Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Astra Roof Latches

It is funny how many new ideas come up with regard to the these Astra Roof Latches in the coming days we will be publishing more information on what not what to do with your Astra Convertible.

What i dont understnad is why people try to save money with a quick fix and it ends up costing them more than the price of new Holden parts made from plastic that only last 2-3 years
for more information on Astra Roof Latches contact


Sunday, July 22, 2012

Replace Holden Astra Roof Latches

Local Qualified Mechanics to Replace Holden Astra Roof Latches.

ALNO Product Services are now supplying Qualified Mechanics across Australia with modified roof latches for the Holden Astra Convertible.

Broken Roof latches on your Astra Convertible is a common issue across the range of Astra convertibles. One can assume that the latches have been design to fail as failure of these latches protects the hydraulic system from failure. If the hydraulic system fails the cost of replacing / overhauling it is out weighted by the cost of replacing the roof latch, in terms of labor alone.

We have now seen over three attempts of do it your self or unqualified mechanics trying to modify the latches and each time the lead screw that drives the latch has been damaged this has resulted in the the complete replacement of the latch which costs AU$1400 per latch plus the added extras of fitting and plus GST. from the Holden Dealerships.

We have also had one case where a do it your self or unqualified mechanic has modified the latch and the hydraulic system has failed when the roof was opening, the hydraulic system need to be overhauled.
Having repaired over 75 latches to date this year ALNO Product Services have developed a list of reputable mechanics across Australia that the end user / customer have been more than happy with regard to the service they provide.
To find the closest Mechanic with experience in replacing the broken roof latches
Costs to repair a set ( 2-off ) these Latches are priced at AU$1600 +Gst and or ( 1-off ) AU$1200 +gst for a single latch, these prices don't include delivery or fitting. - These prices are for latches that have not been modified.

For any additional information please contact ALNO Product Services (02) 4325-3519
Anthony@ALNO

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Doggy fix - Astra latches and Hoses

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Doggy fix - Astra latches and Hoses: Even though it is the middle of winter some how Astra Convertible Roof seem to be failing in terms of functionality. Over the past two ...

Doggy fix - Astra latches and Hoses

Even though it is the middle of winter some how Astra Convertible Roof seem to be failing in terms of functionality.

Over the past two weeks we have seen a number of convertibles with hydraulic hose failure along with Astra roof latches.

All latches and hoses replaced this week have been have had the doggy latch fix and one of of the we could not fix.
This set the owner back $4000 plus the cost of the doggy fix what ever that was worth.


Cheap fixes cost you more money at the end of the day why fix something cheap if you have no warranty or you cannot ask for your money back if it does not work.



Doggy fix - Astra latches - Hoses - Cheap fix 

Monday, April 23, 2012

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Best Solution Astra Roof Latches

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Best Solution Astra Roof Latches: Some of the advice you receive from some of the Automotive forums is completely laugh-able some of those ideas. Using Jack oil in your ...

Best Solution Astra Roof Latches

Some of the advice you receive from some of the Automotive forums is completely laugh-able some of those ideas.

Using Jack oil in your Astra convertible or bolting latches together.

What value do you associate to advice if it is bad advice and you cannot ask for your money back ?

Automotive forums are general run by people that have no idea about cars ..... why would a qualified mechanic advertise for free on how to fix your car ...... they don't tell you how to fix your car.... when they can charge you for it.

In most cases it is first year apprentice mechanics on automotive forums trying to make a name for themselves.

Here are some of those results which have resulted in a hydraulic pump failure cost over $7000 to fix - advice from an automotive forum that was for free




The team at ALNO Product services have been fixing latches and hydraulic systems in the Astra Convertible roofs for over 9 years now. When Holden Dealers and General Motors Australia cannot fix Astra roof latches or have issues fitting them they request advice from Alno Product Services on the Central Coast.

Alno Product Services Latches last longer than the Holden Genuine Latches.





If you want your roof to last until you want to sell your car get it fixed at ALNO Product Services in the Central Coast

ALNO Product Services fixed all of the latches shown above we remove plastic parts and replace them with Aluminium and where necessary we use hi - slip Telon Ralon composite for friction surfaces

ALNO Product Services offer a 2 year warranty on all latches if the customer wants one.



At Alno Product Services you can sell your car with a roof warranty - add valve to your car don't destroy it






Sunday, April 22, 2012

Holden Astra Convertible Roof: Holden Astra Roof Convertible Bertone

Holden Astra Convertible Roof: Holden Astra Roof Convertible Bertone:     ALNO Product Services have preferred Astra roof repairers in all states of Australia for more information on the nearest preferred supplier...