Opel Astra H is a reliable and practical car. However, even he needs regular service and repairs as needed. If you are faced with the problem of finding a suitable company to perform these works, the specialists of the GM Club technical centers will help you.

GM Club offer

We have a long experience of working with Opel Astra N cars. This gives us significant advantages over competitors:

• a staff of qualified personnel who understands the essence of the typical problems typical for the Opel Astra H;
• well-established supplies of spare parts that will be needed in the process of repair and service;
• well-developed technological operations, which make it possible to speed up the execution of work;
• availability of detailed technical documentation for this vehicle.

We offer a full list of services that are included in the concept of repair and service of the Opel Astra H. This is not only basic locksmith work and replacement of working fluids, but also complex computer diagnostics, body restoration, electrical circuits, gearboxes, installation of additional equipment, tire fitting and balancing. All manipulations are carried out by our specialists in strict accordance with the technical requirements set out in the official documentation.

Opel Astra H modifications accepted for service

Opel Astra H belongs to the third generation of compact cars from this manufacturer. The model was produced from 2004 to 2015 in Europe and Russia. It is available in several versions: hatchback, sedan and station wagon with two to five doors. "Opel Astra N" can be found with automatic and manual transmissions, with a gasoline or diesel engine with a volume of 1.4 to 2.0 liters.

The GM Club technical centers are well acquainted with the features of each of the described modifications and are ready to help in case of a planned or emergency repair of each Opel Astra H. All work is carried out on modern specialized equipment that allows you to perform operations of any complexity level.

Price policy

GM Club technical centers offer affordable prices for the entire range of services for the repair, service and restoration of Opel Astra H cars in Moscow. The cost of spare parts for our customers is minimal: we offer all products directly from suppliers, without intermediaries and intermediate "markups". Several factors affect the assessment of the work: the complexity of the repair, the estimated speed of disassembling the units, the amount of time spent by our specialists, the urgency, and others. To make our interactions with customers as honest and transparent as possible, we voice the main points that have a direct impact on the final price.

	Name of works	Price
1	Throttle adaptation	1,000 RUB
2	Adaptation of the esytponic set point	1,000 RUB
3	Adaptation of the esytponic setting point with fluid change in the hydraulic drive	1,500 RUB
4	Battery	400 p.
5	Antibacterial treatment of the air conditioning system double	from 1 200 rub.
Replacement
1	Expansion tank	from 500 p.
3	Gas tank	from 4000 rub.
4	Electric fuel pump	from 1,000 RUB
5	ABS block	from 4000 rub.
8	Brake discs + rear pads	2 200 p.
9	Brake discs + front pads	2,000 RUB
10	Power steering fluid replacement	1,000 RUB
11	Refueling the air conditioner	from RUB 1,850
13	Air conditioning compressor	2 500 RUB
14	Steering knuckle (trunnion) of the front suspension	from 2,000 rubles
15	Automatic transmission oil replacement	from 2,000 rubles
16	Oil change in manual transmission	from 800 p.
17	Axle / transfer case oil change	from 800 p.
18	Engine oil and oil filter replacement	from 800 p.
19	DOHC oil pump	14,000 RUB
20	Oil pump OHC	8,000 RUB
21	Coolant replacement	1,000 RUB
22	Coolant with flushing replacement	2,000 RUB
23	Front hub bearing	2,000 RUB
24	Steering shaft bearing	3,000 RUB
25	Timing belt + rollers ONS	3,500 RUB
27	Replacing the drive belt	from 1 300 rub.
28	Tension roller for auxiliary units	1 300 RUB
29	Drive belt roller / tensioner	1 300 RUB
30	DOHC spark plugs	800 RUB
31	OHC spark plugs	600 RUB
32	Rear brake caliper	1,000 RUB
33	Caliper brake bulkhead	2 500 RUB
34	Front brake caliper	1,000 RUB
35	Rod (fork) gearshift mechanism	from 1 500 rub.
36	Traction steering	from 1 500 rub.
37	Fog lamp	from 400 p.
38	Headlight	from 800 p.
39	Air filter	200 p.
40	Oil filter	100 p.
41	Cabin filter	from 400 p.
42	Remote fuel filter	500 p.
43	Diesel fuel filter	1,000 RUB
44	Submersible fuel filter	from 2 500 rub.
Repairs
1	DOHC engine repair (overhaul)	from 40 000 rub.
2	OHC engine repair (overhaul)	from 30 000 rub.
3	Cylinder head repair (full) DOHC	from 17,000 RUB
4	Cylinder head repair (full) OHC	from 12 000 rub.
5	Convergence disorder	from 2,000 rubles

For the current prices for repairs, as well as a complete list of works available in our center, check with the specialists of our company.

Sedan Opel Astra H specifications.

The car body is made in accordance with increased safety requirements. More than 20 grades of high-strength steel were used in the construction, due to which the rigidity of the frame is significantly increased. To protect the driver and passengers in extreme situations, the design of the Opel Astra H Sedan uses elements, assemblies and parts with a given geometry of deformation upon impact. The protective characteristics of the Opel Astra H ensured the car deserved the highest Euro NCAP safety score. Body warranty against perforating corrosion - 12 years.

Despite its belonging to the class of compact cars, the Opel Astra H Sedan turned out to be quite spacious:

Sedan Astra H dimensions - length 4587 mm;

Sedan Astra H dimensions - width 1753 mm;

Sedan Astra H dimensions - height 1458 mm.

In general, the dimensions of the Opel Astra H Sedan are very close to the parameters of a car of a higher D-class. The dimensions of the wheelbase (2703 mm) and the generous volume of the luggage compartment (490 liters), demonstrated by the Astra H sedan, make the interior of this car practical and functional. The back sofa can comfortably accommodate three adults. The dashboard is informative and not overloaded. The front seats are heated with 3 levels. This function is operated on the center console. The driver's seat is adjustable in 6 directions (optional), and the steering column is adjustable in reach and height.

The range of Opel Astra H Sedan engines consists of four power units. These are 140- and 155-horsepower gasoline engines of the ECOTEC family, as well as four-cylinder 1.3 CDTI and 1.7 CDTI turbodiesels with a traction power of 90 and 100 horsepower, respectively. The range of transmissions includes 5- and 6-speed manual transmissions, 4-range automatic transmission Astra H (A-4) and a robotic box Easytronic, which combines the capabilities of "mechanics" and the comfort of "automatic". In Russia, diesel cars Opel Astra H Sedan, as well as cars Astra H sedan with a 6-speed manual transmission, are not produced.

The top engine of the Opel Astra H - the 140-horsepower Z18XER engine is considered one of the most powerful and economical in its class. A reasonable balance between power and economy is ensured by the Variable Cam Phasers (VCP). The indicator of the liter engine power is 57 kW / liter. In addition to this, 90% of the torque (175 Nm) is available already at 2200 rpm. Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, this engine accelerates the car from zero to a hundred in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 207 km / h. With this configuration of the Opel Astra H sedan, fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

The Z16XER engine in combination with the Easytronic robotic gearbox with Hill Start Assist accelerates the sedan from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds. However, these more modest dynamic characteristics are more than offset by a prudent 6.3 liters of fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of track in a combined mode of operation.

The chassis of the Opel Astra H Sedan is as follows:

Basic Interactive Driving System (IDS) chassis.

MacPherson strut front suspension with anti-roll bar.

The rear suspension is a patented semi-independent torsion beam. This combination provides the Astra H sedans with handling characteristics comparable to those of a "charged" hatchback.

The steering is a rack and pinion type with hydraulic booster. Front and rear brakes - ventilated discs. The auxiliary braking systems include anti-lock ABC, brake force distributor EBD and emergency braking system Brake Assist. This also includes the TPMS tire pressure controller.

Sedan Opel Astra H - complete sets

On the Russian market, the car is available in three versions: ESSENTIA, ENJOY and COSMO.

The Astra H sedan of the ESSENTIA package (basic) is equipped with all security systems, air conditioning, CD30 audio system, heated front seats, anti-theft alarm and electric and heated exterior mirrors.

In the ENJOY version, electric lifters become available not only for the front, but also for the rear doors, a radio tape recorder with MP3, rain and light sensors, a leather steering wheel with an audio system control and 16-inch alloy wheels.

In the top-end COSMO filling, in addition to all of the above, there are cruise and climate control, fog lights, center console and steering wheel trim in Piano Paint style, and leather elements in the upholstery of the seats and interior.

The cost of the Opel Astra H Sedan in the dealer network varies in price ranges from 613,900 to 747,900 rubles.

The Opel Astra, the car that ushered in the Opel golf-class era, entered the market in 1991. The purpose of its appearance was to replace the empty niche that was previously occupied by the Opel Kadett A. Each new generation of Opel cars is marked with a letter of the Latin alphabet. Since the last Kadett model had the E index, the first generation of the Opel Astra, the price of which was absolutely democratic, is designated by the letter F.

Opel astra overview of all modifications

Opel Astra F (1991)

The first generation of the Opel Astra was presented with a wide range of modifications. It consisted of: 3- and 5-door hatchbacks, a sedan, a 5-door station wagon Caravan and a commercial version of the latter - a 3-door "Astravan" designed for the transport of goods. At the same time, two sports modifications were presented - GT and GSI. The first - with a 2.0 liter engine with a capacity of 115 liters. with., and the second 16-valve, with 2.0 liters and 150 liters. from. respectively. Two years later, the GSI version, which was previously produced in a 3-door hatchback and 5-door Caravan, was supplemented by a four-seater Astra convertible.

In terms of engines, the choice is impressive: five petrol and two diesel. All of them are 4-cylinder, with a volume of 1.2 to 2 liters. Diesel "opelevsky" 1.7 liters with a capacity of 60 liters. with., and a turbodiesel Isuzy 1.7 liters with a capacity of 82 liters. from. The gearbox of all models is a five-speed manual (less often a four-speed "automatic").

High-quality leather materials in the interior trim, comfortable seats with a range of adjustments for maximum comfort, an elegant dashboard, air conditioning and an airbag for the passenger - an interior that creates a pleasant experience.

The Astra is also relatively soft on the move. The anti-roll bar at the front and rear of the machine allows good road holding. Independent front and semi-independent rear suspension provide excellent maneuverability and efficient travel. Most Astra models have an ABS braking system, as well as front disc and rear drum brakes. In sports versions - disc brakes both front and rear. Luggage space: 3- and 5-door hatchbacks - 360 liters, and with the rear seats folded down 1200 liters, 5-door station wagon Caravan - 500 liters. and 1630 liters, respectively.

Minor changes to which the Opel Astra car underwent in 1994 affected the appearance. There are new wheels, a radiator grille, headlights and mirrors. In the cabin, the quality of the finish has improved, and the steering wheel has got an airbag.

Opel Astra G (1997)

The Astra, designed by Opel, presented at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, was practically new, taking nothing from its predecessor. The driving performance, ergonomics and interior trim have been improved. At first, the update was presented in three models: three- and five-door hatchbacks, and a station wagon. A year later, a sedan was added to them. The convertible was discontinued. The strength of the body has significantly increased, in the manufacture of which about 20 grades of steel are used, and the resistance to corrosion has improved. As for safety, it is provided on Opel Astra cars by four airbags, two front and two side ones, hidden in the backs of the front seats. For the first time, a steering rear suspension was used, which ensures the stability of the car on sharp turns. Gasoline engines remained the same, but diesel engines were supplemented with a new version: a 2.0-liter turbodiesel with 82 hp. Additionally, in 1999 the Coupe model was released, with a coupe body, and in 2001 - the Opel Astra Cabrio convertible. The exclusivity of these modifications is that despite the manual assembly of the new Opel Astra models, their cost was competitive.

Opel Astra H (2004)

The modernized model of the 2004 Opel Astra was a sedan, 3 and 5 door hatchbacks, a station wagon, and a coupe-convertible. The introduction of the ESP stabilization system has significantly increased the brand's prestige. High quality finishing materials and a variety of colors, ergonomic seats, as well as a folding rear backrest that allows you to carry loads up to 1.67 m long, emphasize the practicality of the car. The range of engines consists of 5 gasoline and 3 diesel, and the power ranges from 90 to 200 hp. from. Despite the numerous technical innovations of the new Opel Astra model, the price has remained practically the same.

Opel Astra J (2010)

The new C-class model is based on a front-wheel drive Delta II platform. The wheelbase was increased by 71 mm and the front and rear track were widened by 56 and 70 mm, respectively. The torsional rigidity (43%) and bending (10%) have increased. As in the restyling of the 97th year, this time the Astra car was also almost completely updated. The quadrangular headlights were replaced by LED optics, the air intakes and fog lights began to look more modern, the look and grille changed. The roof silhouette has become more sporty, and the rear window has been tilted more. The sporty look of the seats, a number of additional compartments for small items, red illumination of the door handles, cup holders, which perfectly fit a mobile phone or GPS navigator - are the main interior updates.

Opel Astra J (restyling 2012)

Point restyling of 2012 touched the radiator grille, front bumper and the shape of the fog lights. Additional equipment has been added: heated seats, a rear view camera and a lane departure warning system. The engine range was supplemented by a new 192 hp CDTi BiTurbo diesel engine. from. and a volume of 2 liters (not yet presented in Russia). Astra J premiered in September 2012 in Paris. As for the technical details of the updated Opel Astra, the configuration and prices have long been presented, including on the network.

However, in Europe this did not particularly bother the company, there were completely different tasks: with all the popularity of the brand, there were problems with the profitability of production, GM managed to make the brand unprofitable for many years. But “unprofitableness” and loss are very different things in the modern world, in any case, the American concern has been responding to all offers to sell the European branch with refusals since 2008, and given the complex ownership system of suppliers and the concern ... In general, not only AVTOVAZ has similar "nuances".

Why buy an Astra H?

But back to our "rams". The unimportant situation with Opel sales in Russia was changed by the release of Astra H in 2004. The car replaced the well-deserved Astra G, which, like all its ancestors before that, was practical, comfortable and ... extremely boring.

In the photo: Opel Astra Hatchback (H) "2004–07

In the new generation, the car has been transformed in accordance with the latest requirements for C-class cars: it has become much more voluminous inside, more comfortable and at the same time more economical. At the same time, it remains quite simple in design - no multi-link, only MacPherson strut in front and a twisted beam in the back, only in-line motors. Of course, it complied with all the latest European safety requirements.

In fact, the car has occupied a niche in which its "relative" - \u200b\u200bOpel Vectra B recently played, and which was freed up when it was released very large and solid. Of course, the price of Astra corresponded more to the class than to the status, and it blended well with the new realities of the Russian market for new cars, where imported cars were replaced by domestic assembly, and the import of three-year-olds was fueled only by the extremely low price per dollar until 2008.

And the sales were good! Astra remained one of the top three sales leaders in its class, two to three times behind the Ford Focus in sales, but steadily outstripping all competitors from Japan and Korea. And the "Czechs" lagged behind at least two times.

The reason for this growth is not only in the competent pricing policy and overcomplication of cars of this class, but also in the excellent appearance and very decent driving characteristics. Opel cars were gaining respectability in front of our eyes, besides, it was clearly noticeable that corrosion was now the lot of competitors, and the Astra, even with problems with painting, did not rust for a very long time, so the proverb “every car becomes Opel over time” gradually lost all relevance.

In addition, the Astra became one of the machines that went through localization, they began to be assembled at a new plant near St. Petersburg. Little by little, a new circle of buyers formed, who appreciated the good ground clearance and simplicity of the suspensions, the aggressive European design and ... the power of the engines! After all, Astra for a very moderate amount was offered with a 1.8 140 hp engine, and fans "hotter" could choose from a couple of options for a supercharged two-liter engine.

The disadvantages of the model were not a secret either: minor troubles with quality, outdated automatic transmission (albeit reliable), frankly unsuccessful "robot" Easytronic, stiff suspension and not particularly loyal warranty policy of the company. In general, there was not enough to fight.

In 2009, a new Astra J was released (and a little earlier - and its platform-based one), which greatly complicated the marketing of the company, but even against this background, the car remained one of the most popular cars in its class. Astra H was released right up to 2015, but most of the sales are still a period from 2006 to 2012.

In 2015, when GM curtailed its presence in Russia, the new Astra confidently set the tone in sales. And most of the cars on the Russian market are already close to their tenth anniversary. What owners of such cars will face, and how economical solutions from GM are doing now, read below.

Body

The aggressive design of the car looks quite relevant now. Except that the paint fades over time, because the quality of the body painting at Opel is difficult to call outstanding - the layer is thin, easily scratched. In addition, both German and St. Petersburg cars at a certain stage suffered from "peeling" of the paint layer due to the unsuccessful technology of applying the primer, and the defect was very similar, which indicates a puncture of a purely technological plan. The pluses of the paintwork include at least elasticity - with "soft" blows, the paint does not fly around.

Do not worry, even with all the difficulties with the paintwork, the machine is not prone to corrosion. With metal processing, they were pretty "outdone": small spots of corrosion begin to appear on the surface without paint only after a year, but most of the owners eliminated defects under warranty or simply painted the car on their own. Extensive corrosion damage is usually the result of poor quality repairs or poor operation.

Front bumper

price for original

However, there is still a chance that if the car was produced in 2008, then it spent a lot of time under the snow at the Rzhevka airfield near St. Petersburg, where the plant sent almost all produced cars. Some have given this name two or more times before they acquired them. Personal experience shows that, first of all, such wintering affects the condition of the car doors, they are usually not subject to this scourge, but if the corrosion of the "five-year plans" was noticeable, then most likely the biography of the car has a solid pause between the year of production of the main units, actually produced by VIN and date of first registration. Most likely, the negative effect of such wintering will manifest itself in something else, but so far, due to a small age, other consequences are invisible.

But earlier cars are usually still very far from all such difficulties. Especially if, five to eight years after the release, someone guessed to re-anti-corrosion treatment of the bottom and internal cavities.

"Standard" places of corrosion, such as joints at bumpers and arches, are well protected here. Is that the "shelf" of the rear arch, upon close inspection, already shows traces of future problems: the sealant swells. This means that in another five or six years, the corrosion will be noticeable from the outside, and the arch can be repaired overhaul only by welding the repair insert.

Now the main places of control are the lower seam of the sill, sandblasting places, attachment points of the subframe and the upper part of the sill, which is banally stepped on, and the places of friction of the door seal on the C-pillar. Corrosion also feels at ease on the leading edge of the hood and roof: they are clearly less protected than the rest of the car. The rear doors and trunk lid are also at risk, on the oldest cars they may already have corrosion along the lower edge, but most cars have no problem with this.

In the photo: Opel Astra Sedan (H) "2007-14

In general, against the background of competitors, Astra is an almost ideally protected car from corrosion, even though it has practically no plastic protection panels.

As with all cars of this class, in the event of an accident, the quality of the repair leaves much to be desired. Casco repair rates simply do not leave much choice, so a lot of cars with layers of putty on the fenders and doors, with non-original body elements and poor build and paint quality are waiting for their buyer. An extra layer of paint will not hurt, but everything else is best avoided, at least because the machine loses its excellent anti-corrosion resistance.

In the photo: Opel Astra OPC (H) "2005-10

However, the body is threatened not only by corrosion. The door hinges of the Astra are not bad, but the driver's door sags over time, with runs "over 150" adjustment will be required, which is not so easy to do. The rear door on hatchbacks loses its tightness and begins to knock, and with less mileage, it is necessary to adjust the lock in time and change the seals. By the way, the seal on the side doors is also not eternal, and if it is "disheveled" in the lower part, and its tubular part has opened, then the doors will close without a noble sound, and extra noise is provided on the go.

In the photo: Opel Astra TwinTop (H) "2006-10

Windshield

price for original

Chrome linings peel off quickly and many simply paint them "in the mat", because the restoration is usually expensive (keep this in mind when bargaining). The windshield here is quite strong, it is almost not afraid of being hit by stones, but over time it gets worn out - on early cars, the windshields were changed under warranty, do not be surprised if the year does not coincide.

But the headlights are rather weak, the very soft material of the cap leaves practically no chance for a long service: five to six years - and the headlight is worn out. But the luminosity drops due to the banal burnout of the reflector, and both xenon and lensed halogen hold about the same, five to six years of city driving. You can replace the headlight, or you can restore it, several technologies are available.

Headlight AFL

price for original

This is especially "nice" for those who have adaptive optics with AFL. The Astra was one of the first cars in the class with such a system, and the headlights are incredibly expensive for it. If we take the price of a new original, then, roughly speaking, the price of a car is four or five original headlights! Fortunately, this is not - the headlights are not removed from the Astra.

Fog lights crack easily, and the reason is their illiterate use as additional lighting, which is categorically unacceptable - they blind drivers, especially in the rain.

Sagging bumpers are a well-known problem, and it is not at all necessary to fasten them to the screws, new fastening strips are available. Weak plastic of lockers is a small problem, the price of non-original ones is about a couple of thousand rubles.

In the photo: Opel Astra Hatchback (H) "2007-14

And, of course, the "lip" dearly beloved by astrovodmers - the rubber lower part of the bumper. If you saw an Astra with a dangling rubber band on the street, let the driver know and save him from another unpleasant waste. The "lip" is low, and it is often ripped off when parking is sloppy or in winter. If you remove it for the winter, then chances are good that in the summer you will have to put it on the screws - delicate fasteners are also damaged. In general, a whole "lip" and fasteners - a sign of good relations with the car or a recent body repair.

Salon

The interior of the Opel of this period is traditionally gloomy, but the materials are surprisingly good. Strict lines and other "ordnung" coexist with a very high quality of elaboration of all elements, squeaks are rare, the plastic is very wear-resistant, except that the steering column levers and buttons of the climate control system will have visible signs of wear. Moreover, the gearshift lever cover.

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The quality of the all-fabric interior is excellent, but if the equipment of the car is better, and there are already seats with combined trim, then tears and abrasions on the "eco-leather" are a common thing, especially with runs over a hundred thousand kilometers. In addition, light-colored fabrics are excellent at absorbing dirt. But if there is a sports salon, everything is just fine - both the material and the performance do not fail, and the leather will most likely be natural.

The steering wheel and door handles peel off when you run for two hundred thousand kilometers, the original rugs "end up" at 150, which can serve as an indirect indicator of the mileage (unfortunately, it curls easily here).

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Here the climate control system fails, regardless of the mileage. Moreover, there are enough problems in the simplest configurations with a simple air conditioner, and those with dual-zone automatic climate control. The block is not made well enough, the buttons stick, they stop pressing and spinning properly. And the damper motors break down, especially if in winter something is switched intensively while the interior has not yet warmed up. If there are extraneous sounds when switching the direction of flows (including the inclusion of air recirculation in the cabin), then this is an expensive repair. But sometimes you can still get off just by lubricating the rods, any grease will do. The same operation should be done if everything is still good, at least once every two to three years, take silicone grease and climb under the panel from the driver's side. Well, or entrust this business to professionals.

The water in the ceiling light is not at all a consequence of windshield leaks, just a lack of roof insulation, the shape of the skin is such that condensation accumulates there. It's useless to look for holes in the roof, just ventilate the car more often, and you shouldn't drive with the climate off and without air conditioning - the car prefers dry air. By the way, this will have the best effect on the condition of the interior materials.

In the photo: Torpedo Opel Astra Sedan (H) "2007-14

If the steering column switches do not work, and sometimes some of the buttons on the center console, this is already serious. The problem is mainly electrical, the so-called CIM-module, also known as the front console connection module, is dying. Much is tied to it, including the work of the immobilizer, and a breakdown can empty a pocket a tidy sum, since a visit to the owner of a dealer Tech2 scanner will be required to bind a new module, or to those who know how to qualitatively repair old ones. Thousands of pages have already been written on the problem, there are many developments for "easy fixes" and workarounds, so it is better to refer to the primary sources.

For the rest, only random little things can annoy. Again, everything is done in a monumental manner, from good materials. In addition, it is extremely technologically advanced to assemble and disassemble.

Electrician

Some of the electrical problems could be attributed to breakdowns of interior elements and vice versa. I already talked about the trouble with the CIM module and climate control above, we can only complain about the low quality of the door wiring, it sometimes breaks in the corrugation. Moreover, it is not the wiring of the driver's door that breaks down, but the wiring of the rear doors. The characteristic signs of impending disaster are a wheezing speaker in the door and an inoperative central locking. It is treated either by the skillful work of an electrician, or by a proprietary repair kit, which is preferable.

In the photo: Opel Astra Hatchback 2.0 turbo (H) "2004–07

The central locking also fails due to the wear of the microswitches in the driver's door lock, it may not unlock the lock, it may open it at the wrong moment, for example, when the car is parked. If the locks click when they hit the door trim, it's time to deal with them, change the microswitches in the drive.

A weak throttle and a gasoline engine ignition module are actually not as weak as practice shows. The true mileage of cars with such breakdowns is usually already far beyond a hundred or fifteen hundred thousand, regardless of what numbers are shown on the odometer, and the price of parts is quite sparing by modern standards. Provided that candles are regularly replaced at least once every 30-40 thousand kilometers, such problems hardly appear. The ignition module is mainly afraid of moisture and oil leaks - if not noticed in time, it will pierce the tip and knock out the coil.

Here, malfunctions of a controlled thermostat due to a failure of a heating element occur regularly. Do not forget to read the errors, on many firmware the "check" does not light up in this case, and the only thing that saves the motor from overheating is that the thermostat loses its tightness over time. Breakdown of the wiper motor and the ingress of leaves into the climate control motor are a sign of rare cleaning of the engine compartment from dirt and leaves. Check the condition of the "aquarium", it can accumulate water. This rarely happens and completely drainage is almost never clogged, but at an early stage it manifests itself precisely in the form of a wiper failure. The rear "wiper" turns sour - they need to be used, otherwise there is a chance to burn the motor.

The radiator fans are another problem point, the motor is literally clogged with dust from burnt brushes. Fans made by Bosch are famous for the latter, and if there is Valeo, then there will be no problem.

Brakes, suspension and steering

Opel braking system, as usual, no surprises. This does not mean that there are no problems, they just are completely standard. The pads in the front squeak with slight wear - it's easier to get used to or to pick up with new "anti-squeak" plates. With a mileage of 200 thousand, the turn of anthers will most likely come, especially if you abuse the wear of the pads "to zero". Brake discs are as reliable as an iceberg on which the "Titanic" has worn off, relatives survive up to five sets of pads or more than one and a half hundred thousand mileage. And they are not very sensitive to puddles and overheating. Note to the buyer: if there is something in the region of 100 thousand on the odometer, and the seller proudly announces about new discs (or it is simply clear that they are fresh), then the mileage is not real.

In the photo: Opel Astra Sedan (H) "2007-14

Rear brake disc

price for original

7 705 rub (2 pcs)

At the rear, the situation is a little worse, because the new calipers with an integrated parking brake mechanism tend to sour even more than the calipers with a drum internal handbrake on older cars. Yes, and to breed the pads now requires some kind of tool.

However, this is not a replacement for pads when you need a dealer scanner, otherwise there are chances that your fingers will be slightly pressed forever ... Brake pipes and hoses hold well, the ABS module is extremely reliable. Is that the front ABS sensors are in a vulnerable area, and change along with the hub. Don't worry, they thought about the problem for a long time: the sensors have learned to change separately. What can you say, this is Opel, a huge number of owners day and night thinking how to save money! However, other services are still trying to breed in full, offering a replacement assembly in order to get less dirty and weld more on the resale of parts.

In the photo: Opel Astra GTC Panoramic (H) "2005-11

Rear beam bushing

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The Astra's suspension has always been good, and the H's is doubly beautiful. Good comfort and highest reliability. Just do not forget that sagging springs and extra 50 kg in the trunk of the sedan drastically reduce the resource of the rear beam bushings - they are not eternal here, as a standard they are enough for about a hundred thousand runs on "ordinary" roads and two hundred on Moscow roads.

At the front, the standard wear is mainly the rear silent blocks of the L-shaped lever and the strut supports. The manufacturer was clearly too clever with the supports, because in our climate they begin to creak and squeal already at 50-60 thousand mileage. Users have privately established long ago that the reason is a lack of bearing lubrication and an unsuccessful boot design, which more likely collects dirt. When assembling, it is recommended to grease the unit abundantly, and if it is still working, then rinse it with a high pressure washer and fill it with grease. Suspension level sensors on cars with xenon are consumables, but this is completely typical for this element.

In the photo: Opel Astra Caravan (H) "2004–07

The steering on the Astra H is also healthy. Is that the resource of rods and tips is conventionally small. Yes, the electric pump EGUR on restyled cars with runs over 200 requires a fluid change. The rail itself does not flow and almost does not play. Cars with a conventional power steering pump are again limited by fluid contamination, but their pump is cheaper, and the fluid changes much easier.

But what about motors and gearboxes?

As you can see, the material is quite voluminous, so we will devote a separate material to the choice of the "right" engine. By the way, in this regard, Astra H is an almost unique car, because a manual transmission can cause almost more problems than an automatic one ...

Considering the technical characteristics of the Opel Astra H, it is necessary to take into account the variations: more than 5 different engine sizes, sedan, station wagon, two hatchbacks and a convertible, 3 configurations.

Opel Astra H - specifications for the whole family

The technical characteristics of the Opel Astra H cannot be described in one paragraph. Because the Astra H is not just one car, it is a whole family. A range of at least 5 vehicles. At first glance, they are identical, but different in nature, in their driving characteristics, appearance and size.

Astra H was launched in 2004. In 2007, it underwent a slight restyling. The technical characteristics of the engines have undergone changes. They have become more powerful, economical and environmentally friendly. Also changed the front bumper, mirrors, and some trim elements. Astra H is still produced in the station wagon, sedan or 5-door hatchback, but under the name Astra Family.