Saturday, November 24, 2012

Roof Stuck Holden Convertible

As time goes more and more of the backyard mechanics on the internet are becoming more outrageous with regard to fixing these Holden Astra Convertible Roofs.

More and more customers are asking for the Superocket solution yet many have run into Hydraulic hose issues bent bolts which are not cover under warranty neither are the two bolt method, not to forget the paper clip method or pay us money and we can answer your questions.

What is certain and guaranteed the team at ALNO Product Services can help you remove and fit the Astra Latches even if you purchased Genuine latches from a Holden dealer. Or we can direct you to a local mechanic that is qualified to reconditioned roof latches.

With regard to getting your roof fixed for $150 how long do you expect it to last from what we understand one of our clients that went for the $150 quick fix is trying to recover costs for damage to the hydraulic system from a auto trimmer based in Melbourne.

If you are handy with a screw driver, Allen key and socket set we can help you out with regard to removing and fitting Astra Latches that are designed to last longer than the genuine parts.

ALNO Product Services Astra roof latches outlast Genuine Holden Parts 



Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Premium Roof Package

The Team at ALNO Product Services have recently been hit by the yearly Astra Roof Opening with 45 Latches recondition over the last two months

The team offers a 2 year warranty on Premium Roof Package Latches, Hose and Oil Package together to save consumers.

The Team at ALNO have been providing services or parts for Astra Bertone Convertibles over the past 8 years from electric windows, hydraulic hose for the the convertible roof along with the Roof Latches

To get the latest pricing for Astra Roof your Astra roof parts contact ALNO Product Services today


Sunday, September 16, 2012

Astra Stuck

The Team at ALNO Product Services are now supplying replacement or new parts for the Holden Astra Convertible 2001- 2006

Hydraluic Oil
Hydraluic Pumps
Hydraluic Hoses
Roof Latches
Roof Sensors
Electric Windows

To keep your Astra on the Road contact ALNO Product Services




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

Machining and designing solutions to Automotive Issues

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...

Astra Ts Convertible





More and More Astra Latches are being fixed at home based on advise automotive online forums many which have resulted in hydraulic pump failure. This month ALNO Product Services have supplied eight Roof latches we have repaired.

We are not sure if they are coming from the same operator / auto trimmer latches repaired by this Sydney based operator make the roof slam down on the windscreen when closing.



ALNO Product Services is more than happy to purchase the latches if you decide to fit new roof locking mechanism but we are not interested in buying them if they have been modified.


Thursday, April 19, 2012

Hydraulic Hose - Latches

Astra when replacing hydraulic oil lines it is best to replace the latches at the same time and vice-versa there are a couple of benefit in 

For This Month Alno Product Services are offering a roof recondition kit which includes a 5 Year warranty on Astra latches 3 hydraulic oil lines for two upper roof hydraulic cylinder and the roof cover hydraulic cylinder $2345 + Gst +$40 any where in Australia.










Hydraulic hose | Hydraulic oil | Latches | Astra Convertible 

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Credit To Holden

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Credit To Holden: Credit To Holden - General Motors - Bertone  For re-designing the roof latches from late 2002 model Astra the redesign does two things ...

Credit To Holden

Credit To Holden - General Motors - Bertone 

For re-designing the roof latches from late 2002 model Astra the redesign does two things 
  • Increased the life of the Astra Latches
  • Has stop the Hydraulic Pumps from failing



Alno Product Services continues to recondition both styles of latch




Astra | Roof | Repair | Latches | Broken | Holden | Convertible

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Broken Astra roof

Broken Astra Roof






ALNO Product Services supply
  •  Astra Roof latches
  • Roof Hydraulics Oil
  • Roof Hydraulics Oil Lines (Hoses)







Sunday, February 12, 2012

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Peugeot Engine with Six Speed Gear Box

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Peugeot Engine with Six Speed Gear Box: Fitting a Toyota six speed gear box to Peugeot Engine Is there any job that the boys at ALNO Product Services will not take ...

Peugeot Engine with Six Speed Gear Box

Fitting a Toyota six speed gear box to Peugeot Engine





Is there any job that the boys at ALNO Product Services will not take on?

From More information or if you have an intresting modification contact



Toyota | Six | Speed | Gear Box | Peugeot

Monday, January 16, 2012

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden ...

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden ...: Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden Astra RoofAnother week another failure some... : Holden Astra Roof Another week anoth...

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden ...

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden ...: Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden Astra RoofAnother week another failure some... : Holden Astra Roof Another week anoth...

Holden Astra Convertible Roof - Replacement Parts

If your Roof is stuck opening or Closing on your Holden Astra ALNO Product Services can help.

  • The roof will not go back without pushing it
  • The roof will not close and the car just beeps
  • When open or closing the door hydraulic oil leaked all over the back seat.

ALNO Product Services have resolved these issues and many with a warranty.


To keep your Holden Astra roof working when you want it to it needs to be services just like the rest of the car. The more the roof is opened & closed the less it needs to be serviced. In general terms the genuine Holden Astra roof parts / components are replaced every six to seven years. That is to say everyone that has owned a roof for seven years has replaced the latches and then followed by the Hydraulic oil lines. The replacement of these components is due to plastic degradation, in warmer climates the replacement cycle reduces to fives as the rate of degradation increases.

Contact ALNO Product Services for a list of Mechanics or Holden dealers across Australia contact ALNO Product Services


The Team at ALNO Product Services have  Astra TS Latches parts purchased from a Queensland operator.... Warranty not honoured
Bertone 2001 - 2006
Latches worked for 2 weeks and then jammed

Theses latches are only good for parts.....
Bearings seized and Aluminum blocks are broken..... Rest of latch good for parts
Please message me for pictures and the result of fitting these latches
Parts from $10












Holden | Astra | Convertible | Roof  |Replacement

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden Astra RoofAnother week another failure some...

Automotive Machining Central Coast - ALNO: Holden Astra RoofAnother week another failure some...: Holden Astra Roof Another week another failure somehow a backyard mechanic (autotrimmer) has used cable tires to keep the latches fro...

Holden Astra Roof - Oil Leak - Roof Stuck

Holden Astra Roof

Another week another failure somehow a backyard mechanic (autotrimmer) has used cable tires to keep the latches from coming apart. This is a first when the Owner's partner got in the car to open the roof the hydralic pump failed costing $7500. The owner was not a happy camper particularly when the autotrimmer was not going to assit in the replacement of the pump.


ALNO Product Services are now supplying Hydralic lines along with the Hydralic oil. For more information in the oil and or oil lines please contact Alno Product Services.


In addition ALNO Product Services continue to supplying Holden Astra Roof Latches and fix up backyard quick fixes.

If you are replacing broken latches with new ones Alno Product Services are more than happy to purchase the broken latches. 

 Astra TS Latches parts purchased from a Queensland operator.... Warranty not honoured
Bertone 2001 - 2006
Latches worked for 2 weeks and then jammed

Theses latches are only good for parts.....
Bearings seized and Aluminum blocks are broken..... Rest of latch good for parts
Please message me for pictures and the result of fitting these latches
Parts from $10


Broken latches to be couriered / posted to:
ALNO Product Services
4/10 Grieve Cl
West Gosford
NSW 2250




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