Palmerston North's Performance & Tuning Specialists.
AWD dyno tuning, ECU remapping, diesel solutions, and performance upgrades — plus WoF inspections, engine rebuilds, and full mechanical servicing for cars, 4x4s, ATVs, and more.
Bumper to Bumper Services
Full-service workshop. Built for performance.
Performance Upgrades
Petrol & diesel power gains — from mild tunes to full builds — mapped and dyno-verified.
Dyno Tuning
In-house AWD dyno — real numbers, real conditions, no guesswork.
ECU Remapping & Unichip
Authorized Dastek Unichip and Link ECU installs, custom tuning, and all engine management systems.
Diesel Tune Solutions
Dimsport-based tuning for modern diesels. More power, better economy.
Diagnostics & Fault Finding
Advanced ECU scanning and expert diagnosis on all makes and models.
Servicing & WoF
In-house Warrant of Fitness inspections, WoF repairs, and full mechanical servicing.
Suspension & Driveline
Suspension, driveline, brakes, and transmission repairs and servicing.
Engine Rebuilds
Full engine rebuilds, timing kits, water pump replacement, and major mechanical work.
All Vehicles Welcome
Cars, 4x4s, ATVs, motorbikes, boats, trailers, and jet skis — if it has an engine, we work on it.
About the workshop
Family owned. Francois and the team since 1995.
A&M Vehicle Specialists is a proudly family-owned performance and mechanical workshop based in Takaro — trusted by the Manawatu community for over 30 years. Our commitment to honesty, transparency, and fair pricing means you'll always know what you're getting and why.
From in-house WoF inspections and routine servicing to full engine rebuilds, AWD dyno tuning, and Unichip installs, we work across the full spectrum of automotive work. Petrol or diesel, daily driver or dedicated performance build — and yes, we work on ATVs, boats, trailers, and jet skis too. Got a Kia Stinger, a Dodge Challenger, or a Land Cruiser V8 build? We've seen it all.
As an authorized Dastek Unichip agent, Link ECU and Dimsport-certified diesel tuner, and proud MTA member, we bring specialist knowledge most workshops simply don't have. Whatever you bring in, it gets treated with the same care we'd give our own.
Serving Palmerston North & the wider Manawatu-Wanganui region.
Based on Tremaine Ave, Takaro — serving customers across the Manawatu-Wanganui region. For specialist dyno and tuning work, people travel.
Get in touch
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