre sizes, brands and repair-versus-replace options before committing to anything.
The store keeps weekday hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, opens Saturday mornings from 9am to 2pm and closes Sundays — the early weekday start is handy for dropping a car before work. Bookings can be made online or by freephone on 0800 286 697, and if getting to Cambridge Terrace is the tricky part, Wellington drivers can book a Mobile Tyre Fitting and have new tyres fitted at home or work at no extra cost.
For bigger jobs, interest-free buy-now-pay-later options through Afterpay, Zip and Finance Now help spread the cost, so a blown tyre or a major service doesn't have to wait for payday. Between the price beat guarantee, free puncture repairs, transparent inspection videos and flexible finance, the Te Aro branch has built its offer around removing the usual reasons people put off car maintenance — and keeping Wellington drivers safely on the road.