Hireace Reviews 

183
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Looking at 75 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the helpful and friendly staff, who are described as amazing, approachable, and professional, making interactions pleasant. People found the booking, pickup, and drop-off processes to be easy, efficient, and seamless, often completed quickly without hassle. Many also appreciated the affordable rates and good value provided for their rentals. Reviewers frequently highlight the excellent customer service, noting quick responses and a personalized approach from the team. This consistent high level of service across various interactions contributes to a reliable and positive overall experience for users.

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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

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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.

14 November 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.

8 November 2024
Unprompted review
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.

12 November 2024
Unprompted review
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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

26 October 2024
Unprompted review
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.

19 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They lost a client

Too many people to talk to. Staff making decisions that they are not authorized to make and not responsible for. Call center not prepared to deal with SERIOUS truck break downs. Branch manager not really managing anything. They think because Hireace pays a roadside assistance, they are not responsible anymore. They leave the client dealing with serious break downs. I waited for the assistance to come for more almost two hours. There are no procedures in place to deal with how to finalise the rental if a truck had to be towed (which was the case). I took photographs and called Hireace to ask how I should proceed. Call center said the branch would call in 15 minutes because they were with "a client" (as if I am not a client). There has been almost 2 hours now and no call. They just lost a client and I DO NOT recommend Hireace. I hope they pay the bond back.

5 October 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Hireace

Dear Helen,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience with Hireace.
We regret that your experience was not a positive one. To better understand and investigate the issues you faced, we kindly request that you share your booking reference or contact us directly at 021 673308. This will enable us to access the details of your booking and look into the matter thoroughly.
Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. We are committed to providing our customers with a seamless and satisfactory experience, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this goal.
I look forward to discussing your concerns in more detail and working towards a resolution.
Best regards, Dan from Hireace

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