The Holden Commodore has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s toughest and most versatile cars. Many examples comfortably pass the 200 000km mark, and plenty go well beyond it. But once a Commodore reaches this milestone, ownership changes. Age and mileage begin to expose predictable weak points that catch many owners off guard. VZ […]
If you own a Holden, there’s one warning sign that quietly appears long before a major repair bill—and it’s one many drivers ignore until it’s too late: abnormal tyre wear. Abnormal tyre wear is one of the clearest early indicators of steering and suspension problems in older Holdens, especially Commodores. Left unchecked, it turns relatively […]
If you spend any time reading Holden forums, Facebook groups, or used car listings, you’ll see the same line repeated over and over:“Get a Series II — they’re more reliable than Series I.” It sounds sensible. A later update should fix problems, right?This belief is one of the biggest reliability myths that catches new Holden […]
For many Australians, the Holden Commodore represents affordable power, space, and familiarity. But there’s one repair—particularly in Alloytec V6–powered Commodores—that has quietly written off more cars than blown head gaskets or failed transmissions ever have: timing chain replacement. VZ Commodore Specifications Why the Alloytec Timing Chain Is Such a Big Deal The Alloytec V6 engine […]
Test driving a Holden Commodore is often deceptively reassuring. The engine starts, the gearbox shifts, and everything feels “good enough.” These issues hide quietly beneath the surface, only revealing themselves weeks—or months—after the keys change hands. Here are the lesser-known, harder-to-diagnose warnings that many buyers miss when inspecting an older Commodore. VP Commodore Specifications 1. […]
High-kilometre Holden listings are everywhere in Australia. Holdens, Commodores and older utes with 250 000, 300 000 — even 400 000km still changing hands. Some buyers see a bargain. Others see a ticking time bomb. So the real question isn’t whether a high-km Holden can be reliable — it’s why some are, and many are […]
The Holden is an Australian automotive icon, known for its robust engines, spacious interiors, and versatility. But ask most people about older Holdens, and you’ll hear phrases like “they wear out quickly” or “they fall apart after 200 000km.” The reality is quite different. Well-maintained Holdens age far better than most people think, and with […]
Few cars hold a special place in Australian motoring like a Holden. From the classic HQ Holden of the 1970s to the late-model VT Commodore, some Holdens have earned reputations for outlasting almost everything else on the road. Why Some Holdens Last Forever Several factors contribute to the longevity of these iconic models: These elements […]
Buying a Holden with over 250 000 kilometres can feel like a gamble. Some high-km Holdens keep running reliably for hundreds of thousands more kilometres, while others fall apart shortly after purchase. The truth is, it’s less about the kilometres and more about how the car was treated. Why High Kilometres Don’t Always Mean Trouble […]
Owning a Holden for the long haul isn’t just about luck — it’s about how you treat the car every day. Some Holdens easily surpass 300 000km, even 400,000km, while others seem to fall apart after just 150,000km. The difference comes down to care, maintenance, and driving habits. 1. They Prioritise Maintenance Long-term Holden owners […]