mechanic

Hi everyone I’m in a very stuck position at the moment. 08 ssv wagon manual 117 xxx kms My ss is making a ticking noise and I’m not sure what it is. The problem is I went to 2 reputable shops who work on these cars and both shops have said different things which leaves me in a position on...

I have a 2012 VE sv6 sedan 3.6l. Today I was driving it and the engine light came on. it felt find but i pulled over to check the engine. I don’t know much about engines, but as i pulled up the car was majorly vibrating as I was idle. I got out and had a look and everything looked fine from the...

I have a 2005 Vz Commodore, it’s pretty much stock just cosmetics done to it, one day I was driving and my commy got really sluggish, I had to plant my foot to the floor just to be able to drive somewhat at a normal speed, my first thought was to turn the vehicle off and back on, started fine no...

Hi, Can someone please recommend a good mechanic for timing chain replacement for my 2010 VE Commodore 3.0 it’s clocked 171K… thinking to keep it for 200K before buying new car. Thanks

Hey guys I’m looking at getting a Tony’s garage turbo kit for my 94 vr just wonder if anyone can recommend someone to tune is, I would also need them to put in valve springs, head studs ,gaskets and a cam . Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hey guya Im looking a Turboing my vr acclaim, is the any v6 specialist in south east Queensland, I’ve heard of exile motorsports ,as I know brush works slick sixs have just closed done I will need somewhere for I’d to be tuned which I’m now unsure off, will be getting a Tony’s garage kit (pic of...

Hey guys im from liverpool and I’m after a honest n decent workshop to do some things on my ss. i don’t wanna have too take it from shop too shop I’m trying too find one workshop that can dyno factory comp, install crowcams kits, full service and then hopefully a blue slip.

Hey everyone. I have a 2015 built, VF SS Sedan, stock apart from sound system. What would be a logical upgrade paths for both importance and affordability with thin etc. 1. OTR CAI and Di Fillipo exhaust l 2 Ger a bug CAM j with stall converter and shift kit (it’s an auto) 3.probably Kaaz...

Hi all, I’m sorry if there’s already a thread on this, but I was just wondering what an average pricefor the major 100k/105k kilometre service would be? I have a 2012 SV6 VE II, everything stock. I also live in SA if that helps, and won’t be getting any kind of friends or family discount. I...

Hey guys, Looking for advice on what and where to get some initial mods done to my new (second hand) VF SS (L77 auto motor). Figuring I should start with making sure i have a stable ride and can stop with confidence. I have between about $2k - $5k to spend on just the brakes and suspension...

Hey guys, my vz is miss firing fairly bad, espicially @1900rpm, in 5th gear. The idle isnt rough, occasional surge when air cons on, obd2 picked up no codes, the misfire usually happens at 1900rpm with some throttle. Any ideas?

G'day people of JustCommodores. I am thinking of purchasing a 2005 VZ Auto Executive Commodore, it is rather cheap and has some nice bodywork done to it. It is priced at $3500 (negotiable), and only has 97,000 kms. I was unable to determine the low price, and when questioned on the issues of...

Hi all as the title says I’m planning on getting a cam and OTR and tune done on the mistress and just wondering who you use to service your modified cars around brisbane??

Hey guys I just purchased some headers (1 3/4) for my VE 6.0, which should bolt directly on to my 2.5" xforce catback system. Was wondering if anyone knew of a decent workshop/mechanic who installs aftermarket parts for a reasonable price and quality. Located in Western Sydney, cheers.

Hi, Anyone know of a good mechanic near Orange that knows old commodores?

Hi, I'm hoping someone has some idea what's going on with my car. I'd really appreciate if anyone can help to figure out what's wrong with my car, so thanks in advance for any info you can provide. I don't know enough to do much to fix or diagnose this myself, but hoping someone can help me...

I don't know much about cars but I bought a 2003 series two vy spac three days ago after driving it home there was a drip from the coolent it will need to be replaced my radiator guy said, Next day I noticed an oil leak it's small but I'm still worried it's coming from a metal pipe connecting...

Hi guys i was wondering what experience is needed to work at a performance shop? i would really like to change jobs in something in the lines of that and would like to know if you would need to be a mechanic first or could you get a apprenticship at one of the shopd or would i need to be a...

Hi everyone, im getting my car serviced next week and would like to know if theres anything i could do before i take it in to reduce the cost of it. I know chaning the oil/oil filter but i want to leave this to the mechanic its a 2006 SVZ alloytech, and just hit 200,000, i drive lots :)...

Hi everyone, im getting my car serviced next week and would like to know if theres anything i could do before i take it in to reduce the cost of it. I know chaning the oil/oil filter but i want to leave this to the mechanic its a 2006 SVZ alloytech, and just hit 200,000, i drive lots :)...

How's it goin guys will be starting my apprenticeship soon as a diesel fitter Just wondering what tools Do you guys recommend and should I buy a kit or just build up Muchly appreciated

Hey JC'ers. I havent been online for say 2 years but I just wanted to get some feedback on incompetent mechanics you have encountered and to have my own little bitch... A little while back, i decided it was time for my VR ute to get a clutch/brake overhaul and rebushed. Long story short and...

Hey guys just found out today i got a stuffed gear box in my vr ss and instead of putting a reco auto in im just gonna look into a manual conversion and trying to find a good mechanic that can do it ... any help would be great.

just looking for a good reasonable priced mechanic thats open on a saturday as i work all week pretty early to pretty late preferabaly in the campbellfield, epping or thomastown areas.

anybody know of any decent mechanics around where they can work on my car, not charge thru the nose but do a good job? western suburbs (st albans/lakes)

Hello all, I have a question for anyone who thinks they know. I was taking off from a set of lights and my clutch seemed to just pop. I could push the pedal but there was no pedal pressure and the clutch wouldn't engage, it was just dead, it seemed like something had snapped but I don't...