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    Holden Cruze 2010: Lemon

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    I purchased my 2010 Holden JG CDX Cruze secondhand in 2014 from a dealership. It had 46,000 km on the clock, it now has 123,000 km.

    About six months ago a mechanic informed me that there was oil in my radiator. He drained the oil from the top (as it wasn't mixed), flushed the coolant out and refilled it with fresh coolant. After driving my car minimally for the last six months, my car now has trouble accelerating, changing gears and even trouble going on inclines. The mechanic said that oil had mixed in with my radiator and gone through all the hoses in my car and affected my gearbox, hence the car is not running at proper capacity.

    After reading about quite a few similar problems I was wondering if Holden does fix these under 'goodwill'.

    I've taken mine back to the dealership and am waiting to hear the verdict, but was wondering from your experience what the possible outcome could be and if this is a problem you have heard about often?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    21 September 2017
    Graham Smith

    That model Cruze was plagued with gearbox problems like yours. Holden was replacing the gearbox free of charge as a gesture of good will, and you might be able to convince them to do the same for you, but as yours is seven years old you might have trouble mounting a compelling case.

    If Holden refuses your request you could take your case to the ACCC.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
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