ABOUT US

Operating since 2003, Douglas Automotive and Engineering Ltd is an established business that has been providing quality service since the very start. We always go the extra mile and work hard to maintain our excellent reputation.

At Douglas Automotive & Engineering you will find a dedicated team who specialise in everything automotive. From car restoration, servicing, WOF's, general vehicle repairs to full custom work, and all general engineering requirements, we've got you covered.

MEET THE TEAM

LISA DOUGLAS

Office Manager

Lisa originally came onto the team to help her brother Vince manage the office and administrative side of the business after the loss of his wife, and liked it so much that she decided to make her stay permanent. She enjoys getting to work with her brother every day. Lisa loves spending time with her family and her horses to unwind outside of work.

VINCE DOUGLAS

Proud Owner of DAE

Vince had been working in the industry for 15 years doing a wide range of automotive and engineering jobs, here in NZ and overseas.

At that stage it was time to make his own name in the industry with the help of his wife Coralie, they started Douglas Automotive back in 2003, and with the thanks to our staff and his wife the business has grown from strength to strength.

Vince takes great pride in every job that passes through our doors, whether it be a simple oil change or a high end rebuild.

At 18, Vince brought and rebuilt his own ’32 Ford Roadster, that is where the passion for restoration and eye for detail started along with his apprenticeship training from the best garage around - KG McLeod in Dunedin.

Now he has turned his lifelong dream of being able to bring over hand-picked cars from America into a reality. Vince loves building good long term relationships with customers, new challenges, and solving any problem that comes his way.

AUTOMOTIVE

ANDY

Service Manager

Andy joined our team to expand his already thriving career. With managing our Automotive division, he sure has lots on his plate and a choice team to work with.
Andy is not only awesome in our workshop but also on the drift track as well! When he's not at work, his time is usually spent on his 2 Silvias (one running an SR20 and one running an LS7 - can't resist a v8). Andy's been drifting for around 8 years, and in the last 5 years competed in D1 - You might see him on tv now and then!

ZARA

Apprentice Automotive Tech/Engineer

Zara is our up and coming rising tech - taking it for the ladies! She may be shy if the camera is out but her work week is packed with both Automotive and Engineering jobs. When she's not at work, she loves supporting motorsport (sometimes lending a hand in the pits) - in particular Drifting and Stock Cars.
Her newest project is starting to restore her 2003 Ford Courier.

GLENN

Automotive Technician

Glenn has always had an interest in working with machines, having done everything from installing a V8 engine in a Toyota Starlet to tuning the engine on a record breaking speed boat. His natural talent and eye for problem solving have carried him all the way from work experience at high school to where he is today. Glenn has previously spent 15 years specialising in Auto Air Conditioning, before finding his place here. He now is semi-retired and does the 'odd bit here n there' for us.

STUART

Honda Workshop Manager

Stuart has been working on Honda Vehicles for over 37 years! Over that time he has held the position of service and parts manager for over 19 years.

He has represented NZ in an Asia Pacific Technician Competition in Japan - which resulted in NZ coming 3rd!!

Stuart is proud to be a part of our team and continue to provide excellent service and parts to all Honda owners and can assist in the purchase of new Honda Vehicles.

Stuart said his hobbies are HONDA!!

DARRIUS

Automotive Technician

Darrius brings a light-hearted and playful nature to our team - always has a smile on his dial!

He has spent over 8 years working on Honda cars and now has joined our team at Douglas in July 2021.

He has a musical talent this fella, dabbling in piano and guitar - not to mention singing away in the workshop! You may have even seen him feature in local theatre - a man of many talents!