Recurring limp-mode problem on Zafira

I've reported a recurring problem with my Vauxhall Zafira to the dealership I bought it from over a period of 18 months. The problem is that the car loses power and goes into "limp mode", showing a warning...

Idle speed

When I start up the car the idle speed is high, around about 1300 rpm. Also, when I go around a corner in 2nd gear if I slightly press the brake the car wants to speed up.

Golden for oldies

My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle seems to have a lag on it. They want a new, ...

Commutered sentences

For more than a decade, I have been commuting long distances to work, so have had a small diesel MPV, and also tow a caravan. Quite a cost-effective combination for 18,000 miles a year. But I have now...

Astra la vista

Our Astra of 10 years and 100,000 miles has nagging problems and we struggle to get out of the low seating and to load a wheel chair in and our of the boot well. The Vauxhall Zafira is popular here and...

Zafira cruise control problems

After a short break on a long run, our Zafira's cruise control sometimes won't engage until 10 to 20 minutes after setting off again. A Vauxhall dealer just gave the car its first annual service and...

Astranomic

I’m considering a two-year-old Astra Hatchback 1.6i 16v VVT, ECOTEC 4 with 23,249 miles on the clock and an asking price of £11,995. I would be grateful for your views on the overall reliability of this...

How much is my Astra worth as a trade-in

My son is looking to part-ex his black 2007/57 Astra Sportshatch 1.7 CDTI SXI, 27k miles, good condition, brand new MoT, brand new front tyres for a Ford Fiesta 1.6S 1600 3-door petrol, Racing Blue,10k...

No stopping them

I have a 2008/58 Vauxhall Corsa, which is due for its first MOT in a few weeks. I find it strange that Vauxhall has contacted me now regarding a re-call in connection with the brakes as they asked if I...

Bling and buy

I have a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra Estate 2.0 SRI fitted with low profile 235/35 R19 tyres that are costing me a small fortune. I average 15,000 miles a year, and every year all tyres have to be replaced. Is...