Seamless Transfers, Zero Cost: South Island Car Delivery on Us!
Pick up at any of our commercial addresses
We offer a convenience and flexibility with our exceptional car pick-up service available at any commercial address in the South Island! We understand that your time is precious, and our commitment is to provide you with swift, hassle-free access to your desired vehicle, right when and where you need it. Choose from a wide range of top-quality used cars. Our dedicated team is always on standby, ready to assist you and ensure your pick-up process is smooth and enjoyable. So, why wait?
* Does not apply to promotional or discounted vehicles.
How it works
Pick your dream car
Check out our online inventory featuring hundreds of high-quality used cars. Filter through options based on your preferences for model, make, year, and more. Once you’ve found your perfect match, you are just a few clicks away from owning your next dream car.
Test Drive, Cover and Same Day Drive-Away
Reach out and have a conversation with our friendly sales team, who are here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have. They’re not just there to help you make a decision; they’re also skilled in facilitating the financing of your car, ensuring that everything can be handled securely and conveniently online.
Pick Up Your Car
After finalising your purchase, simply head to the car yard nearest to you at a time that suits your schedule. Within a week from your purchase date, your car will be prepped, polished, and ready for you to take the wheel. We ensure a quick and seamless process, so you can enjoy your new ride without delay.
With these straightforward steps, securing your next used car is easy, convenient, and tailored to fit your busy lifestyle.
AA Preferred Dealer
The AA Appraised sticker is presented on the inside of the vehicle windscreen, providing you with the peace of mind and confidence of driving a used car that has had an AA Appraisal. Valid for 3 months from the date of appraisal or 500km, whichever occurs first.
Plus our cars are thoroughly checked, so you can be sure there’s no finance owing and that they haven’t been stolen or written off.
The Portage Cars Standard
We only Select Quality Vehicles
Every car is handpicked, the highest quality vehicles are purchased by our specialist team of buyers in Japan.
A+ Shipping and Importing Solution
We arrange the transport of each vehicle from the ports in Japan to the designated port here in New Zealand.
Peace of Mind Expertise
We only choose AA compliance centres to handle the Safety checking on each and every vehicle.
Full Grooming, Polish and Shampoo
An independent check is carried out on every vehicle by our own Workshop. This includes panel condition, interior condition, physical appearance and drive quality.
Our Reviews
Priya Rattanasattaya
We recently purchased a vehicle from Portage Cars and couldn’t be happier with both the car and the service we received. From the moment we arrived, Sagar made the experience smooth, friendly, and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to helping us find the right fit.
The car itself has exceeded our expectations, and the entire process—from test drive to paperwork—was handled with professionalism and care. It’s rare to find a dealership that combines great value with top-notch customer service, but Portage Cars absolutely delivered.
Highly recommended—and a special thanks to Sagar for making it such a positive experience!
Chay Nikora
Brought my vehicle from Portage cars Takanini. Shane was absolutely amazing, keeping me up to date with updates, going above and beyond to make sure the car ticked all the boxes, getting what was needed to pass its wof, freshly serviced before handing over the keys. I am beyond grateful for his help. Bella from finance was amazing to deal with making sure I was covered with insurance and talking me through everything. The team there is absolutely amazing, highly recommend and will be back in the future.
Kate Kaufman
I had a great experience buying a car from Portage Cars Takanini. Logan was very thorough, friendly and helpful, and not pushy at all. I felt like he went above and beyond to help me and to make sure I got a great service. I would definitely recommend Portage Cars.
FAQs
We sure do! Here at Portage, we want to help you squeeze every last dollar out of your old car, so we offer trade-in deals that will help fund your new set of wheels. We provide a free, no-obligation trade exchange valuation, which we guarantee for up to 7 days. Our expert valuers are on hand to ensure you get the best price for your old car. Find out more about our car trade-in process.
Portage Cars is well and truly your local! We have car dealerships up and down the country, meaning you’re never too far from a deal. Visit our locations page to find a Portage Cars branch near you.
Portage Cars opening hours are usually 9 am to 5 pm across all our locations. Our larger car dealerships may be open from 8 am to 6 pm. With summer being the busy season, you’ll be pleased to find we are open a little later on those sunny days. You can visit our location pages for more detailed information on our opening hours.
While the individual cars are not specifically AA-approved, Portage Cars is an AA-approved dealer. This means we have been certified by AA to meet their quality standards. Buying a used car from an AA-approved dealership like ourselves will mean that our inspectors have thoroughly checked your car to ensure it’s roadworthy and ready for its new journey.
Our staff are experts at matching drivers with new rides. Before hunting down the perfect car, we’ll start by probing you for extra information on your wants and needs. Everyone should have a car that matches their personality and lifestyle, and with Portage Cars, that’s exactly what you’ll get.