Is the Holden Astra reliable?

The car is reliable and loves a long trip on the freeway. It has much more power than my previous small car. It’s heavy and strong, unlike a lot of other small cars.

Is Holden Astra fuel efficient?

In real-world driving you can expect to average about 8.5 litres/100km from a 1.4-litre Astra. This is a smooth, strong engine, and very effective in propelling the car effortlessly. To a greater extent than in many small cars, fuel economy in an Astra depends on how heavily you depress your right foot.

Is the Holden Astra 2003 a good buy?

No car is perfect, but we’ve gathered everything relating to the Holden Astra 2003 reliability here to help you decide if it’s a smart buy. It’s common practice to replace the water pump at the same time the timing belt is changed because they usually need it.

Why did holdholden stop making Astra?

Holden was ultimately forced to quit local production and get into the imported small car caper. The stylish European-sourced front-wheel drive Astra was a rip-roaring success for the ‘General’, none more so than the TS introduced in 1998.

How accurate is the fuel gauge on a Holden Astra TS?

Graham Smith reviews the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Holden Astra TS as a used buy. It’s hard to say in absolute terms how accurate it is, but it is the most accurate indicator we have, given that the information comes directly from the injection system itself, and actually measures the fuel going into the engine.

What happens if Holden refuses to fix a car?

Had Holden refused to fix the car or done a botched job that still left the car with problems, it would be a different story, but if the car is back to brand-new, I would consider the problem to be solved. I’m tipping head office will see it the same way. Holden Astra GTC 2015: Why is my car coughing dark smoke?