Holden Problems

It's got nothing to do with the fuel you're using; the Captiva is fine to run on regular unleaded. You need to have a mechanic experienced in diagnosing problems with modern engines check it out for you. Clearly the dealer's mechanics are not up to the task.

The problem is more likely to be with the clutch rather than the gearbox, and the dealer has tried to adjust the clutch cable. Given that the car is so new the best course of action is to persist with the dealer and push to have him fix it. If he says he can't fix it then ask him to call in his local service rep to get factory help.

Don’t judge the Carnival by the badge, as it definitely gets The Tick. The The Multivan is also far more practical than any SUV, as you will find when you try to load all the stuff that comes with four youngsters. If you absolutely must play the SUV game, go for a Hyundai Santa Fe, also a Tick winner.

Go for the Hyundai i30. It will serve you well, it's cheaper than a Japanese car but just as good as anything short of the Mazda3, and you should be able to get one with some of the five-year factory warranty still to run. It gets The Tick from me.

Both your choices get The Tick but I'd go for the SS- V Redline because there is nothing quite like a V8 in a performance car and also because the Commodore is coming to the end of the line. See the previous letter.