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1969 Holden HT Brougham value

It really comes down to the condition. If it is in pristine condition it could be worth $15,000 to $20,000, if it's a bit rough $5000-$10,000. But at the end of the day it's worth what someone else will pay for it.

Replacing an aged Pulsar?

None of the above. It's the Volkswagen Polo, which recently had a significant price cut, that gets The Tick from me.

Why Australia is set for record vehicle recalls in 2014 | comment
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Holden Astra 2001: How much is it worth?

Our price guide puts the value of a 2001 Astra at between $1500 and $3500, which means you are trying to sell your car at the high end of the range. To achieve your price you would have to repair the air-conditioning, so it's worth spending the money. Air is an expected feature today and the value of a car with an air-con that's not working would be most unappealing. If you don't fix it I would put the value at around $1000-$1500.

Holden Astra 2006: How much should servicing cost?

I would first question the need to do some of the work he is saying is urgent, and would suggest you have another mechanic check the car for you. If you are in the RACQ you could have them check it for you, at least to give some peace of mind.

Holden issues a record 13 recalls, including Barina, Trax and Colorado7
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Used Holden Commodore review: 1997-2014
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Holden Captiva: Is it really that bad?

The negatives are in comparison with its classy rivals, including the Kia Sportage and Hyundai ix35 that - as with the Captiva - come from Korea. I've had readers complaining about quality and mechanical problems but the main shortcoming is basically its performance against the rivals.

Used Holden Vectra review: 1997-2006
Holden Vectra was designed and built by Opel, the German division of General Motors. Some models were assembled by Holden in Australia with some changes to suit Australian driving conditions as well as Australian drivers' tastes. The Vectra was medium sized when launched in Australia in June 1997. From March 2003 it
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