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Vauxhall Astra has failed after 59,000 miles - is the manufacture libel for repairs?

My Vauxhall Astra 1.8 automatic has stopped working after 59,000 miles. Can you tell me if the manufacturer is liable to fix the car?

Asked on 11 March 2014 by babubhai

Answered by Honest John

If the car is under Vauxhall's 'Lifetime Warranty', then yes.

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