Another two Astra convertible roof latch sets this week need re-engineering thanks to our friends in Brisbane
These latches come from a so called "backyard operator in the Brisbane suburbs" is how one of new our customers put it.
So there are now more Questions are now being asked?
Are
these machinists Australia qualified as they advertise parts
manufactured in Brisbane yet parts are not machined to Australian
standards or Australian Quality Assurance standards
This
is highly evident in the machining and manufacuring processes used
Moreover the two Astras we inspected this week were suffering the effects
of galvanic corrosion
In
general terms galvanic corrosion is caused by clamping or securing
dissimular materials together the result is an increase in the amount of
corrosion or rate of corrosion overtime
As
the Aluminimum blocks had not been treated for corrorion they were just
raw Aluminimum. These Astra convertibles roof had been butchered they were
showing a signifigant amount of Galvanic Corrosion or in layman terms
RUST which over time will spread to the other parts on the car
We
are intrested in talking to other customers that have purchased Astra
Roof Latches from the "backyard operator in the Brisbane suburbs" just
to keep customers informed.
All the aluminimum parts supplied by ALNO Product Services are protected against corrosion
ALNO Product Services - Offer the Highest standards in Australian Engineering
Our team comprises of Australian University educated Engineers & Designers
And Australian TAFE Qualified Machinists
Quality Convertible Roof Parts
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My Daughter purchased an Astra Convertible (her first car ) with a set of those roof latches from ASTRA ROOF REPAIRS in Brisbane or there compnay name has changed from when the previous owner purchased the latch set.
ReplyDeleteThere phone number has changed from what the previous owner had and when you call the new number they dont answer the phone.
We have recently taken the Convertible to City Holden and workshop foreman suggested that the frame in the roof needs replacing $7K plus extras and labour.
I have just been to an engineer and have an engineers report suggesting that the rust from frame is coming from the Roof latches.
Im intrest in hearing from other that have had similar damage to there Astra Convertible so we can take action against these cowboys
my email address is billpanagakos1969@Gmail.com
Thanks Bill
Hey Bill there are a number of people with the same issue
ReplyDeleteWe have a number that have contacted us
I imagine that is what happens when a company takes short cuts or produces products that are not fully engineered.
One customer mention that Chinese manufactured roof latches were being sold from there
ALNO
My Husband purchased a set of the roof block fitted to the roof locks from the guys at Astra Roof Repairs in H****** who seem to have changed there business name now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a drama that was the driver side lock stopped working the same day my husband fitted it.
Then two weeks later Anthony and his apprentice from Alno made a trip to Bris Vegas these guys were so helpful in comparison to the other guy who took our money and ran now he wont pick the phone when I call.
Anthony just swapped over that latches and it has been 3 months now and the roof is working like new.
If you have an Astra I can certainly recommend Anthony and the Guys at ALNO to look after you
JJ
Hello Julie thanks for you post …. I’ll let Anthony know you have posted some comments on our blog
ReplyDeleteJuile I have add your email to our newletter list and I’ll send you a copy of our newsletter with the pics of you Astra
Was it difficult to get a post up …. Was it as hard as you thought?
We don’t fix many roof like yours where someone has had a crack at it and failed we export more these days
But thanks for your kind words
Cheers
Chris