# Armstrong's Opel, Christchurch Central City

Armstrong's Opel is a car dealer at Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Armstrong's%20Opel%2C%20Tuam%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Armstrong's%20Opel%2C%20Tuam%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

Armstrong's Opel is a car dealer at Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (St Asaph St near Colombo St, route 3, route 5, route 7) is 215 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking is 32 m away.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Tuam Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Car dealers _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Brand:** Opel; _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Central City Mixed Use Zone (South Frame) _(District Plan)_

## What stood on Tuam Street

[2004, Buildings along Tuam Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16072)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Tony's Tyre Service, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/tuam-street#s-then)


## The reports nearby
3,641 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9092624), [98 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/98-tuam-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9092241), [112 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/112-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089081), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089082), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9078326), [131 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/131-saint-asaph-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9059717), Matai Common 10 Mollett Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9058674), [5 Lava Lane, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-lava-lane)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9046204), [94 Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/94-tuam-street)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9045964), [94 Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/94-tuam-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9045818), [127 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/127-saint-asaph-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9043089), [94 Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/94-tuam-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9042828), Tiffany Reserve 95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
## Getting there

- Bus stop, St Asaph St near Colombo St, 215 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, St Asaph St near Montreal St, 264 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform A), 323 m (routes 3, 5, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilson off-street parking, 32 m (50 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Tuam Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/tuam-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Armstrong's%20Opel%2C%20Tuam%20Street%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5356764,172.6332569)

## Nearby

- [Golden Homes](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-homes-christchurch-central-city), Carpenters, 47 m
- [The Anglican Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-anglican-centre-christchurch-central-city), Religion, 75 m
- [Armstrong Motor Group](https://www.chch.live/business/armstrong-motor-group-christchurch-central-city), Car dealers, 97 m
- [PB Tech](https://www.chch.live/business/pb-tech-christchurch-central-city), Computers, 117 m
- [Gary Cockram](https://www.chch.live/business/gary-cockram-christchurch-central-city), Car dealers, 120 m
- [Underground Coffee Roastery](https://www.chch.live/business/underground-coffee-roastery-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 122 m
- [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 201 m
- [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 246 m
- [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 285 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 250 m

## The nearest other car dealers

- [Armstrong Motor Group](https://www.chch.live/business/armstrong-motor-group-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 97 m
- [Gary Cockram](https://www.chch.live/business/gary-cockram-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 120 m
- [Euromarque CMG Motors](https://www.chch.live/business/euromarque-cmg-motors-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 148 m
- [CMG Motors](https://www.chch.live/business/cmg-motors-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 188 m
- [Lexus of Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/lexus-of-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 235 m
- [Miles Toyota](https://www.chch.live/business/miles-toyota-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 252 m
- [Miles Continental Volkswagen](https://www.chch.live/business/miles-continental-volkswagen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 281 m
- [Honda](https://www.chch.live/business/honda-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 296 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/car-dealer#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Apartment Coffee](https://www.chch.live/business/apartment-coffee-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 135 m
- [Vino Fino](https://www.chch.live/business/vino-fino-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 140 m
- [Mollett Street Market](https://www.chch.live/business/mollett-street-market-christchurch-central-city), Markets, 149 m
- [Phil Redmond Architecture and Urbanism](https://www.chch.live/business/phil-redmond-architecture-and-urbanism-christchurch-central-city), Architects, 151 m
- [Canterbury Legal](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-legal-christchurch-central-city), Lawyers, 153 m
- [Peak Orthodontics](https://www.chch.live/business/peak-orthodontics-christchurch-central-city), Dentists, 167 m
- [St John Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/st-john-shop-christchurch-central-city), Op shops, 170 m
- [VooDoo Daddy Coffee](https://www.chch.live/business/voodoo-daddy-coffee-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 174 m
- [Le Panier](https://www.chch.live/business/le-panier-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 182 m
- [Empire Chicken](https://www.chch.live/business/empire-chicken-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 183 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Reviews

Rated **4.7** on Google, 63 reviews, as at October 2026.
Google lists: delivery.
> I had an amazing experience purchasing my car, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who helped me throughout the process especially John and Jordan. A special thank you to the person who assisted me from start to finish (John). You made everything so easy, answered all of my questions patiently, and kept me informed every step of the way. Your professionalism, honesty, and excellent customer service made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. I truly appreciate all your help and would highly recommend you to anyone looking to buy a car. Thank you again for going above and beyond—, Dhave Sarmiento, 3 months ago
> Just got our brand new BAIC B30e Prem Adventure from Armstrong BAIC Christchurch and would like to say great thabk you to Jack and Jordan for their excellent costumer service and expertise on what they are doing. Jack as we arrive at the showroom, made us very comfortable and facilitated us with a fantastic walk through and a test drive on the BAIC B30e. He showed us the features of the car and was very informative. On the otherhand, as we returned to the showroom, met Jordan and he is absolutely top rank. He helped through the finance side of things and walk-through the documents set up with, Rube Jangad, a month ago
> Where to start… Firstly I’d like to thank John at Armstrongs Christchurch for his outstanding customer service and support. Amazing guy who listened and went out of his way to bat for me. Much appreciated and extremely grateful! Thanks a million John, you literally made my becoming a proud owner of my awesome Kia Carnival a reality. I absolutely love it! The perfect family car. Beautiful to drive, lots of space and very stylish too! I’ve wanted this model for a while now however I had a tight budget so I missed out on many opportunities because of my financial constraints and Car dealerships u, Lani Gray, a month ago

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5356764&lon=172.6332569)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5356764,172.6332569,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Armstrong's%20Opel)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4149984991), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Armstrong's Opel?**

A car dealer in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, part of the Opel; brand.

**Where is Armstrong's Opel?**

Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Tuam Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/tuam-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5356764,172.6332569,17)

**Is Armstrong's Opel still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**What other car dealers are near Armstrong's Opel?**

[Armstrong Motor Group](https://www.chch.live/business/armstrong-motor-group-christchurch-central-city) (97 m), [Gary Cockram](https://www.chch.live/business/gary-cockram-christchurch-central-city) (120 m), [Euromarque CMG Motors](https://www.chch.live/business/euromarque-cmg-motors-christchurch-central-city) (148 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/car-dealer).

**What’s near Armstrong's Opel?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Golden Homes](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-homes-christchurch-central-city) (47 m); the St Asaph St near Colombo St bus stop is 215 m away: routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve) (201 m).

**What stood where Armstrong's Opel is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5356764&lon=172.6332569)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Record assembled 2026-10-19

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