Why Portage Cars?
It’s easy, really. We live and breathe our motto – no hassles, no hustles. We offer a huge range of quality vehicles, across various NZ locations, and have a team who are friendly, great listeners and genuinely care about getting you the right set of wheels.
Hundreds of cars for sale
As one of largest used car dealership in the New Zealand we make buying a used car hassle free. Our advertised price policy means there is no embarrassing haggling and everyone pays the lowest price possible, as advertised, leaving our Sales Advisors free to offer you genuine no pressure advice and support.
We offer car finance options with every vehicle purchased.
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.
We’re also proud to be MTA- assured, reflecting our commitment to honest service, fair dealings and professional standards.
Our commitment to our customers
Being reliable, transparent and honest is important to us. We strive to making buying a car fun, and that means no stress or fuss.
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 importation
We arrange the transport of each vehicle from the ports in Japan to the designated port here in New Zealand.
Peace of mind
We only choose AA compliance centres to handle the Safety checking on each and every vehicle.
A full end-to-end service
An independent check is carried out on every vehicle by our own Workshop. This includes panel condition, interior condition, physical appearance and drive quality.
Plan your visit
Visit one of our locations
Across our locations, we have hundreds of cars. Most of these cars are located undercover. This means that whatever the weather, you will be able to browse for your next car. View locations here.
Test drive, cover and same day drive-away
When you are buying a car, especially a used car, a test drive is vital. It’s quick and easy with Portage Cars. We make it easier for you to arrange comprehensive cover and if the car is available, drive away the same day.
Test Drive Documentation to bring:
– Valid driving licence
If you are purchasing on behalf of a company: – Full NZ driving licence
– 2 proofs of address
– utility bills or bank statements
– Certificate of Incorporation (making sure it has the company registration details)
– Company GST number
– The Company’s accountant’s details
– The Ltd company’s bank details
Applying for finance
With so much to sort out when you are buying a car, it’s great to know that we’re here to help get you covered. You can choose to apply online or in person. You may choose to apply for finance before you have chosen your car. This way you know exactly what your budget is, before you start looking.
Finance Documentation to bring:
– Your NZ driving licence
– NZ Passport if using NZ driving licence
– Two proofs of address dated within the last 90 days, e.g bank statement, council tax statements or other utility bill (sorry, we’re unable to accept mobile phone bills)
– Proof of income and self-employment
2000+ customers rated their experience with us at 4.9/5
Hannah Faye Bolante
Had a great experience with Portage Cars! John and Craig were awesome to deal with, super friendly, helpful, and made the whole process easy and hassle-free. Really appreciate all their help. Thanks heaps, guys! Would definitely recommend Portage Cars to anyone looking for a car. 😊
Flo & Andrew
We were in the market for a vehicle with our family growing, and we came across Portage Cars in the Mount. Honestly, we had the best experience from start to finish!
We spotted the Honda Vezel at a great price for its age and mileage, and Kasey was absolutely awesome to deal with. She wasn’t pushy at all, made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process, and was genuinely easy to deal with.
Andy was also great — friendly, relaxed and easy-going. A big shout-out to Fuao, the groomer, for preparing our vehicle and making sure it was looking its best.
5-star service from the whole Portage Cars team! Highly recommend these guys. Best dealership in the Bay of Plenty! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sam Kane
The Uso Andrew!! Sold me my mazda and delivered to perfection! Was very patient with me (was not a pushy or annoying salesman) completely ticked off all my questions and inquiries. 100% recommend this guy for a pay-rise! , waited 2 weeks for my response whilst i was mourning the loss of a family member and Andrew showed empathy and not just business. You could say his kindness was a major factor in going through with the sale! Keep up the good work uso!
Sammy
Jane Elle
We traded in our old car and upgraded to a hybrid with Portage Cars. We were honestly surprised by how good the condition of the new car was. It was really clean, well looked after, and the quality was much better than we expected from a used car.
John and Craig were both great to deal with. They made the whole process easy and comfortable without any pressure. We’re really happy with our new hybrid and the decision to trade our old car in. Definitely appreciate the effort they put into making sure we were happy with the car.
Hayley Vickers
Just want to give an awesome shout out to the Kasey and Andrew at Portage Cars, Mount Maunganui! As soon as we walked on the lot, we were greeted by Kasey with comfort, kindness and a no pressure vibe (with good tunes hehe) Andrew made the finance application a breeze and was super helpful with all the formalities that a newbie doesn’t know about just yet. Thanks team for helping my girl get into her first ever adulting finance deal ! Woop woop, shes happy as with her lil Cube…
Chris Macdonald
The great team at Portage Cars New Lynn Helped fit me into the new car i was looking for. From my internet hunting to driving away in 2 hrs Sagar and Bella made the process smooth and fast. I recommend visiting them if you have any interest in a new vehicle .
Jess N
Had such a good experience buying my car here! 😊
I dealt with Kasey to start with and she was so lovely and really quick at getting back to me with prices for all the extras I was after.
Then I dealt with Andy, who was such a friendly and helpful guy. He was really relaxed and let me take my time on the test drive, which I really appreciated — no pressure at all!
The whole car-buying process was really easy and efficient from start to finish. Andy was awesome to deal with and made the whole experience so simple. Would definitely recommend! 😊
Jan Michael Valencia
Got my 3rd car from them. Just wanna say how happy and content I am with all of the cars I bought. Andrew was a delight from inquiry, all the way to bringing my car home. Kudos to all of the team that made my purchase a lot more exciting and going the extra mile 💪🏼
jingjing Tang
I bought a Toyota in July on Howard’s recommendation. I’ve been driving it for two months now – it’s fuel-efficient and really comfortable. The battery died halfway through, but since I had a three-month warranty, Howard replaced the battery for me right away. Great service
Commonly asked questions about Portage Cars
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.