New Zealand boasts one of the most passionate classic American muscle car, hot rod, 4x4 off-road, and motorsport communities in the Southern Hemisphere—spanning Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch.
For Kiwi mechanics, restoration workshops, and DIY car enthusiasts, RockAuto and Summit Racing Equipment offer OEM and aftermarket parts at a fraction of local New Zealand retail prices. However, direct shipping at checkout via international couriers routinely costs 2x to 3x the value of the parts themselves, driven by unoptimized multi-warehouse shipping and dimensional weight penalties.
In this 2026 automotive import guide, AQX Logistics explains how Kiwi gearheads consolidate RockAuto and Summit Racing orders at our tax-free Los Angeles warehouse and ship via express transpacific air cargo for $8.50 USD / kg.
When you order 6 parts on RockAuto, they often ship from 3 different US distribution warehouses ("Warehouse A", "Warehouse B", "Warehouse C"). Shipping directly to New Zealand forces you to pay 3 separate international base courier charges!
With AQX Logistics:
| Automotive Part Shipment | Weight | Direct Courier Checkout | AQX Logistics ($8.50/kg Tier) | Net Kiwi Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Rotors, Pads & Calipers Kit | 24 kg | $395 USD | $204.00 USD | Save $191 USD (48%) |
| V8 Cylinder Heads (Pair, Aluminum) | 34 kg | $560 USD | $289.00 USD | Save $271 USD (48%) |
| 4x4 Suspension Lift & Fox Shocks | 28 kg | $480 USD | $238.00 USD | Save $242 USD (50%) |
| Stainless Cat-Back Exhaust System | 18 kg (bulky) | $410 USD (volumetric) | $153.00 USD (repacked) | Save $257 USD (62%) |
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