The 2008 Holden Astra CDTi Wagon will appeal to customers seeking a vehicle with more room and excellent performance as well as better fuel economy.

Available with six-speed automatic transmission with an Active Select feature, allowing the driver to shift gears manually, and using fuel at a rate of 7.1L/100Km, the Astra diesel variant is a serious contender in the diesel market.

The Epica VCDi will feature the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine that powers the Captiva Turbodiesel and will return a figure of 7.6L/100Km as opposed to the 9.3L/100Km on the six-cylinder petrol variant. Impressive figures that will tempt those looking for greater economy.

The four-cylinder diesel will also display power and torque outputs of 110/kW and 320 Nm and will be available with a five speed automatic gearbox.

Holden are clearly responding to their customers needs, with the Astra and the Epica making it four diesel options for the Holden range.

• Ensure your windscreen wipers are working effectively.  If your blades are leaving tracks across your windscreen or not working like they used to; your wiper rubbers will need replacing.
• Have your shock absorbers checked.  Faulty shock absorbers can cause bald spots around the tread of the tyre, which means water will not be dispersed as effectively, and could cause a serious accident.
• Check your headlights and brake lights are all working.  With reduced visibility due to lack of daylight or weather conditions, it is even more so important to ensure your cars visibility, not only for your own benefit when driving, but to make certain that other drivers can see your car!
• Ensure your cars demister and air-conditioning system works.  With frost and fog prominent in the morning, it’s important to make sure your demister is working properly, otherwise you’ll find yourself driving with frosted over windows.

  To help ensure your car is “winter proof”, book your car in for a service with us, and we’ll have your car set for the roads in no time!