About us

Wheeler Motor Company is one of the oldest motor industry family businesses in New Zealand. With WMC’s team you can be assured of your next vehicles quality.

Our customer backup service with our buying experience and industry knowledge you can have peace of mind that your driving needs are looked after correctly, not only today but every time you purchase with us.

Did you know...

  • We have sold over 25,000 vehicles.

  • We were awarded the first AA Preferred Dealership in the South Island.

  • Our website was the first used dealership in NZ to offer an A‘I NEED HELP’ after sales link.

    We have a team of people ready to support you with trade rates, extensive vehicle knowledge and answer any of your questions.

  • South Island’s 1st AA Preferred Dealership! AA logo

    WMC has been awarded as the South Island’s 1st AA Preferred Dealership! What does this mean? The AA trusts us, our processes and our vehicles and so should you!

    AA preferred text

    Text taken from the AA website, Oct 2021

  • MTA Assured Dealership MTA logo

    MTA members set the standard in New Zealand, delivering the best service and workmanship to Kiwis all around the country! We operate to strict standards and you can find them all here.

    Code of ethics

    MTA requires that each member:

    • Provide customers with high quality and honest service.
    • Work with integrity and adhere to MTA rules, bylaws and policies.
    • Ensure all business activities comply with relevant environmental laws and regulations.
    • Are good employers: complying with employment laws and providing training.
    • Ensure all advertising is accurate and not misleading.
    • Ensure all business dealings meet industry best practice.
    • Always work to positively promote the interests of the MTA brand.
    • Maintain accurate and proper financial and legal records and carry out all business transactions in a professional manner.
    • Price goods and services fairly and avoid deceptive pricing – adhere to relevant consumer laws.
    • Respond to all customer enquiries and seek to resolve any complaints.
    • Provide a safe work environment: considering staff wellbeing; managing stress; providing safe facilities, equipment and protection from hazardous substances; and providing safe work practices and ensuring they are always used and adhered to.
    • Proactively uphold MTA Standards and actively engage with requests by MTA to measure and maintain these standards.
    Customer promise

    All of our members sign up to our MTA Customer Promise. It’s your guarantee of professional, fair and thorough service from your automotive professional.

  • JEVIC odometer inspections Jevic logo

    The New Zealand Automobile Association has entered into an agreement with JEVIC to protect consumers against Odometer fraud and fully endorses the JEVIC Odometer Inspection process.

    To further guarantee the highest standard of technical ability and quality assurance is maintained, JEVIC have achieved ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation recognised internationally, specifically for Odometer Inspections.

    The New Zealand Automobile Association fully endorses the JEVIC odometer inspection process to protect consumers against odometer fraud.

    Odometer Verifications are carried out by approved JEVIC Inspectors using best-practice methodology. Passed vehicles are provided with a secure sticker on the front windscreens as confirmation of an authentic odometer reading, and a hard copy Certificate or E-certificate, which you can view at any time online.

  • Member of Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association Via logo

    Team WMC is a paying member of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association which is integral with government foreplanning and consultation on vehicles standards, clean car discounts and all aspects of NZ motoring.

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WMC BASIC SERVICE – 10 POINT CHECK FROM $199

  • Replace Oil and filter
  • Check brake fluid level
  • Check power steering fluid level
  • Check coolant fluid level
  • Battery health check
  • Check Tyre condition and pressure
  • Auto trans, CVT fluid levels and hoses (visual leak inspection)
  • Check Wiper blades
  • Refill window washer fluid
  • Key Batteries
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WMC SMART SERVICE (OUR MOST POPULAR) FROM $299

All of the benefits from our basic service plus ..

  • Brake Pedal and parking brake operation check
  • Air conditioning system operation
  • Electrical equipment operation
  • Spare tyre condition & Pressure/ check tools
  • Check Fuel tank cap
  • Cabin Air filter
  • Cooling and heater system hoses
  • Check Drive belts
  • Check Front brake pads and discs
  • Brake Pipes and hoses
  • Steering wheel, linkage, rack rubber boots
  • Drive shaft joints and boots
  • Front and rear suspension components
  • Exhaust system and mountings
  • Body and under body chassis condition
  • Torque all wheel nuts
  • Brake and clutch fluid levels
  • Transfer fluid (If Applicable)
  • Road test Vehicle
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WMC COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE FROM $399

All of the benefits from out Smart service plus ..

  • Full brake clean and inspection
  • Electronic diagnostic check with scan tool
  • Tyre Rotation (if requested)
  • Check over Windscreen for any chips or cracks
  • Check Wof and rego are up to date
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Had an accident? What to do in the event of a traffic accident.

  • Make the accident scene safe.
  • Switch off vehicle.
  • Turn hazard lights on.
  • Notify Police if there are any injuries.
  • Keep everyone off the road and away from the accident.
  • Stay calm and do not make any rash decisions.
  • Exchange details with involved party – Registration number, Name, Insurance company details.
  • Obtain contact details from any witnesses of the accident, and the incident reference number should the police attend.
  • Do not drive your vehicle if it is not roadworthy.
  • Get the contact details of your towing company and provide them with your insurance company details.
  • Lodge a claim with your insurance company (repairs cannot take place until the claim number has been accepted by your insurance company and allocated).
  • Supply your insurance company with all details regarding the accident including the other party’s details, and the police incident number.
  • Bring your vehicle into WMC Autobody if it is roadworthy. If it needs to be towed advise your insurance company or tow truck driver that you would like it to be repaired by WMC Autobody or Gary A Smith (panel beaters and car painters).
  • Once delivered to us the damage to the vehicle will then be assessed. Give you an estimate of how long it will take to repair and the cost.
  • As soon as we receive the vehicle you have peace of mind as we handle everything from here.
  • All work by WMC Autobody is guaranteed, we provide customers the reassurance that the vehicle will be restored to its original condition.
  • You will be contacted as soon as your vehicle has been repaired, inspected, cleaned and ready to pick up.
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