The Holden Astra, with a few exceptions is a superb motor vehicle. Looks great, runs well and is extremely comfortable. However Holden's ability to correct problems with the Astra is nothing short of pitiful.
Two seemingly small problems of both front doors creaking and clicking, and the front passenger seat rattling are two fixable problems, that despite many days in service, have not been rectified.
I have been authorised by Holden Australia to take the vehicle to a second authorised service centre to have these problems looked at. This service centre thankfully was able to identify the problems quickly and did fix the demister the earlier repairers broke, but as yet they have been unable to fix the other problems. My hope is that someone else may have had these problems and may be able to help me identify the solution. After 12 months of having the car looked at, I am hopeful someone may make this terrific car the way it was designed to be.
The Astra door clicking noise was rectified on my car after four visits to the service centre. Initially it was suggested that inside the B pillar a spot weld had come undone and required re-welding. Fortunately it was solved simply by putting grease on the door lock mechanisms.
I have a 6 month old Astra 3 door and both front doors (esp the drivers door) recently began creaking over medium size potholes and over speed bumps. I have no idea why it only recently started but am considering taking it back to the service dealer to have it investigated. With only 5000kms on the clock, it is starting to sound more like 50,000kms, which is unacceptable in a brand new car. If anyone else has a similar problem and has had it rectified I'd be very happy to hear how it was fixed.
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