Reliability Survey, the Astra finished in a disappointing 22nd place out of 23 cars in the class of family cars. Vauxhall as a brand fared worse than rivals such as Seat, Skoda and Ford, ranking in 23rd out of 30 in the same survey.
Is Opel a reliable car?
Opel only German brand among most reliable car brands to own and maintain in SA. The New World Wealth has released its 2018 Car Maintenance Index, putting the spotlight on the most reliable cars in South Africa. Opel is the only German brand in the Top 5, with the balance being Japanese.
Is an Opel Astra a good first car?
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.
Does Opel make good cars?
At their worst, badge-engineered Opels in the U.S. have been low-quality, unreliable junk — and at their best, they've been pretty nice cars that are, unfortunately, still somewhat forgettable. But if you've made it to the end of this article, you must have at least a little bit of interest in the brand.
Does Opel own Vauxhall?
See, today's Vauxhall is an affiliated company of the German brand Opel, which in turn is a shared ownership corporation owned by General Motors.
What is Vauxhall called in Australia?
Opel is Opel, Vauxhall is Vauxhall and Holden is Holden. Each marque has their own history of vehicle manufacturing long before General Motors opted to buy them and have them all share the same designs and output the same basic vehicles, which only started about 30 years ago.
How safe is Opel Astra?
The all-new Astra has been awarded the maximum five stars by Euro NCAP in its latest safety ratings published today. The compact five-door hatchback from Vauxhall achieved high scores in each of the categories assessed adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist.
Are Astra good cars?
Still, the Astra continues to tick most boxes it's spacious, well put-together and its engines blend performance and economy well. It's good to drive, boasts a particularly comfortable ride and comes well equipped throughout its revised (and easier to understand) range.
Are Opel cars good?
Opels have always been considered on the cheaper side. For one because their price tags actually aren't as high as those of BMW, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz. And then, there is the whole quality and finish thing. Opels simply don't have the materials, the narrowness of panel gaps, or reliability to be seen as premium.
Is Vauxhall still from Opel?
Summing Up. So, to summarise, Vauxhall is called Opel in Europe because that is where the cars are manufactured. While Vauxhall will make a few adjustments here and there, the overall design, for the most part, is identical. Yes, Vauxhall is a British brand, but the car itself is German.
Is Vauxhall being taken over?
PSA Group purchase of Opel and Vauxhall completed with new financial company. The PSA Group, which makes Citroën, DS and Peugeot cars, has completed its purchase of the Vauxhall and Opel brands.
Is Vauxhall going bust?
Vauxhall is to terminate all its dealer contracts from April 2019 and will re-franchise its entire dealership network, with some dealers facing cuts. However, Norman said the company will continue to have the second biggest network from 2019 onwards, meaning the brand will operate at least 200 franchises.