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Review summary

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Evaluating 59 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, friendliness, and efficiency, making the entire process smooth from booking to drop-off. Many people highlight the excellent service and the ease of the booking process, often noting the affordable rates and well-maintained vehicles. The overall experience is frequently described as fast, professional, and accommodating to changing needs. However, some customers also noted issues with customer service, experiencing long waits for assistance or having to explain situations multiple times. A few other people also felt that there was a lack of transparency regarding costs, with unexpected charges appearing, and some reported delays in bond refunds.

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Staff

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Service

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Booking process

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Customer service

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wanted a small trailer for several hours. Hireace had a good selection at reasonable cost. Online info and booking both easy to follow and complete. Helpful staff made pickup and drop off straightforw... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were amazing from the time we had the quote to the time we collected and returned the Van / trailer. We have rented from Hireace Onehunga for many years now and always amazed of the ongoing se... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using Hireace & the experience couldn’t have been any easier. I happened to be passing so went in to book. Lovely guy who had me settled with what I needed in no time. Upon collection I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality hiring experience from start to finish/drop off!!! Over the phone staff were super helpful and offered very clear info and guidance around insurance policies and hire payments.... I was b... See more


Company details

  1. Truck Rental Agency

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Hireace is a well established, privately owned and operated nationwide business. Specialising in trailer and vehicle hire and leasing packages to suit your needs from long or short term, one day to one year. We also offer one way hires between our nationwide rental locations. With a well maintained fleet of vehicles and trailers, we use only New Zealand designed and built Briford trailers that have been proven in the rental industry. From moving vans and trucks to minivans and minibus hire - we do it all, and at a competitive price!


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4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

170 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Same same....just blim'n excellent!

I've used Hireace a few times now for our annual golf trip and once again this year, the hire was easy and went without issue. The check-in was organised and quick and in fact the gent who handled me was awesome. Professional and efficient but fun at the same time. The van was exactly as advertised, unlike another company I used to use. We'll be back for sure - I don't bother going anywhere else now.

November 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy moving

Friendly, helpful staff. Easy to organise and book..great communication. Vehicle hired was clean and tidy. Easy to drive and had no problems.

November 21, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Right Truck at the Right Price

The Right Truck, the right price, friendly helpful staff - What more could you ask for!
The truck was in good condition and drove over 900km in one week with no dramas (all the way up to Kaitaia and back on sun standard roads!).

November 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best in the game

I had a great experience with Hireace! Their online booking system is incredibly easy to use, making the entire process a breeze—‘at the click of your fingertips’ sums it up perfectly. The pricing is very reasonable, and the customer service I received from the branch manager at East Tamaki was second to none. They were thorough in explaining the terms and conditions and ensured I knew how to safely operate the truck, including refueling. The vehicle was in mint condition and a pleasure to drive. I will always choose Hireace in the future for these reasons and highly recommend them, especially the East Tamaki branch

November 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Awesome, hassle free and quick/efficient service for all - booking, pickup and drop off. We picked up the van at Wellington city office and dropped off at Auckland airport.

November 14, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refund

It takes about 28 days for the refund money to be processed. This is very unfair to the owner of the money. There should be legal repercussions for them.

November 8, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional Staff and Unsafe vehicle

Sorry for the long post but I want to share all the details to ensure others renting are aware and can take proactive measures. We rented a 12 seater van from Hireace Auckland airport branch for 14 days, starting Nov 10th, 2024. The van had multiple issues, bluetooth wouldn't connect, USB port didnt work and the tire pressure was low the next morning. We had to bring the van to the airport branch and while they fixed the bluetooth and air pressure, they said since it was an old van, they couldn't do much about the USB port not working. Not what we expected to hear but we accepted the outcome. Also, they said they added the 2 additional drivers but had only added one. We had to provide the id's again to add the 3rd driver. Another issue we faced was the front screen vipers stopped working. We called hireace and reported the issue to Jenome his response was - since its not a 'mechanical issue', they couldn't send roadside assistance and couldn't help. We had to stop for almost 90 mins before the rains stopped. We kept calling the office for resolution and asked for Manager and they said - they are 'busy with clients', as if we were not customers anymore...Finally managed to speak with Karan and he asked that we drive to one of the local stores and replace the vipers ourselves. Upon asking if they would re-imburse the cost of the vipers, he said they cant guarantee that we will be reimbursed. And that their team will assess the condition of the vipers and decide if we should be reimbursed. That was strange to hear given the fact that it wasn't safe to drive in such rains without the vipers working and instead of providing assistance or support, they chose to prioritize their commercial interest at the safety of the passengers. We escalated and asked to talk to the branch/regional head. Finally after waiting for their call for almost an hour, he called and said - they cant do anything and that we should fix the viper issue ourselves and hope to be reimbursed. So, owing to safety, we chose to replace the vipers ourselves. Another issue was the air pressure in the tires kept reducing every few days. We had to keep checking it regularly and fill the air. During so many conversations, we requested if they could provide a replacement vehicle, they continued to deny it despite multiple issues with the vehicle. We had another issue at Franz Joseph glacier area with the tires heating up and had to call emergency roadside assistance. Thankfully, that was attended to within reasonable time. I would not recommend Hireace to anyone and certainly not the Auckland airport branch. They are unprofessional and rude.

November 12, 2024
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Reply from Hireace

Hi Dharmesh,

We apologise that your experience was not a positive one. Unfortunately, we must respectfully disagree with some of your comments.

We acknowledge that you returned the vehicle to the branch without any issues with the tyres, and we successfully got the Bluetooth working.

While you informed us about a problem with the windscreen wiper, we suggested you visit a local store for a replacement. This was intended to be a more convenient solution for you, as it would eliminate the need to wait for roadside assistance. Our intention was to provide you with the best possible outcome.

We strongly believe we did everything we could to assist you, although we found some of your demands challenging to address.

As a customer service business, we genuinely want the best for our customers, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Regards, Hireace Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Always gonna use

Very friendly, helpful and informative staff. Van was awesome and just what we needed.
Only downside was the confirmation email that didn't inform it was also doubled as the pick up/drop off details

October 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Hireace made my hire and…

The team at Hireace made my hire and move easy going. They went the extra mile from the reception who took my initial call to Benji and Matt when I picked up the truck. Really appreciate all the help and advice. Will definitely recommend them.

October 19, 2024
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