ADELCO Grand Opening

The name ACDelco has been synonymous with quality service parts in Australia and across the globe for the past 50 years.

Recently, General Motors Australia New Zealand has stepped up the brand’s presence by assisting in the establishment of ACDelco Service Centres across Australia.

The newest Service Centre in South Australia was recently opened in the west of Adelaide, situated perfectly between Old Port and Port Rd in Queenstown.

The area holds significance for the brand, having been the birthplace of GM products during the era of manufacturing at the former Woodville General Motors plant.

“It seemed fitting that this was also the best space to invest into a new era of vehicle care and service for the ACDelco marque,” said Service Manager, Colin Baker.

“With its modern facility, manufacturer trained technicians and state of the art equipment, the ACDelco Portside Service Centre has been established to take care of the service and repair requirements of all makes and models of vehicles.”

The grand opening was held on July 28 to much excitement and fanfare from a swelling crowd.

Colin believes that the electric atmosphere was, in part, due to the attendance of some special guests on the evening, including the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team.

Current Supercars champ Shane Van Gisbergen, Supercars rookie Broc Feeney, and all-round motorsport legend Craig Lowndes were on-hand to meet and greet fans and sign more than a few memorabilia items on the night.

Port Adelaide Mayor, Clair Boan, was also in attendance, helping with the official opening of the Portside Service Centre by cutting the ribbon with one of the outlets owners, Paul Page.

“Other noteworthy guests on the night included local AFL ‘big guy’ Charlie Dixon from Port Adelaide Football Club, and AFL Hall of fame inductee John ‘The Rat’ Platten to chat with and take the odd pic or two with a few fans,” Colin stated.

“With around 200 people in attendance, it was a great way to showcase the new facility and allow for all to see what the ACDelco Portside team have on offer regarding the service and repair of vehicles.”

The air-conditioned workshop is well equipped, sporting four hoist bays and some of the most advanced technology available, including the SafeTstop Brake Test platform.

Set up at the workshop entrance, the SafeTstop platform enables quick and efficient testing of customer vehicle braking performance and wheel alignment positions.

The clean and clear epoxy flooring highlights the efficient use of LED lighting throughout the workshop, giving technicians the best visibility possible to work under customers’ cars.

Capping off the launch night was a charity auction of some fantastic motorsport memorabilia, with all proceeds heading to Variety, The Children’s Charity.

“Over $3000 was raised thanks to some fantastic support of those that attended on the night,” Colin explained.

“It was a great evening out for all, and a top way to kick start the all-new ACDelco Service Centre Portside.”

For more information on the ACDelco Service Centre, please go to www.adelcoservice.com.au or call (08) 8256 2655.