The Team

As a local family business, the North Shore isn’t just where we work—it’s our home. We know the daily commute, we know the local schools, and we know how much you rely on your vehicle to keep your life moving. That’s why we built Auto Garage on traditional Kiwi values: upfront communication, dependable workmanship, and a friendly, stress-free experience from a team you can actually get to know by name.

Tony Dawson
Tony DawsonDirector and Senior Mechanic
Tony has over 20 years experience in the Automotive Industry across many facets. Tony is an A-Grade Automotive Engineer who has worked in and managed private workshops and worked within a dealership.

Tony has also been extensively involved in both Dirt track racing- winning multiple national Sprintcar titles, and Tarmac Motor Racing with Andy Booth’s Supertourer and Steve Owen from FPR. Tony now works preparing and trackside with BNT V8’s and GTRNZ.

Tony is a Holden Certified Technician, Kia Master Level Technician and FIA accredited Motorsport Certified.

Hannah Dawson
Hannah DawsonDirector and Business Operations
Hannah is a core pillar of the Auto Garage family, managing the vital business operations and administration that keep our workshop running smoothly. Balancing her crucial role here with her professional career as a Physiotherapist—all while raising three active kids—Hannah brings incredible organization, energy, and care to everything she does. Her focus ensures our administrative side is just as precise and reliable as our mechanical service, helping us deliver the seamless, stress-free experience our North Shore community expects.