West Auckland Engine Reconditioners celebrates its 20th birthday and can reflect on the many successes that it has had over the years.
The business was purchased in 1990 a small engine reconditioning shop situated at Keeling Rd in Henderson. In 1992 larger premises were purchased and the operation was moved to 20 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson.
In 1998 a major purchase of specialised equipment allowed all machining operations to be retained in house. Further expansion of the workshop allowed more room for project vehicles.
In 2004 a specialised dyno room was built and a German Maha Dynometer with Superflow equipment was installed.
Originally from Putaruru, Eric served his apprenticeship at a Chrysler Dealership where he took on the role of service manager and stayed there for fifteen years before taking up the offer to move to Waihi again as service manager for another Chrysler Dealership. Eric later moved to Auckland where he accepted the same position at a major Ford Dealership remaining for a further nine years before purchasing West Auckland Engine Reconditioners in 1990.
Eric is well known in the car scene particularly for his Hemi powered T-Bucket which has been on the road now for 32 years. Eric is an A-grade mechanic with a solid background in the automotive industry.
He is the holder of a number of Chrysler proficiency certificates including engine management and performance, automatic transmissions, hydraulics and service management. During his years with Ford he gained a Ford Diploma in service management, and a certificate in vehicle assembly processes, parts and service operation. He also holds CNG and LPG certification.
Eric personally handles all transmission work at West Auckland Engine Reconditioners and his extensive and expert knowledge of Chrysler vehicles, engines and Torqueflite transmissions has gained the company an excellent reputation around New Zealand. The workshop has developed into a One Stop Shop performing repairs and services on a wide range of vehicles. Project vehicles and restoration have become a big part of the business with many vehicles having a rotisserie style restoration performed. Body modifications and panel and paint are performed by Grieg McSporran from Profile Autobody.
Eric is supported by a highly skilled staff of six who collectively represent over 150 years of experience in the automotive industry.
