A man charged with fraud, assault with a weapon and reckless driving has failed to appear in the Auckland District Court (file photo).

The man charged over a "car attack" on Auckland's North Shore is wanted by police after absconding while on bail.

The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was due to appear in the Auckland District Court on Tuesday for a bail hearing.

However, he failed to show up.

A Ministry of Justice spokesman confirmed a warrant for his arrest had since been issued.

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The man is charged with assault using a car as a weapon, reckless driving and dishonestly using a document.

The maximum penalty for an assault using a car is five years in prison, while the reckless driving charge carries a sentence of up to three months in prison and a $4500 fine.

The charge of dishonestly using a document carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.