LVVTA Certification – The Surgery – Classic & Performance – Classic and Modern Restoration / Bodyshop / Detailing / Vehicle Customisation

20/04/2026 3D Scanning, CorrosionX, Custom Vehicles, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Fellten, Full Repaint, LVVTA Certification, Mini, Restoration, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

Feltten Mini EV kit for Mini Countryman

Test fitting of the Feltten Mini EV kit is underway. It’s looking good and very snug. Just to test for the battery back in the rear, and we can pull it out for other scheduled work on the body.

11/02/2026 Alloy Wheel Restoration, Auto-electrical, CorrosionX, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, Ford, Ford Mustang Club, Full Repaint, LVVTA Certification, Mechanical, Mustang, Restoration, Rust Repairs, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

John Wick – Ford Mustang Mach 1

Final preparation and detailing to this beautiful Ford Mustang Mach 1, before it heads down to the 2026 Ayrburn Classic

1979 Morris Mini 1275 GT Restoration

This cool little 1979 Morris Mini 1275 GT has been through a full bare metal rebuild, ground up restoration with a rebuilt engine and a full custom interior. The owner was stocked to collect it late last week.

22/01/2026 Custom Vehicles, Full Repaint, LVVTA Certification, Mechanical, Mini, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Repair Certification, Restoration, Rust Prevention, Rust Repairs, Servicing, Upholstery, Vinyl Decals / Stickers, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

Custom cut Vinyl decals

Custom cut Vinyl decals for the mighty Mini 1275 GT. We can cut and or print any classic automotive decals, or even custom ones too.

18/12/2025 Auto-electrical, Chevrolet, Corvette, Custodian Services, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, LVVTA Certification, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Servicing, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

Restomod Corvette Stringray

Corvette Stringray, has been imported from the USA, and transported down to Wellington. Through New Zealand Entry Compliance and LVVTA Certification. Custom electrical work and interior upgrades, engine servicing so that it is ready for a road trip back to Auckland. Ready to enjoy over the summer months.

28/11/2025 Auto-electrical, Custom Vehicles, Detailing & Grooming, LVVTA Certification, Mechanical, Nissan, Vehicle Storage, Vehicle Transport, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V-Spec II Nismo

Safely transporting the GOAT of Japanese performance cars. What a beast.

06/10/2025 Custom Vehicles, Kombi, LVVTA Certification, Restoration, Rust Repairs, VolksWagen 0 Comments

VW Kombi – Rock & Roll Bed – LVVTA

A 1966 Volkswagen Kombi in for some upgrades. One of which is the installation of a rock and roll bed to meet LVVTA certification requirements.

09/08/2025 Auto-electrical, Custom Vehicles, EV Conversions / Electric Vehicles, Kombi, LVVTA Certification, New Zealand Autocar, New Zealand Entry Compliance, Restoration, Rust Repairs, Upholstery, VolksWagen, WOF - Warrant of Fitness 0 Comments

ID Buzz & KEV The EV Kombi

With the launch of Volkswagens new ID buzz featured in this month’s New Zealand AutoCar magazine. Kev, the Kombi, was also featured right beside it. This 1966 classic was brought back to life by our team at The Surgery and converted to electric in an old meets new tribute to a true icon