Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 2.0 CDTi 16V SRi 5d (2011/11) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

One of the crowd.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Nothing special.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not, not enough gadgets for me.

What are you likely to buy next?

Who knows, will depend on my commute.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

March 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, got recommended by a friend so was looked after quite well.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a half-decent car for commuting and doing quite a bit of mileage.

What was the dealer like?

Good, wanted to ensure I was totally happy with the car.

What's it like to drive?

Good strong engine. Eats up the motorway miles with ease. As fast as any 'performance' diesel such as Octavia vRS, SEAT Leon, etc.

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Had a really annoying bit of trim that was rattling but this was repaired easily enough. Have had a few gremlins with the engine and gearbox but nothing major. Shutting the engine down and starting up again has resolved this issue. First ever Vauxhall I've had but every Vauxhall seems to end up with a squeaky clutch?

What's most practical about your car?

Good interior space and boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise control.