Hello dear Astra owners. I have recently become an owner of 68 plate 1.6t patrol astra with 30k miles on the clock. It is a brilliant car all over but there is one thing bothering me. When I want to start the car after the night or after a 10 hr shift it takes about 2-3 seconds of cranking...

Hi, New here, got a 2017 Astra 1.4T SRi VX Line which I've had for over 3 years, 50,000 miles on the clock. About 10 days ago it suddenly felt a bit rough, like I was driving on a rough surface and power felt slightly reduced, engine and traction control light came on briefly. Had it in the...

I hate to say love my 1.4 but the regret I have not buying a 1.6 is beyond me. The problem is I’ve already modified the 1.4 and put a new backbox on it. I’m a power freak you see want more power but you just cannot achieve that with the 1.4 even tuned. I really dont know what to do stick with...

Going to do a service before the winter really kicks, looking at oil and there is a few different options, I have a 1.6 cdti, I can get QX 5W-30 GM spec engine oil for GM and bmw for quite cheap if not what is the recommended even a link to a service kit would be helpful thanks

Hi, been lurking in the shadows for a few months after my car failed its first MOT on emissions. Anyways, 2 months later and was finally able to pick the car back up. On the way back home I stopped off for a quick photo. Car is a 2018 Astra 1.6T 200 VX Line Nav. Just glad to have it back after...