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VE Commodore starter motor
In the past couple of weeks my 2009 VE Commodore sedan has at times been hard to start. The starter motor turns over, but it takes several seconds for the motor to fire. Sometimes it 'times out' without starting and I then have to turn the start key again. It's fitted with factory dual-fuel, but ... more
Cooler for Commodore
I have a 2002 VY Commodore and tow a 16' 6" Coromal Pop-top Caravan. Are there any modifications I should have done, such as fitting a transmission fluid cooler, to the vehicle to eliminate any possible problems? Fitting an external transmission fluid cooler would be one you could think of, ... more
Owen to drive Commodore this year
V8 SUPERCAR racer Steve Owen is out to round up front-runners next season with a full-time ride in a VIP Petfoods Commodore run by Paul Morris. It marks a return to the main game for Owen, second at ... more
Metal makes a Memento
ARE early model Commodores such as VB, VC and VH going to become collectors' items like EH Holdens and others of the 1960s? These cars are Australian icons and surely they should increase in value. You can't buy chrome-bumpered Commodores any more and you can't get the characteristic looks of these ... more
Commodore SS: car of the week
SS Commodore Sedan: the family muscle car. In Australia the SS badge is synonymous with factory built performance Holdens, but it's roots were founded in Holdens parent company General Motors.The SS ... more
Time warped
MY DEALER gave up trying to fix the rattle in my BA Falcon's brakes. With reference to warped discs in Falcons, my vehicle travelled about 80,000km before the problem arose. Before retiring, I drove company Commodores for about 100,000km a year. Warped discs were a big problem. We had discs machined ... more
Speedway follows V8 Supercar track
Speedway racing in Australia is heading down the V8 Supercar road in a search for success. Leading teams have formed a cartel and plan a touring troupe through the coming summer season to ensure the ... more
Commodore safe from axe for now
The future of the Holden Commodore is safe for at least the next two generations... Last year, the Commodore retained its title of Australia’s best selling car for the 13th year in a row, ... more
Wearing out welcome
WHEN I went to my dealer because the rear tyres on my VE SV6 Commodore were wearing prematurely, I was told Holden had issued a fix for the problem, which was to adjust the rear suspension. I then asked Holden for some redress on the cost of replacing the tyres, which had worn prematurely because of ... more
In the hot seat
I'D love to buy a new VE Commodore V8-powered ute, but the lack of three seats is a real pain. Does Holden have plans to make a ute with three seats? Alternatively, do you know when Holden produced its last three-seater V8-powered ute? I KNOW of no plans for Holden to built a three-seater ute, and I ... more
Tander in good shape for the opener
Many fans of the Holden Racing Team can expect a return to the winner's circle at the Cipsal 500. All the Victorian teams in the V8 Supercar Championship, along with those from the division-two ... more
Wagon wanted
I WANT to buy a 2000-2004 automatic Holden station wagon. My price range is $8000-$17,000, but my preference is the $15,000-$16,000 mark. It is intended to serve our growing family with the majority of driving on country roads. Can you recommend a model? IT'S best to buy the newest model you can ... more
Car makers do it hard
October was a tough month for Australia's four carmakers, with showroom sales slumped to a near-record low. They won only 17 per cent of a record October sales total, losing ground as family-focused ... more
Ford goes 1, 2, 3 in a fight to the end
Wet, wild ride fails to slow Ford's Lowndes and Whincup. Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup showed nerves of steel in the final laps after a roller-coaster ride in the wet at Mt Panorama yesterday to ... more
It?s a VE wagon surprise
Holden has yet to confirm it will make a wagon version of its VE Commodore. A picture copied from a big screen presentation, however, suggests that a wagon may be on its way. With production ... more
Exclusive: Holden VE ute images
Readers have captured the new Holden Commodore VE ute. Check out the our feature story on the VE Ute launch, including great images and video.It is only weeks away from an eagerly awaited launch ... more
Epica: Holden?s budget performer
The Korean built sedan replaces the Vectra at a much lower price. From the start, things went well for the new Holden Epica. First off, I mistook it for a Commodore in the Holden car park, so it ... more
Noise has me rattled
ON OCCASIONS when I start my VN Holden Commodore it makes a rattling noise. It starts very noisy, but lessens after five minutes. By the time I get to my mechanic it has stopped. Any ideas? THE hydraulic valve lifters could be worn. They typically rattle for a few minutes before the oil pumps them ... more
Wet feet in the front
I REGULARLY find water puddling underneath the carpet on the driver's side front and rear in my VT Commodore wagon. I have had the carpet up and can't see where the leak is coming from. The inside door rubber has been replaced on both doors. Any advice on where the leak might be? I'D LOOK for a ... more
Ford and Holden fans show their true colours
Neck and neck in the great Ford-Holden debate. There's nothing like good, friendly Aussie rivalry. And since the 1960s, the one played out on the racetrack, which has in turn spread to suburban ... more
