AMI MotorHub Hornby is a vehicle servicing, WoF and repair centre at 131 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch, part of the AMI MotorHub network run by AMI Insurance. It's one of several MotorHubs across New Zealand offering both routine servicing and insurance claim repairs under one roof.
For everyday car care, the Hornby centre offers Premium Service, Standard Service, EV Service, Warrant of Fitness checks, and an 11-Point CarCare Check, with special pricing available for AMI, State, NZI or Bank Partner customers. For those needing repairs after a ding or collision, AMI MotorHub offers quality-guaranteed repairs with an average turnaround of 3.5 days, regular progress updates by email and text, and a complimentary Hybrid or EV courtesy car (subject to availability) or an Uber to get customers home and back.
While you wait, the centre offers a complimentary drink and WiFi, or you can drop your car off and return later — either way, every visit finishes with a complimentary car clean. AMI MotorHub holds a 5-star PREQUAL rating for health and safety, and is a Corporate Partner of the Ryda Road Safety programme supporting young drivers across New Zealand.
At 131 Waterloo Road in Hornby, AMI MotorHub combines everyday vehicle servicing with insurance claim repairs in a single, modern facility. It's part of a growing network of AMI MotorHubs across New Zealand, built around making car care simpler for busy customers rather than treating a service or repair visit as a hassle to work around.
For routine car care, the Hornby MotorHub offers a Premium Service and Standard Service, alongside a dedicated EV Service for electric vehicle owners, Warrant of Fitness checks, and an 11-Point CarCare Check to catch issues before they become bigger problems. AMI, State, NZI and Bank Partner customers can access special pricing on these services, giving policyholders an added reason to bring their servicing needs to a MotorHub rather than an independent garage.
Where AMI MotorHub sets itself apart is in handling insurance claim repairs directly. If a car has a ding or collision damage, customers can make a claim over the phone or through My AMI or the AMI app, and — where a MotorHub is nearby — book straight into repairs as part of that same claim process. Repairs are carried out in high-tech facilities and are quality guaranteed, with an average turnaround of 3.5 days for most jobs (structural repairs can take longer).
Throughout the repair, customers receive regular updates via email and text rather than needing to chase progress themselves. AMI MotorHub's panel beaters also use current technology aimed at reducing environmental impact during the repair process.
AMI MotorHub is built around flexibility for how customers want to spend their time during a visit. There's the option to wait in comfort with a complimentary drink and WiFi, or to drop the car off and come back later — either way, the vehicle is returned with a complimentary car clean once work is finished.
For collision repair customers specifically, a complimentary Hybrid or EV courtesy car is available subject to availability, or the team can arrange an Uber (up to $50 per trip) to get customers home and back while their car is being worked on.
AMI MotorHub holds a 5-star health and safety rating from PREQUAL, reflecting its commitment to workplace safety standards across its facilities. The network is also a Corporate Partner of the Ryda Road Safety programme, delivered by Road Safety Education Limited (RSE), which supports young people across Aotearoa New Zealand in becoming safer drivers and passengers — a partnership that spans both AMI MotorHub and AMI Roadside Rescue teams.
Customer feedback shared by AMI MotorHub describes friendly staff, fast turnaround times, and a genuinely smooth process from drop-off to pick-up. One customer whose car was rear-ended described the whole process as 'easy as,' with the car returned days earlier than expected and cleaned inside and out. Another described the experience as one of the best professional experiences they'd had, citing pleasant staff, strong communication, and repairs completed in under 48 hours.
AMI MotorHub Hornby is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, closed on weekends and public holidays. For Christchurch drivers needing a service, WoF, or claim repair, the Hornby MotorHub offers a straightforward, well-reviewed option that combines routine car care with hassle-free insurance repair work under one roof.