As electric and hybrid vehicles become the new standard on New Zealand roads, a trusted global name is pulling up alongside local workshops to take the unknown out of maintenance.

Words Lara Channing-Hutt

For many of us, taking our car in for servicing is often an anxious experience. If you don’t have a strong knowledge of mechanics, you might not be taken seriously, and if car noises aren’t your thing, how can you accurately describe that weird knocking coming from the thingee whatsit? For so many, car servicing anxiety is next-level. You would not be alone asking yourself, ‘am I really expected to keep up with all of this?’ The short answer is no. We all have our lanes of expertise (pun intended) and it’s ok to stick to those.

Nowadays, cars have gone next level on their tech capabilities with all the automatic safety bing-bongs like Lane Keeping Assist or Lane Departure Warnings. And now we find ourselves amidst an EV-lution, with electric and hybrid engines a smarter alternative to the soaring costs of fuel. With this shift also comes a radical change in how we can approach our services.

When we need an expert outside of our lane, we find one with the right skill set. A trusted name, recommended by fellow experts, with the specialist training and equipment to do the job safely and effectively – enter NexDrive accredited workshops.

Specifically trained to bridge the gap between traditional mechanical care and the high-tech requirements of modern electric and hybrid vehicles, NexDrive adds another layer or framework by which your local automotive repair workshop operates to give you the assurance you need and alleviate our servicing anxiety. A trusted global brand, recently launched in New Zealand, they have even teamed up with fellow expert Hayden Paddon as their Brand Ambassador, a global icon for performance EV and Hybrid technology himself.

While NexDrive experts will work on any type of vehicle, they also bring a wealth of global knowledge from more mature EV and Hybrid markets. Dispelling some common myths, like that EVs don’t need servicing or that you must take your vehicle back to the dealership to keep your warranty from voiding. Their specialist training and equipment offers another option, which is good news given how many more EV and Hybrid vehicles are hitting our roads, making wait times a logistical challenge.

By taking the unknown out of vehicle servicing, they allow you to stay in your lane and trust the experts.