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The 2010 Holden Astra range of configurations is currently priced from $3,190.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: CAR BUYING TIPHOW MUCH?
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The 2010 Holden Astra carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1300 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
My first thought is that your car’s battery is on the way out. Are there any other symptoms of this (slow cranking etc)? Essentially, a battery that isn’t fully charged or is a bit wonky can start to shed its responsibilities one by one as it wears out. In this case, you might find that maintaining the clock’s memory/time isn’t programmed into the car as a major priority, so it switches that circuit off as a means of saving every available volt and ampere for actually starting the car (which is the point at which the maximum strain is placed on a battery).
Beyond that, you could have a dodgy ignition barrel that isn’t making all the necessary contacts when you insert and turn the key each time. I’ve heard of applying a liberal coating of acetone (or a solvent such as carby cleaner or WD40 should also work) and inserting the key a few times in succession. This is sometimes enough to clean the contacts and restore full functionality.
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The Mazda3 and Holden Astra are both good alternative choices, but you could also consider a Toyota Corolla or Kia Rio or Cerato.
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Whatever you do, don't drive it, don't even start it. It's likely that you have done serious internal damage already and driving it, starting it even, would only damage it further. Have it towed to a mechanic and have the engine checked. I fear the damage extends well beyond the water pump.
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The Holden Astra 2010 prices range from $3,190 for the basic trim level Hatchback CD to $7,920 for the top of the range Hatchback SRi.