Coolant loss in a 16 month old Astra

My 16 month old (from new) 17k miles Astra J 1.4 Turbo has started consuming coolant. The first time the warning "check coolant" came on I filled the header tank exactly to the max line, but it was all...

Sourcing a spare for a Corsa

Please advise where I might safely obtain a spare wheel for a 61 (November 2011) Vauxhall Corsa Auto 1.4. Have tried phoning Vauxhall direct - who could not help. The car has the space for a spare wheel...

Should I buy a Zafira?

I'm thinking of buying an 08 or 09 Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira. Are there any problems of note with the Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira auto boxes? Which is better - the 120ps or the 150ps with the auto transmission?...

Cam belt changes

Can you please advise the recommended interval for a cam belt (and associated tensioners etc)change on a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 150? The advice and suggested periods seem to change constantly.

Why do all new model launches feature left-hand drive cars?

Is there a subliminal EU conspiracy to make us all drive on the right hand side of the road? Motor manufacturers' adverts on UK television now all show left-hand drive cars, usually with an English voice...

Why is our Vauxhall Insignia much lower in road tax than our Nissan Micra?

My son has just purchased a new Vauxhall Insignia diesel. I understand that there is no road tax to pay for the first year and that it's then £100 per year afterwards. Can you please explain why my wife's...

Which small automatic?

We are looking for a cheap to run/repair economical car which will do about 16,000 miles a year. My wife has an automatic license & so that limits us somewhat. Five seats including three that can take...

Baby friendly car for £10k

We have our first child on the way and need a new car as a result. £10k is the budget, mileage per year will be 6,000, so considering a manual petrol car. Currently considering a Honda Jazz, Ford Fiesta...

Problem with a recently purchased used car

Bought an Insignia CDTI Elite 160 (used, 2009 58 reg). I have had it for 1 week. The car has started to judder every now and again in 2nd/3rd at low revs. After using Google, this is now a known issue...

We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest?

We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing hip and knee flexibility. I am also 6 feet...