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Usually the paint can be restored by using T-Cut and a lot of elbow grease. It does take time but once restored it can be sealed in with a good quality UV protective wax polish which should stop if from recurring in the future

I would be tempted to take it to an independent garage to get the job done there at a fraction of the cost. There are a few good garages in Gosport area so you shouldn't struggle to get it done at a price that suits you if you shop around a bit

Great result Andy! Thanks for the update, worth knowing about the corrosion issue and worth swapping out if it is that cheap for the replacement part

I would check the fusebox and look for anything untoward especially water ingress or loose/burnt connections Also check the battery terminals are clean and tight

More than likely to be a professional job but would also enhance engine performance slightly if you wish

If it didn't have a sensor originally then no problem just to leave the sensor unconnected

Not sure can you send a photo over ?

Have you applied copperslip on the pads where they slide back and forwards in the carrier? if not, then the pads could be stuck and slightly contacting the disc rather than retracting away from the disk Would need to pop the pads out and coat the contact parts (metal to metal contact only)

The pads may need bedding in a bit so driving normally for a period should enhance the brake efficiency If not then take it back and get them to make any adjustments as necessary

Try this site https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/car-engine-oil-and-fluids/motor-oil-and-fluids-finder.html/retail

Actually £99 is not a bad price for an original equipment SatNav update

The readings should vary depending on load being applied through the injectors....don't think it shows anything sinister though

Belt tensioner could be failing and leading to the belt being deflected off the pulleys?

Is the Air Conditioning switched on via the climate control system?

Does it help to raise the hub assembly with a jack underneath so that the angle of the shafts change and allow more room?

I would get a stainless system made owing to the lack of standard exhaust parts around at the moment. Have a look on eBay for companies that can custom make a system for you at reasonable cost

You could get a stainless steel system made for it at a relatively reasonable cost

You could try painting them yourself but to get them resprayed properly it would cost quite a bit either way you would need to remove the tyres to paint them properly Maybe worth trying to find some silver alloys and maybe swap for the black ones?

First thing I would advise is an oil flush and change the oil and filter as well. This usually cures the rattle if hydraulic tappets are slightly blocked with carbon build up Also, could be injectors rattling but this is usually somewhat quiet. Check also it is not timing chain/belt tensioners, etc

Hi....welcome to the Club Looking very clean! Good to have you onboard

Hi....welcome to the Club Can't go too wrong with the older Astra's Good to have you onboard!

The only way would be to remap the function out

What are the symptoms with the engine operation?

Looks like the EGR valve is blocked with carbon deposits would suggest an 'Italian Tune-up' to clear it out and rescan to remove codes

Used parts are sometimes okay especially if someone has fitted a new part and then scrapped the car some time afterwards Good luck and let us know how you get on with sourcing one