Buying a second hand mid-sized hatchback

I currently run a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Design with 61k miles. My daily commute has increased from 16 miles to 50 miles - mainly motorway. I'm looking for larger (Astra/Focus size) used vehicle with...

Air conditioning servicing

I've had a letter advising me to have my 60 Astra's air conditioning serviced - is it really necessary after only 18 months and 10000 miles? I don't recollect my 05 Astra ever having an air conditioning...

Why is my Vauxhall Astra failing to meet its quoted mpg figure?

Last November I bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.7CDTI Eco with a claimed combined mpg of 62.8. I struggle to get 45mpg, which is more than 25 per cent less than the stated figures. I wrote to Vauxhall expressing...

Can you recommend a new automatic hatchback for an annual mileage of 6000?

I am looking for a new automatic 5-door hatchback that is comfortable for four people, economical and has good acceleration - diesel or petrol, annual mileage about 6000. I was going to look at the Nissan...

Which automatic car would you recommend for 6000 miles per year?

I am looking for a suitable new car with automatic transmission for my wife. Annual mileage will be about 6000. Current models being considered are Astra 1.6 auto, Corsa 1.4 auto, and Fiesta 1.4 auto....

Buying a new small family car

I can't choose between the Vauxhall/ Opel Astra 1.6 115hp petrol or Renault Megane 1.6 110hp petrol - can you please can you help me choose the best?

MPG not what we expected

We purchased a brand new Vauxhall Astra at the end of last year (2011). The combined economy figure quoted was 51mpg. Upon driving the car the average has been around 25mpg. Comparing this to other cars...

Practical and enjoyable - what can are the choices?

I currently own a 51-plate Rover 25 1.6 and a 97 plate MGF 1.8vvc. The MGF was bought as the fun car and I love driving it. Time has come to consider selling both but I hate the thought of losing the...

Am I getting a good deal?

Looking at buying a 2010 Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv 1.6 litre petrol, 18 month old, 13,500 miles on clock, £199 per month for 5 years deal on 0% finance. Does this seem a good deal?

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.