Discovered my 'new' car is not actually all that new - what should I do?

My wife bought a new Vauxhall Ampera in 2014 from a main dealer. We knew the Ampera was at the end of the production line but nothing was said to indicate that it was not a new car. In the course of getting...

Power steering failure on Vauxhall Meriva

The power steering on my 2004 Vauxhall Meriva has failed. My local garage has examined the car and told me a new steering column is needed. Is this correct? I have heard that there are other possible...

Bought a car - how do I return it?

I bought a used Vauxhall Insignia two weeks ago. The sales guy told me that the car had a full service history and I paid for a two year extended warranty. Paperwork arrived for the warranty and it appears...

Can I reject my car over its replacement engine?

I have recently bought a two year old Vauxhall Corsa from a major national dealer. The car had some technical difficulties - which the dealer was failing to repair - so I asked my local mechanic to examine...

Vauxhall Corsa warning light

Which light should come on for an ECU fault on a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa? I have the yellow spanner light on and have been told I need a new ECU (£850). The car is only reaching 3000 revs but everthing else...

Should I buy a high mileage diesel?

I have been looking at ex-company cars (Astra, Focus, Megane etc) all diesel, under five years old, full history and just over 100,000 miles. My main concern is clutch problems (particularly with the Focus)...

Buying year old Vauxhall Insgnia Petrol

Which Vauxhall Insgnia Petrol engine is better, 1.8 VVT or the 1.4 Turbo

Wanted - smaller car with higher driving position

We have a small child and another on the way. We're now looking to replace our Fiat 500, with something which will be a 'second car' - used mainly for commuting but with the option of having both children...

How much should I pay for a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa?

Have seen a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa semi-automatic 1.2 petrol Exclusive for sale, with 17,000 miles on the clock, for £6500. Can you please advise me if this is a good model and price and if so anything particular...

Electric handbrake is stuck - how can I switch it off?

We have a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. It was left a couple of weeks on the drive and now the handbrake is stuck. It's an electric parking break and it makes all of the right noises when the break is...