Drive a Holden? Here's what you need to know. I joined Holden in the 70s. But even back then, I could see cracks starting to appear. More on:. So was the climate summit a success? Jenny walked into a courtroom with all her rights. Three hours later, she was under a strict guardianship. It's a flimsy basis for a society. That stock will likely dry up by the end of Holden closed its Australian manufacturing operations in October after 69 years of building cars down under.
Holden also operated a highly regarded research and development arm that designed and engineered vehicles for GM globally. Holden says it will provide parts and servicing through its after-sales network for at least 10 years. The network will also take care of any recalls or safety-related issues. Given the service centres are linked to the dealer network, Holden says it will now work to establish an after-sales network following the closure of the brand. Each of the existing Holden dealers will be offered the opportunity to become an authorised service outlet.
It is unclear how many service centres there will be across the country, so no one is sure how far owners will have to travel to get to their closest one. Holden says it will honour all warranties and service offers made at the time of sale of the vehicle.
So in terms of your warranty, nothing will change. If you bought a Holden recently, check the terms of the warranty.
You can still buy a Holden until the dealers close their sales operations. There are likely to be good deals on some Holden models until they sell out. Questions remain about depreciation. There is demand for the Aussie-built Commodore sedan, wagon and ute, depending on the engine and model grade. The last VF Commodores rolled off the Elizabeth production line in October , so the last examples are a few years old now.
Check car sales websites for current prices and expected depreciation. Holden has a contract to compete in the Australian Supercars Championship, but its future beyond this year is unclear. Holden executives say they will sit down for discussions with the Supercars organisers in the coming days. Industry news. Under threat: The new cars in Australia without autonomous emergency braking. Alex Misoyannis. New Models.
Ferrari BR One-off V12 supercar breaks cover. William Davis. Factors weighing against further investment in Holden included: the highly fragmented right-hand-drive domestic markets; the economics to support growing the brand; and delivering an appropriate return on investment. More broadly is the issue of scale. The global consolidation of the automotive industry has made it increasingly challenging to support a brand and a business that operates in only two markets, which represent less than one percent of the global industry.
This decision has not been taken lightly, especially considering the iconic status of the Holden brand and the contribution it has made not only to GM, but to the development of the economies of Australia and New Zealand. We are commencing work with our dealer partners on timing to cease sales of new vehicles, as well as transitioning dealerships to authorised service outlets.
Where can I get my Holden serviced? Holden will establish a national aftersales network to support existing customers for at least the next 10 years. All current Holden dealers will be offered the opportunity to transition to Holden authorised service outlets. Will you honour my warranty? Holden will continue to honour all existing warranties.
For how long will Holden provide spare parts?
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