Corsa engine revving in neutral

When my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 petrol is in neutral the rev counter is at around 2000rpm and the engine management light comes on. However, the revs go back to normal once I am driving, but go high again once...

What car should I buy for my 83 year old father?

I would like to ask what is the most suitable Vauxhall Corsa model for my 83 year old Father who is still a reasonable driver for his years. Diesels can be ruled out as most of his trips are of quite short...

Does the Corsa VXR have Bluetooth as standard?

My son-in-law has just bought a used 2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR from a dealer. Should it be fitted with Bluetooth?

Noisy and binding brakes on a Corsa VXR

I bought a Corsa VXR in September 2012 brand new, after a few months of owning I have had issues with the brakes screeching and binding. I have taken it back to the local dealer where I bought it three...

Why has my Corsa's ECU filled with water?

My partner's Vauxhall needed repairs after the ECU filled with water due to an apparent block sub wind-screen drain, the cost was £1100. Can you tell me if this is a design fault and if Vauxhall has a...

Choice between a Corsa or Fiesta?

Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa? What would you choose? I'm doing about 6k miles per year. The Fiesta is a Style 1.4 55-plate with 23,300 miles at £3,350, or the Corsa is a 1.4 SXI 56-plate with 77K miles...

Corsa brake test results - should I be concerned?

I'm currently unhappy with a used car purchased from a main dealer and am in a dispute with them on several issues, particularly the brake pads. An RAC Inspection advises they are over 70% worn and the...

Best small car for fuel economy?

I drive a lot for work, often on motorways, clocking up 20,000 miles a year. I currently drive a petrol Honda Jazz, but want something similar with improved fuel efficiency. What do you suggest with a...

Which small reliable cars offer a good safety rating?

What other used models the same size as a Yaris, with a good safety rating are worth looking at? Or are they much of a muchness at this size car? We certainly don't want larger than Yaris size.

What caused a cloud of smoke from our brand new Vauxhall Corsa?

I bought a new Corsa SE 1.4 petrol auto which we collected last Friday. After about ten minutes we got on the M1 and after about five more minutes there was a big white cloud of smoke from the back. My...