About HMC Kapiti
HMC Kapiti is a family owned and operated company established in 2009 on the Kapiti Coast.
HMC stands for Horowhenua Motor Company with roots that date back to 1928 previously known as Wrightcars; owned by Gary and Chris Mckelvie and situated in Levin.
Gary started as a motor mechanic apprentice in 1969 with wrightcars, moving into the sales department in 1982. In 1990 he bought into the company purchasing the remaining shares in 2006. In 2009 the opportunity opened up to expand the business into the Kapiti Coast through the purchase of Williams and Adams.
Daniel and Kelly Gordon are a husband and wife team (daughter and son in law of Chris and Gary) and purchased the company in 2018.
Kelly has been managing the company since its establishment in 2009 with Daniel coming on board in 2016.
Both a very passionate about cars and people and have a long history in the motor industry.
With six children between them they understand the importance of family and work life balance for their team of 17.
Their passion is customer care and building a business that is future proof for their children and staff alike.
They are hands on working in the business, enjoying the direct contact with customers and supporting the staff to ensure the company meets customer expectations.
Kelly and Daniel appreciate the support the local community has given the business over the years and endeavor to support local community groups and clubs as their way of paying forward the generosity of our customers.
HMC stands for Horowhenua Motor Company with roots that date back to 1928 previously known as Wrightcars; owned by Gary and Chris Mckelvie and situated in Levin.
Gary started as a motor mechanic apprentice in 1969 with wrightcars, moving into the sales department in 1982. In 1990 he bought into the company purchasing the remaining shares in 2006. In 2009 the opportunity opened up to expand the business into the Kapiti Coast through the purchase of Williams and Adams.
Daniel and Kelly Gordon are a husband and wife team (daughter and son in law of Chris and Gary) and purchased the company in 2018.
Kelly has been managing the company since its establishment in 2009 with Daniel coming on board in 2016.
Both a very passionate about cars and people and have a long history in the motor industry.
With six children between them they understand the importance of family and work life balance for their team of 17.
Their passion is customer care and building a business that is future proof for their children and staff alike.
They are hands on working in the business, enjoying the direct contact with customers and supporting the staff to ensure the company meets customer expectations.
Kelly and Daniel appreciate the support the local community has given the business over the years and endeavor to support local community groups and clubs as their way of paying forward the generosity of our customers.
Community | Sponsorship's
HMC Kapiti are proud sponsors of the following:
Dirt Farm
Xterra Wellington
Horowhenua Kapiti Cricket Association
Paraparaumu Cricket Club
Paraparaumu Beach Bowling Club
Otaki Blowing Club
Otaki Surf Club
Otaki Golf Club
Kapiti Golf Club
Ohau School – Aims Games
Paraparaumu Rotary Charitable Golf Tournament 2010/11/12/13/15/16/17/18/19
Paraparaumu Rotary Arts Show 2018/19
Kapiti Rotary Charitable Golf Tournament 2019
Electra Kapiti Horowhenua Business awards 2010/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19
Special Children's Christmas Party 2014/15/16/17/18/19
Dirt Farm
Xterra Wellington
Horowhenua Kapiti Cricket Association
Paraparaumu Cricket Club
Paraparaumu Beach Bowling Club
Otaki Blowing Club
Otaki Surf Club
Otaki Golf Club
Kapiti Golf Club
Ohau School – Aims Games
Paraparaumu Rotary Charitable Golf Tournament 2010/11/12/13/15/16/17/18/19
Paraparaumu Rotary Arts Show 2018/19
Kapiti Rotary Charitable Golf Tournament 2019
Electra Kapiti Horowhenua Business awards 2010/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19
Special Children's Christmas Party 2014/15/16/17/18/19