Meet the Team
Cars and Customer Service are our Passion
Taupo Automotive is about taking great care of your vehicle. It includes the choice of two levels of service; Express and Standard.
We’ll always be totally upfront, once we’ve given your vehicle a thorough check, we will talk to you first if anything needs to be done after the service.
Darren Close
Owner & Manager
20 plus years experience with a range of vehicles and takes pride in his work.
Karen Close
Operations & Customer Service
Loves meeting new customers and looking after their automotive requirements.
Delta-Lee Day
Qualified Automotive Technician
Awesome customer service and has experience with a wide range of vehicles.
Trent Sutherland
Apprentice Automotive Technician
Passionate about cars and excited to learn the industry.
Taupo Automotive are really pleasant to deal with & I feel like I’m in good hands. They have courtesy cars which is always a bonus & super helpful. Payment plans are also available to take the stress away. I loved the wee treats left in my car when I collected too; what a nice touch.
- B Asplin February 2021
I was impressed with the affordability to get a starter motor, as they have Humm which I am stoked about... Awesome service from husband and wife team as well as staff. Waiting room for a rest if you walk downtown while your car gets fixed. I’m very grateful for the team at Taupo Automotive Repairs on Runanga St....cheers.
– M Armstrong February 2021
We’ve been with these guys since they started. Why would we even bother looking elsewhere?!? The service we receive from Darren, Karen and team is abso-totally-lutely fantastic. They literally are second to none! Our cars have been in good hands from day one. Thanks team!
– J Preston January 2021
