About Us

Owner and operator Gavin Hill has over 30+ years experience as an Engine Reconditioner and is a current leader in his field. In December of 1992 Gavin Hill began Hills Performance Engineers as a sole trader in Moorhouse Avenue. As the business took off he relocated to larger premises in Kingsley Street, Sydenham. He has since grown into a successful company HPE Motor Reconditioning Ltd.

Moving forward with the continuity of HPE's Future in May 2007 Gavin Hill brought and merged with Automotive Services Ltd whom traded as a Motor Reconditioner for 35 strong years thus began trading as HPE Automotive Services and relocating to the current premises at  29 Battersea Street, Sydenham, Christchurch.

Gavin's heavy involvement and passion for motorcycles, love for jetskis and thrill of performance engines has sent him on a wild and exciting adventure of business and life. You can find Gavin in the workshop getting right in amongst it.


Freephone 0800 4 REBORE or +64 03 379 4166 Send us a message

Our Workshop

HPE Automotive Services Workshop is our Point of Difference. We have the latest up to date technology. Everything we’ve got is the best. Most of it is American, French or Italian. CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) Machines – The accuracy we can get with these machines is like no other in the country.

We built a one-stop shop capable of carrying out the best work on all types of vehicles from V8 tourers, muscle cars, etc to the everyday runabout. 

Something Gavin has always been prepared to do over the years, and will continue to do, is invest in the latest gear to get the best results for HPE customers at no extra cost to you.

Take a Machine Tour