My driver's door makes a loud clonk when I open it and I've been told the check strap needs replacing.  Is this an easy job?  I can only find guides for other models where the door card has to come off, is that needed for the Astra?

Hi, I've got a couple of Astra J's, both 1.6 petrol
one has started a to leak a little oil - it doesn't seem to drip on the floor but the sump is wet - the drips fall onto the exhaust while driving (I love the smell of burning oil in the morning)

I've taken off the manifold heat shield and the front of block is also damp, so its not the sump gasket or the head gasket.
Is it likely to be the oil pressure switch?
Is this a known fault?

Are there any side mirrors that have indicators built in that will fit an Astra Gtc Biturbo? 

Hi anyone else on here have trouble with the front screen freezing on the inside, also after i have defrosted it and left it i e to go to work when i return i have puddles of water on dash running down over glovebox area my vauxhall dealers says that is normal never had a wet dash in any other car ive owned. i have no water anywere getting in ive checked all the usual places, doors boot etc etc. also doesnt happen all the time.

Astra gtc for sale immaculate showroom condition 22040 on the clocks full service history and 1 year mot 1.4 
Phone 07988883396
Glasgow

Hi all 
the other day i had the DPF warning come up telling me to continue driving and i also noticed that i had a new symbol  that i had never seen before.
the new symbol turned out to be the shift up gear adviser
strange thing is ive never seen it before or after the DPF warning , should it always be there or does it just show up when theres a DPF warning?

Hello to all.

I have a 2012 Zafira C (Tourer) and started to have a problem in the shift knob.
The shift drives normally for shifting gears, but the gear does not return to its original position by itself.
Same as this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bx6XjWofEw

Can anyone help, or already had this problem?
IS there an "easy" solution for this?

Thank you

I have installed an Hollandia 700 sunroof but at this moment in time I still have problems uploading the pictures as I wouldn't have a clue, hopefully I will get the pictures sorted within the next couple of days.

hi i am looking into getting an astra elite and i am finding that there are no elites so far without the heated seat issues. is it worth keep looking for a car without the heated seat issue or find one i like and solve the issue later

More members set to benefit from Chris Knott service...

Hi,

Insurers have relaxed their rules under our car clubs and enthusiasts offering which means we should be able to help more of you get a better car insurance deal.

We'll still be applying common sense to our quotes but there'll no longer be hard and fast minimum driver age restrictions on models. Instead we'll be assessing risks on a case by case basis - looking for relevant driver and vehicle experience.

The Chris Knott scheme via this forum rewards safer drivers and we think there are more of you on the car club and enthusiasts scene than anywhere else in the UK.

All drivers must have held a full UK licence for at least 3 years and have 2 years NCB to use (gained on the quoted vehicle or another that can be mirrored across inc. company car).

We can now quote if you've had a fault claim as long as it was at least 12 months ago. Even if you have had a fault claim in the last 12 months, if the cost was under £2k we can still help.

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