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    Opel Corsa Lite Sport Power Issues

    Good Evening I had to replace the battery on my 2007 Opel Corsa lite sport early last week and since the installation the car has developed serious power issues. The car was serviced in October 2016 and was running perfectly up until the new battery was installed. The HT leads and coil pack...
  3. L

    Corsa Utility 1.7 Alternator

    Sitting with a Opel Corsa Utility 1.7 Diesel that needs a new alternator without an obvious way of removing said alternator DIY. Any tips/help would be appreciated.
  4. Rouxenator

    Opel Now Offers Easytronic Automated Manual on Karl, Astra, Adam and Corsa

    While it is not clear if/when this will make it to the models on sale by GMSA it does sound pretty sweet Source : Read more: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/opel-now-offers-easytronic-automated-manual-on-karl-astra-adam-and-corsa-106007.html#ixzz44NFUNs35 Manual gearboxes are more fun...
  5. Rouxenator

    GT Concept revealed by Opel in Geneva

    Source : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/opel-gt-concept-fully-revealed-in-geneva-is-a-stunner-105204.html Read more: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/opel-gt-concept-fully-revealed-in-geneva-is-a-stunner-105204.html#ixzz41p1hOLfq
  6. Z

    High Idle After Replace ICV

    Good Day I was having erratic idling issues and many people mentioned that it was the ICV, I then went to GW and bought the replacement part. I put it in, and also had the battery disconnected for over an hour. I then started the car, and the revs just kept climbing higher and higher, it...
  7. Rouxenator

    Opel Vivaro Surf concept

    Source : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/opel-vivaro-surf-concept-puts-the-funky-in-frankfurt-live-photos-99963.html
  8. M

    Good place to service a opel astra 2008 1.6 in cape town

    Im kinda new to cpt and looking for a good place to service my car at a reasonable price. Any help will be much appreciated.
  9. HAL 9000

    GM's Fiesta ST Competitor Is As Loud As Legally Possible

    The Opel/Vauxhall Corsa VXR is a 202 hp hot hatch that GM just won’t bring to America to take on the Ford Fiesta ST. But is America missing out on anything at all? Maybe the Corsa couldn’t satisfy all US regulations. Whatever, in Europe, things are looking bright for the Corsa VXR thanks to...
  10. aalwees

    Opel Zafira service and repair

    Anyone know a good place to take an Opel Zafira to in the Cape Town southern suburbs? I don't want to go to the official dealer because I don't trust how they price and replace parts based on how they operated while the car was under its maintenance warranty, but I would like to go to someone...
  11. HAL 9000

    OMG - someone wrote off the 1991 COTY Delta Motor Corporation Opel Monza 160 GSi

    It's a very sad day indeed for all motoring enthusiasts in South Africa. The only remaining example of the Delta Motor Corporation of South Africa Opel Monza 160i GSi Car of the Year 1991 has been written off in a tragic accident in Randburg, apparently involving a pavement and a concrete...
  12. T

    Thoughts about latest gen Opel Astra

    Hi all, would just like to get your thoughts on the latest gen Opel Astra, more specifically the turbo models. They seem to be decently priced 2nd hand and are good looking cars, but unfortunately Opel doesn't have a great rep in SA anymore. So if anyone has owned/owns one, some feedback on...
  13. I

    Service Charges - for things not broken

    A little while ago my wife dropped her Nissan Livina off at Nissan to be serviced like normal. During they day they called her and said they wanted to replace the suspension in front for R10k. We told them no, and asked for a quote, because we couldn't pay for it just then. The quote just says...
  14. U

    Ford Figo VS Opel Corsa 1.4 Essentia

    Hi guys, Im stuck between choosing either the Ford Figo or the 2011 Opel Corsa Essentia. Ive taken both for a spin but i don't know which to go for. both are the same price however, the figo has 30 000km on the clock and the corsa has 60 000km. the milage doesn't bother me. just as long as its...
  15. HAL 9000

    Factory tester thrashes 50-years of Vauxhalls

    Vauxhall/Opel's Ellesmere Port factory has a rather special worker with a unique approach to testing vehicles - hooning them around the factory floor. According to Vauxhall: "Resident factory tester thrashes 50-years of Vauxhalls inside the Ellesmere Port factory. Jumps, handbrake-turns and...
  16. Rouxenator

    2016 Opel Astra K

    The current Astra J is a beautiful car, but the replacement is on the horizon and is about 2 years or so away. The 10th generation Astra seems to be influenced by the Monza Concept. Something about the front feels rather E-type-ish which is a good thing.
  17. Rouxenator

    Opel bringing Mokka and Adam to SA

    "Opel has officially confirmed that the two models are set to go on sale here next year as part of the brand's gradual “resurgence” in South Africa." At last some beautiful and funky alternatives from the boredom on our roads. It is also confirmed that Opel Eye (road sign reading feature also...
  18. T

    Opel Corsa 1.4i Lite bad acceleration and rough idling

    Hi there everyone. I've had a pretty frustrating problem with my Opel Corsa since 2 weeks ago. Any time I accelerate the car, there is a burbling/stuttering sound coming from the engine and it lacks power, even at pedal-to-the-metal. It almost feels like a cylinder is not firing. Then again...
  19. NeonNinja

    Figo, Polo (2), Opel, i20?

    Decisions decisions. So start of April, dad's buying me a car. R90k budget. Sister might stretch by another R10k if need be. Now obviously as a 22 year old, inclination is to go with looks. I've got in order of precedence: - VW Polo Budget stretch, seen a few around R95k - R105k mark. - Hyundai...
  20. Arthur Morgan

    Oh boy...one of them made it to a showroom floor...

    http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars/goodwood/1992-opel-kadett-200i-cd-16-v-showroom-condition-low-low-mileage-a-must-see/1001093735870910000697009
  21. R

    Opel Corsa Wheel Cover

    I need to find new wheel covers for my Opel Corsa Lite 2004. I tried the 14 inch ones from Autozone and Midas but they dont fit. The center part is pressing them out. Attached is a photo of my rim.
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