Ash Hames

Director

I've been working on cars for nearly twenty-five years now & I still have a real passion for the automotive industry. Cars and the technology in them are constantly changing so there's always something new to learn and keep me motivated.
I also have a passion for customer service. I know that bringing your vehicle to the workshop for mechanical repairs and service can be an experience that all too often leaves you feeling "ripped off". I'll make sure you never feel that way after visiting Anzac Automotive. We'll do our best to give you all the information you need to make the right decision for you and your vehicle. We will give you FREE and honest advice and we guarantee our workmanship. If you're not happy with any aspect of our service, let me know. I give you my personal assurance that we will put it right.

Scott Langwell

Service Advisor

Scott is our main man on the desk.  He’ll let you know what’s happening with your car and will be the first point of contact when you get in touch with us.

Scott has 35 years experience as a qualified technician, having worked at Mitsubishi, Ford and Mazda in the past.

His spare time is taken up caring for his family; carting his kids around to their sport events amongst other things.

Scott’s knowledge and experience means that he is well equipped to liase between you and our technicians, to ensure the best care possible.

Fiona Rayner

Accounts/Admin(& Ash's boss...)

While rarely seen at the "coal face" anymore, Fiona continues to do a great job working behind the scenes and makes sure the "engine of the business" runs smoothly. All the while balancing this with being a fantastic Mum to our daughter Charlotte and her sons Matt & Sam.

Jeff Clark

Technician

Jeff joined Anzac Automotive in October 2012. Jeff comes from the far north where he completed his apprenticeship in early 2012. He has made the move to Auckland to gain experience on a wider variety of vehicles and is enjoying the move to a well-resourced workshop.

Jeff is a keen sailor and has spent a number of years working locally and around the world including working for Oracle in their first defense of the America's cup.

Yonko Nikolov

BMW & Mercedes Specialist

Yonko joined our team in 2018 from Bulgaria. When it comes to BMWs and Mercedes, he has an awe-inspiring depth of knowledge. He has spent his entire career working on BMWs and Mercedes and is passionate about providing efficient, accurate and high-quality service. His skill is second to none, able to diagnose BMW specific issues that other mechanics cannot, meaning he can tackle repairs in the correct order to create both efficiency and safety. He regularly saves our clients money and the inconvenience of a breakdown by spotting things now that could become a problem later. When he is not fixing BMWs you can find him playing ice hockey with his son, or mountain biking the great outdoors.

Calvin Calitz

Apprentice

Calvin Calitz joined Anzac Automotive in March 2021, after being accepted for his apprenticeship. He has completed his Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) and is working to complete level 4 which will seem him gain his “qualified automotive technician” certificate. He approaches each task with commitment to excellence. This dedication was recognized in 2023 when he received the prestigious “Rising Stars: Apprentice of the Year Nominee” Award - a testament to his commitment and work ethic.

Outside the workshop, Calvin enjoys the great outdoors, indulging in weekend fishing trips and nature walks. He loves rugby and the banter as to whether the All Blacks or Spring Bok’s are the better team is a regular topic of conversation.

His passion for cars (especially Volkswagen’s) and dedication to his craft continue to shape his journey.