1999 Vauxhall Astra SRi from UK and Ireland - Comments

29th May 2000, 13:57

"Nice try Vauxhall. Better luck next time!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Faulty washer jets.

Seat trim come off (still not sorted).

Can smell petrol at times (still not sorted).

Runs in paintwork.

Faulty alarm.

Drinks petrol like a camel drinks water.

General comments?

The mechanics at the dealership must wear blindfolds when I take my car in to rectify the faults. The only thing they got right was when they washed it for me!

Vauxhall brochure quotes "Vauxhall, raising the standards". My a**e.


1st Dec 2000, 03:26

Similar problems with dealer's fault finding abilities - until I talked direct to the mechanic instead of the moron behind the counter at reception. It is amazing how little (or inaccurate) info gets passed to the mechanic from reception normally.


9th Jan 2001, 22:08

+ After 15,000 miles.

Just had new temperature sensor fitted, costly, otherwise goes like a rocket!!!!

Takes corners by itself... IMPRESSED... one of the most fun drives ever but loves petrol stations... saving up for the insurance on a 2.2 SRi!!!


18th Jan 2004, 04:38

Amazing car!!

One of the best drives you will get in a car of that class, as well built as a Golf, but handles better, none of the silly styling points of a Focus, far more reliable than a Renault/Citroen, and the 2.2 vx220 engine is bullet proof!!

The nicest car I have ever owned.

Just keep it regularly serviced and it just keeps on pulling!


22nd Jun 2004, 09:59

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