AUDI

AUDI A3, 2002 - the worst car I have ever owned

AUDI A4 - warranty problem

BMW 318i, 1984 - BMW wont start when hot (12/12/2006) *ENGINE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"has anyone else had this problem or have any advice? ..."

BMW 318i, 1994 - Any known problems? 1993 onwards models

BMW C645i, 2005 - BMW 6 Series problems with on board computer system (23/07/2006)

  CAR BUYING / SELLING

CAR BUYING / SELLING - Don't buy / sell from cars4chinese (15/12/2006) *BROKER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

CAR BUYING - FORD BA, 2004 - Car Buying - Feedback (05/12/2006) *CAR BUYING* *DEALER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

CITROEN C5 V6 - transmission, brakes, e/window problems

CITROEN C5 HDI, 2003 - Try harder on Warranty issues (18/05/2006) *WARRANTY* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

DAEWOO LEGANZA, 1997 - Leganza timing belt broken for second time (01/09/2006) *FEEDBACK WANTED*

DAEWOO LEGANZA, 1997 - Re: Leganza timing belt broken for second time (05/12/2006) *TIMING BELT* *FEEDBACK*

DAEWOO NUBIRA 1997 - 16/02/2007 BAD CAR *FEEDBACK WANTED*

DAEWOO LEGANZA, 1997 - FEEDBACK Re: Leganza timing belt broken for second time (09/12/2006) *TIMING BELT* *FEEDBACK*

DAEWOO NUBIRA - service since GM takeover

DAEWOO NUBIRA, 2000 - checking oil for auto transmission (09/05/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

DAEWOO NUBIRA, 2002 - Re: checking oil for auto transmission (26/09/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE* *TRANSMISION*

DAEWOO NUBIRA, 2000 - serious issues re Holden service

DAEWOO NUBIRA, 2001 - (24/10/2006) *ENGINE* *WARRANTY*

DAEWOO NUBIRA, 2002 - Re: Headlight problem (26/09/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE*

DEALER SERVICING - Going to cost you plenty (04/07/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE* *SERVICE*

DEALERS - Re: All buyers are liars (11/09/2006) *FEEDBACK* *DEALERS*

DEALERSHIP - Balckburn Kia - Kia Rio clutches (02/06/2006) *CLUTCH*

DEALERSHIP - Brighton Toyota - Toyota Prius (28/06/2006) *SALESMAN*

DEALERSHIP - Caloundra City Autos

DEALERSHIP - City Ford, NSW

DEALERSHIP - City Ford, NSW: GONE TO THE BEACH? (11/01/2007) *DEALER - SERVICE*

DEALERSHIP - City Ford, NSW - 3 days for a turbo hose (17/12/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

DEALERSHIP - Cumberland Ford

DEALERSHIP - Cumberland Ford - Incompedence (30/03/2006) *WARRANTY* *DEALERSHIP*

DEALERSHIP - Denmac Ford Indooroopilly - Great service, shame about the car (30/12/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
" I'm not hard on cars, believe me I know how to be. Never again Ford ... never. Had to get rid of the car ..."

DEALERSHIP - Dominelli Ford - airflow sensor

DEALERSHIP - Ford

DEALERSHIP - Gateway Holden Wollongong - Charged outrageous prices (31/12/2006) *SERVICE* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

DEALERSHIP - Giant Autos Osborne Park - Poor Service (17/08/2006)

DEALERSHIP - Gibbons Holden Gosnells

DEALERSHIP - Goldy Holden Perth - Appalling Service at Goldy Holden, Perth (31/05/2006) *CAR BUYING*

DEALERSHIP - Goldy Motors Midland Perth *WARRANTY*

DEALERSHIP - Hornsby Honda - Poor 20,000 km service (02/06/2006) *SERVICE*

DEALERSHIP - Hume Special Vehicles - A word or two of warning (04/04/2006)

DEALERSHIP - Hunter Holden - Astra 2000 - No wonder Toyota are eating them for breakfast (06/07/2006) *SERVICE*

DEALERSHIP - Hunter Holden

DEALERSHIP - Hunter Holden/Hyundai St Leonards - Beware Internet photo sale (25/05/2006) *CONSUMER WARNING*

DEALERSHIP - Hyundai Nunnawading

DEALERSHIP - John Nebe Used Cars Bumdaberg  (20/06/2006)

DEALERSHIP - JOHN NEWELL MAZDA - Buyer beware! (30/11/2006) *DEALER* *FINANCE*

DEALERSHIP - Kerry Holden - Holden Barina (26/11/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *TIMING BELT* *ADVICE WANTED*

DEALERSHIP - Mondo Motors

DEALERSHIP - Motorworld Wangora - Buyer Beware! (05/12/2006) *DEALER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

DEALERSHIP - Mt Druitt

DEALERSHIP - Muirs Motors Five Dock - Dealership surprised us with help (25/05/2006) *GOOD NEWS*

DEALERSHIP- National Capital Motors

DEALERSHIP - Noble Toyota, Sydney - Damage to a brand new vehicle upon delivery (11/12/2006) *NEW CAR PURCHASE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

DEALERSHIP - Parramatta Nissan

DEALERSHIP - Penfold Holden Burnley - the clock is ticking for this dealer (10/05/2006) *SERVICE*

DEALERSHIP - Pennywise Wholesale Cars *READ DEALER RESPONSE*

DEALERSHIP - Pennywise Wholesale Cars: HOW NOT TO SELL CARS! (9/02/2007) *DEALER, USED CAR*
"I rang up today and all previous postings on this site were confirmed"

DEALERSHIP - Phil Gibert NSW - Bad after care and customer service (19/08/2006)

DEALERSHIP - Pure Commercials / Wanneroo Autos (10/08/2006)

DEALERSHIP - Ralph D'Silva Holden - Service Rip Off! (06/12/2006) *SERVICE COST* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

DEALERSHIP - Ross LLoyd Motors Yarrawonga - Highly Recommend(24/08/2006) *GOOD NEWS*

DEALERSHIP - Qld 4X4 Wholesale (29/04/2006)

DEALERSHIP - Rex Gorell - A Clio that Renault can't fix (26/11/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

DEALERSHIP - Richard Sweet Wholesale Cars

DEALERSHIP - Sanderson Mercedes Benz - in the workshop 19 times (18/07/2006)

DEALERSHIP - SLR Motors Wagga Wagga - Engine blew up (08/12/2006) *ENGINE* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

DEALERSHIP - Stewart Toyota Rockdale - After sales service is poor (29/12/2006) *AFTER SALES SERVICE* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"it is going to cost $1500 to replace and the dealership is not offering any compensation ..."

DEALERSHIP - Steve Mason Family Cars - A FRIENDLY WARNING ABOUT STEVE MASON FAMILY CARS (9/02/2007)

DEALERSHIP - Subaru Artamon (23/01/2207) *DEALER - SERVICE*
"if you want an honest service don't go anywhere near"

DEALERSHIP - Subaru Doncaster - 6/03/2007 LIBERTY 2007: GREAT CAR, WELL BELOW AVERAGE CUSTOMER SERVICE

DEALERSHIP - Summit Holden

DEALERSHIP - Suttons Holden Rushcutters Bay - New HSV with poor attention to detail and VERY poor service (21/05/2006)

DEALERSHIP - Syd Ellis - 2 turns till pancake ... (26/12/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

DEALERSHIP - Trinity Ford, Cairns *WARRANTY*

DEALERSHIP - Tru-blue Motors (29/05/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE*

DEALERSHIP - URL - How long does a service dept. keep a car? (02/04/2006)

DEALERSHIP - Von Bibra Twin Towns Holden - ASTRA 2000 (01/08/2006) *DEALER*

DEALERSHIP - Westside Honda - (22/11/2006) *DEALER* *NEW CAR PURCHASE*

DEALERSHIP - Zupps, Gold Coast

  FORD

FORD FALCON EL 1997: THANK YOU J CLARK (23/1/2007) *BRAKES* *REPLY*

FORD AU FALCON, 1998 - Gas conversion problems (12/11/2006) *GAS CONVERSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD AU FALCON, 1999 - Some complaints are pathetic (21/06/2006) *FEEDBACK* *WARRANTY*

FORD AU II, 1999 - Auto Shuddering - Fix Problem (18/12/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK*

FORD FALCON AU 1999: IS FORD FALCON AU 1999 A GOOD CAR (22/01/2007) *CAR BUYING* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

FORD FALCON AU 1999: THE AU AINT A BAD MOTOR VEHICLE (23/1/2007) *CAR BUYING* *REPLY*
" when all the warrantee issues have been sorted out the AU are a good car"

FORD FALCON AU 1999: FEEDBACK - 'IS FORD FALCON AU 1999 A GOOD CAR' (23/1/2007) *CAR BUYING* *REPLY*
"I ran at least 25 AU Ford Falcons through a freight business ... Exceptionally cheap to repair if involved in accidents (Kangaroos)"

FORD AU II FAIRMONT, 2000 - Fading LCD Screen Fixed - GOOD NEWS (17/08/2006)

FORD AU II FALCON FUTURA - cabin filled with smoke

FORD FALCON EF-EL-AU-BA-BF 2000: FORD FALCON BRAKES (22/01/2007) *BRAKES* *ADVICE*
"materials used in the genuine pads and rotors are based on a European product which just doesn't suit the cars or the climate here"

FORD AU II UTE, 2000 - Utility keeps stalling, seems to be when its done a 50km trip (23/11/2006) *ENGINE* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD AU FALCON, 2000 - Great service, shame about the car (30/12/2006) *DEALER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
" I'm not hard on cars, believe me I know how to be. Never again Ford ... never. Had to get rid of the car ..."

FORD AU II FALCON FORTE, 2000 - Re: Transmission slipping & car stalling (13/11/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ENGINE*

FORD AU FALCON, 2001 - STEERING WHEEL *SAFETY ISSUE*

FORD FALCON AU II 2001: ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE IN THIRD GEAR ON OCCASION (11/01/2007) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

  FORD BA

FORD BA - extremely frustrated

FORD BA FAIRMONT, 2002 - Ford Brake Shudder (18/11/2006) *BRAKES* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

FORD BA FAIRMONT, 2003 - Re: Auto Transmission - design fault (18/12/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK*
"Should this vehicle have been recalled for this fault ..."

FORD BA FAIRMONT 2003: AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING? (21/01/2007) *AIRBAGS* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"I hit a tree smack bang in the centre of the vehicle's hood ... none of the airbags deployed"

FORD BA FAIRMONT, 2004 - auto transmission stuffed at 87000km's (01/05/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD BA FAIRMONT, 2004 - The Fault list continues *ENGINE* *TRANSMISSION* *BRAKES*

FORD BA XT, 2003 - HELP ME WITH MY LEMON *WARRANTY* *TRANSMISSION*

FORD BA FAIRMONT, 2002 - Vibration 90kmh and higher - anyone else had the same problem? (18/04/2006)

FORD BA , 2002 - Brake Fix ... (31/12/2006) *BRAKES* *FEEDBACK*
"the major problem is the heat range of the pads fitted by Factory and/or most dealers ..."

FORD FALCON BA 2002: BA FALCON FUTURA WAGON - FRONT END RATTLES (7/02/2007) *SUSPENSION* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

FORD BA FALCON XT, 2003 - not starting (feedback on previous posts) (06/07/2006)

FORD BA WAGON, 2003 - Auto transmission light and loss of engine power (02/12/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK WANTED

FORD FALCON BA XT 2004: FEEDBACK RE: CLUNK/KNOCK NOISE (29/01/2007) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE*
"I had the same problem with my 2004 BA XT ... No more clunks since then. At all. Cost me $120"

FORD BA FALCON XT 2004: CAR STALLS - AT 100 KMH (24/01/2007) *ENGINE* *REPLY*
"have had the same experience overtaking a car on a country highway"

FORD BA FALCON XT 2004: NASTY CLUNK NOISE IN DIFF, TRANSMISSION (11/01/2007) *TRANSMISSION*

FORD FALCON BA XT 2004: CLUNK/KNOCK NOISE? (26/01/2007) *NOISE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"when you stop at lights or stop sign and take off you hear this clunk noise"

FORD BA XT FALCON, 2004 - Vehicle won't start (23/04/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE*

FORD BA XT, 2002 - Ford BA cruise control issues (15/07/2006) *CRUISE* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD BA, 2002 - hard to start, black smoke when it does start (30/04/2006) *FEEDBACK* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

FORD BA FALCON XT, 2004 - Bought FALCON - immobiliser problem / corrosion/flood history *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD BA FALCON DEDICATED LPG, 2004 - Engine pings and stalls

FORD BA FALCON, 2004 - Issue after Issue with my near new 2004 BA Falcon

FORD BA, 2004 - Re: BA Ford that wouldn't start (23/09/2006) *FEEDBACK* *ENGINE*

FORD BA, 2004 - Dealers - All buyers are liars (11/09/2006) *FEEDBACK* *DEALERS*

FORD BA FALCON 2004 - I wish I could take it back

FORD BA FALCON XT, 2004 - Car stalls - even at 100kmh (10/10/2006) *ENGINE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

FORD BA FALCON WAGON - problem with the seats

FORD BA FALCON WAGON, 2004 - Design Faults (18/04/2006)

FORD BA FALCON CLASSIC, 2004 - Parking Brake Frustration (11/10/2006) *HAND BRAKE* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

FORD BA FALCON WAGON 2003 - diff noise - Watch out Ford

FORD BA FALCON GT, 2003 - Cruise control & hard starting (02/08/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD BA FALCON UTE, 2002 - Another **** heap - will never buy another new Australian car (07/07/2006) *QUALITY*

FORD BA FALCON FUTURA, 2002 - Do not buy from Purely Commercials/Wanneroo Autos (10/08/2006) *DEALER*

FORD BA RTV UTE, 2004 - Stalling - computer failure (27/11/2006) *COMPUTER* *ENGINE* CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

FORD BA FALCON 1 TONNE UTE, 2003 - 3rd diff in 3 months, 4th in total (17/04/2006) *DIFFERENTIAL*

FORD BA, 2003 - Brake Problems (19/08/2006) *BRAKES* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

FORD BA, 2004-05 - Shaky BA (06/12/2006) *STEERING WHEEL SHAKE* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

SUBJECT: FORD BA, 2005 - Re: Posting - BA Falcon Brake Shudder (23/09/2006) *WHEELS* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

FORD FALCON BA 2005 - 16/02/2007 TENSIONING WHEEL NUTS *ADVICE*
"Note to drivers: Check with your mechanic if they tension the nuts."

FORD BA FALCON XL UTE - a few "minor problems"

FORD BA FALCON GHIA - unhappy

FORD BA FALCON XLS UTE, 2003 - Rust Beyond Belief at 2 Years Old

FORD BA FUTURA, 2002 - FORDS - good ones and bad ones - take no prisoners! (05/04/2006)

  FORD COURIER

FORD COURIER 4X4 DIESEL TURBO - I am glad I bought this *GOOD NEWS*

FORD COURIER 4WD HURRICANE - side steps

FORD COURIER 4X4 1999: GEAR BOX PROBLEM (10/01/2007) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK REPLY*
"Don't feel you are alone. This has just happened to my Courier last week"

FORD COURIER, 2002 - Gear Box problems (27/11/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

FORD COURIER (MAZDA BRAVO), 2003 - Turbo Diesel, 2.5 litre Overheating Problems (14/06/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD EF FAIRMONT, 1996 - never buy, 6 yrs of problems

FORD EF SER II, 1996 - gearbox locks into 3rd gear (07/08/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD EF II FALCON WAGON, 1994 - Engine pinging and Electrical fault (25/04/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD EL FALCON, 1997 - Engine running very rough (22/05/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD FALCON EL 1999: I GOT YOUR ANSWER FOR YOU BRUCE (09/01/2007) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK REPLY*

FORD EL FALCON, 1998 - Servicing - old values are hard to find (08/06/2006) *SERVICE*

FORD EL FUTURA SII STATION WAGON, 1996 - Good Unit with Bad Rep (06/04/2006)

FORD ESCAPE, 2005 - I am far from satisfied - dust problem - car resprayed

FORD ESCAPE, 2003 - Re: Ford Escape problems - car resprayed by F Wood, QLD (21/04/2006) *CONSUMER PROTECTION*

FORD ESCAPE, 2001 - Brake is making a hissing noise (13/07/2006) *BRAKES* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD EXPLORER, 1997 - 2 turns till pancake ... (26/12/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *DEALER* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"when they did the work on the tranni they might of forgot to tighten the tailshaft bolts? ..."

FORD EXPLORER 2002: REAR END (5/2/2007) *SUSPENSION*
"The rear end on my 2002 Explorer started making noise"

FORD FAIRLANE, 1995 - Criminal overcharging by Ford - airflow sensor

FORD FAIRLANE, 1995 - Air conditioning (11/06/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD FAIRLANE GHIA, 1995 - Air con puts itself into test mode (17/05/2006) *AIR COND* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD FAIRLANE, 2000 - Front End Bottoms

FORD FAIRLANE, 2000 - premium sound stereo (cd stacker) - is there a reset button? (19/04/2006)

FORD FAIRMONT GHIA 2002: FREQUENTLY STALLING (27/01/2007) *ENGINE*
"still under warranty and it keeps stalling"

FORD FAIRMONT GHIA, 2003 - Can anyone help me? Fuel consumption! (25/06/2006) *FUEL ECONOMY* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD FALCON FORTE, 2000 - HELP! - shudder

FORD FALCON GLi, 2002 - My Rude Experience with Ford

FORD FESTIVA - Cumberland Ford - Incompedence (30/03/2006) *WARRANTY* *DEALERSHIP*

FORD FIESTA, 2006 - Pornographic material left in car (13/12/2006) *DEALER* *SERVICE*

  FORD FOCUS

FORD FOCUS LX, 2002 - "Alternator" None in the country! No ETA! No Loan Car!

FORD FOCUS, 2002 - Worn out tires (17/08/2006) *TIRES*

FORD FOCUS, 2002 - Major problem so soon (26/11/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *NEW CAR* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

FORD FOCUS, 2002 - Power steering leaks (23/11/2006) *POWER STEERING* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

FORD FOCUS, 2003 - Revving between gear changes (01/10/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD FOCUS LX, 2005 - paint work and panel fit problems

FORD FOCUS, 2005 - Back window - none in Australia

FORD FOCUS CL, 2005 - just broken down for the 2nd time! Only 1700km on the clock (28/03/2006) *NEW CAR*

FORD FOCUS ZETEC, 2006 - tail out (11/12/2006) *TYRES* *NEW CAR* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"the rear tyres were completely bald! ..."

FORD FOCUS, 2006 - Front seating (10/12/2006) *SEATING* *NEW CAR BUYING* CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"He could not see out without ducking his head ..."

FORD FOCUS 2006 / DEALERS - Ford dealer turned me off buying

FORD FPV GT-P, 2005 - GT-P Lemon - has been a nightmare! (posting removed)

FORD LASER, 1989 - John Nebe Used Cars Bundaberg (20/06/2006) *DEALERSHIP*

FORD MONDEO HE GHIA, 2000 - 2000 Mondeo HE Ghia problems at low mileage (22/04/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE*

FORD RTV FALCON MKII, 2005 - Re: Falcon RTV (13/06/2006) *FEEDBACK* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

FORD TERRITORY GHIA, 2004 - Faults with Territory (04/07/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE* *NEW CAR* *QUALITY*

FORD TERRITORY GHIA, 2005 - Wheels Car of the Year - Beware Ghia Buyers (22/06/2006) *NEW CAR* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

FORD TERRITORY 2005: GONE TO THE BEACH? (11/01/2007) *DEALER - SERVICE*

FORD TRANSIT 2.8 DIESEL - gearbox problems

FORD TRANSIT, 1999 - Never buy a Ford (08/07/2006) *CUSTOMER SERVICE* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD TRANSIT SMARTSHIFT DIESEL 1999: NEVER BUY A FORD TRANSIT (10/01/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"In the 3 years that I've had the van ... I would say it's broken down maybe a dozen times"

  FORD XR6 / XR8

FORD XR6 BA, 2003 - BA Ford Brakes - front rotors machined 3-4 times in 21 months (21/06/2006) *BRAKES* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

FORD XR6 BA FALCON - brake shudder problem

FORD XR6 BA, 2002 - BA Falcon brake faults and other stuff - If any one has a fix (08/04/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD XR6 BA UTE, 2002 - Diff dramas and disenchantment (31/12/2006) *DIFFERENTIAL* *WARRANTY* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
" thought all was sweet because we had "extended dealer warranty" on the car but, guess what? ..."

FORD XR6 BA, 2003 - 3 days for a turbo hose (17/12/2006) *DEALER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

FORD XR6 BA II FALCON - Cumberland Ford damaged my paintwork

FORD XR6 FALCON, 2005 - Vibration through the steering wheel

FORD XR6 TURBO, 2003 - Demister no longer works - Advice needed please (11/05/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD XR6T, 2003 - Premium brake package (25/11/2006) *BRAKES* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

FORD XR6 TURBO, 2003 - Brakes making a scraping noise

FORD FALCON XR6 BA 2003: V BELT NOISE (10/02/2007) *NOISE *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"It now makes the noise when accelerating from start at around the 3000-4000rpm."

FORD XR6 BA UTE, 2003 - Steering shudder - Ford new car warranty, what a joke! *WARRANTY*

FORD XR6 BA UTE, 2003 - Full Refund Being Demanded

FORD XR6 BA TURBO, 2003 - Another absolute disgrace (03/11/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK* *SERVICE* *BRAKES* *DRIVELINE*

FORD FALCON XR6 BA 2004: TIMING GEAR STRIPPED @ 34000KM (7/02/2007)*ENGINE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"Has any one experienced the timing gears stripping, valves hitting pistons etc"

FORD XR6 BA 2004: BRAKE SHUDDER, SPLIT REAR BRAKE LINES (15/01/2007) *BRAKES* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"Late last year my wife (who I converted from Holden whoops! paying for that one) sailed through a busy intersection with complete brake failure peddle on the floor! It seems that one of the rear brake lines has split ..."

FORD XR8 BA, 2003 - an absolute disgrace

FORD XR8 BA, 2003 - Engine Misfire (12/07/2006) *ENGINE* *ADVICE WANTED*

FORD XR8 BA - transmission problems

FORD XR8, 2004 - Unhappy customer (30/12/2006) *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"Engine will not start on occasions and vibration has returned ..."

FORD XR8 BA FALCON, 2004 - What a lemon. Ford has done very well on this car (09/06/2006) *NEW CAR*

FUEL - NISSAN PATROL 3.0 TURBO, 2003 - Contaminted Fuel Results in $11,000 Damage Bill - Caltex Diesel

  GAS

GAS - FORD AU FALCON, 1998 - Gas conversion problems (12/11/2006) *GAS CONVERSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

GAS - FORD BA FALCON DEDICATED LPG - Engine pings and stalls

GAS - FORD BA STATION WAGON, 2004 - Gas Conversion - PRICE HIKE (27/08/2006) *GAS CONVERSION* *PRICE WATCH*

GAS - NISSAN TI 4.8 - gas conversion - think again

  HOLDEN

HOLDEN ACCLAIM WAGON - Preston Motors & Holden

HOLDEN ADVENTRA, 2003 - The Biggest Lemon Ever (30/12/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"has spent over 2 months off the road over the last 18 months and most issues take at least three visits to the dealer ..."

  HOLDEN ASTRA

HOLDEN ASTRA - gearbox problem

HOLDEN ASTRA SRi TURBO - I've had enough

HOLDEN ASTRA CITY - there should be recall not a cover up

HOLDEN ASTRA CD, 1999 - nothing but trouble (16/04/2006)

HOLDEN ASTRA, 1999 - Desperate for info (16/08/2006) *ADVICE WANTED* *POWER STEERING*

HOLDEN ASTRA 1999 - IDLE PROBLEMS (19/01/2007) *ENGINE* **CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"the base idle needs adjustments as the IAC valve has a build up of carbon and needs to be cleaned out"

HOLDEN ASTRA TS CD 1999: WHAT A HUNK OF JUNK, THIS STORY TOPS ALL POSTINGS (12/01/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"I proudly display a HOLDEN SUCKS sign in rear window ..."

HOLDEN ASTRA TS CD 1999: UPDATE: MY HUNK OF JUNK & HELP FOR OTHERS WITH IGNITION (6/2/2007) *IGNITION* *UPDATE*
"I would have to sell a kidney for what they wanted!

HOLDEN ASTRA 2000: AN UNFORTUNATE CHOICE OF PURCHASE (11/01/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2000 - Dont ever buy an Astra!

HOLDEN TS ASTRA CD, 2000 - Help - I own an Astra - will cost me a lot of money (22/07/2006) *QUALITY*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2000 - the worst car ever

HOLDEN ASTRA TS, 2000 - Timing Belt broke before Holden recommended replacement (20/07/2006) *CONSUMER ADVICE* *TIMING BELT* *SAFETY*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2000 - Hunter Holden - No wonder Toyota are eating them for breakfast (06/07/2006) *SERVICE* *DEALER*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2000 - Air con, Brakes, Timing belt, Ignition (21/06/2006) *AIR COND* *BRAKES* *IGNITION*

HOLDEN ASTRA CD 2000: IS THE TROUBLE EVER GOING TO END? $4000+ IN REPAIRS IN 18 MONTH (8/02/2007) *ENGINE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN ASTRA CITY 2000: NOTHING BUT A LEMON (3/02/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"seat belts and the airbags are faulty and it would cost over $500 to fix ... later the timing belt went ... i paid $1000 to have this fixed ... had to pay another $1000 to have a new computer system installed"

HOLDEN ASTRA TS 2001: DON'T BUY ASTRA - YOU CAN'T AFFORD ITS PROBLEMS (30/01/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"After reading over everyone else's Holden Astra hiccups I am scared and thought I would let you know you're not alone..."

HOLDEN ASTRA EQUIPE 2001: RE IGNITION BARREL (22/01/2007) *IGNITION* *REPLY*
"I called a locksmith out and he removed the barrel. Apparently one of the little catches within the barrell had worn down"

HOLDEN ASTRA TS CITY 2001 - 15/02/2007 DO NOT BUY A HOLDEN *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"IT HAS MORE THAN 10 WARRANTY REPAIRS ON IT. .... S GREENFIELD - BRISBANE, QLD"

HOLDEN ASTRA EQUIPE 2001: IGNITION LOCK FAILURE ON 2001 ASTRA (23/1/2007) *IGNITION* *REPLY*
"The exact thing recently failed on my daughters 2001 Holden Astra Equipe which has done about 58K km's. She could not turn the key at all "

HOLDEN ASTRA TS 2001: PLEASE HELP ME (9/1/2007) *COOLING SYSTEM* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"the temp gauge shoots right up, been up to the 100 mark, after some country driving up grades etc. "

HOLDEN ASTRA EQUIPE, 2001 - I will never buy a Holden ever again (04/10/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2001 - Buy an Astra, Buy a Lemon - unbearable smell - Air conditioning vent

HOLDEN ASTRA CITY, 2001 - Dealership surprised us with help (25/05/2006) *GOOD NEWS* *DEALERSHIP*

HOLDEN ASTRA CITY, 2001 - no one likes to buy a lemon - Holden will have to do better (02/05/2006) *AIR CON* * BRAKES*

HOLDEN ASTRA CD, 2001 - Bouncing Idle (12/12/2006) *ENGINE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
" idle bounces by about 500RPM for 10 seconds and then settles down ..."

HOLDEN ASTRA 2001: FIRST THE COIL RACK THEN THE ECU THEN THE IGNITION BARREL (7/02/2007) *ELECTRICAL*
"This is a manufacturing problem not OURS. If you are having the same problem please post your opinion. I wouldn't mind taking this to a Current Affair."

HOLDEN ASTRA 2002: CANNOT MAKE A CAR THAT LAST 5 YEARS! (26/01/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"it's either a Coil Pack problem or ECU again. Either way I'm looking at minimum $1000 to fix. "

HOLDEN ASTRA CITY, 2002 - Charged outrageous prices (31/12/2006) *SERVICE* *DEALER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"how many more unsuspecting females have had 'problems' and agreed unwittingly only to be charged outrageous prices! ..."

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2002 - The same as everyone else. A Total Lemon! (13/12/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
" been in the Holden workshop for over a month in total ..."

HOLDEN ASTRA 2002: IGNITION PROBLEMS (9/02/2007) *WARRANTY* *ADVICE*
"please always check if parts are covered yourself direct through the extended warranty company"

HOLDEN ASTRA 2002: UPDATE (10/02/2007) *IGNITION* *UPDATE*
"The ignition barrel has been replaced for the SECOND time."

HOLDEN ASTRA CD, 2002 - Another dissatisfied Holden customer (19/06/2006) *AIR COND* *WARRANTY*

HOLDEN ASTRA 2002: IGNITION BARREL FAILURE (22/01/2007) *IGNITION* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"the ignition barrel failed on my Astra ... if it is a common problem why are the cars not recalled and the problem fixed by Holden"

HOLDEN ASTRA 2002: HOLDEN ASTRA IS A BOMB (11/01/2007) *ENGINE*

HOLDEN ASTRA EQUIPE, 2002 - Water pump fails at 4 years - $2600 repair? (15/11/2006) *WATER PUMP* *ENGINE* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN ASTRA EQUIPE, 2002 - Holden Brand (25/11/2006) *IGNITION* CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2002 - Dud air conditioner and brakes (25/08/2006) *AIR COND* *BRAKES* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN ASTRA 2003: STEERING RACK (24/01/2007) *STEERING* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"up on the hoist it goes and they call me and tell me that the vehicle needs a new Steering rack at a cost of $2495 ... what the"
REPLY - (2/2/2007) "At that price, it would be a new steering rack. Unless its housing was damaged by the dealer or tyre fitter/wheel aligner, a seal kit should stop any leaks"

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2003 - Don't buy these lemons (01/06/2006) *BRAKES* *ALTENATOR*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2003 - Another lemon Astra (30/12/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"absolutely disgusted in the car and Holdens response to the cars problems ..."

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2004 - Astra bad smell air con (09/12/2006) *AIR CON* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"makes the smell even worse for my wife who is sensitive to smells and a bit asthmatic ..."

HOLDEN ASTRA CD HATCHBACK, 2004 - Need information to help me (23/05/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2004 - Service Rip Off! - Ralph D'Silva Holden (06/12/2006) *SERVICE COST* *DEALER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN ASTRA AH, 2005 - Fantastic (04/04/2006) *GOOD NEWS*

HOLDEN ASTRA CD, 2005 - Interior light replacement (08/08/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN ASTRA AH 2005: TIMING BELT & WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (3/02/2007) *WATER PUMP*
"we found the tensioner worn and the water pump leaking"

HOLDEN ASTRA CD 2005: NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO FIX IT (31/01/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"I have had more problems with it than the sum total of all the other cars I have owned"

HOLDEN ASTRA AH, 2005 - Cruise control (19/12/2006) *CRUISE CONTROL* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"it has gone back to the Dealer 5 or 6 times to get the cruise control fixed ..."

HOLDEN ASTRA CDX COUPE 2006: LEMON AND HOLDEN SAY NOTHING CAN BE DONE (23/01/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"in the 9 months that I have had my car its been in the service department about 14 times. And all I got was the car has warranty there is no more that we can do"

HOLDEN ASTRA, 2006: STEREO, SHORTAGE OF SOME SORT (3/01/2007) *STEREO* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN ASTRA - timing belt problem - Holden is just mean to Australians *TIMING BELT*

HOLDEN ASTRA CONVERTIBLE - leather seat problem

HOLDEN ASTRA CONVERTIBLE 2002: UPDATE ON WHAT A LEMON! (04/02/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"I have spoken to some extremely helpful staff at Holden and have made head way"

HOLDEN ASTRA CONVERTIBLE 2004: RE: CONVERTIBLE: WHAT A LEMON! (31/01/2007) *REPLY*
"just wanted to let you know that you're not the only one that is having problems with their Astra Convertible"

HOLDEN ASTRA CONVERTIBLE 2005: *REPLY* RE: ASTRA CONVERTIBLE - LATEST UPDATE (28/01/2007)
"I have also been given the run around by Holden and I have had enough"

HOLDEN ASTRA CONVERTIBLE 2005: UPDATE ON MY LEMON (7/02/2007) *MANUFACTURER* *UPDATE*

  HOLDEN BARINA

HOLDEN BARINA ML, 1988 - Automatic Transmission Problems (01/07/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE WANTED* *HELP*

HOLDEN BARINA, 1994 - Re: Automatic Transmission Problem (19/12/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"taken the car to 3 Holden Dealerships and auto electrician and they can not find a problem ..."

HOLDEN BARINA, 1999 - Always Overheating - Need help (15/08/2006) *COOLING SYSTEM* *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN BARINA XC, 2001 - Gearshift difficult (03/07/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN BARINA, 2001 - Re: TRANSMISSION (26/11/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *TIMING BELT* *DEALER* *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN BARINA XC, 2001 - Releasing Fuel Tank Cover & Gear Shift Problems (19/08/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN BARINA XC, 2001 - Gear shifter problems (27/06/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN BARINA, 2001 - air bag didnt deploy

HOLDEN BARINA, 2001 - paintwork deteriorating so badly (03/04/2006) *WARRANTY* *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN BARINA, 2005 - Air bag did not work. Disgusting for a brand new car

HOLDEN CAPRICE - given us five years of problems

HOLDEN VY BERLINA, 2002 - Poor Service from Holden dealership (23/11/2006) *DEALER* *WHEEL ALIGNMENT*

HOLDEN BERLINA, 2002 - petrol gauge problem - shows half full when nearly empty (30/04/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN BERLINA, 2002 - Response to petrol gauge problem - see posting (05/05/2006) *FUEL GAUGE*

  HOLDEN COMMODORE

HOLDEN COMMODORE - excessive rear tyre wear

HOLDEN COMMODORE (50th anniversary) - The Boot!

HOLDEN COMMODORE, AVIS EX-RENTALS - never again, Wilsons Holden

HOLDEN COMMODORE S, 1994 - Dodgey RWC's

HOLDEN COMMODORE, 1995 - Holden service my **** (24/11/2006) *OIL* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN COMMODORE EXECUTIVE 1997: AIRCON KEEPS FAILING (11/01/2007) *AIR CONDITIONER*
REPLY - (2/2/2007) "Firstly they become pitted and secondly, they get "out of shape".

HOLDEN COMMODORE SS V8, 2005 - Gibbons Holden Gosnells

HOLDEN COMMODORE VR - wrecker parts complaint

HOLDEN VT COMMODORE, 1998 - Got the shudders (03/11/2006) *ADVICE WANTED* *ENGINE*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VT SS, 1998 - diff shutter? or brakes (29/05/2006) *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VT, 2000 - noise (steering colum/indicator)

HOLDEN COMMODORE VT 2000: RE: VT STEERING COLUMN/TURN INDICATOR NOISE (31/01/2007) *SWITCH* *ADVICE*
"The noise is actually coming from the indicator switch because the lubricant inside has dried out causing the points to short out"

HOLDEN COMMODORE VT, 1999: FUEL PUMP APPEARS TO HAVE PACKED IN (6/01/2007) *FUEL PUMP*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VT S2 2000: ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON (27/01/2007) *ENGINE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN COMMODORE, 2001 - Brake failure due to overheating - query (24/10/2006) *BRAKES* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VX, 2001 - Holden Warranty, An Australian Embarrassment *WARRANTY* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VY - V6 engine rattles

HOLDEN COMMODORE, 2002 - General Comments (11/10/2006) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VX 2002: AUTO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAM SENSOR? (11/02/2007) *ELECTRICAL *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"After days at auto electrician the cam sensor was replaced with an 80% chance of cure."

HOLDEN COMMODORE VY SII SS, 2002 - VY Series 2 - Suspected Tailshaft Vibration (09/04/2006)

HOLDEN COMMODORE SS 2002 - 14/02/2007 RE: SS VY SERIES 2 - SUSPECTED TAILSHAFT VIBRATION *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"HAVE A SIMILAR ISSUE ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET LUMINA SS IN DUBAI WHICH IS THE SAME VEHICLE BRANDED UNDER CHEVROLET .... J HERBST - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, INTERNATIONAL"

HOLDEN COMMODORE 2002: HOW NOT TO SELL CARS! PENNYWISE AUTO WHOLESALE CARS (9/02/2007) *DEALER, USED CAR*
"I rang up today and all previous postings on this site were confirmed"

HOLDEN COOMODORE, 2003 - Bad service (many times back to fix a radiator leak) (03/12/2006) *RADIATOR* *SERVICE*

HOLDEN COMMODORE SS UTE, 2003 - TONNEAU DEATH (19/01/2007) *TONNEAU* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"why the air bag did not deploy, why the driver seat broke from the mounting, why the cabin seemed intact but he died"

HOLDEN COMMODORE VY II, 2003 - noisy rear end

HOLDEN COMMODORE 2003: A FRIENDLY WARNING ABOUT STEVE MASON FAMILY CARS (9/02/2007) *DEALER, USED CAR*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VY LUMINA - drivers seat problem

HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ LUMINA, 2004 - very dissatisfied

HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ LUMINA, 2005 - Front End and Car falling apart (07/06/2006) *NEW CAR*

HOLDEN COMMODORE VE, 2007 - This is soooo bad (27/11/2006) *NEW CAR* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

  HOLDEN CREWMAN

HOLDEN CREWMAN - a lot of trouble

HOLDEN CREWMAN - Mechanical faults (07/12/2006) *SAFETY* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN CREWMAN, 2003 - Rear axle Noise

HOLDEN CREWMAN S, 2004 - My first and my last to be bought (10/04/2006)

HOLDEN CREWMAN - diff problems - don't laugh

HOLDEN CREWMAN VZ STORM, 2005 - Worn out clutch (06/07/2006) *CLUTCH* *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN CREWMAN VZ CROSS 8, 2005 - Crewman & service - really needs to lift their game (26/06/2006) *SERVICE* *WARRANTY*

HOLDEN CREWMAN VY-II & VZ, 2005 - Diff problems VY-II V6 and VZ SS V8 (20/05/2006) *DIFFERENTIAL*

HOLDEN CREWMAN - horrifying amount of problems

HOLDEN CREWMAN, 2005 - My crewmen is a LEMON - what a waste of money (06/06/2006) *NEW CAR*

HOLDEN CREWMAN - the biggest piece of junk I have ever bought

HOLDEN CREWMAN VZ STORM- No dramas so far - if anything does go wrong I will eat my words *GOOD NEWS*

HOLDEN CRUZE - Should be avoided

HOLDEN CRUZE 2005: POOR QUALITY / BUILD / SERVICE HOLDEN SUX (1/02/2007) *MANY PROBLEMS*
"Since that wonderful day of picking it up, I have had nothing but trouble"

HOLDEN JACKAROO 1998 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE PROBLEMS (20/01/2007) *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*
"the problem is oil pump/pickup/sensor valves. Step by step they are working through this, but I am already up to $850"

HOLDEN HSV GTS, 2003 - Approx 100 Defects! - its appalling

HOLDEN MONARO - Holden Customer Service

  HOLDEN RODEO

HOLDEN RODEO, 1999 - Oil pump failure - common problem Isuzu V6 petrol (05/09/2006) *OIL PUMP* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

HOLDEN RODEO, 2005 - under 5000kms, and on fourth motor (25/07/2006) *ENGINE*

HOLDEN RODEO 3000 TD 4X4 - Never again!

HOLDEN RODEO SPORTS TURBO DIESEL - I will never buy another Holden

HOLDEN STATESMAN VS, 1995 - I will not buy another Holden. They have lost my loyalty (14/06/2006)

HOLDEN UTE VS, 1998 - oil pressure failure

HOLDEN UTE VS, 1998 - after 20 days my new car is not in my name

HOLDEN UTE VY ONE TONNER, 2003 - Appalling Service at Goldy Holden, Perth (31/05/2006) *DEALERSHIP* *CAR BUYING*

HOLDEN UTE VY ONE TONNER - I'm going back to Hilux

HOLDEN UTE VY - How about a fair deal for your consumers Holden

HOLDEN UTE VY II SS, 2004 - I will never buy an Aussie built car again ... (03/07/2006) *NEW CAR* *QUALITY*

  HOLDEN VECTRA

HOLDEN VECTRA - Preston Motors

HOLDEN VECTRA - rubbish

HOLDEN VECTRA - warranty - Hunter Holden

HOLDEN VECTRA - you build rubbish

HOLDEN VECTRA JR, 1998 - 19/02/2007 VECTRAS - WHAT A JOKE! *MANY PROBLEMS*
"I have had enough of this car, but I really don't have the heart to sell it to anyone knowing that it is so terrible"

HOLDEN VECTRA, 2001 - Poorly Engineered - Not a car to last

HOLDEN VECTRA, 2002 - MOTORWORLD WANGORA - Buyer Beware! (05/12/2006) *DEALER* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN VECTRA, 2002 - Pretty good and reliable for first 4 yrs - expensive parts ! *CONSUMER ADVICE*

HOLDEN VECTRA / ASTRA - Great GMH Cars *GOOD NEWS*

HOLDEN VECTRA CDX, 2003 - Advice needed any Ideas (05/12/2006) *TRANSMISSION* *ADVICE WANTED*

HOLDEN VECTRA ZC 2004: RADIO/GEARBOX (3/02/2007) *ELECTRICAL*
"The vehicle has a major electrical problem and they just don't want to know about it."

HOLDEN VECTRA ZC, 2004 - Vectra ZC - brake rotor weakness no warranty (29/08/2006) *WARRANTY*

HOLDEN VECTRA, 2005 - Penfold Holden Burnley: the clock is ticking for this dealer (10/05/2006) *DEALERSHIP* *SERVICE*

HOLDEN VIVA, 2005 - Never buy a Holden (19/09/2006) *NEW CAR* *CONSUMER FEEDBACK*

HOLDEN VIVA, 2005 - My Viva is also a lemon (12/09/2006) *NEW CAR* *CONSUMER ADVICE*

HOLDEN VIVA EQUIPE 2006: VIVA ISSUES (21/01/2007) *ENGINE* *FEEDBACK WANTED*
"even after short trips the engine is extremely hot. Also ... while stationery the car "bounces" as if it is about to stall"

HOLDEN WB UTE 1984: AUTO LOSING OIL, CAN'T SEE WHERE IT IS GOING (5/5/2007) *OIL* *FEEDBACK WANTED*

HOLDEN ZAFIRA, 2003 - Any information? (09/06/2006) *ADVICE WANTED* *BUYER ADVICE*

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