Description
Vaughan Motors
Full-service mechanic and South Canterbury's leading exhaust specialist, trusted by Timaru drivers since 2009.
Timaru's Go-To Mechanic for More Than a Decade
Tucked on 27 Latter Street in the heart of Timaru, Vaughan Motors has been keeping South Canterbury's cars, vans and utes on the road since November 2009. The workshop is family-run, MTA-certified, and carries the AA Roadside Contractor accreditation — so whether you've broken down on the highway or booked in for a straightforward service, you're in hands that know what they're doing.
What really sets Vaughan Motors apart is their exhaust workshop. With more than 40 years of combined experience repairing, manufacturing and stocking exhaust parts, they're the team most Timaru locals call when something underneath the car starts to sound wrong. Custom fabrication, stainless systems, catalytic converters, mufflers — if it's exhaust-related, they've already done it a hundred times.
Services Offered
Vehicle Servicing
Vaughan Motors run tiered service packages to suit every budget and every driver, from the weekend runaround to the daily commuter clocking up serious kilometres.
- Bronze, Silver and Gold Petrol Services — scaled inspections and maintenance schedules for regular petrol vehicles.
- Bronze, Silver and Gold Diesel Services — the same philosophy tuned for diesels, including fuel filter and injection system checks.
- Manufacturer's scheduled servicing for most makes and models, keeping your warranty intact.
Warrant of Fitness (WOF)
Book in for a WOF and the team will run you through any issues clearly — no surprise bills, no upsell pressure. If anything needs fixing to pass, they'll quote it before starting the work.
Exhaust Repair & Manufacturing
From a quick muffler replacement to a full custom stainless system, Vaughan's exhaust bay handles it all in-house. Stock parts on the shelf for most common vehicles and the tooling to fabricate one-offs when needed.
Brake & Mechanical Repairs
Pads, rotors, calipers, handbrakes, suspension, clutches, cambelts, cooling systems — general mechanical repair across petrol and diesel, with diagnostic equipment for modern engine management faults.
Free Pickup & Delivery
Can't get away from work to drop the car off? Vaughan Motors offer free pickup and delivery throughout the Timaru region — one of the small touches that keeps their regulars coming back.
Why Timaru Drivers Trust Them
The small, long-serving team — Alan, Sandra, John, Joel, Chris, Sophie and Alex — are the other reason Vaughan Motors shows up again and again in local recommendations. You get the same faces year after year, which means your car's history stays in the workshop's memory, not just its file. MTA membership and AA accreditation sit alongside straightforward pricing, honest diagnostics, and a willingness to explain what's going on under the bonnet without the jargon.
It's the kind of workshop where dropping in for a chat about a noise is as welcome as a booked-in WOF.
Get in Touch
- Address: 27 Latter Street, Timaru Central, Timaru 7910
- Phone: 03 684 7161
- Email: info@vaughanmotors.co.nz
- Website: vaughanmotors.co.nz
