Holdens are an iconic part of Australian motoring history, and there’s no shortage of cheap older models on the market. From Commodores to Kingswoods and early Astra or Barina models, budget cars are everywhere. Buying a cheap Holden can save you money upfront, but it can also cost you thousands in hidden repairs if you […]
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Buying a used Holden can seem straightforward. You check the engine, transmission, suspension, and even take it for a test drive. But there’s one crucial area many buyers completely overlook: the cooling system. Why the Cooling System Matters The cooling system keeps the engine at the right operating temperature. It’s made up of: When it […]
Seeing 250 000+ kilometres on the odometer is enough to scare off most used-car buyers. But in Australia, high-kilometre Holdens are still everywhere — and some are genuinely good buys. Others are absolute money pits. The Case For Buying a High-Kilometre Holden High kilometres aren’t automatically bad. In fact, in some cases they’re a sign […]
Scroll through used car listings and it’s easy to dismiss certain Holdens at a glance. Faded paint, sagging seats, high kilometres and a few cosmetic scars often scare buyers away. But as any seasoned Holden owner or mechanic will tell you, some used Holdens are far better cars underneath than their appearance suggests. From an […]
When shopping for a used Holden, most buyers focus on the obvious things: kilometres, price, service history, and whether the car “feels right” on a test drive. What often gets overlooked — and can end up costing the most — is non-professional modifications. Modified cars can look appealing and sound impressive, but poorly executed or […]
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The Best Holden Engine Ever Made
Ask any Holden enthusiast to name the brand’s greatest engine and you’ll get plenty of passionate answers. The red motor, the 308, the 5.7 LS1, even the humble Ecotec V6 all have their fans. But when you step back and look at power, durability, engineering and real-world performance, one engine stands above the rest. That […]
Few engines in Australian automotive history spark debate quite like the RB30. Mention it at a Holden meet and you’ll quickly find two camps: those who swear it’s one of the best engines ever fitted to a Commodore, and those who argue it isn’t a “real” Holden engine at all. What Is the RB30 Engine? […]
Ask any long-time Holden owner and you’ll hear a familiar story: one engine ran flawlessly for 400,000 kilometres, while another barely made it past 200,000 without major work. That gap isn’t luck. Some Holden engines are genuinely more reliable than others, and there are clear reasons why. Engine Design: Reliability Starts on the Drawing Board […]
Few car debates are as enduring as automatic vs manual transmissions. Some drivers swear manuals last forever. Others argue modern automatics are stronger, smoother and more reliable than ever. So which one actually lasts longer? The real answer isn’t as simple as “auto” or “manual”. Longevity depends on design, use, and maintenance — and both […]
Few Holden components spark as much debate as the TriMatic three-speed automatic transmission. For some owners, it’s a tough, no-nonsense gearbox that just keeps going. For others, it represents outdated technology and underwhelming performance. What Is the TriMatic Transmission? The TriMatic is a three-speed automatic transmission developed by Holden in the late 1960s and used […]