Which estate car would you recommend instead of a Vauxhall Insignia?

We are considering buying a new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer estate but the only diesel is currently 2.0 litres. Due to price differences between petrol and diesel, would it be better to look at another...

Can you recommend an enjoyable 4x4 crossover for my mother?

We are looking for a bit of car buying advice. My dad recently passed away and my mum is now thinking she needs a vehicle which is a bit more practical (and economical) in a Yorkshire winter, something...

Will removing a DPF fail the MOT?

Will the removal of a DPF affect the MOT after April 2012?

Vauxhall Agila clutch very stiff

We have a 23k mileage Agila and are concerned about the strength of the clutch. I think that this is a common problem to this model but is there any modification that can be made. We will speak to the...

Maintaining a Corsa 1.3 CDTI

I have recently purchased a 1.3CDTI Corsa from the Vauxhall Dealer. It has done 37K and has a full Vauxhall SH. I am planning to keep it for approx 4 years during which I will add another 80K to the mileage. I...

Zafira diesel particulate filters

I recently had to have a new DPF fitted to my Zafira 1.9cdti (120bhp). It has been on the car less than a month and now suddenly the car goes into limp mode and I get a fault code which relates to the...

Error code P0243 on my Vectra

I have a Vectra 2.0DTI. I have a permanent fault code PO243 which means driving round in limp home mode. I've checked all hoses and no splits etc. The code wont even clear off the system when its taken...

Vauxhall Meriva power steering problem

I've had a Meriva with no problems for a few years, yesterday the power steering went and I can barely move the wheel. I've read its a common fault and that some Vauhall dealers have agreed to fix them...

Meriva unlocking itselg

My daughter's Meriva has been unlocking itself which has led to items being taken from the vehicle just before Christmas. The police said that they she must not have locked the car as there is no evidence...

What small new car other than a Corsa?

I had a Vauxhall Cavalier and then for the past ten years an Astra; I am now thinking of a Corsa. It must be automatic; is there anything else of this general size you would recommend as being a better...