What do you think of the 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4T?

My wife is thinking of buying a 12-month-old Vauxhall Astra with either a 1.6 or 1.4T (turbo) petrol engine. Do you have any thoughts on these engines as regards to general reliability, specific problems,...

What vehicle offers ease of access that I could replace my Ford Fusion with?

I drive a 1600cc petrol Ford Fusion auto, registered 2006. I originally purchased the car as I am tall and at the time had two elderly and disabled parents who need the ease of access. My needs have now...

Getting a small lease car - which is best?

I'm looking to get a lease car. I'm interested in a medium size hatchback such as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Mini. What do you suggest I get?

Low revs on Vauxhall Vectra - what's the cause?

The revs on my Vauxhall Vectra CDTI have started dropping to 500rpm and causing the engine to struggle. It only happens every now and again, with the engine righting itself after a few moments. Any ideas?

What's the Insignia VXR like to own?

I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Insignia VXR, can you tell me what it is like to own and run?

When should I replace the cam belt?

Can you tell me when it’s wise to change the cam belt on my 2007 Vauxhall Vectra? My local garage says 100,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first. Do you agree?

Astra making buzzing sound - what's wrong?

I’ve just bought a new Vauxhall Astra SRI, but noticed a buzzing noise at around 30/40mph. Any idea what’s causing it?

Are Vauxhall Corsas prone to gearbox faults?

I'm having problems with the gear selector on my 2007 Vauxhall Corsa: it sticks in park and can take five minutes of wiggling to free it. Is this a common fault on this model?

Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa - which is best used?

I am looking to buy a used car for £5000-£6000. I have found two that I think are nice but I'm really struggling to decide between them. The first is a 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec, which has had one owner...

Vauxhall Astra with hard ride - can I reject it?

I purchased a nearly new Vauxhall Astra from a main dealer last month. The car had only covered 1800 miles, but I have found that the ride is extremely hard, particularly at anything over 40mph. I have...