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The 2006 Holden Astra range of configurations is currently priced from $2,950.
Our most recent review of the 2006 Holden Astra resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Holden Astra: Choice of bodystyles, Diesel and petrol engines, Not expensive to run
The 2006 Holden Astra carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
For a start, it’s never a good idea to drag a car anywhere with the wheels, hand-brake and steering locked. You can damage anything from the transmission, steering column, driveline and even ruin (flat-spot) the tyres.
If the clicking noise when you drive it wasn’t there before, then a mechanic would suspect that there’s been damage done to the front driveshafts. This would be consistent with the car being forcibly dragged along the ground. If you’re worried, have a mechanic check the car over and send the repair bill to your (now possibly ex-) housemate.
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There are two possibilities here and it will all depend on whether your car is a 2005 model (that was first sold in 2006) or a post-facelift model and also whether it’s a TS Astra or an AH model Astra. If it’s the earlier car, then you might be in luck. The process involves taking the new key, placing it in the ignition and turning the ignition on (without starting the engine). Then, when all the dashboard lights are lit up, you press one of the remote buttons on the key. And that’s about it. You should hear the car lock and then unlock itself to let you know the process is complete and you’re good to go.
For post-2005 models, however, things are not so simple. In this case, you need to either visit a locksmith or a workshop that has the Holden diagnostic gear, as the new key needs to be coded to the car via the diagnostic port. That said, I’d give the first method a try before spending money at a workshop. Who knows, you might just get lucky.
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Have a car sound system specialist check it for you. They should be able to clear it so that you can insert CDs.
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The Holden Astra 2006 prices range from $1,430 for the basic trim level Wagon CD to $4,620 for the top of the range Hatchback SRi.