The Car Mechanic Invoice is a essential business document used in New Zealand's automotive service industry to document and bill for vehicle repairs and maintenance services. It serves multiple purposes: as a legal record of services performed, a tax document for GST compliance, and a warranty record for both parts and labor. The document must comply with New Zealand's consumer protection laws, tax regulations, and automotive industry standards. It typically includes comprehensive details about the service provider, customer, vehicle specifications, services performed, parts used, labor charges, and total costs including GST. This document is particularly important for maintaining accurate business records, ensuring tax compliance, and protecting both the service provider and customer in case of future disputes or warranty claims.

1. Business Details: Mechanic's business name, address, contact information, and GST registration number

2. Customer Information: Customer's full name, contact details, and billing address

3. Vehicle Details: Vehicle make, model, year, registration number, odometer reading, and VIN

4. Service Summary: Brief overview of main services performed and reason for service

5. Labor Details: Itemized list of labor charges with time spent and rate per hour

6. Parts Details: Itemized list of parts used with individual costs

7. Cost Summary: Subtotal, GST amount, and total amount including tax

8. Payment Terms: Payment due date, accepted payment methods, and late payment policies