What's causing the ticking noise on my Vauxhall Zafira?

I've noticed a light ticking noise coming from the engine of my Vauxhall Zafira that increases in noise and speed with the throttle. I've also noticed that there is gradual increase in speed from low gear...

Will a 2005 - 2010 spoiler fit my Vauxhall Zafira?

I am having trouble finding a second hand lower black spoiler for my 2010 Vauxhall Zafira. Will a 2005 to 2010 spoiler fit on my bumper or do I need to get a 2008 to 2011 part?

Will the brakes and steering still work, without the engine running?

Can you tell me if the brakes and steering will work without the engine running on a Vauxhall Zafira? My car has run out of petrol and my friend has suggested free-wheeling it down a hill to the local...

Fitting smaller wheels to a Zafira?

Can I replace my original 16-inch alloys with 15-inch steel rims without fouling the brake calipers? Car is a Zafira.

Winter tyres - can I have some advice?

My car presently runs as standard on 205/55/r16 summer tyres on 6.5j alloys. I've been offered a set of 15 inch 6.5 j steel rims. Will fitting 205/60/r15 winter tyres keep the same rolling radius and how...

Which small diesel MPV would you recommend?

We're looking to buy a small MPV when my wife retires, to replace our two cars, a Peugeot 307 and a Citroën C5 (old model). We are hesitating between the Ford C-Max and the Citroën Xsara Picasso, or possibly...

Should I buy a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 petrol?

My local dealer is advertising a new petrol Vauxhall Zafira 1.6i Exclusiv for less than £10,000 – a huge saving on the £18,000 list price. I've driven them as hire cars and found them underpowered but...

Problems with recently bought used car

Four months ago I bought a used 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, with 44,000 miles on the clock from a used car dealer for £4000. It has been rarely used since I bought it, but I noticed that the heating wasn't working...

OEM DPF not fit for purpose

I have recently had the diesel particulate filter replaced on my 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, which has covered 50,000 miles. The DPF was diagnosed as being blocked and was replaced at my local garage with a...

I specified cruise control on my new Vauxhall Zafira but didn't get it - what should I do?

I purchased a Zafira on April 15 2013. The dealer specification described the vehicle has having cruise control, however when I returned home I discovered no cruise control on the car. I went back to the...