Holden servicing that keeps your Commodore or Colorado going

Yes. General Motors retired the Holden brand in 2020 and stopped building right-hand drive vehicles, so Holden is no longer a going concern. The reassuring part is that the cars have not gone anywhere. Commodores, Colorados and Captivas are still everywhere in the Waikato, parts are still sourceable, and we service them every week.

Yes. We service Holdens the same as any other make, Commodore, Colorado, Captiva, Trax, Astra and the rest. The brand has gone but the cars have not, and parts are still sourceable for almost everything. Most servicing parts are straightforward, and we will be upfront on anything that is harder to find.

We do not publish a set price because it depends on the engine, whether it is a V6 or LS V8, the parts and fluids the car is due, and anything we find on inspection. A routine service is predictable, while a timing chain or diesel job costs more. Call (07) 847 3339 with your Commodore details for a quote.

A good price is one that covers a genuine full service, oil and filters, a full inspection, brakes, fluids and a road test, with no padding. We quote each Holden specifically by model and engine, and we tell you the parts route before we start, which matters more on a discontinued brand. Call (07) 847 3339 for a quote.

Warning signs are vague quotes, parts replaced without explanation, no written report, and pressure to authorise work on the spot. An honest workshop diagnoses the fault, shows you what is worn, agrees the work and cost before starting, and gives you a clear written rundown. We work that way, and we are MTA-aligned, so the standard is checkable.

For routine servicing, yes. Filters, brakes, belts, fluids and most common mechanical parts are well supplied through aftermarket networks. Some trim, body and electronic parts are harder than they used to be. We source through aftermarket, used and GM contact channels, and we tell you the parts route before we quote a job.

Yes. DPF cleaning, forced regeneration, EGR service, injection work and turbo repair on the Colorado are all regular jobs here. As authorised Bosch and Delphi agents we have the fuel injection test room and calibrated test benches to diagnose and repair common-rail diesel faults properly.

That rattle is usually the well-known LFX or LLT timing chain stretch. We diagnose it properly, measure the stretch with a scan tool, and quote a full chain, guide and tensioner replacement. It is a job worth doing once and doing right, because a stretched chain left too long can damage the engine.

No. Where a Holden still carries any remaining warranty or extended cover, New Zealand consumer law lets you have it serviced at any qualified workshop using the correct parts and procedures. We are an MTA-aligned workshop and service to Holden schedules, so your cover stays intact.

The LS V8 in the later Commodores is regarded as one of the toughest engines Holden fitted, and the 2.8 Duramax diesel in the Colorado is a strong, hard-working unit. Both reward correct servicing. The 3.6L V6 is capable too, as long as the timing chain is kept on top of.

A DPF needs sustained driving to reach the temperature that burns off soot. If your Colorado mostly does short trips it never completes a regeneration, so the filter clogs and the ute drops into limp mode. We can clean or regenerate it, and we will talk through the driving and servicing changes that keep it clear.

Yes, we carry out Holden WOF inspections regularly. The common issues on older ones are suspension wear, brake condition and tyre wear from heavy use. If something needs attention to pass we can usually fix it the same visit, and we flag anything that will need work soon.