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Holden Commodore 2013 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2013 Holden Commodore? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2013 Holden Commodore issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2013 Holden Commodore in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Holden Commodore 2013: Broken windscreen washers

They are probably blocked. Clean the nozzles out and make sure they are clear and flowing freely.

Holden Commodore Evoke 2013: Blank screen

A Holden dealer, or an auto electrician should be able to sort it out for you.

Holden Commodore: A good buy?

Yes, there’s no reason to be concerned about buying a Commodore of that age and kilometres.

Holden Commodore 2013: Affected by Takata airbag recall?

The Commodore is not affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Holden Commodore 2013: Timing chain issue

It was quite a common, and rather expensive issue when the Alloytec V6 was first released. Holden made a change to the chain in May 2007, which was claimed to have fixed the problem. I wouldn’t be put off buying a VF.

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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Holden Commodore 2013: Scratched

If you believe they have appeared while the car was garaged you have to look at the possibility of something, or someone, rubbing against the car. It could be while they're moving past it, perhaps carrying something that's rubbed up against the paint. If you cover the car while it's garaged it could be the cover rubbing on the paint, perhaps due to wind blowing through the garage.

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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Buyer's guide: Commodore vs Falcon

The VF Commodore is the best-ever Australian car and my pick. It gets a Big Tick. Neither will give you problems with servicing or parts suppies, even after the local factories close.

Petrol or diesel for towing and overtaking?

Towing is all about torque, not power, as you want bottom-end grunt for the extra weight on the back. It's often the same with overtaking, so performance is not just about kilowatts. A turbodiesel will always beat a petrol engine for that pulling power.

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