About

The AutoBarn Whitianga has been owned and operated by Bryan and Louana Skelton since 1999.

We are proud to be affiliated with Auto Super Shoppes NZ, Isuzu Utes NZ, Motor Trade Association & Automobile Association NZ, all of which are associated with automotive excellence.

We are your “one stop shop” for everything automotive in Whitianga. WOF’s, Servicing, Repairs, Tyres, Wheel Alignments, Scan-Tool Diagnostics and so much more!

All our work is guaranteed and we operate with honesty and integrity.

Our expert team of technicians have been looking after Whitianga vehicle’s for over 21 years.

We are centrally located, just a 1 minute walk from town.

We are very community focused and we are proud to be associated with the following clubs and organisations:

• Whitianga Volunteer Fire Service & Road Crash Rescue Team

• Kuaotunu Volunteer Fire Service

• Cooks Beach Volunteer Fire Service

• Lions Club Whitianga

• KSAR – Kuaotunu Land Search & Rescue

• Whitianga Community Services Trust

• Mercury Bay Rugby Club

• Mercury Bay Bowling Club

• Mercury Bay Gun Club

• Whenuakite School

• Whenuakite Country Kids

• Hot Water Beach Surf Lifesaving

• Mercury Bay Equestrian Academy

• St John’s

Our Team

Bryan Skelton - Senior Automotive Technician & Business Owner

Bryan has more than 30 years experience in the automotive industry. He originally trained as a coach builder before a career change into the automotive industry.

Bryan moved to Whitianga in 1999 from Auckland to purchase the business with wife Louana. He has a passion for and years of experience with Rotary engines and loves all sport but particularly Rugby, Motorsport and MotoX. Bryan is a proud Dad to Fenella and Tane.

Louana Skelton – Senior Office Administrator & Business Owner

Louana has 25 years of experience in office administration and 21 as a business owner.

She enjoys the challenges that come with the job and the relationships formed with customers.

Louana has lived in Whitianga almost all of her life and loves travel, her horses and spending time with children Fenella and Tane.

James Stops – Senior Automotive Technician & Service Manager

James has over 20 years experience in the automotive industry. He originally trained at Ultimate Motor Group Ford/Mazda in Tauranga and spent 9 years working at Pacific Coast Marine & Diesel.

James enjoys fishing, diving and duck shooting and is a member of the volunteer Fire Service and Road Crash Rescue team.

He is a proud Dad to Sadie and Heidi along with partner Rebecca.