About Us

The people behind the work

Our team

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  Mike

  Owner

  Mike is the man in charge and the one keeping everything running at Wall Place Panel & Paint. Coming from a restoration background, Mike has a genuine passion for cars and a real appreciation for quality workmanship. His experience and love of all things automotive are a big part of what makes the business tick. As owner and chief boss, he makes the big decisions (and occasionally reminds everyone who's boss!). He's also the office joker, always ready with a laugh or a bit of banter to keep everyone on their toes.

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  Harley

  Second in Charge | Automotive Technician

  Harley has worked his way through his apprenticeship and is now second in charge at Wall Place Panel & Paint. With a genuine passion for all things cars, he's always keen to get stuck into a new project. Modifications are where Harley's enthusiasm really shines, and there's nothing quite like seeing his excitement when a vehicle rolls into the workshop for some custom work. He's a valued part of the team, bringing plenty of enthusiasm, knowledge and a love of all things automotive to the job.

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  Sampath

  Panelbeater

  Originally from Sri Lanka, Sampath joined us in New Zealand seven years ago and has become a valued member of the Wall Place Panel & Paint team. He's highly skilled at what he does, taking real pride in his work and delivering great results. When he's not busy straightening out damaged vehicles, you'll probably find him playing cricket. It's fair to say cricket isn't just a hobby for Sampath, it's practically a way of life! Around here, we know better than to interrupt him when there's a big game on!

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  Dredyn

  Panelbeater

  Although Dredyn has only been with us for six months, he's quickly found his feet and become a great addition to the team. He's proving himself to be a capable panelbeater, showing initiative and a great attitude towards his work. His passion for cars doesn't stop when he clocks off either. Weekends are often spent working on his own Falcon, getting it ready for the track. Clearly, cars are more than just a job for Dredyn!

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  Jay

  Automotive Refinisher

  Jay is one of our newest additions, joining the Wall Place Panel & Paint team just three months ago. He's settling in well and enjoys nothing more than laying down a great colour and achieving a quality finish. There's usually a bit of singing going on while he's working too, so the paint booth doubles as his own personal karaoke studio! We're looking forward to seeing Jay continue to grow with the team.

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  Cassandra

  Office Manager

  Cassandra is the one keeping everything ticking along behind the scenes at Wall Place Panel & Paint. With a background in administration, she takes care of the day-to-day office operations, keeping everything organised and making sure things run smoothly. As Mike's wife, she also knows better than most how things work around here! She's an important part of the team, making sure all the behind-the-scenes details are taken care of so the workshop can keep doing what it does best.

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  Hanna

  Receptionist

  Hanna is often the first friendly face you'll see when you walk through our doors. She loves welcoming customers, making everyone feel at ease and ensuring their experience with us is a great one from start to finish. When she's not busy keeping things running at the front desk, you'll often find her indulging in her passion for baking and cooking. She's also a self-confessed cat lady, with a love for all things cats! She's picked up a love of all things cars too, sharing partner Harley's enthusiasm for the automotive world. Between the kitchen, the cats and the cars, there's never a dull moment!