On-board diagnostics (OBD) is the vehicle’s self-diagnostic and reporting feature. OBD systems give you access to the status of the various vehicle systems in your Astra.

When it comes to maintenance of your car, you’ll sometimes need to be able to access underneath, for example, oil changes, Wheel Changes, and so on. Im hoping this simple guide will help you where needed. Please be safe when working underneath the car.

I know this is probably one of the most simple tasks when owning a car, but it is true that some wouldn’t know where to start on tasks such as raising the bonnet. This is why I started this site, to help others maintain their own cars.

Removing the Front Bumper from the Astra H is a relatively quick task. Pay special attention when removing the bumper so you don’t damage any fastenings or panels in the process. This guide will show you How to Remove the Front Bumper on the Astra H.

If you have ever had to be towed by a recovery vehicle or even by a friend, the towing eye cover can sometimes get damaged, or even worse, lost! I have had this happen to me when my clutch died a few months ago. I purchased a replacement (albeit second hand) through eBay. If you need another one, they are sold on Amazon.

When removing, and attaching the bumpers on your Astra H, there are some small clips that need to be removed or attached. These can quite often get distorted or damaged during the process. There are replacements from various sources and I have found that using the kit from Amazon great.