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Most recently answered Vauxhall questions

I'm after a new family seven-seater for £10,000. Most are diesel but I don't do many miles and I am frightened of damaging the engine and filters. Can you suggest some suitable cars for £10k?

Which MPV is best for £3000?

I need a cheap to run MPV with a minimum of six seats. Preferably a 1.6 and decent boot space for my youngest's buggy. We have £3000 to spend.

Buying a seven-seater for £12k - Ford or Vauxhall?

I am considering a used Ford Galaxy or Vauxhall Zafira for £12,000. Which model is best?

Buying a used Insignia - which model is best?

I am keen to buy a used Vauxhall insignia and have found two that I am interested in. There are both similar in price but I don't know which model to go for. Insignia Excl Nav CDTI Ef 128 or Insignia Se...

Is the Vauxhall Zafira reliable?

I am changing cars and am wondering if the Vauxhall Zafira (2007 model) is reliable. How often does the timing belt need changing and what is your opinion on them in general?

Coil failure on Vauxhall Meriva - Should I expect any compensation ?

Can I expect Vauxhall to pay anything towards replacing the coil on my Meriva which has failed after 40,000 miles and four years?

Why is my Vectra misfiring?

I've got a misfire on my 2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.7. Sometimes it's fine, others, it's struggling to go. Any ideas?

Why won't my Cosa start?

I have a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 Cdti with a manual gearbox, which will no longer start. The dashboard is displaying a "F" above the mileage, but I can't find what this indicates. There's nothing on in...

Coolant problem with Vauxhall Vectra

I have a problem with my 2005 Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel, which dumps the coolant out of the overflow tank every time I drive it. Also the temp gauge never leaves zero. I have changed the filler cap...

Most economical car for high mileage motorway driving?

I currently own a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. I do mostly motorway driving (around 23,000 miles a year) and my average MPG is 51.8. I have the car on lease and I am looking to see if there are more economical...