About Us

Brightwater Motors has been with the community, in the same central location, since 1964.

The business has seen a legacy of owners and caretakers over the years, with the current owners, Dave and Natalie Gilberd, taking up the helm in July 2020.

At this time the workshop had been on a 14-month site renovation hiatus and needed a full clear-out, clean up and database revamp. With the support of senior technician Ben Close, the business was rebuilt into a successful enterprise over the course of three years.

From L-R: Karsiah, Dave, Ethan and Natalie Gilberd

From L-R: Karsiah, Dave, Ethan and Natalie Gilberd

From L-R: Ben Close, Dave Gilberd

From L-R: Ben Close, Dave Gilberd

Brightwater Motors is now on the market, with the team excited for new adventures and proud to be leaving the ol’ gal in great shape. Well supported by the local community, the business is fully equipped and ready to go.

You can see the business listing on TradeMe here, or contact Revti on 021 460 298.


Brightwater Motors in the media

TVNZ’s Breakfast On 1

Stuff home page top story

Stuff home page

Stuff home page top story

Nelson Mail front page

Nelson / Waimea Weekly

Motueka Guardian


Brightwater Motors in the media

TVNZ’s Breakfast On 1

Stuff home page top story

Stuff home page

Stuff home page top story

Nelson Mail front page

Nelson / Waimea Weekly

Motueka Guardian

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