Need a car? Keep moving from $25 + GST a day.
Practical and affordable vehicle hire from PSM Workshop, available to members of the public, local businesses and partner workshops.
Three-day minimum · $500 refundable bond · Full NZ driver licence required for every driver · Subject to availability and approval

Indicative image — the actual vehicle supplied may vary.
Pricing
Simple, published hire pricing
Two ways to hire, depending on who you are. Every hire is subject to approval and a signed vehicle-hire agreement.
Public & External Vehicle Hire
Minimum charge: $75.00 + GST ($86.25 including GST)
- Available to individuals, businesses and partner workshops
- Every additional day costs $25 + GST
- Every driver must hold a current full New Zealand driver licence
- Vehicle availability is not guaranteed
- Every hire requires approval and a signed vehicle-hire agreement
PSM Repair Customers
Customers whose own vehicle is genuinely booked with PSM Workshop for servicing, diagnosis or repairs pay one flat courtesy-car fee for the period reasonably required to complete their approved workshop work. The three-day minimum does not apply.
A current full New Zealand driver licence is required — no exceptions for repair customers.
Bond & insurance
What the bond does and does not cover
$500.00 refundable security bond
The security bond is held before collection and released after the vehicle has been returned on time, refuelled as agreed, inspected and found to have no new damage, missing items, excessive cleaning requirements or outstanding charges.
$1,000.00 insurance excess
The $500.00security bond is separate from the renter's insurance excess liability. If the vehicle is damaged, stolen or involved in an incident, the renter may remain liable for up to the applicable $1,000.00 insurance excess or another amount permitted under the signed hire agreement.
Our fleet
Practical cars for everyday driving
3 × Compact hatchbacks
Easy to drive, economical and convenient for everyday Auckland travel.
1 × Compact crossover
A little more space and versatility when required.
Vehicle make, model, colour, features and availability may vary. A particular vehicle is not guaranteed.
How it works
Requesting a vehicle in four steps
- 1
Send a request
Tell us when you need the vehicle and your expected return date.
- 2
We check availability
PSM confirms the available vehicle, estimated price and driver requirements.
- 3
Verify your licence and complete the agreement
Every proposed driver must present a current full New Zealand driver licence. Once approved, the hire charges and bond are paid and the vehicle-hire agreement and condition report are completed.
- 4
Collect and drive
Collect the vehicle from PSM Workshop in Ellerslie and return it at the agreed time and fuel level.
Price calculator
Get an instant public hire estimate
Billed days are always the greater of 3 days or the number of commenced 24-hour periods, so even a short hire is billed for a minimum of 3 days.
Estimate your hire price
For public and external hire. PSM repair customers pay one flat fee instead — see above.
Enter your collection and return dates to see an estimated price.
This is an estimate only. All hires remain subject to availability and approval, and the final price is confirmed by PSM Workshop.
Save time
Save time — complete your details before collection
Complete your pre-hire information online and we'll email a copy to you and PSM Workshop. Alternatively, download and print the complete agreement, fill it in by hand and bring it with you.
Option 1 — Complete online
Enter your details, proposed drivers and requested hire dates, then read and accept the complete Vehicle Hire Terms and Conditions.
Complete Pre-Hire Form OnlineOption 2 — Print and complete by hand
Print the complete agreement, fill in the applicable sections and bring it to PSM Workshop.
Download & Print AgreementImportant information
Please read before requesting a vehicle
Full New Zealand driver licence required
Every driver must hold and present a current full New Zealand driver licence. Learner, restricted and overseas licences are not accepted. Only drivers verified, approved and named in the signed agreement may drive.
- Every driver must hold and present a current full New Zealand driver licence before collection
- Learner, restricted and overseas licences are not accepted
- Only drivers verified, approved and named in the signed agreement may drive
- Hire charges and the bond must be paid before collection
- Fuel and return requirements apply
- No smoking or vaping inside the vehicle
- Additional cleaning, damage, fuel, toll, infringement and late-return charges may apply
- All hires remain subject to availability and approval
All hires remain subject to licence verification, driver approval, insurance requirements, vehicle availability and completion of the signed agreement. Age restrictions, kilometre limits and additional-driver charges are not yet confirmed and will be published before launch.
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle hire FAQs
Ready to apply for vehicle hire?
Apply online or call the workshop directly — our team will confirm the vehicle, price and driver requirements.
172K Marua Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051 · Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
