Vauxhall Astra Club 2004 1.6 16V - Serious Engine Repair?

[mAGNU5]

Greets all,

This is the first time I have used an online car forum. Please accept my apologies if I am not conforming to etiquette or this is in the wrong place - I will learn =)

I recently bought my wife her first car for her 30th birthday. It's a Vauxhall Astra Club 1.6 16V. Since we bought it, we have been having problems and I think we are now at a point where we need serious mechanical help but unsure who to turn too.

In short, the car has been burning a lot of oil (maybe around 1 litre every 6 weeks) over short distances of around 10 miles every day. Further to this, as of this morning, the engine oil is contaminated with water - typical coffee coloured ice-cream consistency.

So, I'm not a mechanic (software engineer by trade), but my research indicates this could be piston rings and head gasket.

Anyone know who I could turn to within/very near Gateshead for further help to look into this?

All help is greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Chris

[mAGNU5]

Thanks TD. I'll give him a call.