Is Opel Astra safe?
Vauxhall Astra review – Reliability and safety Euro NCAP awarded the Astra five stars for crash safety in 2015, and the car benefits from a full range of driver aids and equipment. Vauxhall did not do too well in our 2020 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey, finishing 29th out of 30 manufacturers.
What year is Astra J?
Astra J (2010 – 2015)
Are Vauxhall Corsas reliable?
Vauxhall Corsas are considered above average for reliability, especially for general driving. Of course, the design means you can’t expect to rev down the motorway, matching the high-end sports cars for speed, but this isn’t why people purchase a Corsa. Instead, they purchase it because it is a dependable model.
What year is an Astra J?
What year did the Astra J come out?
The fourth generation of the Opel/Vauxhall Astra, or Astra J, was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Are Astras good first cars?
A good choice for a first time driver. I had a 1.4 Astra Enjoy(G) from new in 2005 that I ran until last year with no major problems, just required basic maintenance. Really reliable, comfortable and a pleasure to drive.
Who is the manufacturer of the Opel Astra J?
The Astra J was produced by General Motors and sold under a few brand names – Opel in Europe, Vauxhall in the UK and a different looking Buick Excelle in China.
Are there any reliability issues with the Vauxhall Astra J?
This section covers the potential reliability issues that you might have with the Astra J. Click on the buttons below to read more about the typical problems that fall outside the scope of routine maintenance. Some Vauxhall Astra J models are fitted with the infamous M32 gearbox. A typical problem with this 6-speed transmission is bearing wear.
Which is better Vauxhall Astra or Honda Civic?
This Vauxhall Astra is also much better on the road with a far more forgiving ride and a ‘big car’ feel on the motorway. It’s perhaps not as enjoyable to drive as Ford Focus or Honda Civic, but it’s composed in corners and tidy nontheless.
When did the Vauxhall Astra first come out?
There is no more perpetual bridesmaid in the entire automotive canon than the Vauxhall Astra. Look back as far as you like and you’ll note there’s never been a clunker since its launch in 1979. Fans will note with approval that adds up to six generations of consistent high standards across the board.