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Ownership FAQ

As a Holden owner you are part of HoldenWise, backed by a nationwide network of dealers. HoldenWise is a range of products and services which give you more choices, more benefits, more reasons to drive a Holden.

Holden has one of the largest service networks in the country. Servicing your Holden at an authorised Holden service centre gives you complete confidence, knowing that only Holden dealer technicians have access to regular factory training and equipment.

Holden Genuine Parts are designed and manufactured to strict exacting standards. No comprimises are made ensuring parts are of high quality. The durability and reliability of Holden Genuine Parts ensures the part performs as it should, and in turn, so does your Holden. Holden Genuine Parts are easier to fit because they fit right the first time, every time. A 2 year/50,000km warranty covers all Holden Genuine Parts giving you peace of mind. Keeping your Holden Genuine will also help maximise the resale value of your vehicle when it's time to buy a new Holden.

Only Holden Genuine Accessories are designed and manufactured with the vehicle. They're also Comprehensively tested by Holden Engineers in accordance with Holden's own demanding standards and Australian Design Rules (ADRs). You'll receive a generous warranty when fitted by a Holden Dealer to your new vehicle. Finally, Holden Genuine Accessories are sold and supported by the Australia wide Holden Dealer network, so wherever you go, you are covered.

Accessories FAQ

Only Holden Genuine Accessories are designed and manufactured with the vehicle. They're also comprehensively tested by Holden Engineers in accordance with Holden's own demanding standards and Australian Design Rules (ADRs). You'll receive a generous warranty when fitted by a Holden Dealer to your new vehicle. Finally, Holden Genuine Accessories are sold and supported by the Australia wide Holden Dealer network, so wherever you go, you are covered.

Capped Price Servicing FAQ

In addition to the 3000Km or 3 month inspection, eligible vehicles with a warranty start date after the 1st of April 2012, are entitled to receive up to the first four standard scheduled services within the first  three years or 60,000Kms (whichever comes first) at the applicable published maximum capped price service price. The program covers all items specified under the standard service schedules for normal operating conditions for each vehicle type specified in the Service and Warranty booklet, including parts, labour, fluids and any applicable workshop charges.

HoldenWise Capped Price Service is effective from the original warranty start date.

HoldenWise Capped Price services can be claimed within a nominated number of months or kilometres of the due service date. If a service is not performed within the defined service time and kilometre period; that service will lapse. Please note that when a service claim period expires, the next Capped Price service period will then be available. Please refer to the terms and conditions for more information.

HoldenWise Capped Price Service entitlements cannot be transferred to any other vehicle. They remain with the vehicle for the duration described above. Additional exclusions may apply; contact your Holden Dealer for customer and vehicle eligibility.

An eligible vehicle's participation in the program will expire upon any of the following occurs:
a) The performance or expiry of all allocated number of standard scheduled services covered under the program;
b) The expiry of 39 months from the original warranty start date;
c) 63, 000Kms being travelled.

Additional Capped Price Servicing FAQ

Additional service or maintenance items which are not covered within the standard service schedules for normal operating conditions, which include (but are not limited to):

  • Items which require additional servicing depending on operating conditions as detailed in the Service and Warranty booklet;
  • Normal wear and tear items requiring periodic maintenance (e.g. fuses, brake pads, wiper blades, batteries, tyres, wheel alignment adjustments, etc);
  • Air conditioner pollen filter;
  • Any servicing required as a result of the fitment of non-genuine parts or accessories;
  • Additional fluids and additives not specified in the standard service schedules;
  • Accident damage to any body, chassis or driveline components;
  • Adjustments not specified in the standard service schedules; and
  • Additional maintenance and repairs recommended by your Holden Dealer to suit your individual driving characteristics.

If any additional service or maintenance work is required that is not covered under the HoldenWise Capped Price Service program, your Holden Dealer will discuss any additional costs with you prior to performing the work..

 

 

New vehicles sold on or from 1st April 2012 are eligible for HoldenWise Capped Price Servicing. All customers with the exception of Government, Rental and Not for Profit fleet customers are eligible.  Additional exclusions may apply; contact your Holden Dealer to confirm customer and vehicle eligibility.

You can also refer to your Service and Warranty Booklet or contact your Holden Dealer.

 

Simply book your Holden into any authorised Holden Dealer service centre.

All eligible services can be carried out at any authorised Holden Dealer in Australia for no more than the published maximum capped price service price.

 

Under normal operating conditions Holden recommends you service your vehicle every 9 months OR 15,000km, whichever occurs first. 

 

All Holden vehicles have recommended service intervals that take into consideration different driving conditions.

If the distance you travel is low, you should always have your vehicle serviced according to the time intervals. Regular servicing is critical in maintaining the performance and reliability of your Holden. Short stop-start driving places extra stress on the engines lubricating system as the oil does not reach its optimal operating temperature. Over time, lubricating oils and fluids deteriorate and lose their ability to protect your engines critical components

 

Missing a service means you may not receive the benefits of the total number of available HoldenWise Capped Price Services for your vehicle. Please note that when a service claim period expires, the next Capped Price Service will then be available.

 
Missing or delaying services can potentially impact the performance and reliability of your Holden vehicle.  If you miss a service please contact your Holden Dealer to discuss available servicing options and recommendations.
 

 

 

If this happens, the next service interval will be measured from this earlier date or mileage to remain within the time or distance range of 9 months or 15,000km. (whichever comes first) This will impact all future service intervals covered by HoldenWise Capped Price Servicing. 

 

Eligible vehicles can be serviced outside the Holden Dealer network, however, HoldenWise Capped Price Service pricing can only be guaranteed if the vehicle is serviced at a Holden Dealer.

It is important to remember that low cost, capped price service is only one of the many benefits of visiting your Holden Dealer.

Holden has one of the largest service networks in the country. Servicing your Holden at an authorised Holden Service Centre gives you complete confidence, knowing that only Holden Dealership Technicians have access to regular Holden factory training and equipment. It also ensures your warranty isn’t jeopardised, and when it comes to selling your vehicle, it can add value and buyer confidence.

 

Yes, if the vehicle was originally sold new with HoldenWise Capped Price Servicing and is still covered by the program.

If you purchase a pre-owned Holden vehicle it may have unclaimed HoldenWise Capped Price Services remaining. For more information contact your Holden Dealer. 

 

Contact your Holden Dealer or the Holden Customer Assistance Centre – 1800 033 349 toll free.

 

Customer Care FAQ

Each vehicle has a unique serial number which is used by the automotive industry to identify individual vehicles. This is known as an International Standards Organisation Vehicle Identification Number (ISOVIN or VIN). The VIN consists of a structured combination of 17 characters and is located on the bottom corner of the windscreen on the passengers side. A VIN stays with the vehicle for its entire life and is often used by service departments to identify the vehicle and service parts. Other organisations including Insurance companies may also refer to VINs as a means of identifying a vehicle.

If you have any questions regarding outstanding recalls, please contact your nearest Holden Dealer to make a service appointment.  You will need to provide proof of ID during this appointment.  You can also contact the Holden Recall line on 1800 632 826.

If you have an outstanding recall, your first point of contact should be your Holden Dealer. They will arrange for the recall to be carried out. 

Map suppliers provide a web based facility for Holden customers to report map anomalies, road additions and other changes to their local road systems. Due to the relatively long map development period these changes may take some time to appear in latest releases. The map suppliers have a robust process in place to verify user reported anomalies, through digital sources, GPS data and if necessary through the physical sighting of changed road conditions. It's not until this verification is complete that any change is made to the latest map release to customers. If you have reported a map anomaly, it's feasible that these road system changes are not incorporated in a map update for some time. The compilation of the map raw data is completed more than 12 months ahead of the eventual map update release - therefore any anomaly reported after the data close off period will not be included until the next update. To report map anomalies please visit the map provider websites: For Captiva and Cruze systems - www.whereis.com.au, For Commodore and Caprice Series II iQ system - www.mapreporter.navteq.com.au

Side curtain airbags help provide head and upper body protection for front passengers and left and right rear passengers in certain side-on collisions. Side impact airbags help provide additional chest and thorax protection for the driver and front passenger. Genuine Holden seat covers for vehicles with side impact airbags are available for selected models from authorised Holden Dealers.
 
Please Note - Holden DOES NOT recommend the fitment of non-genuine or unauthorised seat covers to a vehicle fitted with side impact airbags, as they may impair the deployment of the side impact airbags if required.
 
To establish the availability of genuine seat covers for your vehicle, please contact your preferred Holden Dealer.
 

To locate your nearest Holden Dealer, please refer to this link: http://www.holden.com.au/dealerlocator  or please contact Holden Customer Assistance 1800 033 349.
 

In most cases, the radio pin code will be accessible via a "security card" which is included with the vehicle when it is delivered. If a radio pin code is required for the vehicle, and the security card is not accessible, please contact your nearest Holden Dealer for assistance.
 
Proof of ownership and ID is required to obtain the radio code. Once the relevant details have been collected, your Dealer can then use these details to supply the correct radio pin/security code for your vehicle. There may be a small charge for this service, so always ensure that the radio pin / security card is kept in a safe place in case it is required down the track.
 

Instructions to enter your PIN code:
 
1.Switch ignition to accessories position

2.Switch on radio, if turned off

3.The display will show 'CODE'

4.Press and hold the AS button (number 8) until a beep is heard and release the AS button. The display shows '10- - - -', which indicates that you have 10 attempts left at entering the correct PIN code

5.Enter the PIN code with preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4.

Example:
If the pin code belonging to the radio is 3650.
Press preset button number 1, 4 times
Press preset button number 2, 7 times
Press preset button number 3, 6 times
Press preset button number 4, 1 time

(You are pressing the preset button one more time than what the pin code represents)
 
6.Press and hold the AS (number 8) until a beep is heard and the radio starts operating. If a wrong PIN code has been entered the display will show '9 SAFE'. After the waiting time '9 - - - -' will be shown on the display indicating that there are nine attempts left. The correct code should now be entered.
 

Yes. You can contact us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HoldenAustralia or follow us on Twitter @HoldenSupport
 

Leasing Rental and Insurance FAQ

The Holden Motor Insurance Policy offers customers the benefit of a replacement vehicle within the first three years of first registration if their vehicle is involved in an accident and deemed a write off or stolen and not recovered, it also provides security in the knowledge that they can use a trusted repairer of their choice, peace of mind that genuine parts will maintain vehicle integrity and resale value and the convenience of pay-by-the-month with no extra fees. Some conditions apply, please see the Product Disclosure statement for more information.

The Holden Loan Protection Insurance policy offers protection should you suffer an injury, become ill, lose your job or even die while paying off your vehicle, Holden Loan Protection Insurance will continue to pay your loan repayment obligations* or in some circumstances, your loan may be finalised - sparing your family any additional worry or stress. The Holden Loan Protection Insurance Policy can be tailored to your needs and may include combinations of the provided benefits. Conditions apply please see the Product Disclosure Statement for more information. 

The Holden Motor Equity Policy is designed to pay the shortfall between what your motor vehicle insurer pays (if you suffer a total loss) and the amount still owing on the vehicle. It can even cover some of the following costs that you reasonably and necessarily incur as a result of your total loss claim; any excess paid by you under your comprehensive motor vehicle insurance, any of the following in connection with replacing your vehicle (provided they are not payable under your motor vehicle insurance) vehicle delivery charges, registration charges, comprehensive motor vehicle insurance premium, compulsory third party insurance, stamp duty, up to 10 days car hire up to a maximum of $70 per day (but only if the car hire had been arranged by or approved by us). Conditions and limitations apply so please see the Product Disclosure Statement for full Terms and Conditions.

The Holden Insurance products are designed to offer customers a premium level of protection. Holden Insurance is issued and under written by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) AFS Licence No. 234 708 ABN 15 000 122 850 of 2 Market Street, Sydney NSW. Allianz Australia Insurance Limited was recently voted Best Large General Insurer in the 2012 Australian Banking and Insurance Awards.

Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) found on the relevant product page of Holden.com.au. Further information regarding the PDS can be requested by calling 1300 784 026 between 8.30am and 5.30pm (EST) Monday to Friday. Any advice here does not take into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or needs, which you should consider before acting on our recommendations. You should read and consider the PDS before deciding whether to acquire the product mentioned. Holden Insurance is issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) AFS Licence No. 234 708 ABN 15 000 122 850 of 2 Market Street, Sydney NSW. GM Holden, Holden Insurance Services or any of their related companies have no liability in respect of Holden Insurance policies. 

Roadside FAQ

For more than 60 years, Holden has been giving Australians the confidence of knowing they're behind the wheel of a quality vehicle, backed by a nationwide network of dealers. With HoldenWise, we're now giving you even more reasons to feel good about driving home in a Holden. You can pick and choose from the solutions you want, giving you complete peace of mind long after you've left the showroom.

Service Price Guarantee FAQ

HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee requires a printed quote on a company letterhead or business card from a non-Holden authorised Service Centre. The quote must include all aspects of your Holden standard scheduled service and must include Holden approved parts and Holden specified lubricants and fluids on a like for like basis.The quote must be dated no more than two weeks prior to the service date. 

We're so confident we offer great value for money; Holden Dealers will beat any comparable quote for the first six standard scheduled handbook services by 10%*.

* See full terms and conditions for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee Program.

Any non-Holden authorised Service Centre located within the same suburb/locality or within a 10Km radius of a Holden Dealer.  Quotes from mobile mechanics are not eligible for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee program.

Holden approved parts are those sold by Holden which are validated and tested to meet Holden's original specifications.

A standard scheduled handbook service includes all service and maintenance items specified in the Holden Service and Warranty Booklet as developed by Holden Engineers for each vehicle.

Quotes for additional service or maintenance items beyond the scheduled items listed in your Holden Service Warranty Booklet are not eligible for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee Program. Additional items on a service quote can be completed by Holden Dealers but the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee is not available on these services.

Fleet, government and rental vehicle customers are not eligible for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee program.

Additional Service Price Guarantee FAQ

We're so confident we offer great value for money; Holden Dealers will beat any comparable quote for the first six standard scheduled handbook services by 10%*.

* See full terms and conditions for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee Program.

Vehicles must be within 3000Kms or 90 days of the scheduled standard service deadline to be eligible for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee, as regular servicing is very important.

The program covers up to the sixth scheduled service, your seventh and all subsequent services are not eligible.

Vehicles which are eligible for HoldenWise Capped Price Servicing for the relevant service are not eligible for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee.


We are confident that our HoldenWise Capped Price Servicing program offers customers significant savings and outstanding value for money compared to existing servicing costs. 

Fleet, government and rental vehicle customers are not eligible for the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee program.

The terms and conditions can be found on holden.com or the ‘Everything you need to know’ section in the HoldenWise Service Price Guarantee flyer. 

Servicing FAQ

Holden has one of the largest service networks in the country. Servicing your Holden at an authorised Holden service centre gives you complete confidence, knowing that only Holden dealer technicians have access to regular factory training and equipment.

It ensures the long term reliability and safety of your Holden and when it comes to selling your vehicle it can add value and buyer confidence.

Firstly your vehicle will run smoothly and more efficiently. Secondly you can benefit by picking up irregularities before they become potentially expensive repairs.

To book a service at your local Holden dealer, click on the Request a Service button. 

Warranty FAQ

GM Holden Ltd. (“Holden” or “Holden Australia”) of 191 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207 ABN 84 006 893 232, issues and is responsible for this warranty. 

The Holden Extended Factory Warranty is a full extension of the cover originally provided in the new vehicle warranty. We will, subject to the warranty exclusions, cover the correction, during the warranty period, of any vehicle defect related to the materials or workmanship, as advised to an authorised Holden dealer or authorised service outlet, by repair or at our option, replacement.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.The benefits conferred by the Holden Extended Factory Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law, which cannot be excluded or limited, the duration of which may operate concurrently with the period of this Holden Extended Factory Warranty. The Holden Extended Factory Warranty in no way limits or restricts your rights or remedies under the Australian Consumer Law. Payment under the Holden Extended Factory Warranty is only for rights that are additional to the rights available to you under the Australian Consumer Law.

Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement available on the product page on www.holden.com.au, contact your local Holden Dealer, or call Holden Insurance Services on (03) 9647-1789.