Holden Commodore FAQs

• Can you still buy Holdens in Australia?

  Sadly, new Holden cars are no longer available in Australia after its parent company, General Motors, announced it would retire the Holden brand in Australia. With that said, GM has launched the GMSV marque down under, which is GM's Speciality Vehicles division that hand-picks the most ionic vehicles in GM's portfolio, converts them into right-hand drive format and imports them to Australia and New Zealand. But for traditionalists, alas, the sight of a brand new Holden is no longer an option.

• Will Commodores go up in value?

  This is one of the big unknowns at this point, because historically, some of Holden's older models did go on to become collector items and appreciate in value. Examples include the Monaro and the Torana. However, in terms of your everyday Commodore, it might prove unlikely that they go up in value over time due to the sheer abundance of units sold across the nation. On the other hand, some of the more limited models from the HSV range could command a premium one day.

• Is it ok to still buy a Holden?

  Absolutely, Holdens are still a fantastic option for those that want an affordable second-hand car that is also easy to drive and won't break the bank in terms of repairs and maintenance. Keep in mind, however, Holden has ditched its lifetime servicing plans for all models dating back to 1948, and fixed-price schemes have been restricted to the auto-maker's later-year models. Nonetheless, Holden vehicles run well and the later-year models offer most of today's desirable features as standard, so you really don't have much to lose.