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Hey mate. What did this cost you? Just had my car serviced and Holden want to charge $750 for replacement of compressor hose and regassing it

Yeah I can maybe understand if the car was about 20 years old and the plastic was brittle and cracking but these clips are designed to pop in and pop out so replacing them all after one use is senseless.

None. The door trim clipped back on without an issue.

Loved my VY calais. Best thing I did to mine to improve aesthetics was replace the burgundy door handles with chrome ones to match the chrome trim **** pic but you get the idea

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Sorry if this is formatted poorly, I have to do everything on mobile at the moment. I will first start by posting the relevent pages of the owners manual that relates to this procedure then outline the steps with photos. All up this took me an hour, but I screwed around a bit so I think you...

i'm going to replace my drivers side mirror tomorrow, would a guide with photos be something people would find useful?

Thanks guys I appreciate the replies. I've gone with the cheaper VFII side mirror.

hey guys, The mrs smashed my side mirror and I have rego coming up. I replaced my old VY mirror once without issues so I am confident I can do it myself. I have found a Series 2 driver mirror for $60 cheaper than a Series 1. Will this work (i.e. will it fit and will the defogger and blind...

I only noticed it after you pointed it out and I went looking for it. Yeah it happens in my MY14 Calais but honestly not a big deal to me. I generally don't stare ditectly into oncoming headlights anyway lol

Have you tested with a different phone? Get your mate/partner to connect theirs. If the issue is still present take it to Holden.

I just got mine updated (paid the $130 fpr it with a service) Bloodwood drive Muswellbrook wasnt in it before my update (I know because my mate used to live there and my maps didnt have that entite estate), now it's there. Can't say I'm thrilled about having to pay for updates at all, they...

dbdrive system with memphis amp and custom boot package. They provide a clean, studio quality sound and I am very happy with the whole system. A few screws and you can take out the subs and access the spare wheel. By far the best sounding system I've had, got it 2 weeks after the car (approx...

Cheers for the response. I dont really want to waste their time since I wont be purchasing one new for $3k. I was hoping someone here knew, its a little odd that the sales rep didn't even know.

Just called my dealer and asked for a MyLink and map update on my next service (booked in on the 15th). The service receptionist said she will make a note of it, check my VIN number and check with Holden to see if there is an update. I'm glad I read this thread because it appears I couldn't just...

It is a great unit, but like you say - for me at least - not $3000 better than MyLink. If it was anything under $2000 I'd probably bite the bullet and get it. You never know in another couple of years they might even have one with heads up display. Does anyone know if Installing the Alpine unit...

Yeah sure spend an extra $10k on a VF, or just retune an XR6 Turbo...

I don't think it's a shame. The nee Mustang is doing more for Ford's reputation than an FG2 would have. Even if they threw everything and the kitchen sink in a new falcon i still don't think they could have competed with the VF on any level but the track. Of course its a shame that Australian...

Ford's last V8 falcon still has more kws than the VFII with the same torque, faster 0-100 etc. but I'm sure you know this. Even for an old car it can still go alright and I'm not talking about the quarter mile. But you're right, it looks and feels like an archaic piece of crap snd that's what I...

You don't think they literally mean don't sit at one speed for more than a couple of seconds for 1000km do you? Adelaide - Melbourne via the great ocean road making sure to drive through both cities and stop at all points of interest - even stop for the night - varying your speed between 80-110...

A discount on your next service with them? Sounds more like a ploy to get you to return, which they know you won't be doing after essentially stealing from you. Im glad you talked them into the cash refund. It's YOUR money after all, not theirs.

The G6E turbo would smoke a VF, but the interior looks cheap af and that is their "luxury" model. It's like Ford put all their focus on what is under the bonnet and no thought into the interior where you spend all of your time. Unless you want a car for the track, Ford has nothing on Holden...

i interpreted his post to mean you can't play video from the USB. Not that it had no USB port. Edit: nvm he beat me to it

The tail lights are available all over eBay but the tinted VZ calais lights are highly sought after and go for a bit of money The last set of foglights i bought for my VY calais was also from eBay. I never had an issue with them. If you dont like eBay I'd recommend you try your local wreckers

Couldn't imagine anything better than taking my brand new car for a long ride. I personally wouldn't stress about it. Drive it and enjoy it!

My DIE HARD Ford mate bought his "missus" a brand new VFII MY16 SV6 Commodore. When comparing the Commodores with the Falcons you just get so much more for your money. Admittedly the new Mustangs are a beautiful car but since his missus is technically the one who will be using it day to day a...

If I knew of a good mechanic I wouldn't hesitate to take it to him/her. Unfortunately I don't know any. The one mechanic my family used for over 10 years has retired and shut up shop. So for the tine being I will be using the dealership that was actually able to fix my problem. I have a 60,000km...

Would be no use to me as I have an android. I always plug my phone in anyway so that it charges, even on short journeys. Probably an old habit from having to plug my phone into all my old head units prior to bluetooth.

MY14 but got it for a great price 6 months ago with only 15,000km on the clock, serviced every 9 months. I've already got it up to 25,000km in that time. Edit: and 10 demerit points lmao

MyLink is awful in all honesty. If the VF commodore specific Alpine head unit wasnt close to $3k I'd swap it out in a heartbeat. Even the maps are completely outdated. But after spending $4k on nee speakers/amps/custom boot package i couldn't afford almost double just for a new head unit. Keep...

My 6L Calais is always sitting around 13-14L per 100 but its my first V8 and i love the feeling of putting my foot down. Even sydney - newcastle i dont get lower than 10.

If you know of a reputable mechanic that you can trust, always use them. I can tell you from personal experince there is no guarantee that Holden dealership will service your car well. They may even have less knowledge of your car than you, particularly if its a dealership that shares their...

My VF Calais V is exactly the same. Ive heard its a common thing with the VF's. They changed the manufacturer of the aircon unit or something. My VY series 2 Calais was perfect. Dual climate control and total comfort. I would say the aircon is the only thing i am unhappy with in the VF. The rest...

Well guys it has taken this long to resolve the issue but i want to say a HUGE thank you to Panhead for suggesting I register the error with Holden Customer Care myself as the dealership certainly did not. It was finally resolved today at a completely different dealership AND it was covered...

Yes a legit holden dealership. I've had my old VY serviced there for a couple of years without a problem. I actually drive 40 minutes out of the way to take it here because my local holden dealership has proved time and time again they can't be trusted with my car. The guys inside the holden...

Took it back to holden and they had it all day. I came to collect it and they told me "Holden don't have that feature"!!!!!?????? I had to show him the button to press and everything. Granted the guy had a hyundai shirt on and was probsbly just a regular mechanic, but that annoyed me. They...

OK excellent advice, thanks. My warranty actually expires in 7 days

I've been parking commodores myself my whole life, the point is that there is a fault with my car I want repaired before the warranty expires.

Hey guys I've tried searching for this issue but can't seem to find a thread made on it. When I engage my parking assistance (the feature that reverse/rear-to-curb parks the car for you) it scans for a park, finds one, instructs me to put the car in reverse then immediately says: "Parking...

Ute looks fantastic mate, really nice. Quick question.. Do these wheels fit over big Brembo brakes?