DIRECTORY : ITALIAN CAR SPECIALISTS : THOMSON MOTORS LTD

 

FIFTY YEARS AS NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING ITALIAN CAR SPECIALISTS

Thomson Motors Ltd are New Zealand's leading Italian car specialists, catering for all the Italian marques, including Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, Ferrari and Maserati. They offer the widest possible service throughout New Zealand and a parts sales service worldwide. A family run business, founded in 1953 by Italian car enthusiasts, fifty years later they are constantly looking to offer the best possible service to their loyal customers. 

The Thomson Motors service involves covering all aspects of owning and running an Italian car under one roof with a full range of services from small mechanical repairs to full engine rebuilds & complete body restorations: modern workshop facilities, fifty years of experience and technical expertise can make owning & running an Italian car an affordable and hassle free experience. 

The parts warehouse holds one of the most comprehensive ranges of products worldwide: a vast stock of new, used, reconditioned, tuning and performance parts and accessories from 1940's classics right up to current models such as Alfa 147 & 156. A rapidly growing worldwide sales operation has sprung from this. 

During the course of the last few years they have forged partnerships with several Italian and English companies to allow access to the best quality parts and technical knowledge, creating a parts import system that is now paying dividends, while at the same time increasing further the range of other parts suppliers. 

After being at the heart of motorsport in New Zealand for over 40 years, a new feature is affordable hire of race & rally cars, the centrepiece being their brand new historic Fiat 131 race car. To complement this they have put together racing holiday packages for your visit to New Zealand, one of the world's most beautiful countries, where the sport is run by enthusiasts and the events recreate the classic competition atmosphere.


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Thomson Motors believe that we have one of the most comprehensive and wide ranging Italian car & commercial parts stocks available, covering all cars from 1950's classics to this years models. You are guaranteed a fast, reliable and friendly service from New Zealand's number one specialist, and as enthusiasts always first, they aim is to keep your car on the road competitively.

They supply genuine (Original Equipment) parts, have access to a large range of replacement part suppliers, and you can also view the fastparts own products catalogue on line. A wide range of secondhand is available parts off the shelf as well as being currently breaking many Italian vehicles. The rapid European parts sourcing facility and import operation are enhanced by a worldwide mail order facility.

Motorsport

Thomson Motors have been competing in all forms of New Zealand motorsports and assisting their many customers for over thirty years. Their cars, including the Fiat 124 Sports and Spiders, are recognisable fixtures of the N.Z. scene. Passionate about motorsport they strongly believe that they are the leading and best capable specialist for this activity, culminating in offering an unrivalled service whether you wish to run your road car on an autocross through to your purpose prepared single seater

They undertake preparation of your car to whatever specification you require, and through owner Maurice's position as an official N.Z. scrutineer they are able to offer advice on technical and homologation regulations, and offer full professional back up and use of the modern facilities.

Preparation can include full built from road model supplied to updating or upgrading your existing car. They can supply and fit FIA approved roll protection cages, which include N.Z. homologation; can carry out any fabrication and alterations required; rebuild your engine to higher performance specification, reprofile camshafts, alter your gearbox ratios, fit new fuel and braking systems, upgrade handling packages, rose joint suspension, to assisting you with test sessions and race events.

Service
As New Zealand's leading Italian car specialists their fully dedicated workshop facilities cover all aspects of owning, running & maintaining your Italian car.

As well as looking after your Alfa Romeo, Fiat or Lancia, their expertise & experience covers rarer marques including Ferrari, Lamborghini, DeTomaso, Abarth, Maserati & Autobianchi. They also cater from Italian vans & commercials, including Ducato & Fiorino vans & Iveco trucks.


Contact Details

Thomson Motors Ltd
177 Rickit Road
Te Awamutu
New Zealand

Tel/Fax:        +64 (0)7 871 7311

Parts Hotline: 0800 FIAT ALFA (0800 3428 2532)

Maurice Thomson mobile: +64 (0)25 754 338

Email
- enquiries:    enquires@thomsonmotors.net
- parts:          parts@thomsonmotors.net

Website:       www.thomsonmotors.net