Purchasing a new car (or even new to you) is a very tough decision nowadays. There are a lot of models in the market that could fit the bill and with so many new companies popping up and car recalls at an all time high, it can be quite hard to know what to look for, which parts can be replaced without much hassle and which company will ensure that your vehicle is safe and reliable. There are many experts that could help you make the decision, but what if a mechanic was the one to tell you that you must consider the Opel Astra?
Unlike other professionals, mechanics see a lot of card go through their garage and the reasons why, and since they do not usually sell cars (some dealerships have a garage attached and vice versa) they are usually not invested in what model of car you purchase, just that if and when it breaks down you count on them to fix it.
What to consider when buying a new car and why the Opel Astra will blow you away
While reliability might be at the top of many people’s list when asked what they look for in a car, a powerful engine is often vying for the same top spot for many others. In fact one of the top elements in a car’s fact sheet is how much horsepower it has, as for many it can make o break a purchase.
But his is not the end all be all, a compact and lightweight car with a reasonable engine can do a lot more for you than a tank with more horsepower than you will ever need, and that can be the crux of the issue, we focus on the flashy details instead of harping on the facts that will get us the best car for our money.
A mechanic on TikTok found out that many people were not prioritizing the important things when it came to purchasing a vehicle and decided to dedicate his channel to helping those with limited knowledge make the best decision when changing cars, and his opinion is clear, the diesel engine Opel Astra is the very clear winner in the car wars.
He is not a regular mechanic, he works at the ITV (Spanish Technical Service) and sees many cars every day fail the necessary tests to be deemed road worthy, and while some fail because their windshield wiper fluid tank is empty, others fail for much more important reasons that can put their lives in danger, which is why he thinks it is particularly key to choose a car that will be reliable and will not let you down.
The Opel Astra he recommends has a quirk that not many are familiar with. Despite being an Opel vehicle, the engine was not made by them, but by Isuzu. In a statement in his TikTok he explains why this is a very important thing to note (translated) “A very reliable engine. The car has reached 270,000 km and hasn’t had any problems, look how good it still works.”
But the engine is not the only thing that we need to consider when purchasing a vehicle. We have all gotten used to some of the creature comforts that car manufacturers have installed over the years, and it is now almost impossible to imagine our lives without them, like air conditioning, especially necessary in places like Spain. In this particular realm, the Opel Astra also excels, as it has a great compressor, which resembles “that of a truck,” and which will be especially useful during peak summer.