GVI Service Centre at 575 Great South Road, Penrose is about 15 minutes by road from Remuera in typical traffic (Google Maps estimate), and Penrose station is three stops south of Remuera station on the Southern line. We service every make, do WOFs while you wait and offer free courtesy cars and free local pickup and drop-off.
Remuera drivers are rarely short of choice, so here is the case for the trip to Penrose: a workshop that quotes first, has MTA Assured and AA Approved Repairer credentials, a 4.8 Google rating, experience with EVs and hybrids, and a courtesy car if you need one.
Getting to us from Remuera
- By road: about 15 minutes in typical traffic by Google Maps' estimate, longer at peak times. Free parking in our off-street car park at 575 Great South Road, Penrose.
- By train: Penrose is three stops south of Remuera on the Southern line (Greenlane and Ellerslie in between), then a two-minute walk to us. Leave the car with us and train home.
- Early or late: drop off from 7:30am, or use after-hours key drop.
Free pickup and drop-off in Remuera
We offer free local pickup and drop-off for Remuera drivers. We can collect your car from home or work, service it, quote anything extra before doing it, and bring it back, and you can borrow a free courtesy car, subject to availability. Ask for it when you book and we will confirm the details. See all service areas.
What suits a Remuera booking
- A service plus WOF with pickup. One handover, one return. See car servicing and WOF and COF.
- EV and hybrid care. Battery health reports, brakes and 12V batteries. See EV and hybrid servicing.
- Diagnostics. A warning light or an intermittent fault, found properly. See auto electrical and diagnostics.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Remuera to GVI Service Centre by train?
Take the Southern line to Penrose, three stops from Remuera (Greenlane and Ellerslie are in between), then walk two minutes to the workshop.
Is pickup free from Remuera?
Yes, we offer free local pickup and drop-off. Ask for it when you book and we will confirm the details.
Do you service electric and hybrid cars?
Yes, with over ten years of EV experience, including battery health checks, brakes, 12V batteries and diagnostics.