My Vauxhall Vectra has poor acceleration

I have been out to start my car. It started fine, but when I went to rev the car there was nothing coming from the accelerator. I tried it a few times and now it's working again. Just wondering if anyone...

Would I get any benefit from switiching to Shell V-Power or similar?

I usually fill up with branded diesel rather than supermarket diesel but would I get any benefit from switiching to Shell V-Power or similar? My car has done 65,000 miles. Would there be any risks involved,...

Can I fit all-weather or winter tyres to my front wheels only?

My diesel Vectra will need two new front tyres soon. With the approach of winter this seems a good time to consider cold weather tyres or all-weather tyres. Would it be safe and legal to have cold weather...

Vauxhall Vectra making clunking noise on gearshift

My Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel has started making an intermittent clunking/crunch through the lower gears. It does not do it when you let engine speed slow down, or when changing down, but only on the...

Missing service history - what can I do?

I bought a Vauxhall Vectra 15 months ago, which was advertised with a full service history. However, I’ve never received the history from the dealer. I’ve called, emailed and sent letters, but they have...

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?

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?

Can you recommend a used car for my aunt and uncle for under £5500?

I am writing on behalf of my aunt and uncle who are looking to buy a used car. They would like something that would be reliable and powerful enough to keep up with modern traffic. They would prefer to...

Smoke and burning smell on Vauxhall Vectra

I have a Vauxhall Vectra 150 design CDTI that is smoking a lot. There's also a smell of rubber burning, along with a rattle from the front left hand side of engine. Any idea what could be wrong?

Noisy clutch on Vauxhall Vectra

The clutch on my Vauxhall Vectra is making a noise every time I press it. I'm guessing it needs a new one, but I've no idea where to look. can you help?