Is the 2005 Astra belt or chain driven?

Could you please tell me if the cam/chain belt on the Astra 1.4 Life petrol should be changed at 121k miles? The seller says its a chain and will last the cars lifetime.

What do these Vauxhall Vectra fault codes mean?

I have fault codes u2105 (no comms with ECU) and u2139 (no comms with steering column). Any advice on locating the actual problem, as it needs resolving for the MOT?

What is causing brake squeal on my Zafira?

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira that has very annoying squeal. It started in June 2012 and I hear it on almost every journey, intermittently. It appears to come from the driver front wheel. If I stop the...

Which car do you recommend for a tall, elderly lady driver?

Could you possibly recommend a small car, please, for an 85-year-old 5-feet 9-inches lady whose knees are beginning to go? Could be secondhand or new, but spending well under £10,000. It will be street-parked,...

Where can I have my Vauxhall Astra's ABS sensor replaced cheaply?

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra SRI with a faulty ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS sensor. Vauxhall is yet to confirm that this part is in the car but the symptoms match. Can you help me as I understand you have helped...

Which small car with high seating?

I own a Smart FourTwo auto. However, I now find that I need three passenger seats but also require a small car with high driver seating to assist easy entry and exit. Any suggestions please?

Is this a good deal on an Astra?

I currently have an Astra 1.4 Life, 59 reg with 54500 miles on the clock. At a local garage there is a 59 reg with only 10000 miles on the clock. Would it be a good buy at £5995?

Which used estate car?

We have two kids and a dog, so need a big estate. Have thought about the Mondeo, Insignia, Passat or Volvo V70. We have between £10-12K to spend and are edging towards a mondeo What is the best model,...

Mondeo or Insignia?

I'm in the market for a second hand car, an 09 or 10 model. Which should I go for - a 1.8YDCI Mondeo or a 2.0 CDTI Insignia Exclusive? I do around 550 miles a week - which would be the most fuel efficient...

My Vectra is smoking

I have a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 CDTI with 215,000 miles. It has just had a new inlet manifold, cylinder head off to drill out two glow plugs, all put back together with a new head gasket and other gaskets,...