Motoring Discussion > Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. Miscellaneous
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New Fri 23 Apr 10 10:23 
 Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. - VxFan
If you own an Astra (built between 2004 & 2007) or a Zafira (built between 2005 to 2007) check to see if your horn works with the headlights on.

It was mentioned on Watchdog last night:-

www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2010/04/horn_doesnt_warn.html#more

An MOT tester will not notice this fault unless the headlights are switched on at the time he is conducting the test.

If you've already paid to have this repair rectified, providing you have the invoice you can claim a refund from Vauxhall.

All the info is in the above link.
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New Fri 23 Apr 10 10:31 
 Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. - Bigtee
How much is it if your car is out of warranty?
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New Fri 23 Apr 10 10:35 
 Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. - VxFan
IIRC, Vauxhall will repair for free (as per the Field Remedy) as they know its a recognised fault.

Can't access the vid clip at work unfortunately.
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New Fri 23 Apr 10 10:32 
 Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. - Zero
>> An MOT tester will not notice this fault unless the headlights are switched on at
>> the time he is conducting the test.

In that case, its no problem!
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New Fri 23 Apr 10 10:38 
 Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. - Mapmaker
How much is it if out of warranty?

Provided you are the first owner of the car and purchased it from Vx UK, the car was not fit for purpose when supplied, so they must do it for free.

If you subsequently bought it from a dealer, then I'd argue that the same applies.

It is a fault that was proveably there at the time of sale.

If you bought it from a private individual, then bad luck.
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New Fri 23 Apr 10 10:45 
 Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. - Bellboy
"Tel: 0845 090 2044 (Watchdog Note: you may be charged for these calls)
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>>>>>>> theres no may about it
you will be charged
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New Fri 23 Apr 10 12:53 
 Vauxhall Astra H - Check to see if your horn works. - VxFan
>> theres no may about it you will be charged

saynoto0870.com

An alternate number is 01582 427200.

But 0845 and 0870 numbers are free in the evening for me as part of my BT Unlimited Evening & Weekend Plan.
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