Southland's Trusted Auto Repair Partner
A passionate team of auto repair experts dedicated to keeping local businesses on the road.
Our story
– Founded in 2020
Starting out solo during lockdown, George Keast backed himself and his in-depth knowledge of heavy diesel vehicles and local industry to launch Keast Auto Repair.
– Growing from 1 to 9
What started as a one-man operation has grown into a close-knit team of nine auto repair experts delivering quality mechanical, diesel, and auto-electrical services across Southland.
– Doors opened in 2025
Just five years after our story began, we opened our brand-new, purpose-built workshop – a sign of our team's growth and commitment to delivering the best possible service.
Meet the team
Our highly skilled team of nine is led by qualified heavy diesel mechanic George Keast and his wife Georgia, who keeps the business running seamlessly behind the scenes.
With well over 100 years of combined experience in the field, our specialists include:
Seasoned panel beaters
Trained Scania technicians
Wabco PIN 2 certified experts
Qualified auto-electricians.
Our approach
We're a young, energetic team – innovative and solutions-focused.
In your corner
We care for your vehicles as if they were our own, because we know that keeping them on the road means keeping your business moving.
Proudly local
We're an Invercargill business, built by locals, for locals. We bring our passion for supporting Southland’s industries to every service and every customer interaction.
More than a workshop
We're not just here to fix vehicles. We're here to be a dependable, long-term partner that businesses can lean on, year after year.
Committed to quality
We don't cut corners or compromise on quality. Every job is completed to the highest standard, because that's what your business deserves.
People first
Behind every vehicle and business is a person. We never lose sight of that and make sure every client feels truly looked after.
A proud member of the Keast family of businesses
We work closely with our sister company Invercargill Oil Shop, a highly respected local business since 1974. Founded by his father John and taken over by George in 2023, IOS is Southland's trusted Caltex lubricant distributor and a key player in the region’s primary industries.
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