GVI Service Centre at 575 Great South Road, Penrose is about five minutes by road from Ellerslie (Google Maps estimate). We service every make, do WOFs while you wait, offer free courtesy cars and free local pickup and drop-off, and Penrose train station is the next stop south from Ellerslie.
Ellerslie sits right next to Penrose, which makes us about as convenient as a workshop gets for Ellerslie drivers. Whether you live near the village shops or the racecourse, you can be at our door in around five minutes, and back home before the coffee goes cold.
Getting to us from Ellerslie
- By road: head south along Great South Road to 575 Great South Road, Penrose. Google Maps estimates about five minutes. Free parking in our off-street car park; enter the showroom and follow the signs to service reception.
- By train: Penrose station is the next stop south of Ellerslie on the Southern line, and from the station it is a two-minute walk to us.
- On foot or by bike: close enough that some customers simply walk home while the car is serviced.
Free pickup and drop-off in Ellerslie
We offer free local pickup and drop-off for Ellerslie drivers. Ask for it when you book and we will confirm the details; we collect the car from home or work and bring it back. If you would rather wait, our lounge has coffee and wifi, and most WOFs are done while you wait. See all service areas.
Because we are so close
- WOF while you wait. A short trip, and you are back with a fresh label. See WOF and COF.
- A service with an early drop-off. Drop the car by 7:30am and walk or train home; see car servicing.
- A quick second opinion. Noise, warning light or a pull to one side: it is easy to pop in so we can look.
Frequently asked questions
How far is GVI Service Centre from Ellerslie?
About five minutes by road according to Google Maps, along Great South Road. It is one of the closest full-service workshops to Ellerslie.
Can I get a WOF while I wait if I live in Ellerslie?
Yes. Most weekday WOFs are done while you wait in our lounge. Book a time so we have a hoist ready.
Is pickup free from Ellerslie?
Yes, we offer free local pickup and drop-off. Ask for it when you book and we will confirm the details.
