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Vauxhall Corsa Full Road Test Report
VXR Arctic White Edition - Frankly you’re not an exciting hot hatch if you don’t have a super-duper special edition in your midst and those engineers at Vauxhall have decided the exciting VXR edition of their supremely popular ... read more
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Full Road Test Report
SRi 1.6 Turbo - The new Vauxhall Insignia has been pulling up stumps since its world premiere at the British Motor Show in the summer of 2008. The European car of the year for 2009, the Insignia has proven to be a po... read more
Vauxhall VXR8 Full Road Test Report
- The Australian-built VXR8’s combination of power and rear-wheel drive makes it a true muscle car – and a welcome addition to Vauxhall's model range. Of course, it’s not cheap to run, but it is pretty ... read more
Vauxhall Meriva Full Road Test Report
1.6 Life - A perfect choice for a small family – this compact MPV’s innovative FlexSpace system offers extremely versatile seating and helps make the Meriva to seem larger than it actually is. Two words that sum... read more
Vauxhall Astravan Full Road Test Report
1.9CDTi 16v Sportive SE - If you’re looking for a sporty mid sized car derived van you may just have found what you’re looking for. It’s the Vauxhall Astravan 1.9CDTi 16v in Sportive SE trim. The car derived Astravan is based ... read more
Vauxhall Corsavan Full Road Test Report
1.3 CDTi Sportive - This is one of the best car-derived vans around – it’s a cracker. The 1.3CDTi £11,298 Corsavan Sportive has lots of grunt in and out of town and it goes hand in hand with the smooth shifting six-speed... read more
Vauxhall Combo Full Road Test Report
1.3CDTi Easytronic - This Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTi is fitted with an Easytronic gearbox – for seamless shifts. This minivan comes equipped with common rail diesel technology and these power plants are more frugal now than e... read more
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch Full Road Test Report
1.4 SXi - Performs efficiently and handles brilliantly. A sporty looking exterior, quality is by far the first word that comes to mind. A comfortable ride with plenty of head room in the front and back. A worth... read more
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Adam Namsoo, Yorkshire
Vauxhall VXR8 2007
Vauxhall. Just mention the name to me and it sends a horrible shiver down my spine. But hold on a second, Vauxhall has been on a roll since the VX220, and now that the Vectra is gone, the only turd in the range is the Meriva. Vauxhall has always been associated with people who couldn’t give a stuff about cars, had next to no imagination whatsoever and you would NEVER invite a Vauxhall owner to dinner. Oh how have things changed. The soon to be replaced Astra was a million times better looking than anything else in the family hatchback market and not a bad steer either. The Corsa was funky and had grown up considerably without sacrificing fun, the Zafira is pretty fun to drive (especially in VXR form), and the Insignia is millimetres behind the Ford Mondeo in terms of being the consummate all rounder. The Monaro was a snarling beast of a thing, especially in VXR500 trim, and how I cried when it was killed off. I was wondering what kind of idiot in the marketing department decided it would be a good idea to drop the Monaro, but good news came in the form of the VXR8. What a monster. Mine was black and it was a glorious looking thing. Those 20" alloys filled the arches with a real purpose, the front end looked mean and moody, the rear ’afterburner’ style lights looked menacing, and the rear wing looked slightly ridiculous. No matter. As a package, it looked magnificent. It’s not pretty mind you, but pleasant enough to look at. Who said that the Australians didn’t have a sense of humour? Inside, the sporty and menacing theme continued. Huge sofas made by Recaro hugged you intimately (and I’m a pretty small guy), the steering wheel was wonderful to hold, the pedals were well placed, and the quality of the materials used were pretty good, considering it cost ’only’ £35,000. Spacious too. The boot will easily hold a few bodies, if that’s your kind of thing. I was starting to feel pretty good about the car, until I started it up....then I gurned in excitement. Good Lord it sounded good. The 6 litre V8 jumped into life and rocked the entire car on its suspension. I didn’t want to believe what I felt, so I switched it off and started it again. Oh yes. I was gonna have me some fun here. Performance figures speak for themselves. 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds, over 400bhp, and a top speed of over 170mph. Lovely. The one thing that immediately hit me was how docile it was. You could easily pootle around in town in 4th gear at 30mph all day long, and it’ll never kick up a fuss. Just a distant little V8 rumble in the background, being soothed by the wonderful climate control, with Sade coming through the Blaupunkt stereo system. Nice place to be really. Jump out of town and head to the motorway, and it’s still wonderful. Quiet, refined and comfortable. Not bad for a car they claim would rip your head off. I wasn’t scared at all, until I decided to take it onto a country road. Traction control off, 2nd gear and a bootful of throttle, followed by the sound of tortured tyres, a lion being tortured through an amplifier from the exhaust, and a 26 year old man screaming like an 8 year old! Last time I got this sensation from a big car was back in 2001 when I had the pleasure of driving an E39 BMW M5. So it’s got speed. Lots of it. (of course I’m not going to tell you how quickly I was going. I’m not that stupid) Handling on the other hand, I’m afraid to say, is wonderful as well. It’s not quite as razor sharp as an M5 but it’s always willing to have a play. Be reckless with it and it will most likely spear you off the road at illegal speeds killing you in the process, but treat it gently and it will reward you massively. Oversteer is only but a toe twitch away and winding on opposite lock is as natural as tying your shoelace. It’s wonderfully composed, if a little crude in it’s execution. The gearbox is a little dimwitted in its action, quite clunky and over heavy. Cannot complain about the brakes at all, which are huge. They will easily whip the car from 60 - 0 in the claimed 2.8 seconds, and take your internal organs with it. Braking is a rather painful experience in this motor, which isn’t a bad thing at all. As far as reliability and costs go, this is where it falls down ever so slightly. Fuel consumption is pretty bad averaging about 24mpg on a good day, and closer to 14mpg on a playful day, which one can argue is also a good day. I had a couple scares with the engine management light coming on every so often, but the diagnostics showed nothing. Servicing isn’t too bad either, costing me about £250 - £350 per service. The amazing thing about this car is that it only costs £35000, but offers M5 levels of fun. My only regrets are not opting for the Walkinshaw Performance packs, which make the car sound even harder and go even better. No matter. I still fell in love with this charming beast and I never thought I would say that about a Vauxhall. If you were to ask me about which I would choose between an M5 or a VXR8, I wouldn’t be able to give you a straight answer. The M5 is Muhammed Ali, the greatest ever, moves like no other, and is a bit of a showoff and pretty. The VXR8 is Mike Tyson, brutal, scary, menacing and would probably lose his temper and bite your ear off. I love both cars to be fair, but the M5 is a better car plain and simple, because BMW are masters at making fast executive saloons. The VXR8 is just a copy, but as far as copies go, it’s a pretty impressive one. Would I recommend it? Oh hell yes! £35000 for a Corvette engine, in a comfortable 4 door executive saloon, that will keep an M5 honest . It’s a no brainer really.
Submitted: 30/06/2009 10:27:08
Tommy Thomson, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall VXR8 2007
I have driven all BMW have to offer...a nd yes... you get a nice "solid clunk" when you close the doors, expensive Vanos repairs etc. But with the VXR8... it truly is a phenomenal car! I bought mine just two weeks ago and the smile still cannot be wiped from my face. Went touring in the North of Scotland and returned 27.6mpg! Wasn’t hanging around either... amazing! If you can afford to buy one of those Supercars then why would you even consider MPG, Road Tax etc? You buy this Car to have fun, live life.....ENJOY! If you want Two Cities per Gallon, buy a Micra. Supercars don’t come any better than this... and I love it!!
Submitted: 30/06/2009 10:16:30
Steve, Kent
Vauxhall Antara s 2.0dti 5 speed 2008
My wife and I love this car; excellent value for money BUT haven’t had the car a year yet and completely out of the blue, 3.30pm on a Friday the alarm starting going off. The car was in the garage so I thought a fly or spider must be creeping about in the car setting off the sensors, it went off about 3 annoying times, checked car windows, boot, etc then thought no more then 3am next morning off she went again, again many times we read the handbook again to try solve it but no luck, so we took it back to the dealership in Canterbury who’s workshops said they were too busy to look at it but finally told the service man that we will give the number of the showroom to our tired and stressed neighbours for him to explain. Anyway, took car in workshop, put machine on it and according to them the machine indicated that the alarm HAD NOT gone off and all was well, but our tyres had 9mm of tread! What’s our tyres to do with anything? So have got to try tomorrow to get booked into another Vauxhall dealership - Caffyns and wait to see their outcome! who advised us to leave the car unlocked which is the only way to stop the alarm trying to reset itself. I would like to add that our Antara is good on fuel also, Andy Dunk of Kent - which dealership are you using please? Andy, our dealership advised AA assist and it appears that they dont know one end from the other!
Submitted: 29/06/2009 14:00:37
Marie Worsdale, Hertfordshire
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007
Anybody out there with am Astra SRI that gets a clonking sound between 10 & 20 mph? Vauxhall say that’s what they do!
Submitted: 26/06/2009 10:33:35
Rob, Wiltshire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 16v LS 2001
It is a nice all round car, room in the back seats and boot. They are cheap to buy and fix (if you don’t touch the Vauxall dealers, they will rip you off). The 1.8 LS is under powered but there is hardly any noise when driving at 70mph. They come in ranges like box standard, posh, and sports. Just watch out on the electrics, that is Vauxhall’s worse problem. The basic ones are the best to buy due to less electrical things to go wrong.
Submitted: 22/06/2009 15:59:21
Robert Whitmey, Sussex
Vauxhall Astravan 1.9 2008
I really wanted to like this van as I currently drive a 2005 Astravan 1.7 CDT and I badly need to replace this soon. My mate has just bought a 1.9 Sportive so I had a chance to try before I buy. For a van it has a very luxurious cab with all the toys. Quite quiet around town but it became very boomy on the motorway, more so than my existing model (which has much thinner tyres). But what else can you expect - the 1.9 has large tires and they have a big unsound-proofed box to resonate in ( laws of physics innit). It was a lot more bearable laden. It handles really well and had plenty of power but I came away wondering do I really want out of a van. If I need a sports car I will buy a sports car. If I need a small van the 1.3 CDT might be a more sensible bet as it has 20% better fuel efficiency, it is still powerful enough to carry a full payload - you can drop a gear on the steeper hills if it’s struggling (that’s what gears are for I thought) and it’s probably quieter too.
Submitted: 22/06/2009 15:27:59
Andy Dunk, Kent
Vauxhall Antara S Auto 2008
Yes me again! Well the tilt sensor was re-set and the car is collected at 16.30hrs on Friday 5th June. Saturday the 6th June 02.47hrs woken up again with the sounds of the Bloody Antara’s alarm going off, manage to turn it off a bit of sleep then 05.50hrs yes the alarm goes’ off yet again. 08.20hrs the car is back in the workshop at my so called Vauxhall dealership. Oh guest what my Zafira is waiting for me. Workshop manager tells me that they will change the Tilt Sensor so leave the car with them. Five days pass with no updates decide to ring to find out what is happening. Informed that alarm has been re-set and the car left on various different area’s of the forecourt and for five days it has not gone off. When asked why the Tilt Sensor had not been changed was told that it didn’t need changing as it has not gone off. Pick the car up on Thursday 11th June 17.30hrs and manage to use the car for a few days and manage to get the mileage up to 500miles I AM STARTING TO ENJOY THE CAR and trying to put all the problems behind me. Thursday 18th June laying in bed trying to get some sleep as I am up at 04.00hrs on an early shift in the morning, just fall asleep when I am woken up a 23.30hrs to the sound of the cars F*$%^@g alarm going off again. Manage to re set it yet again. Friday 19th June drive to work and back, 80miles round trip , been home for ten minutes after a fourteen hour day when yes the alarm activates yet again. Guess where I’m off in the morning!!!!!!!!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE ZAFIRA AGAIN.
Submitted: 22/06/2009 09:03:12
Geoff Bunker, Hertfordshire
Vauxhall Vectra Estate 18 vvt 16v sri 2007
I bought this car when it was 10 month old and saved 10 grand on the retail price. The sheer size puts some 7 seaters to shame. I love it for what it is; OK, you have to rev it to make it shift and there is no turbo performance but it will do everything you ask of it with ease and has a top end of 130mph. I don’t understand why people slag the Vectra off; you try and keep up with me on a bendy road in your people carrier doing 70mph and then you will see that the Vectra Estate isn’t as slow as people think... if you want a boy racer performance buy the 20 litre turbo SRi Estate or the VXR...
Submitted: 15/06/2009 10:51:12
Paul Hary, Middlesex
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sri nav 2007
Nice looking car, however... interior is made of cheap plastic (squeaky sounds fixed under warranty), the back shelf is making noises on the bumps, noisy while on the road. When the first gear is selected the engine makes funny noise like as if something was tearing inside, the engine is underpowered for a 140 bhp, not very economical in the town. The maps of Europe cost about £100 - I had 1996 Omega 2.5 V6 - I have to say that this 15 years old car was in a better condition than my 2 years old Vectra and far more powerful and comfortable - I would really have a second thought when buying another Vectra - maybe 2.8 V6 engine is better but 1.8 is a crab.
Submitted: 15/06/2009 09:28:25
F Pence, Cambridgeshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 cdti swb Sportive 2007
I have had the Vivaro from new, and after 2 years I am very pleased with it. Its only been back to the dealers for servicing, replacement arm rest and A/C condenser (all at service). The new engine and gearbox have not proved problematic like the earlier model. I use this for work and it has not let me down or cost me any time. I had a VW T5 before this van and it had 22 warranty repairs in 3 years!!! It is averaging 37 mpg (loaded with tools), is quiet and will get to motorway speeds with no bother. I know it is widely accepted that these vans have gearbox problems, but I think these have been sorted out with the new model. I have 3 friends who have the pre-2007 Vivaro’s and they report no problems even after many miles. I would recommend this vehicle.
Submitted: 10/06/2009 09:56:58
Pauly C, England
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT Life Petrol 2007
I have had Vectra’s for 8 years. I previously had a 1997 1.8 LS. So I bought the 1.8 Life (being the replacement). Although I’m generally happy with the car several issues do annoy me: Clutch - judder is terrible and erratic from standing start or whilst gear is moving and in stop and start traffic. It gets progressively worse. It sometimes seems impossible to pull away smoothly; you tend to get a kind of da da da da (my car does not have T/C). The clucth/ accelerator never seems to have the same sensitivity (I’ve driven 50 or so cars/vans and always quickly got used to whatever I was driving). I was kind of hoping this was due to it being a new car/clutch but nothing has improved. Indicators (touch sensitive) good idea in principle but when lightly touching the stalk to cancel, say L, the R then comes on. The signals cancel early before you’ve gone round the roundabout and then never cancel after turning at a junction. Acceleration is fair/OK but it has been slightly improved by fitting a K&M panel filter (gives a bit more poke) and for gods sake Vauxhall; if you do keep using this engine please put a 6 speed box on the end of it - it seems to rev very high when cruising. Overall a decent car - nice ride, comfortable cruiser and it can be chucked round corners when you get used to the feedback. True MPG from me - motorway; I’ve had 53/mpg but combined is about 38/40 mpg.
Submitted: 10/06/2009 09:54:47
Steve, Hertfordshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2008
Lovely sized-car, but had nothing but problems inside 12 months. Car began losing power and would not change up through gears and the emission light kept coming on and Vauxhall dealership said they had fixed that during first service around six weeks ago. Then car started losing power again, same problem back so off it goes for a second time. They spent two weeks telling me it was the EGR valve and that no parts were available (due to this being a common fault). When it arrived and was fitted, they then told me that the EGR valve problem had knackered the rest of the exhaust system and that it needed a full replacement. Which is on order. And has been for another two weeks and is still not available. Crap build, shoddy after-sales workmanship at local dealership. Needless to say I will not be replacing with a Vauxhall car when this car reaches its third year. Is it any surprise that GM are in trouble?
Submitted: 10/06/2009 09:47:48
Russell Turley, England
Vauxhall Zafira 2003
Owned a Vauxhall Zafira for 6 years. Good family car, plenty of room for going on holiday. Doing 25-35 mpg - not so good, and having problems with egr valve. Just been diagnosed with the same problem again which will be my third egr valve. High revs and cutting out, drinking fuel for fun, juddering when power is applied. These problems have put me off Vauxhall’s.
Submitted: 08/06/2009 10:05:43
Chris Sperl, Buckinghamshire
Vauxhall Vectra Elite 2006
Bought directly from Vauxhall Management, so this well-specc’d car had the luxury of every other available option factory fitted. I downgraded from the V6 SRi for tax reasons, and was extremely disappointed with the 1.9 Unit initially. It had to go back to the Dealership so many times that they eventually sent a Field Technician out from Vauxhall directly, and he couldn’t cure it either. Resigned to the fact that I was stuck with a good looking and massively equipped car with no decent performance to match, I took it to the VXr Performance Centre in Banbury.....the result from their Software remap is incredible. Not only do I now get high 40’s/ low 50’s MPG, it rockets from 0-60 in a shade over 6 seconds!! So there you have it - a luxury motor with every conceivable gadget, with a performance that will leave (most) others for dead on a sprint. I was planning on chopping it in after 3 years, but given how much I love driving it, I now plan to run it into the ground...however long that will be!
Submitted: 08/06/2009 09:57:40
Andy Dunk, Kent
Vauxhall Antara S Auto 2008
Hi - ready for another interesting instalment on my Antara Nightmare? Well, after my last two reports things have moved on somewhat. After nearly three weeks with out my brand new Antara I was given the good news that Vauxhall had agreed to replace the car for another branded new one - HURRAY! Nearly another two weeks past before I could pick up the replacement one. Last Saturday came, I arrived at my local Vauxhall dealership at the time agreed , signed the paperwork then the salesman disappears for sometime after say he was going to bring the car around. After twenty minute the salesman was seen talking to one of the managers then they disappear into the office of the dealership owner. Another couple of minutes past then I am informed that the vehicle had not been taxed and that the admin lady was off - they could not tax it as the computer had gone down. I’m about explode and I have informed them that if I didn’t collect the car today then I would be leaving with my money, but luckily they managed to contact the lady concerned and the matter of tax was resolved. So off I went with my lovely new Antara happy once again. Didn’t use the car Saturday as a BBQ and beer was the order of the day. Sunday; went out for a drive with the family the car was great, it was everything we expected comfortable and nice to drive. Monday and Tuesday used the car for work and got to play with some of the toys in it, the cruise control, the auto light and wipers. The auto box was proving to be money well spent , but the parking sensors were proving to be c@*p. Got home from work Tuesday afternoon, parked up, leaving the car on the drive. Then all of a sudden the alarm came on. I’ve managed to turn it off and didn’t think much over it. So that evening we drove to the beach and had fish & chips on the sea front then drove home. Wednesday came, the wife had the car she went out in it and loved it. She would never drive the old Passat saying it was too big! But the Antara she love’s. The only moan at this point was that it drinks fuel. Wednesday afternoon about 4pm the alarm sounds on the car. Go to check on it find nothing wrong with it. Alarm reset; twenty minutes pasts the alarm goes off again. This time it would not reset. Bleeps, flashing indicator, lights etc and continue about every 20 minutes for three hours. Not happy now I call out the AA (Vauxhall Assist) the AA man arrives, looks at the car say "What’s this?". Having never seen or worked on an Antara before. He admits that the AA has no information about them, but to take it back to Vauxhall in the morning. So we could get some sleep that night the battery was disconnected. Thursday morning forced to take a day off work, call the after sales manager tell him the problem, told that it just needed an alarm re set and to bring it down straight away. Drive down they check the ECU and tell me that the alarm tilt sensor was the problem then hand me a set of keys for yet another Zafira this time a petrol one great (yes like the diesel its c*@p). I was told to go home and they would ring later. Well later that afternoon the after sales manager rings, leaving a message on the answer phone advising me that it is a problem with the tilt sensor and they will be working on it in the morning and will ring lunch time on Friday with an update. So since place my order for the car on the 14/4/2008, which was picked up the on the 28/04/2008 which lasted one day (45miles) before it broke down. Then picking up the replacement vehicle on the 30/05/2009 which lasted five days (220 miles) before braking down. I am left wondering what I have done. Vauxhall / the dealership so far have had no offers of compensation for what I have been through I am still waiting to see if Vauxhall will cover the months insurance which I paid for a vehicle I didn’t have and the cost of the admin fee that I was forced to pay to change the registration on my insurance policy for the replacement vehicle. I can’t say very much more than if you want to be out of pocket, have permanent stress then the Antara is the car for you!!!!!!!!!!! In August I am meant to be driving down to Disneyland Paris I don’t think I can trust the Antara making the journey, so it’s looking like more expense to change my travel plans. I have sought legal advice and we are now thinking out having a refund and taking legal action, because I have lost all faith with the Vauxhall and the Antara. What should I do? Because of the Vauxhall Partners deal I won’t be able to buy the same type of new vehicle with the same spec for that type of money. Any suggestions?
Submitted: 05/06/2009 12:09:00
Simon Burch, England
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 Cdti Elite 2006
An excellent vehicle which I bought in UK and exported to France. Headlight change was no problem as was re-registration. I found it no problem getting the European Certificate of Conformity from Luton. It gives me an average mpg of over 50 and on long runs even more if you do not use the air con too much. The 6 speed gearbox is magnificent in either mode. I regularly travel back to UK from home in Brittany, a distance of nearly 500kms to Boulogne and it behaves impeccably. I use the cruise control for 80% if the journey and it behaves well compared to the system on my old Senator. I have done two return trips to southern Turkey and it behaved impeccably. Whilst in Turkey the EGR valve needed replacement as the warning engine management light came on. The local Opel dealer in Alanya got the part within 24 hours and all was fitted for half the price in Europe. I even got a full 4th service done while I was supplied with tea and cakes in the showroom! On the downside, I found it took quite a while to get the drivers seat into the right position. Also I am not too keen on the in-built SatNav as you have to buy a Disc for each country so I only use it in UK and use my TomTom elsewhere in Europe. The only change I have made is to replace the Vauxhall badges with Opel Blitzes which are more modern than the Griffin. Prior to my Vectra, I had a Megane Cabriolet which was a problem for my Greyhound to get into and before that a Senator for 10 years. What a vehicle!
Submitted: 04/06/2009 08:52:31
Chris Lacey, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2002
Absolute waste of time! After all the hype I bought a 2-litre diesel - it was OK for the first few months; the usual minor problems like a light staying on the dash, then when you went over a bump it went out again. Mine was a turbo, it was very quick when it finally decided to kick in, but boy did you nearly s--t a brick when you were overtaking, also I never prayed as much! Please be aware the starter went on me exactly 2 weeks after the warranty ran out, and it cost me £345 in a garage in Boston in Lincolnshire. I still have the receipt to prove it.
Submitted: 03/06/2009 09:39:22
Christian Saunders, Cardiff
Vauxhall Antara 2009
C**p on fuel, and I mean C**P!
Submitted: 02/06/2009 09:00:00
Marc Purdy, Nottinghamshire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti sri 150 2006
Hello all, I bought this car 7 months ago from a local garage and loved it as soon as i saw it. Me and my family went on holiday to Devon and the car let me down massively - I took it in to a garage in Devon and they put it on the diagnostics and for some bizarre reason it had no fault code until it broke down again on holiday. I took it back and they plugged it back in and it came up with E/G/R valve so we phoned Vauxhall dealer up in Plymouth, which was not very helpful at all, but what they did tell me is that the E/G/R valve is a common fault and there is lots on back order so if your cars suddenly loose lack of power engine management light comes on lots of black smoke out the exhaust its most likely to this and was told this might happen again sometime. So, I’m not very happy with this car - steer clear and buy a Mazda, Honda or Nissan; much more reliable cars.
Submitted: 02/06/2009 08:56:41
Nick A, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Astravan 1.9CDti Sportive Automatic 2007
Why don’t Vauxhall ever quote the mpg for the Astravan? Maybe here’s why... With tyres pumped up to the 40psi max and cruising at 65 to 70mph I’m getting up to 51mpg. But the road noise is unbearable and it’s not at all comfortable (ear plugs required). Drop the tyre pressure back to 35psi and the road noise becomes (just about) liveable with again, but the mpg drops to 40 - 44mpg (my wife’s 2.0litre turbo Saab 93 can manage 40mpg). A bit disappointing as I’d hoped for the 50 to 60mpg that you can get out of the VW 1.9 turbo diesels. However, build quality is good, handling is exemplary, it’s totally reliable... and no-one else makes an estate-car based van.
Submitted: 02/06/2009 08:53:42
Natasha, Suffolk
Vauxhall Corsa 2008
The car was very nice to look at, great design and the interior was just as good. The stereo controls on the steering wheel was great and the ipod dock, although it took me a while to work out how to turn it onto ipod mode and wasn’t clear. The seat was very low even when you raised it i still found it to be quite low and being 5 ft 6in I still felt I was looking over the top of the steering wheel. The power on this car was a serious downside, it hated being in 4th gear and even in 3rd on hills it struggled to even hit 30 and if hills were attempted in 4th it would just come to a standstill. Overall it was a nice car but the power was irritating and I wouldn’t buy one myself.
Submitted: 01/06/2009 09:34:59
Jacqueline Petty, Essex
Vauxhall Zafira 2004
Fantastic family car, lots of room, smooth, efficient and excellent performance.
Submitted: 01/06/2009 09:33:07
Mik B, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 life 2007
Bought this car just under a year old with only 18 miles on the clock. Nothing wrong with it apart from being hopelessly underpowered. Struggles to get up the slightest of hills and was downright frightening trying to negotiate Pembrokeshire coast. With just the driver very good performance; upwards of 45 mpg. When carrying 3 passengers this drops to 30-32 mpg. Seating system is fantastic and versatile but with all seats occupied there is room in the boot for one Tesco carrier bag! I am getting rid after a year. Shame really I’m sure the 2.0 would be excellent.
Submitted: 26/05/2009 10:11:42
Max Chown, Leicestershire
Vauxhall Corsa 2008
This is my first and last Corsa; it’s the worst car I’ve ever had. Yes, on the outside looks nice and stylish but my god its a c**p car to drive. Mine has been into the garage 3 times for modified brake pads and still the same, it suffers from clutch judder and its suspension is very poor. My husband refuses to drive it because its a tinny, whinney useless pile of cheap metal.The sooner I get rid the better. Don’t waste your hard earned money.
Submitted: 21/05/2009 09:15:54
Chico, England
Vauxhall Vectra SRI 2006
Good all round performance from a 1.8. Excellent gadgets and plenty of leg room. Averaging 45 mpg overall covering country roads & fast motorway driving. As Andy (Notts) has said - far better than any Skoda.
Submitted: 18/05/2009 09:02:13
Jennifer Thorpe, England
Vauxhall Corsa 1996
Because its an older model, it doesn’t have central locking, which is bit annoying when trying to get 2 toddlers into car and stop them running into road! The build is poor and ’clanky’, also the boot lid doesn’t fit very well, causing rain water to get in.
Submitted: 18/05/2009 08:28:55
Alan Westwood, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.8 SRi 2007
Great little car. I bought it after enjoying a 1985 1.8 SRi for 14 years. While the old one was a racing roller-skate, the new one is heavier and slower off the mark, but once on the move this thing handles like a dream. I’m getting a steady 34 mpg as a commuter/shopper. There are no problems yet after 18 months/10,000 miles. Rear visibility is very bad, but I knew that when I bought it, so specified the reversing sensors as an essential extra. The leather pack was a worthwhile add on, as was the auto climate control. I have only two observations/complaints. Maybe its the angles of the window frames, but I can never park this thing square in a car park slot. The choice of colours is sad. Unless you’re buying a VXR, you can get it in 11 colours, most of which are shades of silver.
Submitted: 12/05/2009 15:13:52
Alan Westwood, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Omega 3.0 Elite Auto Saloon 2000
Similar problems to Patrick Mitchell - CD radio failure, drivers door lock-multiple failures, front brakes overhauled, left cylinder head oil leak, self-levelling rear suspension shot. Despite all of that, it has only broken down once in 7 years, due to a fan belt idler gear failure. I bought it to travel regularly between Lincolnshire and Berlin. Its ability to sit on cruise control at 110 mph on the autobahn makes the journey bearable, if not fun. It still raises a grin when I floor the throttle at 125 mph, and it changes down a gear, and it will show its rump to many a BMW. This is the best car I’ve ever had, and I’ll keep it until it dies but, due to the fuel consumption, I have to run a second, economical car, which is also a Vauxhall.
Submitted: 12/05/2009 15:12:07
Nigel Vaughan, England
Vauxhall Signum 2.8 V6 Turbo 2006
Having previously owned two Omega’s, the last being an MV6, I decided that I would stick with Vauxhall, but wanted something a bit different. As soon as I got into the Signum for the test drive I realised it was a bit of a tardis, and was much bigger than expected, which is good when 3 of the family are over 6ft. The 2.8 V6 Turbo charged engine kicked into life with enough of a growl to get it noticed, but without drawing any unwanted attention. When you put your foot down you realise that you really do have a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Oh, I nearly forgot to mention, it’s really comfortable too. All in all it’s a really good car with enough room for the family, and enough power for the boy racer that’s hidden in all 40 something men!!
Submitted: 12/05/2009 15:08:07
Andy Dunk, Kent
Vauxhall Antara 2008
Yes it’s me again with my Antara update. Well Saturday has come and yes still no Antara. The Service Manager contacted me in the week to tell me the Cam Shaft sense has been changed, but this has only caused Pandora’s Box to be opened. The car has some many faults on it that I have been advised to reject the car and send it back to Vauxhall. So it is now being dealt with by the gods at GM Motors as to if they will replace the car with another new one. What do I do?
Submitted: 11/05/2009 08:56:57
John Morton, Staffordshire
Vauxhall Corsa Club 3 door 1.2 2006
Bought this car new when new model was released. I have had it for 2 and a half years and have no regrets. The car is very underrated, can’t really fault it. Smooth, quiet, drives like a larger car although probably smallest car I have ever owned. Great fuel economy and I do not think it lacks power: perfectly adequate for it’s class, certainly out-performs my previous car (Rover 400, owned for 10 years). I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Submitted: 06/05/2009 11:59:21
Lou Wright, Devon
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 2007
Just bought my Astra Twintop and it feels great! This is the first nearly new car that I have purchased and I’m so pleased with it. I didn’t want a sports car, but I did want style and that comes as standard. Fuel consumption is good and when the roof is down it’s simply fabulous. In short, I love it!
Submitted: 06/05/2009 10:01:02
Andy Dunk, Kent
Vauxhall Antara S AUTO 2008
After seeing a used 08 Antara S Auto on the forecourt of our local Vauxhall dealership, I thought what a great looking SUV and at a good price. But at that point I had no intention of changing my VW Passat but still went ahead and booked a test drive. I went on the test drive taking my wife and family. After the drive we all agreed that it was a great family SUV and was impressed with box standard features, so much so I that I ordered a brand new Antara S Auto. I was told that my order would take about two weeks before it would be ready for collection, so in that time I started reading various reviews on net. Most of the reviews I read made the car sound good but concerns were raised about MPG. Last Wednesday came, blue sky, warm, a great day to collect our brand new Antara, with five miles on the clock; only my second ever brand new car. I was like a little boy again with a new toy. I was impressed, the ride was great, it was comfortable and the automatic box was proving to be money well spent. I was that impressed I drove the twenty miles to my mother-in-laws just to show her the car. She was impressed so much so she asked to go for a drive in it. On my return home the kids had come home from school they saw the car and asked to go out in it. So off we went driving two miles to the local petrol station... I filled up, got back in, three attempts to start the thing up, didn’t think much of it at this point. Go off for a drive doing about ten miles before stopping to collect a takeaway pizza. Whilst the wife is collecting the pizza one of my children ask to sit up front and experience the heated front seats after hearing about their mother switching them on during the day causing my bum to become a bit warm. So I went to start the car... nothing - the engine turns but does not fire up. After fifteen minutes I managed to get the car going and drove home. Thinking that it might be the chip in the ignition key causing the immobiliser to stay on I have decided to try the spare key to see if that solved the problem. Wrong! No it didn’t. So what started out to be a great day ended up with me thinking - what I have done? The next morning jump in the car to see what happens with a cold start. Straight away the engine starts and this happened on three occasions but the engine management light was now on. Now very p@#+~d off with the car. I have telephoned the dealership telling them I was not happy and that I was wanting the problem sorted out. The salesman, with his tail between his legs, comes out speaks to me... a mechanic comes out to have a look at the car. Now, with the engine warm again, it won’t start. The CMU is downloaded and a SENSOR on the CAMSHAFT has developed a fault and will need to be changed. So my brand new car that I have owned for less that 24 hours, with only 45 miles on the clock is in the workshop. Having spoke to the Servicing Manager this morning (Saturday) I have been informed that the part is on order and will not be delivered until next Wednesday as it is being shipped from Germany and I properly won’t have the car back until NEXT Saturday. What have I purchased? I can’t review the car anymore as I haven’t got it. This explains why you don’t see many Antara’s on the road. What I can review is the 09 Zafira 1.9 CDTi - the loan car - it is c**p. HOPEFULLY IF I GET THE ANTARA BACK I MIGHT BE ABLE TO REVIEW THE CAR IN A BETTER WAY. If not the VW 1.9TDI 130 Saloon is a fantastic family car that does on average 620miles on a tank of diesel (62 LITRES). I WANT IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted: 05/05/2009 14:16:22
Ronald Selden, Kent
Vauxhall Signum 3.2 v6 elite 2004
What an amazing motor,the Signum 3.2 v6 elite is roomy and very comfortable. It’s fast and well equipped plus it gives 28/30mpg overall and it looks the dogs b******s. I have owned Jaguar’s, BMW’s and Alpha’s plus a 3.7 Jeep. Would I swap my Signum for one of these? WOULD I HELL!
Submitted: 01/05/2009 14:26:20
Mick, Essex
Vauxhall Zafira 2005
Same thing happened to me last year mine failed it MOT on emissions and the garage said the same as yours. I got the CAT changed by someone else and got through the MOT. It ran perfectly until now - has been into a Vauxhall dealer twice so far; £750 and they still don’t know what’s wrong - CAT has disintegrated. I have refused to pay anymore money. I took it to them because it was misfiring; they put in new plugs, EMU and have said the CAT was blocked even though it wasn’t there. Now very upset and looks like I have a battle on my hands. They even charged me £170 for diagnostic check, they are now looking at it free of charge. Kwikfit will do the CAT for about £320.
Submitted: 29/04/2009 08:43:58
Ben Payne, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 20 cdti 2008
I’ve now had several Vauxhall Vivaro’s (now leased throw Europcar). It is the best van I’ve ever driven, I’ve never had a problem - comfortable, fast, very economical. A great van, I spend most off my days in it and do many, many miles each year. I recommend it highly - drive it right and it will look after you. Forget the Transit (c**p), Transporter’s (slow and use to much oil), LDV Maxus (forget it). 5 stars for the Vauxhall Vivaro!
Submitted: 28/04/2009 10:45:31
Chuck, Dorset
Vauxhall Vectra CD 2000
Have had 2 years trouble free motoring. Excellent flexible gearbox, brakes to match and reasonable economy. Interior as good as Mondeo and good sized boot. Handling as good as any in class especially off motorways...
Submitted: 28/04/2009 10:38:41
George Carter, Lancashire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club 2001
The car was 3 years old when I bought it with just 27K miles on the clock. Ex mobility. Nice looking car, love the ease at which the rear two seats fold into the floor. Just have ongoing issue with the car and that is the ’Engine light’ has been lit for three and a half years. Two months after I got it it appeared, took it back to the garage who used computer diagnostic, apparently nothing wrong so they reset the on-board computer management system. A month later it appeared again, took it to Vauxhall and was charged £60 plus VAT and same diagnosis (nothing wrong) and resolution (reset computer). A month later it was back on. Having checked the handbook it said if the light is flashing you need to take it to the garage, as it was not I have continued to drive without any problems. DOWNSIDE at 30-35 mpg it is a very thirsty car. OK if like me you don’t do excessive mileage.
Submitted: 22/04/2009 08:41:21
Dave Tyler, Gloucestershire
Vauxhall Vectra 2008
Fantastic car, comfy, reliable and very economical.
Submitted: 20/04/2009 10:42:12
Paul Parker, Hertfordshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 16V Comfort 1999
This car has so much going for it, the 2 rear seats are a great idea, its cheap (ish), runs OK, loads of space... Bought mine second-hand about 8 months ago, its only done 38k, full Vauxhall dealer history, even had GM washer fluid... BUT, its also had a coil pack, head gasket, thank %^&* for warranties! Blew an inlet manifold... then there is the poor MPG (partly my fault, should have got the 1.8...) You can’t get two child seats in the back with a passenger... Can’t disable the air bag (Vauxhall went crazy at the thought...) But overall its so much better than the Scenic I had before, cost me 4x as much as I paid for the car on repairs.... Shame Galaxy’s are so expensive to insure...
Submitted: 20/04/2009 10:22:14
David Stevens, Buckinghamshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI 150BHP 2006
With a wife, 2 kids and a dog, the space offered within the Zafira is ideal. However the build quality certainly leaves a lot to be desired. I have just had the EGR valve fail for the second time in 14 months. My local Vauxhall dealership are telling me that there are so many EGR valves failing at present that there is a large order back log. In fact they are suggesting that it could be up to 2 months before they get the replacement valve in stock. They have at least loaned me another Zafira. As the car will be out of warranty later this year and with serious concerns that the EGR valve will fail again in the future, I’m not intending to stay a Vauxhall owner for too much longer!
Submitted: 20/04/2009 10:19:52
Helen Herbert Palmer, Dorset
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch Astra Sport Hatch 2008
I picked up my new car with great anticipation, only to bring it back the very next day. I had a added feature of a swimming pool in the boot of my car. so for a week or two I was without my brand new spanking car. Now six months down the line I am now told I need a new gearbox. As a lady driver I don’t reckon I would be classed as a racing driver although I do like to put my foot to the floor on occasions. So a six month car having to have gear box replaced doesn’t do much for its reputation. I really am very disappointed with the car on the problems I have encountered.
Submitted: 14/04/2009 10:57:02
Richard Byron , Yorkshire
Vauxhall Zafira SRI 1.9 CDTi 2006
Where do I start my tale of woe? Oh yes, when I bought it.. 2006. Day one...car judders every couple of months quite unnerving + burning smell, stops out of gear, continues back in. Ok next day.. Garage can find nothing. This carries on for a couple of years.. meanwhile I put up with abysmal fuel consumption. I moved to Ireland 2007.. eventually car packs up, towed away. They replace the turbo, the computer control system various others then modify the EGR valve. This has no effect. They then replace the swirl actuator. They then replace the the EGR valve, thank the lord for a warranty. Ok none of this works, car goes back in after numerous emails, test transmission oil, looks bad chaps, OK, they replace the whole transmission!!! £5k they say. Ok it is done, I get the car home, the even washed the filthy thing, guess what our demon friend the judder is back, oh yes, and I have 2 weeks left off warranty!! Any one any ideas? I only did 22k miles! My advice even though this is my 2nd Zafira is avoid at all costs!
Submitted: 09/04/2009 16:36:00
Templar Van-boek, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi 2008
This car can only be discribed as "s***". I bought the 05 plate Corsa 1.3 CDTi and the car was fantastic, the interior was just quality. I had it 3 years and then bought the 58 plate in 08 and what a 100 per cent let down, I think with the Corsa c Vauxhall packed everything they could into it and duped the public into thinking that the next model would be even better therefore getting rid of their new stock and making a mint on the disgustingly cheap and nasty made new model. OK yes I got duped and yes people will be saying that I had the chance to go for a test drive or to look round it but when I was shown the vehicle in Reg Vardy in Leeds. I was shown inside the CDTi model and was told that the only difference would be the engine as this time round I wanted the petrol engine to cut overheads due to fuel inflation. Finally all I can say is I’m looking forward to a new SEAT Leon 2.0 TDi which I’ve just recently put a deposit on and there will be no more Vauxhalls for me, I’m finished with this company. My 58 plate is now up for sale.
Submitted: 09/04/2009 16:25:16
Jeff Harbach, Worcestershire
Vauxhall Astravan sportive auto 2008
I have had 3 model Astra Vans in the past so l think l know a little more than some! The road test doesn’t mention the the amout of outside noise from this model, if you have a passenger and are traveling on the open road, limit the conversation because you will have difficulty in hearing each other, much more noisier that the previous model...Jeff
Submitted: 09/04/2009 09:22:51
Paula, Huntingdonshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2001
We have had our Zafira for five years now, it was three years old when we got it as an ex mobility car. I had to pay to have a three year warranty on it. Just before this expired I had to have the EGR valve replaced and one of the back doors was not locking. A year later I had the sane problems many are having with the loss of power when you go over 40 miles an hour. After three mechanics looked at it and bypassed the EGR valve, the problem was not fixed. I went back to Vauxhall who took it in for the day to find that it was the wires leading to the EGR valve that needed replacing. The engine management light did nit come on after this and touch wood, it has been driving OK since. My back door also is not good as the metal bracket has come away from the door, must be a weakness there. Hope this helps.
Submitted: 09/04/2009 09:20:54
Dan Vandan, Norfolk
Vauxhall Zafira 1600 club
After 70k service I drove off garage forecourt and power steering pacted up. Was this checked in service I wonder? Garage said they would not charge to rectify problem then when car came back they wanted £200.00. steering had been fine before service, are garage at fault? Please could someone help, thanks.
Submitted: 08/04/2009 10:02:28
Robert Grant, England
Vauxhall Corsa Breeze
No review submitted.
Submitted: 07/04/2009 10:39:16
Steve, Bedfordshire
Vauxhall Zafira Elite 2008
I purchased this car a month ago and so far am happy with all aspects of the Zafira, except the fuel consumption. I am disappointed with the 31 mpg which I get on a combined run. Before buying the car I read the road tests, which claimed it would return 35 mpg.
Submitted: 30/03/2009 09:51:49
Alan Smith, Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire
Vauxhall Meriva 2008
I hired a Meriva to go to Edinburgh and I can’t believe all the positive comments I see in reviews. I’ve just driven it up the A9 in a gale and if you put it in fifth gear it slowed down. It was tinny, cheap, had hard uncomfortable seats, leaned alarmingly going over the Forth Road Bridge, had negative acceleration and was basically frightening. I normally drive a six year old Golf and frankly the old Golf puts it to shame. I often drive an Astra which is also fine. I just couldn’t believe the fragility of this car. I really didn’t feel safe!
Submitted: 30/03/2009 09:50:52
Bryan Duncan, Argyllshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9cdti 2004
Had the van since new. Reassuring to hear I’m not the only one with gearbox and clutch problems... mine went at 32,000 miles. I live in a very hilly part of Scotland and am now on my 3rd set of discs. Comfy enough van but I’m getting a Transit.
Submitted: 30/03/2009 09:49:32
Martin McGuinness, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall Vivaro lwb/hr 1.9cdti 2004
Contrary to my previous report, never again will I have one of these. Once it reached 100,000 miles everything went pear-shaped - starter, alternator, steering rack, all front ball joints and bushes, drive-shafts, and now gearbox whining in third. It’s paid of in 2 months thankfully, by that time there will be a box of matches and petrol can waiting for it... if it makes it that far. DON’T BUY ONE OF THESE IF VALUE YOUR BUSINESS - THIS HAS NEARLY FOLDED MINE DUE TO UNRELIABILITY!
Submitted: 30/03/2009 09:43:41
Paul Stone, London
Vauxhall Astra Coupe 2.2 2001
What more do you need? It has everything. Wouldn’t sell it even if I won the lottery. Future classic car. This is not a car for snobs though.
Submitted: 30/03/2009 09:35:50
T M, Lanarkshire
Vauxhall Vivaro SWB1.9 CDTi Sportive 2006
Bought at 6 months old, 2 and a half years ago. 43,000 miles later and it is the best buy I have ever made, I’ve had many types of vans, the only reason I’d change is for the facelift model.
Submitted: 23/03/2009 10:29:01
Jamie Aldridge, England
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 GLS 1998
I bought my Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 GLS for £300. I find it to be a good car; its comfy, it looks nice in and is quite nippy but the only thing that bothers me about Vauxhall’s is that there is always something going wrong with them. My manifold studs have just snapped and I have got to get them drilled out but I think the car is worth sorting out so I will get everything done to it. Normally if something goes wrong with a car I just sell it and get a new one but I want to keep this one.
Submitted: 23/03/2009 09:39:53
Dave Cordier, Kent
Vauxhall Vivaro 2008
I have got the basic model,s eating very hard, no aircon - temp reaching 50c; cloths soaking wet with sweat, bottom bleeding - its like sitting on a wooden bench all day. Give me a Transit any day!
Submitted: 19/03/2009 09:55:36
Dave Suredy, Nottinghamshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 16 valves 2001
I have a Zafira 2001 1.6 16 valves and it has had loads of minor and major problems but the one thing not to do is go to the Vauxhall you got it from. Mine was used and it has 7500 odd miles on it but way before that it still had loads of problems. I took it to Vauxhall and they said it was the egr valve and one day my wife was picking our son up from school and the engine blew up. She pulled over with no power steering, shouting get out to my other son and daughter - it was the starter motor. We STILL have it and now there’s a problem with the acceleration. It is like a tractor and when you’re at about 60mph and brake (which is what my wife had to do on a motorway) - it cuts out! Don’t buy a Zafira!
Submitted: 16/03/2009 09:55:58
Jason Robinson, Wrexham
Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5 DTDI 2003
I have had this van for about 4 years and bought when it was 1 and a half years old. Overall it has been brilliant. I have put on about 60,000 in this time, which isn’t much for such a capable engine; maybe not the best on juice though. It pulls well although there has been a noise from the gearbox when pulling in second. This has been the case ever since I buying the van and hasn’t got any worse??!! I am not so sure about the Vauxhall service agents though as when my warranty was about to run out I took the van to sort the noisy box out, they messed around for about two weeks until the van was out of manufacturers warranty then refused to sort out the noise. Now changing to a 2.0 cdti lwb, from what I can gather the bulk of the problems seem to be with the earlier vans. Buy with lots of warranty.
Submitted: 16/03/2009 09:37:41
OMS, Orkney Islands
Vauxhall Meriva 2006
I bought the Meriva 1.3cdti in Feb 2009. I had a Skoda Fabia before and was used to thick front pillars. This vehicle is a dream to drive, loads of room and very economical as well - 46 mpg combined.
Submitted: 16/03/2009 09:28:39
Patrick Mitchell, Berkshire
Vauxhall Omega 3.0 Elite Estate Auto 2000
Fantastic load lugger, and very practical and comfortable. Particularly good motorway cruiser, which is essentially what I needed. Fuel economy is appalling (realistic 70MPH motorway driving delivers around 23MPG, dropping to 18/19MPG on urban drives). Lots of bells and whistles on this model but during the 4 years I’ve owned it I have lost count of the number of niggles and faults, which have been surprisingly expensive to fix for a Vauxhall: - Cambelt sensors changed - Front door locks broke and replaced twice (could not unlock car with key, brute force, or anything, had to climb in from the back!) - Vauxhall dealer told me they have redesigned the solenoids and locks three times and still can’t fix this known fault! - Alternator @ £230 for a re-conditioned unit! - Shreds front tyres so got through plenty of those - Stereo developed several intermittent faults including jamming CDs inside it - Auto box kept sticking in 4th gear. Vauxhall said need new ECU but WD40 on the ECU connector sorted it - Front brake wear sensors shredded 3 times (and Vauxhall dealers don’t have a clue which ones to give you as replacements, I had to take several versions each time and bring back the ones I didn’t use) - Two lots of front disks, 1 lot of rear - Front suspension/steering nearly collapsed at 6 years old - Front subframe mounts rusted through to the point that the car almost became permanently un-MOT-able .. and the list goes on! Great, large, comfortable car when it works, expensive when it goes wrong, which is frequently. Unfortunately that will be the last Vauxhall I will own!
Submitted: 16/03/2009 09:27:06
Paul Anderson, Buckinghamshire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SRi VVT Estate 2008
Painfully underpowered and thirsty as a result. I managed 24 MPG. How anyone can describe this model as lively is beyond me...
Submitted: 16/03/2009 09:16:33
Ash, Warwickshire
Vauxhall Movano 2002
Same problems as the dreaded Vivaro. Eats brake discs and gearboxes, clutches , slave and master cylinders are not up to the job. This van will cost you a fortune in repairs as opposed to earning you money. Avoid, and buy VW, Mercedes or a Transit instead!!!
Submitted: 13/03/2009 10:43:12
Ash, Warwickshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2002
Avoid at all costs, gearbox is rubbish. Clutch and master / slave cylinders are not up to the job. Discs are hopeless, this van is no workhorse, it will cost you a fortune to maintain instead of earning you money. Buy a Mercedes, VW or Transit instead and you will be better off!!!
Submitted: 13/03/2009 10:41:41
Abi Campbell, Warwickshire
Vauxhall Corsa Corsa Twinport 2004
I bought this lovely little 1.0 12v Corsa Twinport for my Xmas present on 15 Dec 2008. Previously, I had a beloved old P reg Fiesta. It had blown up on the M42 motorway the week before (my fault, didn’t service the poor car!!), so when the chance came up to buy a 2004 Corsa, I couldn’t turn it down! I had an R reg diesel Corsa, a diesel dog, it was so slow, but a good ride; I part-exchanged it for the 04 Corsa. This little Corsa is a revelation, it drives like a dream, it is economical and cosy. The best features are the gorgeous alloy wheels, its brilliant tiny turning circle, its economical 1.0 12v engine, and low road tax. I couldn’t believe the drive quality, the Corsa is a bit skitterish over rubbish road services and surprisingly very fast for a 1.0 litre. The drive quality is good and decent for such a small engine. The Corsa drove very well to central London and back in Feb 09, it drove like a dream. Even the Aston Martin DB9 Cabrio that tried to race me on the M1 past London couldn’t beat my little Corsa!! Ha ha!! The only complaint is that it is quite a light car; it should be a little heavier to cope with the rubbish road surfaces. And it’s got a bigger tank than the Fiesta, so it needs a service now. I like the Corsa. It has pas, e/w, c/l, gets admiring glances wherever I go. And its economical, I bought another car, a 1.0 Micra 2002 52 plate; it is a gorgeous little car, so the Corsa is up for sale, offers over £2200 please.
Submitted: 25/02/2009 16:14:57
Lynnie, Scotland
Vauxhall Zafira 2003
I also bought a second hand Zafira, problems from day one, engine management line being on, had a new coil pack, erg valve replaced, still hasn’t corrected the problem. Car is stuttering too, scared to go out and about in it in case I make it worse; the garage doesn’t have a clue if its piston rings or burnt valves. They say they’d have to strip the whole engine down to see what the problem is, and he reckons we’d be cheaper putting a new engine in, heart breaking. Anyone have any ideas what could be wrong, or similar problems?
Submitted: 24/02/2009 09:48:52
Hamza Z, Oxfordshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2.0dti Elegance 2002
The only redeeming quality I think through my rose-tinted glasses is the flexible seating; the ability to transform from a school bus to a DIY van without having to carry seats in and out of the house was brilliant. As for the reality of living with the Zafira 2.0 Td Elegance: new brake pads and discs needed all around 3 weeks after having purchased it from a Network Q dealer. New MAF, radiator, leak off pipes soon after. Rattles and creaks were a constant companion, the AA man became a familiar friend and the local Vauxhall dealership were "%7H*(&? - my previous BMW 3 series was cheaper to service at a BMW dealer and I got a BMW courtesy car too! The door check straps cracked away from the door and the power window motor died too... I feel too many painful memories coming back. I have vowed to never by GM or Vauxhall ever again. The oil consumption was very high and the fuel economy for a diesel was terrible - barely 30mpg. I miraculously managed to get to 40,000 miles and sold it... but we did have some great trips in spite of this.
Submitted: 23/02/2009 10:14:12
Ken Johnson, Cambridgeshire
Vauxhall Corsa
Good car all round.
Submitted: 17/02/2009 09:40:34
Nikki, Sussex
Vauxhall Corsa 2005
Bought this car when only one year old from the local main dealership. Has been reliable but lots of niggly problems, for example went back 3 times for faulty electric window, the seat on the drivers side gets stuck and has to be punched to move it and the dealership have been unable to repair it as it is an intermittent fault. More seriously it leaks when it rains, and has again been back to the dealership 3 times and has still not been rectified. Finally the electronic control unit has now gone and I have been quoted £703 to replace it and it is now out of warranty. I would not recommend a Corsa after my experiences, I feel very disillusioned as I chose this car for its reputation of being reliable and economical. In my opinion it would be ideal for a very wealthy but incredibly dull person.
Submitted: 11/02/2009 08:52:34
James Hetherington, England
Vauxhall Meriva DESIGN 2007
I bought my Meriva to replace a Zafira 1.6 which had a fault from new that Vauxhall couldn’t fix (the revs always dropped off when pulling away). Well, this Meriva has the same problem and I totally hate this car. It’s power is crap for a 1.6 design, 5th gear is almost useless. The seats are rock hard, seating position crap, the interior condenses up far to easy, especially the rear windows. The blind spot is a total disaster. The stereo jumps from station to station for no reason. Long after it’s stopped raining you got to use the wipers because of the water running from the roof. I’m constantly having to keep the steering wheel in the middle, if I let go the car veers to the left (the garage swears the tracking in ok). I can honestly say this car is nowhere near as good as the Zafira... I will never buy another Meriva. I have totally lost confidence in Vauxhall and am eager to sell this Meriva and again accept my huge loss in money. I’d advise a good long test drive... then say NO THANKS!
Submitted: 28/01/2009 11:07:45
John Norris, Northumberland
Vauxhall Signum 19dti Elegance 2004
Having owned old but reliable cars for years I decided it was time to upgrade and opted for the Signum. Everything was fine until it reached 50,000 miles when the duel mass fly wheel went. It cost a small fortune to replace that and the clutch, having not owned a car in the last 30 years that’s ever broke a spring, this one had two replaced for the last MOT. I think I will go back to the old reliable cars.
Submitted: 26/01/2009 09:45:28
Lance Cawley, Cheshire
Vauxhall Corsa Comfort 3dr 1.0i 2002
I bought my blue 3dr Vauxhall Corsa, 2002 plate 4 months ago. I haven’t had any problems with it except the fan belt screeching but had it tightened and was fine. Overall a very spacious car, big-ish boot, nippy car even though only a 1 litre - cheap on insurance and a very high spec. Great economical engine and I would recommend it, especially for younger lads and girls. It is really economical and ace to drive, smooth and clean. Would definitely recommend to buy used as I did but make sure you bargain... especially in this credit crunch!!
Submitted: 20/01/2009 15:49:47
Philip Parker, England
Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 cdti 2004
Well made, comfortable, reasonably quiet and does just under 60 miles to the gallon. I’ve had it since new (5 years) and absolutely nothing has gone wrong. The only expense has been servicing (budget about £100 per year). Would I recommend it? Certainly - but take a test drive first to check the rather notorious blind spot to the right hand front.
Submitted: 16/01/2009 15:06:35
Sarah Lockley, Northamptonshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2004
I love my Zafira - it is the best car I have ever had. I bought it 12 months ago and have had no problems whatsoever. I have four children and the Zafira has lots of room for them and their mates plus the shopping. I think if you’ve got a red herring; you are unfortunate but I think they are fab.
Submitted: 16/01/2009 15:02:16
Craig Williams, Oxfordshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2007
Problem after problem... now gearbox has gone after 30,000 miles. This is costing over £1,000 for reconditioned replacement.
Submitted: 08/01/2009 10:13:34
Alan Thompson, County Londonderry
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CLUB TD 2007
Good looking car and a good driver when it goes. In the last 18 months we have had to replace turbo twice and had a new radiator fitted - off the road for seven weeks in the last 18 months. Not impressed by reliability.
Submitted: 07/01/2009 11:31:06
Jack Fielding, England
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.4 sxi 2008
I’ve recently bought an 08 Astra a 1.4 sxi - quite impressed although the back window is very small and hard to reverse with. With a top speed of 112mph - it is smooth on the motorway at 100mph. Great sporty look and fuel consumption good too.
Submitted: 07/01/2009 11:08:34
T Williams, Cheshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 cdti 2006
Comfortable drive on long distance; fast and economical to run; elegant to look at and uncluttered interior.
Submitted: 07/01/2009 10:58:41
Martin, Staffordshire
Vauxhall Vectra DTi 2004
My first (new) 2004 Vectra had problem with the clutch pedal sticking down occasionally (with the clutch engaged) from new. Local dealer was very helpful and after changing various components the car went back to Germany for further investigation and I was supplied with another new Vectra. I drove that car for 80000 miles without a single fault - it returned nearly 50 mpg in general use and 60+mpg on the motorway (yes - really) and still drove like a new car when I parted with it. I found it well equipped (included cruise control) comfortable to drive even on several 400-mile journeys, quiet, plenty of space for passengers - and the boot is absolutely cavernous - ideal for my work. I was pleased with my previous S-Reg Vectra - this one was superb.
Submitted: 29/12/2008 10:30:49
John, Middlesex
Vauxhall Agila 1.2 club automatic 2008
A wonderful small car, good in town and motorway, driving is economical.
Submitted: 29/12/2008 10:25:46
Ryan Bell, England
Vauxhall Vivaro 2005
Do not buy one of these vans- stick with transit, only 43000 miles and had 2 new gear boxes and 2 new cluthes, van spends more time off road than on it even the vauxhall mechanics say they are rubbish. DO NOT BUY ONE OFF THESE TERRIBLE VANS IT HAS NEARLY PUT ME OUT OF BUSINESS AND VAUXHALL DO NOT CARE IF YOU PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY CAN’T SPEAK OR UNDERSTAND A WORD OFF ENGLISH.
Submitted: 29/12/2008 10:19:29
Okkes Kocakgol, London
Vauxhall Combo 2000
No review submitted.
Submitted: 23/12/2008 09:21:02
Colin Fairhurst, Conwy
Vauxhall Vectra 1.6 club 2002
The final incarnation of the vectra ’B’ has remained an average family hatchback in an un-involving sort of way. It does most things well enough and is probably as reliable as most other cars in its class. Other than regular maintainance the car has only needed one item due to failure, a coil pack after 5 years! On the plus side the car regularly returns a very creditable 43 MPG fully loaded on a good cross country run and on a personal note I like the BLACK (not grey,beige,cream or any other new fangled colours !) interior colour. The boot is a good size although this is obtained, I suspect, at the expense of rear seat legroom. Overall, this is a good but uninspiring motor suitable for anyone who is not actually a motoring enthusiast.
Submitted: 22/12/2008 09:31:15
Ian Zaffira, Nottinghamshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2000
Like everyone says Vauxhall should do something about the quality of this car. Well maybe they are. Crawling to the government for a multi billion hand out to keep producing these heaps of c**p. DO NOT BUY ONE!
Submitted: 18/12/2008 16:22:59
Lee Mac, Durham
Vauxhall Vectra 2.0dti 2003
I paid 3 and a half grand for it over a year ago with 56k on the clock - now that’s what I call value for money. I tried the Mondeo and it was just too tinny for me - I’ve always hated Ford’s - the Mondeo didn’t even have a digital clock - just a clock that looked something like an old man’s wristwatch. I get around 49/52mpg which is great considering fuel prices and as a tow vehicle it performs well too. I get around 29/31 mpg dragging 1200 kg tourer - now that can’t be bad. People seem too quick to slate it but compare them to vehicles that are far more expensive. Thumbs up from me!
Submitted: 17/12/2008 14:29:07
Max M, Worcestershire
Vauxhall Astravan Sportive 2007
Uncomfortable as hell - can’t move the seat back enough. I’ve had to remove black divider and still can’t stretch my legs and I am 1.85m tall. Unless you have really short legs your hips and knees are going to be in constant pain. Fuel economy is quite poor from a 1.7 - had it as low as 37 mpg, got 48 mpg last summer but that only happened once. Very very noisy in the cabin from all directions. Also there is no arm rest which is a huge disappointment. I drive quite a lot (35 -40k a year) and an armrest is a must. The sports bucket seats are way way to narrow I am a skinny guy but my arse physically cant fit in the seat because it’s too narrow. What’s wrong with the normal seats - it’s not like 1.7 diesel going to shake you out from it. On the positive side it handles well. PS, I miss my Mondeo with the normal seats and armrest.
Submitted: 15/12/2008 11:06:55
Anthony Foxell, Swansea
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Ls 2004
I love the Vectra ( 02 onwards), nice looking, refined to drive and there’s something Audi-like about them. Good value second hand too.
Submitted: 12/12/2008 16:55:57
Phil Rudden, Lanarkshire
Vauxhall Astravan 1.7cdti 2007
I bought this van brand new. It was the size I wanted and it looked a smart van. The cabin itself is not any different from the Astra car and is smart. The ceiling itself is different and has a cheap cardboard feel about it. It is a Sportive model so the air con, heated/electric mirrors etc are handy to have and it’s a nice interior. It is only a year old and has done 14,000 miles. On the road it isn’t that great on fuel. This 1.7 engine isn’t any better than the 1.9 regarding fuel consumption and I only get around 44mpg. The handling is great and I have no complaints there. The engine is not underpowered but there is hardly any response in 5th and 6th gear. The engine is rather noisy at low speeds but becomes a muted hum once you get above 70mph and is hardly heard on motorways. Sadly when you up the pace and engine becomes quieter road noise becomes a BIG issue. Regardless of what speed and road you are on the tyre noise from the rear becomes far too noisy and becomes a major pain when you get faster. This makes the cabin an extremely noisy place and even with the radio up loud it does not shut the noise away. Even with a bulkhead and ply lining the noise is still there. Wind noise and exterior noises coming through the back are a pain. For me a van that handles the road well and has the best interior of any van. But the road noise let’s it down big time and really the headache pills and earplugs are needed. I won’t buy another one as i don’t think it’s worth the money.
Submitted: 10/12/2008 11:17:04
Nicholas Golland, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Astravan 1.7 Diesel 2007
Compared to my last 6 year old 1.7 diesel which covered 120000 enjoyable trouble free miles, never returning less than 55 mpg, my one year old replacement has been a big disappointment. It drives ok but is let down by a crude common rail engine which is noisy and uneconomical. I have yet to exceed 47 mpg which is no where near quoted figures. I believe the last engine was an isitzu unit - why did they change? I have had little joy with my dealer or with Vauxhall. Long journeys are tiresome with the radio full blast - what a shame as the Astra is the only estate based van available.
Submitted: 09/12/2008 12:02:18
Andrew, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS
Can’t fault it. Owned for 4 years now. Cheap to run, comfortable and ultra reliable. For those that want a car that drives like a BMW or Audi ... buy a BMW or Audi and pay 3 times more for it than the Vectra. This car is a fraction of the price so ... don’t expect more than you pay for and you will be well rewarded. Mine is now at 55,000 miles with only servicing and tyres to pay for (and timing belt). Had a Jag S Type before this - it cost far more than the Vectra and was THE most expensive and unreliable car I’ve ever had. Also had an Audi before that - nothing but trouble and expense from that too. So the Vectra is highly recommended in my book.
Submitted: 08/12/2008 10:17:04
Lech Kluk, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Vectra 2004
Reference tyre noise. I swapped my tyres to Good Year yesterday , 3/12/08 and surprise , the road noise and wobble has gone (for now maybe) Had the wheels balanced several times previously, and made no difference. Also anybody else had coil spring failure. 2nd failure yesterday, ripped front tyre to bits, but fortunately I was only travelling at about 20 mph at the time, so managed to stop. Normally travel on the motorway at that time of day, so what would have happened, I hate to think.
Submitted: 05/12/2008 16:09:47
Anthony Taylor, Sussex
Vauxhall Vivaro 2004
I’ve had this van 4 years and the gearbox has gone at 34,000 miles. I’m not happy about it - what will go wrong next?
Submitted: 03/12/2008 11:24:01
Sheila McIntyre, Gloucestershire
Vauxhall Meriva Enjoy 1.8 2006
The space use is brilliant, love the cup holders and trays in the rear for my Mum and my son alike. The boot, with its extra under floor storage is really good. The acceleration/pick-up is swift which makes it good for motorway and town driving. The leather interior is easy to keep clean and warm to sit on. It’s a little costly on fuel but you can’t have everything.
Submitted: 01/12/2008 15:36:10
Ron, Lanarkshire
Vauxhall Agila Expression 1 litre 2005
ONE of the best small cars I’ve driven, yes it may look like Postman Pat’s van but who cares? I’ve had it just over 3 years; the longest ever I’ve kept any new car and I’m going to keep it for possibly another 3 years. I get almost 50mpg petrol, the reason being the versatility it has and there is loads of room even without the seats folded down. I use it to take people to hospital in my spare time and everyone says how easy it is to get in and out of this car.
Submitted: 01/12/2008 15:17:47
Steve Dutton, Ayrshire
Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.3cdti 2006
Got as a company car. Fuel consumption was 55mpg on a trip, but car cut out all the time, on motorway, in town, everywhere. Took to main dealer for service, drove 300 yards after collecting car, big bang & car stopped. Dealer collected it, kept it for a week, "fixed" the gearbox (why I don’t know) and it now does 150 miles less per tank, average 37.7mpg on long trip, grinds in second & sixth gears, and now needs to use 2 gears lower for the same hills that it managed in sixth. Had to take it back to get pollen filter changed (supposed to be done on service). The car is a joke to drive, even a Transit pulling a trailer will out drag you at the lights (used to go really well before service). Good news is the stalling is cured! This is my sixth Astra estate and they are great until the dealers touch them. They have ruined my others eg serviced & left dipstick out, fitted wrong fuel cap so tank & filler neck collapsed, on my first one, brakes failed in dealer car park after brake repair. Only by this car if you service it yourself! Basic design seems good & robust, but dealers lack basic skills & will wreck anything they touch.
Submitted: 25/11/2008 08:43:54
Cameron, Lancashire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5 DT 2003
This van saved my life, I had an accident a week ago, I lost the back end on a wet road, I ended up on the side on the van in a field, just off the road. I walked away from the van with only a cut knuckle and that was because a wooden stake went through the small little window on drivers side n into the steering wheel. (I was quite lucky there really, I could have ended up a lot worse). The van was a write off because another stake had pushed in the corner of the roof but other than that a perfect van. The 2.5 TD 2900 I had was a flying machine 147bhp 300NM of torque, I’d get another for sure!! Well recommended van! More solid than a Transit, and I’ve owned a Transit!
Submitted: 25/11/2008 08:31:31
Gareth Campbell, County Down
Vauxhall Vectra 2005
Excellent car, very smooth drive. Handles the road very well and very spacious. Very good family car and a pleasure to drive. We bought the Vectra Breeze and are very happy with the purchase.
Submitted: 19/11/2008 15:14:10
Pete Oldfield, Torfaen
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDTI Breeze Plus 2008
Good points - excellent drive and a good looking car. However, buyer beware, the fuel consumption on my car barely reaches 35mpg overall - way below Vauxhall figures and surely one of the most expensive cars in it’s class to run. As for the trip computer mpg - well ignore it - those of you out there who think it’s accurate do some manual checks - you will be shocked by both the inaccuracy of the so-called on board computer and how much fuel you are actually using. Zafira = thirsty!
Submitted: 13/11/2008 15:12:07
Jerry Bushell, Devon
Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.3 CDTi Life 2005
A cheap second-hand buy to replace a lovely but rusty Skoda Felicia Estate. The Vauxhall looks great & does things well enough, but it feels designed for a sales rep in a hurry rather than for a man who prefers taking life easy. It’s at its best on motorways & main roads & at its worst around town. It just doesn’t drive like a diesel! Acceleration is excellent as is fuel consumption but you have to get used to using the gears to keep the engine above 2000 rpm, otherwise its dead. Sixth gear is a waste of time in the UK as the car needs to be going either downhill or well above 65mph for the engine to maintain speed. Also unlike most diesels it’s not happy climbing hills with a full load & a cold engine. It struggles to leave our driveway in first gear - a hill the Skoda could happily take in third. On the practical side, the boot is rather shallow for an estate car and the roof rails are so close together at the back that my roof bars won’t fit. On the other hand, the car’s just narrow enough for my wife to get her motorbike past it when it’s parked on the driveway - a very important issue for us! There have been just 2 reliability problems, both to do with the brakes. A hose from the ABS system needed replacing which was done under warranty, but just 2 months after the warranty expired, the back brake pads were worn down (56000 miles) & all 4 brake discs need replacing - due to rust - at an estimated cost of over £300! How long will we keep it? Probably only a short while as I really think I’d prefer something less racy & more of a carthorse.
Submitted: 12/11/2008 10:01:44
Tony Thomas, Lancashire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 cdti 2006
I am achieving 42-46 mpg without being light on the old right foot! My route is far from flat and has both town and motorway and just about legal speeds so I would recommend going for the 120ps as it’s far from slow and ride and stability is fine as long as you don`t think its a sports car. On a twisty road you wont have any trouble. The rear seats are as expected for small people or short drop- off’s. Having changed from a BMW 330 petrol I expected to be tearing my hair out but I am pleasantly surprised. Would recommend to all new dads of multiple children - only thing that bugs me is the stupid touch indicator stalk - why did Vauxhall put these on!! Its the only bad thing on the car!
Submitted: 12/11/2008 09:23:00
Krystle Ebdon, Nottinghamshire
Vauxhall Meriva 2004
We got the Meriva one month after our daughter was born. We owned a KA then; we couldn’t get the pushchair in the back and it gave you back ache to put her in the car seat! This car is perfect for a new family or if your adding to your family. In fact, my parents like the Meriva that much they now own one the exact same colour. Overall: brilliant for space, smooth drive and easier for families.
Submitted: 10/11/2008 12:50:32
Stephen Breeze, Surrey
Vauxhall Vectra 2003
It’ll do for me!
Submitted: 05/11/2008 14:56:11
PJ, Northern Ireland
Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 Auto 2003
Problems with engine management light since bought as used in 2006. Despite 5/6 trips to the dealers this is still not sorted but loads of probably unnecessary parts fitted. Brought to original dealer this week who informed me that the car might need new throttle or ECU or 2 new front wheel bearings. SAID THEY DIDN’T KNOW WHICH PART WOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM BUT ONE OF THEM SHOULD DO IT AND ALL FOR A PRICE OF £1500 + LABOUR. Absolutely fuming. Wondering if anybody else has had similar problems.
Submitted: 03/11/2008 09:45:34
Clair, Kent
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Club 3-dr 2007
Purchased a year-old Corsa 3 months ago. Have had niggly problems, some of which the fault of the dealership not fixing them after the car was a courtesy car, e.g. broken air vent, but in addition there was a clunking noise on the back left side of the car when going over bumps or round corners. After persistence in getting the dealership to look at this, it later turned out to be a shock absorber needing to be changed (after 1 year - ?). In addition, the electronic clock reset itself randomly on a particularly cold morning. It did this again in the last few days. Vauxhall couldn’t originally find a reason for this but at present the car is back with them and apparently ’a part is on order’, so watch this space. I parted with a much loved but older Toyota Yaris and I really do want to love the Corsa. I need to get to grips with how to work the relatively small engine for a very heavy car, as this makes hills much more of a challenge than they should be. Economy doesn’t seem too bad so far but I would definitely agree that I find I’m in a lower gear than my old Yaris for most instances, even having to slip to 4th on the motorway which I never would have had to do in my old car and this makes a big difference to fuel consumption. Guess I would summarise that the car is a nice overall ’package’. One more thing - and this may be incredibly obvious! - I would recommend pushing any dealer for an extended test drive of any car you’re interested in, or perhaps even hiring one for a weekend. Sounds obvious but definitely worth it.
Submitted: 03/11/2008 08:57:36
Lee Woods, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Life 2006
29-10-2008 - Well I’ve recently bought a 1.0 Club on a 06 plate (not the new shape) with less than 10k on the clock. It’s immaculate both inside and out. I am firstly amazed by it’s tiny motor. Having driven many small hatchbacks over the years and being less than happy with their respective engines. The tiny motor in the Corsa is a revelation, no doubt due in no small part to it’s 4 vales per cylinder design (twinport). It’ll win the traffic light Grand Prix (if you want it to). It’ll pull like a train up-hill. Also it’s so flexible that you can be in 5th gear running less than 1000rpms and it’ll still pull away smoothly and swiftly, of course if you need to accelerate sharply you’ll need to change down, but for normal day to day driving it’s more than happy being driven this way. So it may only have 60bhp but how it delivers it is spot on. Ride comfort is also quite good, soaking up the majority of bumps with no fuss. Sleeping policemen too can be tackled with no need to slow right down, as has been the case with other cars I’ve driven. Parking is so easy it’s almost laughable, with plenty of glass and excellent wing-mirrors it’s an absolute doddle to parallel-park in even the smallest spaces. Also here is where the speed sensitive power steering comes into it’s own. I’ve already said that going is good, but stopping is better, with ABS and Brake Assist fitted, it really does stop on it’s nose. At first the brakes seem too sharp, but after only a few miles you wonder how you ever managed without them. Cornering is sure-footed, but the skinny high profile tyres don’t really lend themselves to great road holding, however, I’ve no doubt that if you’ve a mind to that a new set of alloys with wider rubber would cure this issue. For me personally the car pulls and stops so well that it’s no chore to slow down that little bit for a tight bend. All the controls fall easily to hand and have a nice positive feel to them. My only gripe is that the clutch feels slightly off-set to me, in as much as I have to move my leg more to the right than I have been used to, but I have adapted to this too. The upside if this is there’s a massive amount of room for you to rest your foot in when not using the clutch. Being a 3 door car access to the rear is always a problem, but the car helps by virtue of having seats that fold well out of the way, maximizing the available room for you to get into the rear seats. Now it’s a small car so rear space is never going to be good, but if like myself you have small kids then it’s not a problem and you can even (when parked) turn around to hand them things as their never far away. The boot too is on the small side, but it’s deep and a good shape, again making the most of the available space, You’ll get 3-4 of those blue bags that Tesco sells (called big green bag) in there, but little else. The seats are easy to fold down though so increasing the space is easy if needed. You’ll be making less stops at the pumps too, with 50+MPG achievable. So to summarise... 1. Goes well 2. Stops better 3. Easy to park 4. Comfortable 5. 50+ MPG too So what have I learned from owning a Corsa? Ignore the press and test drive one yourself and make your own informed decision. Why? Because most car manufacturers develop their cars constantly and on a 06 plate the Corsa is arguably better than it’s ever been, but the consumer will never know this because the press are to focused in reviewing the new model. (which btw is not as good as it’s made up to be).
Submitted: 29/10/2008 12:28:09
Nigel, Dorset
Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 gls estate auto 1998
Very easy and comfortable to drive on motorways and country roads alike. Acceleration is very good and the sport switch is useful at the lights. I used to drive a Ford Focus Zetec but find the Vectra more driver-friendly as I am now disabled.
Submitted: 27/10/2008 15:57:00
Steve Qugley, London
Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5 cdti 2005
I have had this van from new and with 52k on the clock have had little trouble. The service costs have been high on the 2 services I have had, they insist on renewing the brake discs all round which I am sure is what they say to everyone. The power is more than adequate from the engine and I also got mine with an extra side loading door which has been a god-send. I am thinking about renewing soon and was thinking about a Transporter but after reading the reviews I think my search might see me buying another Vivaro.
Submitted: 27/10/2008 10:48:24
Steve Doran, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Auto Sport 1.8 16v 2008
I have had the car 5 months and compared to other convertibles on the market it’s a lot of car for the price. It looks stylish with the roof up and looks fabulous with it down; equal to the look of the Saab convertible which will cost you a lot more. The car seats 4 which is really handy unlike most convertibles which only seat 2 unless you pay a lot more. Leg space behind the driver’s seat can be a little tight but is manageable. The automatic is great to drive and the 1.8 engine is very responsive. The sports function is easily engaged with the press of a button on the dash and this really turns it in to a sports car, dropping the engine throttle and damping the suspension makes road handling really effective however this does consume more fuel. Driving with the roof back is enjoyable and one of the best features about the car. When the roof is stowed in the boot I can still get the family shopping in. This is a good looking convertible, a lot of fun and a great drive.
Submitted: 22/10/2008 15:02:48
Andy, Nottinghamshire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SRI 2007
Fantastic car, very comfortable, lots of leg-room in the back, large boot and loads of gadgets. CD player, cruise control, automatic electric windows from off the key fob, fully loaded. Does very well on fuel, I’m getting around 46mpg. Road noise is a little disappointing, seems to be lots of road noise coming from the tyres. In regards to Mark from Derbyshire’s comment - you must be driving a white stick with a walking stick if you prefer a Skoda to a Vauxhall; and on top of that you need to open your eyes when looking for gadgets because even the most basic Vectra has many, try reading the manual you might figure out where these devices are.
Submitted: 22/10/2008 10:29:06
Paul Hinchley, Nottinghamshire
Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Life 2008
This is the first brand new car that I have ever bought for myself, due to illness I have finally had to admit that I’m getting too knackered to go crawling under cars. The Corsa looks fantastic and I’m delighted with what I got for my money. It’s now done 650 miles, and so far so good. It’s comfortable to drive and good enough for going on a long run as long as you are not in a hurry. I find that I have to keep the revs a bit high on the hills and change down a gear sooner than I’m used to. Drivers visibility is an issue both through the tiny little front "portholes" and the rear pillars which are a little on the large size ( 3 door ). I want to service the car myself when it’s time but service information is minimal and warranty issues are a problem. Dealers seem to have the upper hand and service charges seem a bit on the expensive side for a very simple "oil change". Otherwise an excellent car.
Submitted: 21/10/2008 12:02:14
Robert Worth, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2002
I have had this van 42 months and what a nice van to drive when running ok !!!! At 35,000 the fuel pump went a £3,000 bill at dealers and now at 38,000 the gearbox needs replacing. I wouldn’t buy again - get a Transporter!
Submitted: 17/10/2008 16:19:50
Wally Gargett, England
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Auto Corsa sxi 2001
Just bought 01, 1.2 Auto Corsa sxi. Love the car, drives great but I am now sitting here without it because it broke down on me today. While driving along the engine just cut out and it stalled to a stop. Why? Well the breakdown company said it needed to be plugged into a diagnostic machine to find the problem, more money and I have only had it for a week... Hope the garage can solve this minor problem.
Submitted: 17/10/2008 15:58:05
Matthew Bawden, Devon
Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.9 cdti design 2008
Having owned three Alfa Romeo’s buying a Vauxhall was hard to do but with two dogs and a baby on the way I needed practicality, safety, reliability, comfort and looks, so getting an Alfa Sportwagon would only get two of these! So I looked at Vauxhall and got all five, this car is amazing.....it’s black so looks cool, has 150ps so plenty of power, handles almost as well as my Alfa 156, lots of little toys to play with, reliable, has a sport button which actually works so as you notice it.....the one and only drawback is that this model doesn’t have an on board computer which for a car that cost this much should have, but other than that an all round excellent car.
Submitted: 16/10/2008 08:59:17
Mick Jenkinson, Staffordshire
Vauxhall Vectra Life 2007
I recently bought a Vectra 1.8 Life - clutch judder when reversing and the accelerator has a slight pause - this is something the dealer is unable to rectify. Good all-round car but spoilt by this fault.
Submitted: 15/10/2008 13:32:06
Ian Baker, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 SRI 2008
Pro’s:- Reasonably quick 140ish BHP. Great flexible seating. Sports suspension on the SRI particularly on sports mode is great around corners and doesn’t roll much. ESP and traction controls also very good. Good sound from stock stereo. Sports seats on SRI very comfortable. Cons:- No CD mp3 player as standard (just normal CD player) even in SRI. Rear seats (very rear), don’t give enough room for larger teens or adults to sit comfortably. Fuel Economy - gas guzzler extreme!!! At best driving very lightly at around a constant 60mph 32mpg. On average I get around 26 - 29mpg which means filling up every 300 miles. Even on a recent trip to Spain of over 2000 miles (mainly motorways), I only averaged 28.2 mpg. Around town expect 18 - 19mpg!!!
Submitted: 14/10/2008 15:57:02
Zed Hameed, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTI 2004
Just gone onto a mere 29.000 miles and the gearbox has had to go in as the bearings etc have gone, have never ground the gears and have always changed gear smoothly, now find out its going to cost about £1500 to fix really ******* off would have bought a Transit as before so will never buy one of them again, haven’t even paid for it yet. Beware, the running costs are expensive, also turbo sensor went - £120.00.
Submitted: 13/10/2008 09:00:22
Zephania Chakarisa, Kent
Vauxhall Zafira 2003
The car is roomy and a beautiful family car. Have had problems of it just cutting off at slow speeds with sporadic bursts of power. Been fixed now and running very well and am hoping it stays that way.
Submitted: 08/10/2008 11:31:50
Andy Barclay, Essex
Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 Dti Active 2003
I have recently purchased a Vectra 2.0 turbo diesel. It has had 2 previous owners and only a recorded 38,000 miles on the clock. Overall I have found it to be a good, comfortable car, classy looking with plenty of gadgets to play with. I have been returning about 44 mpg, mostly town driving with occasional blast round the dear old M25. My only concern is the noise coming from the tyres. I have had the steering, suspension, wheel bearings all checked and are ok. The rumble from the tyres needs me to turn up the radio and apologise to any rear seat passengers. Has anyone else had the same problem, and more importantly- what is the cure...... new tyres or a change of car!!!!!!!!
Submitted: 29/09/2008 10:53:28
Michael, Kent
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi 2004
I would give it 0 but 1 is the lowest. This car is the WORST car I have ever owned and I have only owned 2. At 35,000 miles, a valve fell into the engine and was wrecked. This happened while going 60 mph in 5th gear. Vauxhall didn’t care because the car was 9 months out of warranty. This car was FULLY maintained at Vauxhall and as they don’t care, they build these cars to fall apart just as the warranty runs out. I would advise against ANY Vauxhall vehicle as they are badly built and their dealerships are the most unhelpful people you could ever meet. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
Submitted: 25/09/2008 09:06:10
Marc Binnie, Angus (Forfarshire)
Vauxhall Vivaro SWB 1.9dcti 6speed 2004
Well my experience of this van is thankfully short, but not sweet. I started a new job 5 weeks ago, picked up the van from Arnold Clark van centre in Glasgow, 4 days late after a set of injectors, clutch and MOT @99,000 miles. I drove 2000 miles and the gearbox packed in, wouldn’t select 1st, 2nd, 4th or reverse!! The lease company have pulled the plug on the contract as it’s too expensive to run now, being a 54 plat and now over 100kmiles. not a bad van to drive, a bit lacking in the oomph department and if you don’t like courtesy cars or motorway hard shoulders its one to be avoided!!!
Submitted: 24/09/2008 10:36:55
Richard Mason, London
Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 Auto. 2005
For a petrol auto it is good on fuel with 37mpg at motorway speeds. Quiet, smooth, reasonable feedback from steering. Quick acceleration from standstill but less so at higher speeds. Auto box in stop start traffic can change with big "clunks", I had same problem on a 02 model Vectra. Reliability has been good only wiper motor needing replacing & a fuel sensor. Previous 02 car had big problems with ECU & was never really sorted out. This model has an improved wiring loom apparently that has solved the problem. Seats are a minus being hard & uncomforatable. Dash is uninspiring but there are no rattles after 3 years & 50k miles. After 50k miles still just on original tyres previous model needed replacing at 20k miles. Having had the luck to try the Insignia, it really leaves the Vectra way behind but it is even bigger.
Submitted: 19/09/2008 09:20:42
Ashley Skinner, Dorset
Vauxhall Vivaro 2003
Had the van 7 months, its only done 47,000 miles and the gearbox has gone, wish I got a transit now !
Submitted: 16/09/2008 16:32:10
Donna, Cardiff
Vauxhall Corsa 2001
This car is such a pleasure to drive!. I’ve always driven corsa’s since I first passed my test two years ago. The 2001 model is absolutely fantastic. But.. having said that i just found out my windscreen washers aren’t working on front or back? is this common? why does it happen?.
Submitted: 15/09/2008 09:57:12
Gurdev Patel , England
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti design 2008
I am very happy with my car, it is very smooth and nice to drive. It handles very well. The fuel consumption is excellent. Also the car is very spacious and the car has a spacious boot. Overall i wll give this car ten out of ten. It is superb. I give credit to vauxhall for making this car.
Submitted: 15/09/2008 09:45:44
Phil Evans, Wrexham
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8vvt sri hatch 2008
Having moved from the vec b v6 sri to this four pot version I am pleasently surprised - the handling is quite good and the ride is not too firm the steering is lighter but still with a driver feel about it the vvt engine rev well through the gears and can hit the legal limit with ease. I am happy with the driving position as the drivers seat is multi adjustable and the steering adjusts to suit the rear leg room is not as much as i would like for an adult but the boot space makes up for this downfall in my books. Overall I am one happy Vectra owner.
Submitted: 12/09/2008 10:27:24
Louis Hillier, Kent
Vauxhall Combo 1.7 di 2002
What a great little van - 500 miles to one tank of diesel - fast, reliable, has only needed the oil and water topped up twice in 8 months. Cheap to insure, more than enough space in load area + spare parts are cheap and readily available. Would definitely buy gain.
Submitted: 05/09/2008 09:15:16
Roger Bundy, Devon
Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.7 CDTI club 2005
This car does what is says on the tin and also looks quite good too. The diesel returns 55 mpg on long runs, is not too obtrusive if you keep to 60 mph. It is not as quiet as the French diesel engines that go in the Focus, Citroen’s and Peugeot’s. It is well built, it handles very well for an estate (it has a longer wheel base than the hatchback). The loading entry for the boot is excellent, no obstructions and low. it has a comfortable cabin. safety equipment in the club version is very good.
Submitted: 03/09/2008 12:36:07
Carl Wallis, England
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2.0 gsi redtop 1991
Handles like a go kart!
Submitted: 19/08/2008 10:10:53
Ken Protheroe, Monmouthshire
Vauxhall Meriva CDTI 2006
I have used the car for 2 trips, from the UK to Lisbon and back. On the superb roads - Santander onwards, I used up to 95 mph where circumstances permit. 100 mph needs 3650 rpm (approx), hence at 90 mph it is not overstretched. Diesel consumption for those journeys averages 47 mpg, which to me is fantastic. With driver only, but with a fully laden / back seats flat Meriva. The only gripe being the thick pillars either side of the windscreen and they do obstruct peripheral vision. I have also used my Caterham CSR 260 for that journey, but the Meriva is a far better and relaxed proposition for such long journeys.
Submitted: 14/08/2008 13:04:04
Dennis Hardy, Cheshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6i Club 2003
The best car we have ever used. Very versatile inside - space for family use. Packs well and drives well loaded. Vauxhall in Stockport have been exceptionally helpful in warranty period replacing an EGV valve 2 weeks after warranty finished. Never needed any repairs. Original battery and exhaust after 80000 miles. Stands up to round town wear and tear. Daughters learnt to drive in it and handles well for them. Cruises well on open roads. Climbs hills. Second gear very responsive. Only downside is that the ECO engine burns oil by design fault and that front post visibility is poor. Would buy again but we are going to move on and downsize.
Submitted: 14/08/2008 12:59:50
Chris Everett, Warwickshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2002
Bought my van 2 years ago second hand in good condition. Wish I had spent my money elsewhere. in the past 18 months I’ve had to have new master and slave cylinders, new clutch and the gearbox has just gone for the second time! Great van when it works but unfortunately it doesn’t work for long. At least I’m getting my money’s worth out of the RAC...
Submitted: 13/08/2008 11:22:22
Paul Bushnell, Cambridgeshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2001
I have had nothing but problems with this car - I have had 3 starter motors, the stereo has locked and I can not get the code. I had diesel leak back into the engine; I wish I had never got it - spent more time off road than on it. One word describes this car - C**P .
Submitted: 13/08/2008 10:53:07
Andy Wright, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2.2i Elegance Auto Duelfuel 2001
Looking at some of the other reports the newer Zafira’s aren’t so good. My 2.2 petrol is gas converted and presently has 191,000 on the clock and is as comfortable to drive today as when new. There were problems at 45,000 and 83,000 requiring top end rebuilds but both were covered by warranty. Since then only had to replace one front wheel bearing assembly and an ERP valve other than normal wear and tear. Can’t believe so few people are on LPG. Presently runs at less that 10p/mile. Excellent towcar, workhorse and family vehicle.
Submitted: 11/08/2008 08:47:06
Paul L, Angus (Forfarshire)
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club 2003
Lots of room inside the Zafira. Probably the only real problem with the car is the amount of fuel you can go through. You get between 25 -35 mpg or roughly 400-450 miles to a full tank of petrol. If you use your car a lot like myself its definitely not a car that I would recommend. Sorry.
Submitted: 11/08/2008 08:43:27
Pete, Cardiff
Vauxhall Vivaro 9 seat bus 2008
Have only done 7000k so far as only had it 2 months ago. It drives ok, went to the South of France with 9 people plus skis at limit. French motorway speeds and did about 36 mpg. I was looking at the Mercedes and the Volkswagen but they are ridiculously expensive. There’s a performance chip available for this apparently and a friend who fitted this was impressed with the greatly increased power. One annoyance is that I ordered factory fitted black windows and it came without them! So I’ve put limo tints over them instead and it looks cool.
Submitted: 06/08/2008 09:20:37
Clive, Essex
Vauxhall Vectra SRI 2008
Very poor - - handling - rear leg room - equipment level - quality. I think Clarkson’s review was far too kind. Plastic is used where metal should be, the interior is just awful. The handling is atrocious, you have to go so much slower round the bends than in the Saab 9-3. Whoever put the SRI badge on this car was having a laugh. Do not buy this car.
Submitted: 08/07/2008 11:54:59
Clive Hockey, Torfaen
Vauxhall Zafira 2006
Over-heating on short journeys.
Submitted: 04/07/2008 14:47:56
Barry Moore, Hampshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6i Breeze Special Edition 2005
I bought the car when it was 6 months old and have not had a single problem. I am now looking to upgrade to a newer model as it is the best family car on the road..... I love them!
Submitted: 03/07/2008 14:09:12
Doug, Staffordshire
Vauxhall Vectra Elite Estate 1.9cdti 150 2004
I’ve now driven this car for over 70,000 miles and it has been outstanding. Fantastically equipped, and with an extremely comfortable ride that easily matches the supposed ’premium’ brands. It’s consistently returned over 50mpg without trying particularly hard to drive carefully. The load capacity is enormous. Can’t recommend it enough.
Submitted: 02/07/2008 10:13:57
Lisa, England
Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch Design 1.8i 2007
Great for fun driving. Handles beautifully and is very fast. I had 1.8i auto that flew like the wind, especially when hitting the sports button. Heavy on the fuel though, only 25mpg and that’s without touching the sports button!!! They lose value very rapidly. Mine was only 10months old when I bought it and I paid only 8k (list price around 16k!!) Didn’t keep it long as it had electrical problems. Took it to Vauxhall 3 times and every time they promised it was sorted but never was. On one occasion I allowed the dealer to keep the car over night and still they couldn’t fix it so I got rid. Even though I loved driving the car I would never buy a Vauxhall again because if dealers don’t know how to fix their own cars how can any other mechanic be expected to know. I guess sometimes you get what you pay for.
Submitted: 01/07/2008 14:28:35
Paul, England
Vauxhall Vivaro 2003
Great van, good looking, good on fuel, comfortable, well made, rubbish gearbox , gearbox bearings made out of hardend porridge... BEWARE!
Submitted: 25/06/2008 16:07:28
Tanya Guest, Hampshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 VVT 2007
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 VVT petrol, its only a year old and twice I’ve had my car condemed unroadworthy by the R.A.C. I have choosen the Zafira as I am a single parent of 4 children - I have two disabled children. Have I picked the wrong the car?
Submitted: 23/06/2008 09:04:28
Mark, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Vectra sri diesel 150 2008
Standard equipment is abysmal - no climate control, no cruise control, no parking sensors. CD player only - no aux port, CD player does not play MP3 disks. Interior design by Stevie Wonder. Just switched to this car from a Saab 93 with same engine and gearbox, hoping to get more space and lower tax. Handling is awful, squirms and slithers around like an Austin Maxi (which on balance I’d rather have). For the money - it’s bloody theft. Am opting out of the company car scheme to get away from this atrocious piece of tat. In the past 6 years I still have not driven anything as good as my old 2.5 diesel Skoda Superb. That includes A4 quatros, Holdens, Toyota Camrys, Volvos, Hondas and Saabs.
Submitted: 20/06/2008 08:40:57
Sam Lee, Warwickshire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 design 2006
I bought my Vectra 12 months ago and have enjoyed its excellent fuel economy, it is an excellent car loaded or unloaded, however be aware, Vauxhall have major problems with clutch judder on all petrol range vehicles and it is almost impossible to find a dealership who are competent enough to rectify the problem. This also includes Vauxhall’s warranty department who are the worst people I have ever dealt with, they hide behind phones For only a little bit more more money you can by a Saab, which has a history of excellent customer service, keep in mind general motors own both companies but more importantly has technicians who can and want to rectify problems. I have to travel 15 miles to another dealership to get quality service in Coventry, despite being 2 minutes from a Leamington dealership.
Submitted: 17/06/2008 11:15:09
Irfan Zeb, Staffordshire
Vauxhall Zafira 2001
I have the Vauxhall Zafira 51 Plate 2001 model 1.6 Club. I have the same cut out problem which makes the car untrustworthy and unreliable. Vauxhall should do something to remedy its effects.
Submitted: 17/06/2008 10:17:32
Kevin Sweeney, Buckinghamshire
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.9cdti design (150) 2008
I love this car, I just got one as a company car . The diesel engine is fantastic - economical and quick. I found a lot of information about the car at http://www,astra-twintop.net very helpful when I was choosing which model to go for.
Submitted: 16/06/2008 10:11:18
Paul Jewell, Leicestershire
Vauxhall Agila 1.0 2002
A very practical little car, with that higher up mini-mpv feel, and very roomy for its size. A boxy shaped load-bay means it can carry a decent amount of stuff - better than many of its curvier supermini rivals! It’s economical to run and performance is reasonable - it pootles along quite happily at the limit on country roads and motorways. Yes, the ride could probably be bettered, but it’s fine for me. No air con - but heh that only adds to fuel consumption and what’s wrong with opening the windows! I haven’t seen the new more-rounded shape model yet - I just hope they haven’t sacrificed the roominess for looks!
Submitted: 16/06/2008 10:03:14
Chris, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI Design 2006
I bought this car being 9 months old for £12.5k, with 7,500 miles on the clock. It’s the Design variant which is half leather and very well equipped inside. The 6 Speed Gearbox is very smooth and performance is good from the 120BHP engine. Drive it hard and you’ll get 46mpg, take it easy and use the 6th gear whenever possible (55mph+) and you’ll get 50-53mpg. Cruise control works very well and is far superior to the cruise control i had on my previous Mondeo car. The engine is available as either a 120BHP or 150BHP. I went for the 120 purely because i went for a diesel for economy. If i had 150BHP, i’d more than likely use it and defeated the object of switching to diesel! The ECU can be very easily reprogrammed to 150BHP by local specialists. It has a DAB radio fitted as standard which works very well and gives a superb range of station to choose from. The 6 CD Autochanger and FM Radio work well too. First annual service from a Vauxall dealer is £150 and is performed at 20,000 or within 1 year. whichever comes sooner. I’ve had this car just over a year now and i enjoy driving it as much now as i did the day i picked it up.
Submitted: 12/06/2008 14:28:59
Pamela Purdy, County Antrim
Vauxhall Corsa 2007
I bought my Vauxhall Corsa Design in October 2007 and totally regret it. One major fault is the leaking of wax fluid from the bottom of each of the doors - it sticks like glue to the ’sills’ and is impossible to remove. I am currently arguing this with Vauxhall who advise that this is a "design fault on all new Corsas" which I just need to live with. They have removed the offending substance with glue remover but say this will keep on occurring. My advice - buy a Renault Clio. I always had Clios and they are a far superior car to the Corsa. Lots of little differences which made it a pleasure to drive - eg: mute button on finger-tip control / lever to put back seat (Corsa has a wind down system - how antiquated is that!!)
Submitted: 03/06/2008 10:20:07
Jon Barton, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 petrol 2007
Dreadful, awful, appalling car. Noisy, ugly ,fascia looks like a Curry’s Far Eastern hi-fi. 10 years ago it would have been poor, today it’s a sick joke. No wonder nobody pays much for them!
Submitted: 28/05/2008 11:59:26
Peter Higson, Cheshire
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Design 2007
Very pleased with the car... however, when setting off in 1st gear and revving to around 1,800 rpm it carries on revving around at 600 rpm after you have depressed the clutch. Is there any way of switching this off? Other motorists at the lights think I am trying to "burn them off " in my 1.2!
Submitted: 27/05/2008 14:20:29
Jon Roberts, Flintshire
Vauxhall Vivaro l900 lwb mini-bus 2004
Bought vehicle new, have now done 126,000 miles and have just ordered another. 2 sets of discs, 1 master cylinder, 2 cam belts at due change and a service every 18000. miles including pads, tyres and oils plus filters, nothing more, and its all stop start work around town.
Submitted: 16/05/2008 08:57:52
Graeme, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club [ac] 2007
Very good car from a design point of view, very practical, very versatile, good looking etc... Reliability and quality is the complete opposite. Ongoing issue with chemical fumes of some description. Initially thought to be fuel related but actual origin still unknown. We are on our 2nd car now in 2 months and both are the same. It seems to be related to a batch of Zafiras. My pregnant wife refuses the drive the car (quite rightly) not to mention not allowing my 8 year old and 1 year old in the car either. Definitely going back to Vauxhall... may be sooner depending if dealer sorts out the Zafira problems.
Submitted: 12/05/2008 13:46:36
Martin Barnes, Berkshire
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.8 Auto Design 2007
Brilliant, had mine for 5 months now, just starting to get to use it with the roof down. Really good ride & handling, smooth engine & auto box. Best looking mid range convertible; with the roof up or down. Fantastic car.
Submitted: 12/05/2008 09:35:42
Jim, Cornwall
Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch SXI 1.4 Twin Port 2007
This is my 4th Astra and they keep getting better. Bought ex-fleet at 9 months old for £7k. The drive on this model is a little harder but the handling is very good. My last was a 1.6 CD which I sold with 104K miles on, but this model is livlier although lacking power a little on hills. Engine is quiet but road and wind noise seems to be worse than earlier models. I would like to see a water temperature gauge fitted as was on previous models, though this seems to be more and more common on modern cars. A recent journey of 275 motorway non-stop miles returned 42 mpg (driver onlyon board). Road tax of £120 instead of previous £170 and better mpg means that my running costs should be lower. One big moan is the lack of front storage space, no drop down drawer as on my previous model, I believe to make space for more airbags which seem to be everywhere. Rear seats map storage is a plus as are brighter interior lights. Stereo is adequate but not a quality sound like Sony. Plus point is MP3 CD play and jack for MP3 player. Just as well as there is nowhere to store disks. I’m not keen on the ’plastic chrome trim’ to front and back of the car, already showing signs of pitting which is hard to correct. All in all a great car for the money which is why I give it 5 star rating.
Submitted: 08/05/2008 09:01:20
Colin Simmons, Suffolk
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Elegance 2002
The Vectra handles well but is slow accelerating. I had problems with the cabin dials and knobs but the Vauxhall dealers have not been very helpful... Apart from that it is a decent performer but in hindsight I would probably have gone for a Mondeo.
Submitted: 30/04/2008 14:16:51
Greg Bond, Oxfordshire
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Life 2008
I chose the new Corsa as I thought it would cope well with the towns and cities. There have never been more than two people in the car at one time - this is for the best as the back seats do not look like they would provide much comfort for an adult - this is not a family car. Vauxhall claim that the 1.2 Life manages 48 miles to the gallon but I was not surprised to discover that this was in reality around the 42 mark - whos journey to work is on a rolling road and doesn't involve stopping?). The limited space in the back is made up for with the large boot space. I paid extra for side-airbags as these do not come as standard - I feel that these really are must have safety feature. Reliability has so far been exemplary and there have been no extra, unexpected costs attached to my Corsa - this is exactly how it should be. I would recommend the Corsa to anybody looking for a great town / city run around that has good fuel economy and low maintenance and insurance costs.
Submitted: 28/04/2008 10:19:30
A Graham, County Armagh
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Club 2007
Overall a good car, however a few negative points also must be mentioned.. The driver’s view of the road and surrounding area is severely restricted because of the very wide posts down the sides of the windscreen, especially on the driver’s side. The (very small) switch to activate the fog light is hidden away almost down below the level of the steering wheel... too hard to get at if you actually encounter fog and need to use it safely without pulling over as you have to take your eyes off the road to actually find it. The seats are fiddly to move forward if passengers get into the rear of the car. Poor performance power wise (its only a 1.2, 16v but still could be better) and fuel economy for such a small engine leaves a lot to be desired. Other than that I’m delighted with the New Corsa; however when the next one comes out i think Vauxhall would need to fix these type of things.
Submitted: 23/04/2008 09:45:39
Craig Morgan, Nottinghamshire
Vauxhall Antara 2.4i E 5dr 2008
I’m pleased with this new car, it’s much better than I expected. This is a company car and as such it offers a very flexible working and family car. It has all mod cons and drives well enough. Would I buy one? Probably not. Although there is nothing dreadfully wrong with it, there’s nothing that exciting about it either and price wise I think there are more exciting cars on offer.
Submitted: 21/04/2008 14:56:14
David Holtby, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Antara S Model 2008
We test drove the Antara and were very impressed with it. After also test driving the C Crosser and Outlander Captivia we have ordered ours and are looking forward to taking delivery of the car.
Submitted: 21/04/2008 08:32:15
Paul Mayers, England
Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 DTi 2900 2002
The only thing wrong with this van is the fact that the gearbox, clutch and brakes are not up to the job. The gearbox has cheap bearings and at £1000 pounds a pop for a reconditioned replacement this can prove rather expensive. The clutch just hasn’t got the grunt for the job in hand so you can add a few more pounds to the running costs for replacement every 30,000 miles. The brakes just don’t last and the master cylinder is a bit suspect. So if you like spending loads on service and repair this is the van for you!!!!!!!
Submitted: 15/04/2008 09:02:23
Mike Hague, Lancashire
Vauxhall Zafira SRi 150 Ext Auto 2006
The vehicle is an excellent all rounder with the ability to swallow up a large family comfortably. I would highly recommend to anyone - supplying dealer (Lookers St Helens) had a tremendous salesman who looked after the order from start to finish (8 week special factory build because of the extras lad called John Ashcroft). Only downside is that the vehicle has a cut out, normally when coming off a motorway and for an Automatic could be dangerous because you lose all power, including steering. Not happened for a while now (Thankfully) Vauxhall state, no fault found. Have this logged with the dealer in any event, because it could prove dangerous if my grandchildren were in the car.
Submitted: 14/04/2008 10:49:00
Paul Jones, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0cdti 9 seat minibus LWB 2007
Bought almost new from Vauxhall dealer. Covered 6000 miles in 2 months. Very smooth engine. Will sit all day at 90-100mph (abroad of course). We use it as an alternative to the run of the mill MPV’s (old car was ’03 Galaxy) and do not regret decision for a minute. Excellent for big family (6 of us + 2 dogs) who like to travel - loads of space for luggage. Very good for towing large caravan - but keep an eye on your speed - very easy to creep up to 70+. Slick 6 speed box, light controls, nice ride. Handling okay, but remember this is a basically a van with seats ! No complaint about space or comfort of seats. One niggle is that the stereo is not up to the standard of my last car - but for £16k including the alloys and roof ladder that I got added it’s a lot of metal for the money. So far I have achieved about 36mpg.
Submitted: 14/04/2008 09:08:04
Steven Hobb, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall Combo 1.3 2005
The 2005 Combo is a significant improvement on its 1997 predecessor. It features increased payloads and load volumes and is now a better alternative to the Berlingo and Kangoo than before. The diesel engines are now far more economic to drive and give improved power and performance. A good van, now on a par with similar vans from the other manufacturers - the 1.3 engine offers more than the older 1.7.
Submitted: 09/04/2008 10:10:42
Jo-An Rhoden, London
Vauxhall Corsa 1.00 TWIN 2004
I just purchased my car on Thursday and it is a great drive but I do have problems with the front and back wipers. Apart from that there are no regrets. I wish I had purchased one sooner even though i had always loved my Volkswagen Polo.
Submitted: 31/03/2008 14:22:45
Colin Woolford, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Vauxhall Zafira 2000
I no longer have my safe and 100% reliable Zafira due to my own fault. I was driving through a double lane country road heading up hill to a right hand turn at night time , a car came towards me with its full beam on in which case dazzled me, before I knew it, I hit the banking to my left and my Zafira rolled , lucky enough I was wearing my seatbelt and the airbag worked otherwise I would not be writing this report. I suffered minor injuries so this is why I say that Zafira’s are the best of m.p.v vehicle.
Submitted: 29/03/2008 15:28:56
TJ, Sussex
Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1.9 CDTi Design 2007
I’ve had many, many Vectras as company cars and they are typically swapped after 6 months, so I can’t speak of the long-term reliability of these cars. With that said these are perfect motorway cars and will cruise all day and all night in 6th gear without trouble. On the twisty stuff they start the feel their weight but they still stick well to the road especially with a bit of weight in the boot. They are huge inside and the boot is massive. One thing to note is that the rear legroom is much improved over the hatchback. Helpful if you have teenagers with long legs like me. It feels like a very solid car and the doors close with a reassuring clonk. It’s no sports car but the 120PS engine is powerful enough to keep up with most other cars of this ilk. The 150PS is a bit quicker and does benefit from much greater torque for no more tax. If I was going to buy one 2nd-hand I would wait until the Insignia arrives in late ’08/early ’09 and this will surely drive down the prices of the Vectra.
Submitted: 18/03/2008 09:08:44
Amanda Green, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Life a/c 2007
I’ve been driving this car for about 9 months now and I’m very pleased overall with it. The space is fantastic and my little girl loves being higher up and able to see out from her (Isofix) car seat. It can lack a little punch sometimes from setting off but I hardly feel the need to race off from the lights so suits me fine. The only downside are the side pillars on the windscreen, which took a little getting used to as they do get in the way of visibility sometimes, especially on roundabouts. All in all I think it’s a wonderful family car and very flexible. Something I would definately buy again.
Submitted: 16/03/2008 13:36:47
Lisa Jones, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 2004
I have had several cars over the years varying from Ford Fiesta to Ford Escort and now drive a Rover 45. Due to a crippling illness I have trouble with my back and needed a car that I could get in and out of easily. Also have a 12 year old that I taxi around with his friends. Test drove many cars, including Renault Scenic, Renault Modus etc... The Meriva is far the best car out there and it is large enough to house 3 rowdy teens and hubby along with a large boot for accessories. I am only 5ft and hubby is 6ft so we needed a car small enough for me yet large enough for him. The Meriva ticks all the boxes. No problems with acceleration when at full capacity and I live on the side of the mountain!
Submitted: 14/03/2008 12:11:01
Andrew Napier, Buckinghamshire
Vauxhall Agila 1 ltire Expression 2004
I do 25,000 miles a year. I transferred from a 2.5 ltr gas guzzler when petrol went through £1 per litre. At first I was a little dubious about the switch, but after six months and 12,000 miles, I think the car is marvellous. It's the only 1 litre car that you can get a full stack of golf clubs and trolley in the boot. It has four doors and loads of room inside. I managed to get a double mattress in it to take to the charity shop! Service intervals of 20K miles, cheap insurance, cheap to run with even cheaper fuel bills (45 miles to the gallon) I save at least £50 per week! It pootles along quite happily at 70-80 mph. Once you get over the looks, it's incredible.
Submitted: 11/03/2008 09:25:28
Steve Tedstill, Powys
Vauxhall Agila 1.2i 2004
I love my Agila; this is my second one, good space inside, good access (Disabled wife) room for shopping scooter. Try one before you buy a great big 4x4 for the school run! "High up" stance, good eye height, pleasant to drive, styling always gives me a smile! 1.2 is better engine for longer distances; mine is hardly ever used as a town car. Only downside is 40 mpg - needs to be a diesel. £4000 for a 9000 miler from local Vauxhall Dealer.
Submitted: 11/03/2008 09:16:19
Turner Roy, Devon
Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 d petrol/LPG 2002
I converted to LPG two years ago and pay 50p per litre with the same consumption and performance as petrol. My Vectra serves as builders van, trailer hauler and touring car Very reliable, cheap to maintain and a good performer.
Submitted: 03/03/2008 12:03:21
Nikki Bridges, Kent
Vauxhall Zafira 2007
I got my second Brand New Zafira in September 2007. After getting a strong smell of petrol I took it into local dealer ship and was told it was unsafe to drive and could have caught fire at any moment. There was a split in a hose - I am concerned there could be a problem with this current stock and would like others to be aware of this potential problem/disaster. Apart from this I love the design - drive and price of the Zafira although it is not economical to drive around Town and is better suited to longer journeys.
Submitted: 28/02/2008 10:15:59
Russell Peace, Hampshire
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.7 CDTI Design 2006
Had my Sporthatch now for just over 2 years and no complaints. Went for 1.7 diesel as economy rather than performance was important. However, she cruises down the M Way at 85-90 with out a problem and has plenty of power to keep me busy on the B Roads. Handles Like magic!!! Just about to change the car so going for the 19 CDTI 150 SRI exterior pack next. To sum up the Sporthatch, excellent value for money and great looks!!!!!
Submitted: 20/02/2008 09:26:48
Eddie Price, Lancashire
Vauxhall Signum 2004
This car was what I thought was going to be my best yet and at just over three years old I'm beginning to think I may have bought and old Vauxhall Viva or Chevette. At 28000 miles it's had a new timing chain, a new injector module, new rear arms and new rear shocks. It is now booked in to have the rear wheel bearings done and the door seals on the front two doors. I'm glad in a way I'm not paying for the work to be done but its costing me money every time it goes in for work to be done to hire cars for the duration of the work. Warranty people don't pay for hire cars! Anyway, other than all the work and all the money I pay out for hire cars it is a wonderful car to drive, a bit of a fuel drinker around town but on the motorways its a good 40 to 50 mpg at a steady 80 mph, shushhhhhhhh! Did I mention speeding then. Lol. Handles the road very good in all conditions and very roomy inside for all the family. One thing it does miss as a new car and that's the heated front screen.
Submitted: 18/02/2008 13:55:29
Alex Tucker, Surrey
Vauxhall Corsa 2000
Handles very well round corners and is very nippy; get a lot of problems with the windscreen wipers and washers - front and back. All in all a pleasure to drive.
Submitted: 15/02/2008 09:43:21
Jim M, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall Corsa Design 2007
Just recently received my new Corsa 1.2i design and can’t really fault it. Yes i would agree with many reviews that the engine is slightly out of puff on hills. This means it needs to be revved in order to get up to speed, subsequently fuel is less efficient. But having had 3 Polo’s previously this makes for a refreshing change. The steering is excellent, along with the grip. And the cabin is as roomy as the previous Polo’s, although the three door rear space is minimal, but then if i needed the room i would have a brought a 5 door. The toys as standard on this model are fantastic, automatic rain sensing wipers, light sensing auto lights, and auto rear view mirror, not forgetting Aircon, electric windows and mirrors, all make for a touch of luxury on a wee car.
Submitted: 05/02/2008 11:56:58
Susan Jones , Hampshire
Vauxhall Meriva Life easytronic 2007
Like the car, spacious and comfortable. Quirky gearbox with heavy fuel consumption.
Submitted: 30/01/2008 17:17:11
Steve Goodchild, Sussex
Vauxhall Antara S 2007
I have had an Antara for a year now and it has performed perfectly everyone who travels in it is impressed by its ride qualities and interior space, off road it is more that capable as an SUV and despite getting it very muddy it has never got stuck, I would recommend anyone looking for this type of vehicle to consider one.
Submitted: 30/01/2008 16:31:10
Jen English, Hertfordshire
Vauxhall Corsa 1992
I’m in love with my little, bright green Corsa. It wasn’t a car I’d ever really fancied before but my husband bought this one then decided it was too ’girly’ for him, so I ended up with it. It’s a dream to drive, easy to handle if a little heavy on the steering since it doesn’t have PAS. The pedals are close together but that was easy to get used to. The boot is surprisingly roomy and easily takes a weekly shopping load. Overall a nifty little car.
Submitted: 28/01/2008 11:23:08
Alan Horley, Pembrokeshire
Vauxhall Astra Estate SRi 2007
The 150 CDTi Estate is Spartan in the cabin (it does not even have an engine temperature gauge) and somewhat noisy until warmed up. The ride on those 18 inch low profile tyres result in a hard ride with a lot of road noise. However on the plus side the performance is astonishing. If the ’ sport ’ button is pushed the response to the accelerator is so quick it is a bit difficult to drive smoothly which is not helped by the very powerful brake assistance. Very much a driver’s car which puts a smile on ones face. My wife hates it for its lack of comfort and refinement.
Submitted: 23/01/2008 14:36:55
Martin McGuinness, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall Vivaro lwb high roof 2004
have had this vehicle since 6 months old love it due to good points quick for a van great on fuel cheap to run i.e. road tax and insurance big van inside due to high door handles well good to drive now done 80000mls bad points 3rd gearbox needs no4 now this is an inherent problem have spoken to Vauxhall and Renault mechanics they recon to be changing at least 1 a week eats brakes even though i have had major problems with gearboxes i will buy an other vivaro or one of its variants i.e. primistar or traffic
Submitted: 23/01/2008 14:33:38
Helen Mitchell, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Meriva 1.7cdti 2006
My Meriva is my Tardis on wheels! I needed a vehicle which for 99% of the year transports just me and my business goods around the country but for 1% accommodates trips out with family and friends spreading into the back seat. A Vectra served me well but the overall length and boot projection made parking and manoeuvring in strange locations a bind. I cannot believe the Meriva is based on a Corsa chassis. The internal space is huge -legroom front and back is phenomenal and is not provided at the expense of the standard boot space (as with some mpvs). Flexspace drops the rear seats in a flash to a massive loading area, with no lip at the tailgate to negotiate and several handy anchorage points to tie everything down (not family and friends!). The car handles like a mini hatchback and the common rail engine provides excellent poke at the lower end of the gearbox. It will cruise for ever and on long, fully loaded journeys returns 45mpg with ease -which is pretty good for the planet and the purse. The solar reflect glass -available on the top models -is an added luxury in hot weather and an essential security feature when loaded up. I challenge any manufacturer to offer me a better vehicle for my needs (however a private helicopter may do nicely!) PS to Peter Mahoney (post 9.11.2007)..... 23 years ago we had a baby + a toddler + all associated necessities (pushchair/ travel cot/high chair/nappies/food/clothes) all neatly stashed in a two door Fiesta for regular 5 hour journeys. Children of today have it too easy!!
Submitted: 23/01/2008 12:46:02
Anthony Lenihan, London
Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch Standard 1998
The Astra is the best car i have owned No trouble for 9 years...I service it every July the parts costs about £25 and that’s it for another year I’m 68 years and have been driving since I was 14 years old........
Submitted: 22/01/2008 09:37:19
Ail Rob, Scotland
Vauxhall Corsa 2007
No review submitted.
Submitted: 14/01/2008 11:07:20
Paul, England
Vauxhall Zafira SRi CDTi (150BHP) 2006
Fuel economy of the 150BHP (Euro IV) CDTi engine is extremely poor. Average economy is 20% BELOW the manufacturer’s official NCAP figures, costing me over £1,000 in extra fuel over 4 years. Average mpg varies between 28 and 35mpg, when driven moderately in town (urban) and country roads. My Saab 9000 2.0liter (1998) automatic gives me only 4mpg less, when driven comparably. On a motorway cruise at 70mph, my Zafira returns between 40mpg and 45mpg. But this is way below the manufacturers concocted NCAP figures (measured on a rolling road, with artificial ECU settings) of 36/54/46 mpg (urban/extra-urban/combined). I am sure the Euro IV Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) doesn’t help the economy, but these figures are appalling. Vauxhall have tested my car and verified engine/vehicle is running normally! Which is a shame, as the car is excellent in all other respects. Especially with the Active suspension CDC (Continuous Damping Control) optional upgrade with IDS+, the handling is outstanding. This is helped by the SRI suspension set up and standard 225/45/17 wheels/tyres. The room for a family of 5 is top class, with the Flex 7 seating arrangement which is unbeatable, especially if you have minimum space to store removable seats of some competitor cars. My only recommendation is - avoid the CDTi (150BHP) engine at all cost. The 2.0 Petrol model gives similar economy and performance in real life. Other users have reported similar poor economy, but it does seem to vary between different cars. I will never believe a manufacturers ’combined’ figure again and therefore will never buy new again - until NCAP figures become realistic again.
Submitted: 11/01/2008 15:05:52
John Bowers, Sussex
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Design 2007
Had my Twintop for 3 months now. I’m blown away with it.
Submitted: 11/01/2008 14:58:00
Andrew Skinner, England
Vauxhall Signum 1.9 CDTI (150) 2005
Having looked for a car with luxury features but not a luxury price tag - I looked at the Signum. I liked its flexible seating, the large (but not estate sized) boot space and the fact it had a nice colour computer with decent (but not amazing) Sat Nav. Everyone who has seen it close up comments on how comfortable it is and it’s a great drive on the motorways. The 150 BHP engine is great and returns between 45-50 MPG and with cheap servicing costs is a good all round package.
Submitted: 09/01/2008 10:52:02
Levi Collins, England
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.8 SRI XP 2007
This car is amazing, I’ve had it now for 6 Months and have yet it has not failed to impress me, and it definitely delivers the goods. The XP version really does stand out next to the standard SRI and from the side you would think it was a VXR, the sport button mode is a joy, and yes it really does make a difference to the way the car handles and it instantly feels like you have got more under your right foot, it just takes off, it also corners very well sticking the car to the road surface, it will easily go round islands and then come out of them at 50 mph no problem at all, and without the feeling of impending doom, because you are so low to the ground on those low pro tyres, just great. Having said all that their is just a couple of things that i would change if i was designing this car again, those would be the radio needs to be a lot more bassy, and the exhaust back box could do with sounding more sporty, apart from that I’m a very happy fella indeed, and would and have recommended this car to my friends, so if you want a car that looks the dogs B then you should go and take a look at SRI XP model, because insurance is group 8E, compared with the VXR which is group 17E, a big difference when it comes to shelling out each year.
Submitted: 07/01/2008 15:59:15
James Cushnaghan, Hampshire
Vauxhall Corsa ttdi 2003
No review submitted.
Submitted: 03/01/2008 09:26:32
Stan Webb, Durham
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 8 valve enjoy 2004
I love the car but the fuel consumption is heavy with only 30 - 35 mpg. Apart from that the car is great.
Submitted: 20/12/2007 17:25:27
Ray Hayhurst, Conwy
Vauxhall Meriva 2006
I have had my Meriva six months its good to drive and good on fuel about 45 to 50 mpg. My wife has certain difficulty getting in and out of most cars but not whith the Meriva , we gave a lot of thought to which would be the best car for us and tried a few on test but only meriva ticked all the boxes . Ours is a 1.6 petrol and it runs so smooth it is very nice car in all respects ,if there is one thing I would like that it does not have is arm rests, maybe some one out there knows if i can get them from somewhere.
Submitted: 17/12/2007 11:44:08
James, Dorset
Vauxhall Corsa sri 2007
Just had delivered my new corsa sri and love it. Great engine and well made inside and out.
Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:46:57
Sam Donnelly, Buckinghamshire
Vauxhall VXR8 6.0 v8 2007
A seriously contender for Auid and BMW sadly over-looked due to the badge but in my opinion it has all the equipment and performance with a much cooler exterior.
Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:37:16
Matt Pollard, Kent
Vauxhall VX220 2.0 Turbo 2007
Amazing to drive, performance and torque are great. The cost is low as well so a great buy.
Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:36:07
Ian Fleming, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Corsavan 1.3 CDTi 2001
This van drives just like a car, which I guess it really is. Be warned though, this is not what you need if you need to transport a lot of goods from A to B, the space is limited. A real fun drive though, very nippy and great at cornering.
Submitted: 30/11/2007 15:51:10
Tony Jackson, Middlesex
Vauxhall Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR 3dr 2006
This is a powerful car that is a fraction of the cost of an M3 but of course doesn’t have the same refinement. Yes there’s quite a bit of nasty cheap plastic on the inside and the shape of the Monaro isn’t to everyone’s taste but when you feel the performance of this car you’ll realise you get an awful lot for your money.
Submitted: 27/11/2007 12:34:44
Carl Rider, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1.9 CDTi 150 Life 5dr 2006
Excellent to drive and phenominal amount of space. This is a cracking car and better than some MPV’s out there for the room you get. Very comfortable too. First rate family car and comes with a good amount of kit as standard. Good fuel return too. First rate.
Submitted: 26/11/2007 10:23:34
Malik Raza, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch 3000 2002
i tnk tht car is fi9
Submitted: 23/11/2007 09:15:53
Robert Zimmerman, Kent
Vauxhall Tigra 1.8 16v Sport 2007
I chose this car over its rivals because its a real head turner. Ride is fantastic.
Submitted: 23/11/2007 09:10:36
Tony Whitchurch, Leicestershire
Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9Di 2700 swb 80 2006
Very smart van. Nice and neat to drive and good load space. Good cabin area with lots of stowage areas. Very good on fuel and low insurance rating. Good hardworking van that looks the biz.
Submitted: 22/11/2007 11:19:07
Rosemary Murfin, Derbyshire
Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16V Manual Air a/c 2007
I just love the Tigra, I previously owned the 01 model and decided it was definately time for an update. This Tigra beats the old one hands down but still retains it’s sporty personality and easy going drive. LOVE IT!
Submitted: 21/11/2007 21:14:40
Geoff Kirkman, Rutland
Vauxhall Astravan 1.3 CDTi 2007
Nothing better on the market in my opinion. Perfect little van that makes use of all its available space and drives like a car. Comfortable and very smart looking. Excellent price and cheap to run. Top marks.
Submitted: 21/11/2007 09:38:53
Robert Ritchie, Bedfordshire
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 2.0 16v 2007
Best car I have ever had. A superb drive. best handling I have ever had in a coupe. Smart and smooth.
Submitted: 20/11/2007 11:32:16
Peter Jones, Cheshire
Vauxhall Astravan 1.7 Diesel 2007
I’ve used Astravans as every day workhorses for the last 11 years. These are fabulous, reliable spacious vans that drive like the car equivalent. No wonder that these are one of the most popular vans on the road in the UK.
Submitted: 20/11/2007 09:44:19
Tim Prince, Middlesex
Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.6 16v Club 5dr 2005
I’ve had this car from new and I’ve not regretted buying once. A very practical car that gives an enjoyable drive too. The engine is smooth and quiet and it handles very nimbly for an estate. The space is good and the interior is comfortable; very good driving position too. Overall this is an excellent estate and you could do a lot worse. For someone like me the down side is resale value is low, but if you’re in the market for a used car you could probably pick one up for a bargain.
Submitted: 19/11/2007 13:23:19
Geoff Hall, Worcestershire
Vauxhall Signum 2.2 DTi Design 2004
I bought my Signum on the basis that I wanted a stylish vehicle providing practical and economic motoring. At 3 months old and with nearly £7000 off the list price this car promised to do all that. This was against all the professional pundits who rated it an odd-ball with mediocre driving appeal. But since most of us have to optimise our choice of car and are not seeking Top Gear approval this car is the best thing I have owned to date. Bearing in mind that Vauxhall with Signum probably began the current vogue of the luxury hatch-back, it has been under -acknowledged, in my opinion. In the turbo diesel mode with ’sports’ lowered suspension it provides a firm and stable ride,which can be pushed hard round country roads but is a great motorway cruiser, giving well above 45mpg to every tank -full. It is well built and gets envious comments from friends who like its quality feel. Its not an estate nor a limo but it is both flexible and roomy, for those who dont need the extremes of either, which lets face it, is an awful lot of us!
Submitted: 16/11/2007 12:44:39
Kerry Rolls, Essex
Vauxhall Astra Convertible 2002
I find the astra convertible a nippy car to drive and a pleasure, although being a slender women and average height i do find the seats a bit of a pain being that they are tooo laid back due to being sports seats, it makes it harder for me to have good visibility all round. The sun visors are toooo little also so often i get blinded by the sun on bright days where i have no protection from the visors, infact they are so little it makes me wonder why they bothered putting them their. The car is a very stylish car and wonderful in summer but i do pay the price with visibility and lack of sun visors protection at all times.
Submitted: 16/11/2007 12:43:31
Ian Hennessey, England
Vauxhall Corsa 2007
Excellent car, reliable, can’t fault it.
Submitted: 09/11/2007 10:04:40
Peter Mahoney, England
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 2007
My wife and I had a baby recently and the Vauxhall Corsa we owned just wasn’t big enough to cope with the army of supplies that you need when transporting a little one around. It was also difficult before to get him into the baby seat in the back. I thought that something in between a car and an MPV would be perfect and the Vauxall Meriva is exactly that. The interior space is magnificent and the FlexSpace system that allows the 3 back seats to be moved independently is a stroke of genius. Luckily, and importantly, it also performs well. The 1.4 engine gives me exactly the amount of acceleration and cruising speed that I need. Running costs / fuel economy are pretty good too. The only negative, and it is a very small one, is that the visibility from the drivers seat is not as good as I would have liked. However, this car is leased and I am so happy with it that I will be leasing exactly the same model again.
Submitted: 09/11/2007 09:51:56
Wendy Ward, Devon
Vauxhall Zafira 2003
I would love a nice diesel car that i could take the childrens friends to school in.
Submitted: 08/11/2007 08:56:32
Natalie Mahon, Middlesex
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch VXR 2007
This is the top hot hatch! A beautiful looking machine with a 2 litre engine that can do 0-60 in only 6 seconds. The VXR can do more than 150 mph but so far I’ve just pushed it to 110mph one early morning (4am) on a desterted motorway, it didn’t even break into a sweat!
Submitted: 07/11/2007 12:04:01
Lennie Brown, England
Vauxhall Vectra 2007
I am very pleased with my new Vectra. We hired one on holiday a couple of years ago and it was dead slow but this new engine is so much better. It’s really nippy; the only reservation I have is that I feel the accelerator has a slight pause when I put my foot down. Does anybody else find this? I was advised by the engineer that it was OK and said it’s all tight being new and it would loosen up so I will give it a couple of months to see if he is right. It is a lovely smooth quiet ride though.
Submitted: 01/11/2007 08:51:43
Alexander Durnston, Clackmannanshire
Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 16v VVT Life 2007
Is the Zafira the best family car? Yes, by far. The versatility is a joy and it is impossible not to come up with a seating arrangement that is perfect. This is due to the fantastic Flex-7 system which I cannot praise highly enough. I previously owned a Meriva with which I was very happy but a rapidly expanding family required a larger vehicle so I thought I would stick with Vauxhall. The Zafira takes all the plus points of the Meriva and improves upon them. The space that is available inside makes it feel like a mobile home. Safety was also a priority for me and the 5 star EuroNCAP rating was the final confirmation I needed to purchase this MPV. The price is also spot on giving you fantastic value for money.
Submitted: 30/10/2007 17:12:27
Peter Luscombe, Cheshire
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch VXR
Asbolutely amazing car, very quick and well built. Unfortunatuly I live in an affluent area and was targeted and subsequently car jacked 6 weeks after i bought it... so its probably not the best car to buy unless you carry a 12 bore in your glove box.
Submitted: 29/10/2007 10:10:06
Arnold Rigby, Yorkshire
Vauxhall Antara 2.0 CDTi 5dr
I’ve not had my Antara long so can’t give it top marks...yet. So far it has delivered on every level with a very smooth and comfortable ride and excellent mpg for a car of it’s size. It looks more stylish than a lot of 4x4s out there and is priced very well for the market.
Submitted: 27/10/2007 22:21:30
Andrew, Oxfordshire
Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch 1.6 Club
I’ve driven Astras for 15 years. My 2007 model 1.6 Club is the best yet. . Fabulous drive, refinement & quality.
Submitted: 26/10/2007 12:02:53
Gina Cooper, London
Vauxhall Corsa
Cheap to run, cheap to tax at only £35 per year. Very economical. Very good build quality. Generally speaking a great buy.
Submitted: 25/10/2007 14:14:12
Dave Smithson, Lancashire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
I bought my Vectra nearly new and saved a lot on the list price. This is an affordable family car with plenty of space. Comfortable, but not the sharpest drive in its class.
Submitted: 24/10/2007 15:45:58
Gavin Layton, Lincolnshire
Vauxhall Movano Tipper 2.5 CDTi 3500Mwb Tipper 100ps
Excellent little van, just what I was looking for. I use this for my landscape gardening business so it the 6 months I’ve had it it’s taken some fair knocks and heavy loads and performs brilliantly. Cab is reasonably comfortable and so far has been 100% reliable.
Submitted: 20/10/2007 09:11:52
Mary Bishop, Oxfordshire
Vauxhall Corsa 1.4
Bought the latest Corsa a few months ago and it’s a big improvement on the earlier models. Spacious and attractive, ample power and refined, an excellent car.
Submitted: 19/10/2007 10:34:16
Briony Phelps, Gloucestershire
Vauxhall Agila 1.0i 12v Expression 5dr
They say you get what you pay for and boy is this car cheap! Awful.
Submitted: 01/10/2007 15:46:23
Paul Page, Fife and Kinross Shires
Vauxhall Vectra SRI 1.8 Sat-Nav
Handles like a dream on back roads, drives with total ease on motorways, evan when fully loaded. Most comfortable seats than any vectra and cavalier ive had before.
Submitted: 26/09/2007 08:48:15
Gary Pearce, Gloucestershire
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8i 16v LS 5 dr (Hatchback)
Very pleased with my Vectra. Very smooth drive, on both long and short journeys. Handles really well and all the space you need in a family car.
Submitted: 05/09/2007 17:15:01
Fernanda Marques, Surrey
Vauxhall Astra Convertible black
nice one
Submitted: 03/09/2007 09:34:39
Derek Murray, Inverness-shire
Vauxhall Combo
nice drive space
Submitted: 03/09/2007 09:28:47
Norma, Bedfordshire
Vauxhall Corsa
Hated it, poor handling, clumsy, unresponsive, like driving a small cardboard box.
Submitted: 28/08/2007 11:43:27
Brad McQueen, Essex
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6
OK car, have 3 kids, aged 7, 5 and 1, and find it a bit a squeeze when all in, no real pick up from the off but is quite good on the old mpg. Very reliable, but again, not as big on the inside as looks from the outside.
Submitted: 23/08/2007 14:15:45
James Fallow, Northumbria
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch Astra Sport Hatch 1.8 16v VVT
I’ve had this car now for 5 months now and am very pleased indeed. The engine has a great sound to it and the handling is superb. No complaints so far.
Submitted: 10/08/2007 09:38:06
Paul Bailey, Denbighshire
Vauxhall Zafira Vauxhall Zafira Life 1.6i 16v
This car is exceptionally roomy, even with five children in the back. It has some clever space storage ideas and the flexibility of the seating makes life so much easier. Drive wise it’s very solid and smooth and very economical. The driver’s area isn’t very exciting but it’s very practical, which is what you want in a vehicle like this. I’m very pleased with it.
Submitted: 09/08/2007 12:23:45
James, Cardiff
Vauxhall Corsa
My Corsa is now 5 years old and I must say that it has been a pleasure to drive for that period. Although it might now be time to upgrade it will be a shame because this has been a great car, cheap to run and extremely reliable.
Submitted: 08/08/2007 15:58:08
Allan Whyte, Oxfordshire
Vauxhall Corsa Vauxhall Corsa Sxi 1.7 CDTi 16v 3dr
This is a fantastic car, it really does deliver everything that Vauxhall say it will, no surprise that it was What Car? car of the year 2007. It drives smoothly and the engine just gives you that little extra when you need it, very responsive. Great car, would recommend to anyone.
Submitted: 08/08/2007 09:29:08
Lee, Lancashire
Vauxhall Meriva
I have a young family and needed a car that is the size in between a normal car and a MPV. The Meriva is just about perfect as it is the same size as a Vauxhall Corsa in width and length but is built higher to afford the room that is traditional with Vauxhall's Zafira. My wife also finds that she has increased visability and a greater sense of safety. She was also concerned about parking a larger vehicle but has found that this is not a problem with the Meriva. This is an excellent choice for a smaller family and the Meriva also looks very pleasing on the eye.
Submitted: 24/07/2007 14:11:09
Adam, Cornwall
Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch
The Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI is well equipped, economical, fast and has a good standard specification. As an all round package it is hard to beat.
Submitted: 24/07/2007 14:11:09
Sarah, Devon
Vauxhall Corsa
I bought the Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi mainly because I liked the look of it. However, I feel safe driving it, found it to be extremely reliable and with it doing approximately 50mpg it has also proved to ve extremely fuel efficient. In short, it looks, good, drives well and is a very economical drive.
Submitted: 24/07/2007 14:11:09
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