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[Marks DTM Calib]

nice little 15 minute job for you all.

Given that some of the cars on here are higher mileage and may not have fully original body panels this is one little job that can help with the following:

1. Wind noise.
2. Door closure.

Check the door alignment by looking down the line of the car, feel the gap on the door jams with your finger. If any of the doors sit slightly proud around the catch area then adjust the catch plate in the following manner:

1. Take an appropriately sized Torx bit and slightly slacken the catch plate bolts on the B pillar (or C pillar if adjusting the rear doors) and gently tap in the direction of adjustment required.

2. Re-tighten the catch plate bolts and re-try closing the door.

3. Repeat until door is a good fit.

Nice easy one which can yield excellent results and not to bad to do with the cold weather upon us!

This works on pretty much all Vauxhalls (later models, eg Astra G's have alignment marks in the metal) so give it a go.....