We bought a new car and later found out it had been resprayed - is this fraud?

I bought a new Vauxhall Corsa for my daughter in late 2007. Gradually the paint on the front of the bonnet bubbled and rusted and she rang the dealership, which fobbed her off with a story that the bodywork/paintwork...

Is it our fault that our Corsa's oil level dropped and the engine started knocking?

My niece’s 18-month-old Vauxhall Corsa engine started to knock. This was due to low engine oil. I know that oil should be checked on a regular basis, but with today’s technology the engine oil light should...

A car on par with a Honda Jazz?

I have a 53 plate Honda Jazz which has just flown through the MOT. I'm looking to upgrade maybe only to an 04 or 54 plate but after speaking to my mechanic he said I would be mad just to upgrade a year...

Replacing a CA T after warranty work?

I wrote to you some time back about a misfire on my wife's Vauxhall Corsa. Eventually, after a year they have managed to fix it. My only concern was the CAT with unspent fuel going down the exhaust causing...

When were DPFs introduced on Corsa models?

I am interested in buying a new-ish Vauxhall Corsa around 2006-early 2008. When did DPFs get introduced on these cars?

How often should my DPF need regeneration?

How often should DPF regeneration occur? I bought a new Vauxhall Corsa in November 2012, 2 days after having the car and only driving about 10miles the DPF light came on. Most of my journeys are short,...

What's a good small van for town?

I need a good van for deliveries in town, so it needs to be small and easy to park, but I don't really want to use a car in case people see inside. I don't know where to start?!

Does the tyre manufacturer have any responsibility for a tyre failure?

I drive a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. Last month, whilst driving at a moderate 60mph on a major dual carriageway, I experienced what I would describe as a tyre blowout on the rear driver’s side. I managed to...

Engine doesn't start - should diagnostic check discover the fault?

I run a Vauxhall Corsa diesel 1.3 Club, 58 plate, 43,000 miles on the clock, regularly serviced. It is a driving school car. Recently, in the middle of the day, the engine suddenly faded and cut out...

Windows won't demist - what could be wrong?

I currently own a Vauxhall Corsa D, Design, 09 plate. Since the onset of the cold weather I have been experiencing issues with firstly condensation forming on all of the windows on the inside of the vehicle...