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Australia on track for record recalls in 2014

By Joshua Dowling · 26 Dec 2014

More than 1.1 million cars have been called back to dealers for rectification work that varies from serious (a brake failure) to silly (windscreen wipers).And although 2014 is likely to be the first big sales dip since the Global Financial Crisis, the number of new car sold is also likely to top 1.1 million.The last time more cars were recalled than sold in a year was 2001.It's been a bad year for recalls globally too.General Motors has recalled 2.59 million cars because of an ignition fault so far linked to at least 30 deaths, as part of a recall of 13.8 million cars this year for other ignition problems or keys slipping out of position.But the biggest of all is the Takata airbag recall which has so far been linked to six deaths after shrapnel fired from the airbags.It's a big problem because Takata supplies 20 per cent of the world's airbags and it has taken in cars made by Honda, Toyota, Mazda, BMW, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.More than 18 million cars around the world have been recalled for the Takata airbag problem including 110,000 in Australia.Meantime the dubious honour of most recalls this year is a dead heat between Holden and Jeep with a record 14 each. Never before has any brand recalled so many cars in one year.Market leader Toyota was next with nine recalls ahead of Mitsubishi 8, Nissan 6, Ford 4, Volkswagen 4, Hyundai 3, Mazda 3, Land Rover 3 and Peugeot with 2.Then again the year isn't quite over yet. There may be more.

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Used Holden Astra review: 1996-2010

By Ewan Kennedy · 05 Jan 2015

Holden Astra is a small medium car that was popular in Australia for many years.

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E10 in 2001 2.5-litre V6 Vectra?

Answered by Graham Smith · 19 Dec 2014

Yes, you can use E10.

Falcon or Commodore V6?

Answered by Paul Gover · 05 Jan 2015

The Holden is more refined so, although both cars get The Tick, I'd go for the Calais.

Restrictions on Volt service locations

Answered by Paul Gover · 15 Dec 2014

We'll pass on details for any Volt owners but on the subject of sales and service, Holden spokesman George Svigos replies: "Yes, this is correct. In conjunction with our dealers, we have optimised our sales and service network in line with demand for the vehicle. We have taken this decision to minimise costs for customers and for dealers."

Holden Astra 2007: Contaminated fuel

Answered by Graham Smith · 19 Dec 2014

There should be no difference in the fuel if you sampled it at the fuel rail or the tank. The fuel at the rail is the fuel that is being delivered to the engine, and that's what matters most. You would appear to have a gripe with the dealer, and that appears to be what the Holden people are telling you, and should discuss your concerns with the dealer staff.

Future support for Commodores?

Answered by Paul Gover · 05 Jan 2015

The Commodore is still a top car that gets The Tick, and will be in production until 2016 with service back-up long after that. So, no reason to panic.

Holden Vectra won't go over 40 km/h

Answered by Graham Smith · 19 Dec 2014

It is possible that it could be in limp-home mode, but if it is you should have warning lights showing on the dash indicating a problem. If there are lights on you could try turning the ignition off and on again, which might reboot the computer it it's a glitch in the system. If it won't reboot and there are warning lights on take it to a mechanic to have the problem diagnosed. If there are no lights showing it could be a blocked exhaust. Again you need to have a mechanic check the exhaust, particularly the catalytic converter to see of the ceramic structure has collapsed.

What's the best dual-cab turbodiesel ute?

Answered by Paul Gover · 15 Dec 2014

The Ranger is the winner, ahead of the Colorado and the HiLux (which gets replaced in the first half of next year). But don't forget to cross-shop the Ranger's Mazda BT-50 twin.

Transmission slipping in Cruze

Answered by Paul Gover · 12 Jan 2015

Your problem sounds like many others reported to CarsGuide. You should immediately request a replacement via both your Holden dealer and Holden headquarters in Melbourne.

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