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    2009 model Calais.

    hey peeps Looking at purchasing a 2009 Calais with 125000 on the clock. Any tips on what I should be looking out for in terms of issues? It’s in good condition so for $10500 I’m not complaining. I had a ve and it was a great car- never any rust apparently due to rust gal coating on paint...
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    VF Commodore International. Towbar question.

    Hey peeps, I want to buy a 2013 original Vf commodore international model. I also want to source a secondhand tow bar to fit onto it. Do you think this is an easy find or will the more common sv6 tow bar not fit? It’s just for a bike rack ;)
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    Torque setting to tighten the brake caliper bolt when changing front brake pads on VE.

    Gday folks, Does anyone know the torque setting or point me in right direction for the torque setting for the caliper bolt (12mm i think it is??) when tightening back up after changing the front pads on a VE commodore? cheers,
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    VE commodore- Typical spots for rust/ deterioration

    Hey folks, Well I’m a bit dirty. I purchased a VE white commodore wagon from a bloke in Sydney who assured me that the car has never been in any accidents or had any touch up paint applied… my first mistake was trusting him. Anyways the car is signed done and dusted- it’s mine… so….. Since...
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    Small chip paint repair. Best method?

    Hey peeps,,,, A white 2012 VE commodore with about 10 small (matchstick tip chips) some a brownish colour. I dont care much about how it appears after repair (the car is already far from spotless)- but i dont want rust progressing... Suggested method?? I ordered touch up paint... Bloke...
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    How often should I change eng oil in a 2012 VE SV6?

    Interested on how frequently others change the oil in a sv6 commodore? Mine has 92000kms on the clock. Oil was last changed at 88000kms in June last year (8 months ago). I assume 10,000km mark or 12mths whichever comes first? But Interested in others? Log book says once every 15000kms but...
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    Brake replacement frequency on a VE

    Quick question regarding typical brake replacement frequency. Front of my VE Sv6 has 30% left and back about 40%. Average driving between highway and city. Thoughts on what sort of kms would I expect to get out of what’s remaining? More than 10,000kms?
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    Servicing costs in nsw

    Hey guys/ gals, If you outsource- How much would you typically pay in nsw for a minor service Oil change and front brake pad replacement. VE SV6 series 2 wagon 2013.
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    SV6 VE 2012 Wagon bottoming out

    Gday, Just two days ago I purchased a VE SV6 Sports wagon 2013... When going over the top crest of my driveway the middle underbody scraped on the way to work this morning. I could be wrong (haven't had a look yet) but at first glance it appears that only thick plastic plates that are lower...
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    SPORTSWAGON VE rear seat covers?

    I just purchased a 2013 VE sports wagon. Will ve sedan rear seat covers fit the wagons rear seats? If not, any suggestions for seat cover sets that will fit the the car. I need front ones as well. Looking to spend $250 or less.
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