New Address: 159 Sir Condor Laucke Way, Greenock. 

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors have been servicing customers cars in Greenock and the Barossa area since 2010 and offer great service at a better price.

As our business name suggests, in addition to regular car service and automotive repairs we perform service and repairs on 4X4 and off-road vehicles. We also regularly work on a range of other vehicle types including Campervans, Caravans. Boat Trailers, Cars, Domestic Vehicles, Horse Floats, Hybrids, SUV's, Box Trailers, Utes, Vans and Fleet Vehicles.

In addition to offering the best car service and automotive repairs in Greenock, Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors offer a full range of camping & 4x4 supplies. We stock, sell and fit products from TJM, TUFF, ARB, FLEXIGLASS, COMPANION, COLEMAN, DARCHE, EVAKOOL, ENGEL, RHINO and many more quality brands.

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU49557). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health.

Caravan, Camper Trailer and Boat Trailer Servicing & Repairs

We also offer caravan, camper trailer and boat trailer servicing & repairs. We install everything we sell (if required), from Bull bars, through Suspension Kits, Canopies, Dual battery Systems, Brake Controllers and much more.

Need to increase your towing or load capacity? Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors are fully licensed to perform a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) Upgrade to your vehicle's suspension and exclusively supply Toughdog products.

We took the step of becoming a Repco Authorised Service centre in 2017, offering vehicle service and repairs on all makes and models, including new car servicing. Being a part of the Repco brand gives our customers the confidence of a nationally recognised company backed by a Nationwide Warranty.

As your local Repco Authorised Service Centre Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors take great pride in offering you only the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

We offer a Free pick up & return of your vehicle within the Barossa area and our well-equipped car service workshop is very well placed to service and repair vehicles in Angaston, Tanunda, Stockwell, Greenock, Lyndoch, Kapunda and the Greenock area.

We have the latest equipment and diagnostic scan tools to quickly diagnose and identify a range of vehicle issues and problems and get you back on the road (or back off roading) in next to no time at all.

Conveniently located in Greenock, Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. Our Fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models... including Four Wheel Drive and Diesel Vehicles.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

We have flexible hours and payment options including Cash, Direct Deposit, EFT, EFTPOS, Gift Vouchers, MasterCard and Visa and also AFTERPAY.

We stock a large range of camping, caravan & 4X4 supplies and accessories and free parking is available near the workshop. We can arrange a vacuum of your vehicle with your service and our waiting lounge has access to the internet, tea and coffee making facilities, cold drinks and toilets. We also have a secure key drop off box for early birds and night owls.

You can always rest assured - when you entrust your car service & repair to Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors your car is in safe hands.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic in the Barossa region, you can always rely on the team from Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors have been servicing customers cars in Greenock, Nuriootpa and the Barossa area since 2010 and offer great service at a better price.

Car Service, Repairs and Upgrades in Greenock

As outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, and serious 4x4 vehicle owners, understanding the critical balance of weight and vehicle performance is crucial to your off-roading success. That’s where a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) upgrade comes in handy. This piece takes an in-depth look at the importance of GVM upgrades, differences in pre and post-registration modifications, and associated regulations in South Australia.

The Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) refers to the maximum allowable weight a vehicle can carry, including the weight of the vehicle itself. If you intend to add aftermarket additions like bull bars, roof racks, or tow a trailer or a boat, it's highly likely you may exceed your vehicle's specified GVM. This can compromise your vehicle’s handling, braking, durability, and safety on the road. Moreover, overloading your vehicle is not only unsafe but also illegal, leading to potential void warranties, fines, and rejected insurance claims. Therefore, it becomes essential to consider a GVM upgrade that allows you to increase your vehicle's payload capacity safely and legally.

In South Australia, GVM upgrades can occur either pre-registration (before the first registration of a new vehicle) or post-registration.

Pre-registration versus Post-registration GVM Upgrade

Pre-registration GVM upgrades occur while the vehicle is new, i.e., before its first registration and doesn't require an engineers report.

On the other hand, post-registration upgrades, undertaken after the vehicle has been registered and if it has been registered for more than 12 months, require rigorous testing and approval by the DIT to ensure the vehicle meets applicable Australian Design Rules (ADRs). Post-registration GVM upgrades require careful analysis by a Light Vehicle Engineering Signatory (LVES) to ensure the vehicle remains safe to drive and must be inspected at Regency.

According to the South Australian government website, for light vehicles with a GVM no more than 4,500 kg, owners requiring an increase in the GVM or Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) will have to upgrade elements like springs, dampers, tyres and the engine's cooling capacity. This can affect ride comfort, handling, and braking characteristics and the durability of components such as axles.

More about GVM Upgrades in South Australia

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors, located in Greenock, is a licensed service provider for GVM upgrades. As an exclusive agent and installer of Toughdog Suspension kits and upgrades, we assure you that our team of experienced and skilled technicians can help you with GVM upgrade procedures, ensuring your vehicle maintains its optimum performance, even with increased weight capacities.

Ensure you have the freedom to adventure safely and with full compliance to South Australian regulations by considering a GVM upgrade from Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors.

Whether you're towing a heavy caravan or carrying an extensive amount of cargo, at Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors our GVM upgrade service is here to guarantee a smooth and safe ride on all your journeys.

GVM Upgrade at Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors

GVM Upgrade for Off-road or Light Commercial Vehicles

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors are fully licensed to perform a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) Upgrade to your vehicle's suspension and exclusively supply Toughdog products.

Need to increase your towing or load capacity?

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors is a trusted independent mechanic based in the scenic region of Barossa Valley. We specialise in providing an array of quality services and automotive solutions to make sure that you are travelling safe and sound in your vehicle. 

Among these services, one that proves to be vital for drivers intending to tow or add weight beyond their vehicle’s original Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is a GVM upgrade. Adding or towing weight beyond your vehicle's original GVM could risk the performance and safety of your vehicle. Not only this, driving an overloaded vehicle is illegal and can void your insurance cover in case of an accident.

GVM refers to the maximum allowable weight a vehicle can carry. Adding accessories like bull bars, roof racks, or towing a caravan or trailer may cause the vehicle to exceed its GVM, compromising safety, performance, and legality. Thus, a GVM upgrade to increase the payload capacity may be required.

In South Australia, such upgrades can be made pre-registration (before the first registration of a new vehicle) or post-registration (if a vehicle is 12 months or older). Pre-registration upgrades can be registered without requiring approval from the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), while post-registration upgrades require an engineers approval report from DIT after rigorous testing for compliance with Australian Design Rules (ADRs).

Our team at Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors will gladly help you navigate through the process of getting your vehicle inspected and deemed roadworthy.

At Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors, we’re proud to be exclusive agents and installers of Toughdog Suspension kits and upgrades.

Vehicle owners are advised to follow local regulations when considering GVM upgrades for safe and compliant adventuring. For South Australian regulations here is some information regarding Light vehicle mass re-rating 

For a hassle-free GVM upgrade and ensuring that your vehicle abides by South Australia's vehicle regulations, don't hesitate to give us a call at Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors. Whether you're towing a heavy caravan or carrying an extensive amount of cargo, our GVM upgrade service is here to guarantee a smooth and safe ride on all your journeys.

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors know that car servicing and repair can put a strain on your budget. Especially when it relates to breakdowns or unexpected repairs. So we now offer you the convenience of Afterpay - Flexible payment option

Discover the significance of Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) upgrades for your off-road or 4WD vehicle. Upgrade your ride at Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors for safety and compliance.

GVM Upgrades in Greenock

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For your convenience, our workshop will be open for business right through the Christmas period, except for public holidays

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend from Friday 29th of March, reopening on Tuesday the 2nd of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

Please be advised that we will be closed on Saturday 8th of June and Monday 10th of June for the public holiday.

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Greenock, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Barossa 4x4 & Outdoors have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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