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Holden Commodore 2008 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2008 Holden Commodore? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2008 Holden Commodore issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2008 Holden Commodore in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Holden Commodore 2008: Does it have Bluetooth?

Yes, it does.

Holden Commodore 1985: What's a good replacement?

The VR is an old car now, and probably about worn out. The Omega sportwagon is a good car, and would be a good replacement.

Used Holden Commodore review: 2006-2015
The end is nigh for the Australian built Holden Commodore, with the factory closing down in October. The nameplate will continue, albeit on a slightly smaller imported model made by Opel in Europe. What does this mean for the Aussie Commodore, and should you rush in and buy one now? Our crystal ball is pretty murky
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Used Holden Commodore review: 1997-2015
Ewan Kennedy reviews the VT, VX, VY, VZ, VE and VF Holden Commodore between 1997 and 2015 as a used buy.
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Used Holden VE Commodore SS and SSV review: 2006-2010
The big, booming V8 in the performance Commodores signalled an era of change. New Launching the VE in 2006, Holden claimed the model would save its bacon. It didn’t. As Holden, like Ford and Toyota, plans to abandon local manufacturing in favour of marketing imported cars, so buyers have abandoned the likes
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Holden Commodore: Towing

The SS-V Redline sportwagon is rated to tow 2100 kg (braked), so it would be very close to its maximum limit. While it should handle the mass I would be looking to something with a higher towing rating for what you want to do. That could be a 4WD SUV or a one-tonne ute.

Used Holden Commodore review: 1997-2014
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Used Holden Commodore review: 2006-2010
Samuel Cass is shopping for his first car and has his eye on a 2006 Holden Commodore Omega V6. It's priced at $6500 and has done 167,000 km. He wants to know if that is too many, and he also wants to know about any problems that have afflicted this model. NEW The VE was Holden's first $1 billion program, with nearly
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Holden Commodore: Stretched timing chain

The Holden V6 clearly has a problem with the timing chain, and like you I don't think it should have to be replaced, certainly not at such a low kay reading. I believe you should at least have a claim against Holden to cover part of the cost of replacing the chain. Go back to your dealer, and if necessary Holden as well, and press your claim.

Used Holden Commodore review: 1997-2012
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