history - NZVV

How does a car sales company become a leading nation-wide vehicle valuation company?

By saying ‘yes’.

New Zealand Vehicle Valuations started out in 1972 as Laurie Payne Motors. In the 1980s, Laurie leased an office on his yard to an insurance assessor. “Can you do me an independent valuation?” asked the assessor – a question that launched one of New Zealand’s most trusted vehicle valuation companies.

Laurie Payne has since retired but the family business remains, with his son and daughters – Mike, Jeannie, and Kath – continuing to delight customers with quality vehicles and accurate valuations. In 2016, the family name was taken off the signage and New Zealand Vehicle Valuations was revealed as the new identity.

The trio were joined by Blair Butler (of Butler Motor Company) and his sister Sonya, and today the five are as committed to happy customers as Laurie was, back in the day.

“It still feels like we’re a boutique business,” explains Mike, despite the impressive number of vehicle valuations the company does each month.

“We’re a lean team, yet we make a significant difference for our clients.

Accurate and efficient? That’s us.”

"Thanks so much for your work. I like to also thank you and the team on such an awesome service. I was blown away at how easy the process was and how quickly the response was – Amazing! I will definitely be recommending your services to others, and for any future vehicles I will own!"

"I can highly recommend Michael and New Zealand Vehicle Valuations if you intend on selling your vehicle. Thanks Mike you did a great job for both buyer and seller." I will definitely be recommending your services to others, and for any future vehicles I will own!"

"IAG is appreciative of the professional, expedient and accurate service Laurie Payne Motors provides regarding valuation of customers vehicles to support its motor assessing platform."

"Their experience, expertise, and broad up-to-date knowledge of the motor vehicle market is invaluable."

"My insurance company has always accepted the valuations without question, and I have always felt the valuations to be very accurate and in line with the vehicle’s true value."

"I have no hesitation in recommending NZVV's services to prospective clients."

"Michael Payne is thoroughly reliable and trustworthy and of the highest personal honesty and integrity."

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How does a car sales company become a leading nation-wide vehicle valuation company?

By saying ‘yes’.

Accurate and efficient? That’s us.”

100% of Insurance Companies Accept Our Valuations

Start Valuation Enquiry

Start Valuation Enquiry

How does a car sales company become a leading nation-wide vehicle valuation company? By saying ‘yes’.

Accurate and efficient? That’s us.”

100% of Insurance Companies Accept Our Valuations

How does a car sales company become a leading nation-wide vehicle valuation company?

By saying ‘yes’.