Is Opel Astra 2004 a good car?

The five-door Astra is comfortable, spacious and decent to drive. However, if you fancy something more exciting, the three-door Sport Hatch has agressive looks, stiffer suspension and better handling. Both versions are good cruisers, although the Sport Hatch has more wind noise at motorway speeds.

Are Opel cars good?

At their worst, badge-engineered Opels in the U.S. have been low-quality, unreliable junk — and at their best, they’ve been pretty nice cars that are, unfortunately, still somewhat forgettable. But if you’ve made it to the end of this article, you must have at least a little bit of interest in the brand.

When Should timing belt be replaced on Astra?

It’s recommended that you replace your timing belt every 60,000-100,000 miles depending on which Vauxhall model you own. If you hear a ticking noise coming from the engine, or your engine can’t turn over, it’s probably already time to get a replacement timing belt.

Does my car have a timing belt or chain?

In order to tell if your car has a timing belt or a timing chain the first thing you need to do is inspect your engine. Check the side of your engine, and if it has a tinplate or plastic cover, then you’ve got a timing belt. If your engine has neither of those, then it has a timing chain.

What engine is in Opel Astra?

Specifications of Opel Astra The Opel Astra has 2 Petrol Engine on offer. The Petrol engine is 1598 cc and 1686 cc . It is available with Manual & Automatic transmission. Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Astra has a mileage of & Ground clearance of Astra is 136mm.

Is Opel Astra H reliable car?

This generation of Astra has proved durable, and usually sits near the top of the reliability league table. However, there are some problems to be aware of. Axle and suspension issues and electrical faults are the most common complaints.

How reliable is 1.7 CDTi?

While its sturdy build quality suggests the Astra 1.7 CDTi should be a reliable choice, it dropped way down the order of our 2014 Driver Power survey by 21 places to rank 124th. However, Vauxhall does throws in a unique warranty that lasts the lifetime (or 100,000 miles) of the car.

Who makes Opel engines?

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OPEL/VAUXHALL DEVELOP NEXT-GEN ENGINE FOR GROUPE PSA The engines will be produced at its engineering centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The next generation of four-cylinder engines will be optimised to work in combination with electric motors.

Is Vauxhall and Opel the same?

So, to summarise, Vauxhall is called Opel in Europe because that is where the cars are manufactured. While Vauxhall will make a few adjustments here and there, the overall design, for the most part, is identical. Yes, Vauxhall is a British brand, but the car itself is German.

What year did Vauxhall Astra change shape?

In 2006 a convertible version was introduced, dubbed ‘TwinTop’ to reflect its folding metal hard-top roof. Later that year a facelift introduced new features and updated styling, as well as a new 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. The range was now broader than ever, but not every engine was available on all models.