Frequent Asked Questions
Have a common question? Hopefully we've answered it below
Shipping Information
We use the following freight companies:
- New Zealand Post (National & International)
- PBT (New Zealand only)
The current estimate time of arrival is:
- PBT
- 1 - 3 business working days
- New Zealand Post (New Zealand only)
- 1 - 3 business working days
- New Zealand Post (International)
- See here: https://www.nzpost.co.nz/business/shipping-internationally/world-zones
- 1 - 3 business working days
All items and/or packages must be inspected for damages or tampering prior to signing or accepting delivery otherwise if accepted, we will not be able to make a claim on your behalf. All large items (bonnets, bumpers, etc) are sent at owners risk and no claims cannot be made.
If your item and/or package has arrived damaged or tampered with, take photos of the issues and deny accepting the freight. From there, please get in contact with us as soon as possible.
We can ship to all P O Boxes located within New Zealand excluding large items (bonnets, bumpers, etc). If you're unsure if an item can be shipped to you, don't hesitate to get in contact with us.
Of course! We can ship most items to over 170 countries. All large items (bonnets, bumpers, etc) however cannot be shipped internationally due to the economical costs involved.
If you're unsure if an item can be shipped to you, don't hesitate to get in contact with us.
All stocked items are shipped from our warehouse that is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. Currently there is no pick up option available.
Please get in contact with the freight company your order was sent on. Make sure you have your tracking number ready - both the freight company and tracking number can be found in the "Completed" e-mail.
- New Zealand Post - 0800 501 501 (International: +64 9 977 0102)
- PBT - 09 250 0800
Currently we do not offer this service.
Orders & Payments
This can be fone in four easy steps!
- 1. Create an account (or log in if you already have one)
- 2. Add item(s) to your cart
- 3. Checkout and enter all required information
- 4. Select a shipping and payment method
- 2. Add item(s) to your cart
You have ordered an item that is currently not in-stock but available for order from our supplier(s). Depending on the item and where it is coming from, the average ETA is 3 to 5 weeks (or at worst, upwards of 6 months) for the item to arrive at our warehouse.
If you also had other items in your order, those will be held until your backordered item(s) arrive at our warehouse and they will be shipped together. If you require the in-stock item(s) as soon as possible, get in contact with us and we'll see what we can do - any additional freight costs will be required to be paid prior.
You sure can! See the Additional Notes section when placing your order on the checkout page.
We sure can! See the Additional Notes section when placing your order on the checkout page.
From time to time, prices can increase due to a multiple of factors - the major being an increase by the manufacturer or freight company. Unfortunately, we don't always get informed of this.
If this happens , we will contact you to inform you of the new pricing which we will require the difference in cost to be paid. However if you do not wish to continue with your order due to the increase in costs, we will happily cancel/refund the order.
We accept the following payment methods:
- Bank Transfer (New Zealand only)
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Afterpay (New Zealand only)
- Laybuy (New Zealand only)
- Bank Transfer (New Zealand only)
- 24 hours during normal business working days
- Debit Card, Credit Card & PayPal
- Instant
- Afterpay & Laybuy
- If approved, instant
- 24 hours during normal business working days
We can only accept split payments via Bank Transfer which is available to New Zealand customers only.
Our bank account details for New Zealand customers only is:
- Bank: Kiwibank
- Account Number: 38-9022-0023829-00
- Reference: Please use the order number or invoice number
Refunds and Returns
Unfortunately, we cannot offer returns, refunds or exchanges on items that are in used condition. We recommend you consult an experienced expert prior to purchase.
Unfortunately, we do not do refunds on incorrectly ordered items however we will exchange the incorrect item for the correctly required item. The item must be in its original undamaged packaging and in an unused and undamaged state.
The cost of return on the incorrect item and any further associated costs (including but not limited to differences in price) are required to be paid for by the purchaser. Prior approval of return is required and is accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- All procured and backordered items are not eligible for return, refund or exchange.
- Returns must be made within 14 day(s) of the invoice date.
- We recommend to send all items using a tracked courier service along with having adequate packaging. We cannot accept damaged or missing goods.
All incorrectly supplied items are eligible for a full refund, return or exchange where Automotive Warehouse are found at fault based on:
- Automotive Warehouse's confirmed purchase recommendation;
- Dispatch mispackaging
- Returns must be made within 14 day(s) of the invoice date.
- We recommend to send all items using a tracked courier service along with having adequate packaging. We cannot accept damaged or missing goods.
Your refund will be processed on your original payment method. Current processing times are:
- Bank Transfer (New Zealand Only)
- 24 hours during normal business working days
- Debit Card, Credit Card & PayPal
- 3 to 5 business working days
- Afterpay & Laybuy
- 10 business working days
- 24 hours during normal business working days
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If your item has not been shipped and is not a procured and/or backordered item then we are happy to cancel and refund your order without question however if your item has been dispatched then we cannot do returns, refunds or exchanges on items where you have changed your mind.
In the event that a return, refund or exchange is agreed to and accepted by Automotive Warehouse then the cost of return on the no longer required item and any further associated costs (including but not limited to restocking fees) are required to be paid for by the purchaser. The current restocking fee rate is 20% of the invoiced item.
If any deposit(s) was paid for towards an item and the item is no longer required by the purchaser, all current payments made by the purchaser are forfeited to Automotive Warehouse to cover the costs for the protentional loss of sale(s) and administration.
- All procured and backordered items are not eligible for return, refund or exchange.
- Returns must be made within 14 day(s) of the invoice date.
- We recommend to send all items using a tracked courier service along with having adequate packaging. We cannot accept damaged or missing goods.
If the item is under warranty and the fault is to be found to be of manufacturing fault then we will glady replace the item. If the item is no longer available, then we will do our best to supply an alternative branded part of equal specifications however if no alternative is available, a full refund of the initial purchase price will be given.
NOTE: Some items are not stocked locally and may need to be ordered in from our supplier(s), so please expect delays.
- Returns must be made within the warranty period of the item.
- All returns are inspected prior to sending and/or ordering in a replacement item
- Automotive Warehouse, our supplier(s) and/or the manufacturer have the right to deny any warranty return, exchange or refund if the item is to not be found of manufacturing fault. Incorrect use and/or but not limited to, incorrect installation, is not considered a manufacturing fault.
- We recommend to send all items using a tracked courier service along with having adequate packaging. We cannot accept damaged or missing goods.
