Zafira fires

I currently own a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira which is reliable and faultless and in daily use. I wish to buy a replacement but am concerned about the issue causing these cars to catch fire. How new do I need...

Buying a used MPV - Which model is best?

We are interested in buying a used seven-seat MPVv and have seen a 2015 Fiat 500L MPW 1.6 Popstar diesel on offer for 10.5K with around 5500 miles on the clock. They look really different from the norm...

Need a car that can double up as a van

I currently own a Vauxhall Meriva, which is very handy as the fold flat seats convert it into a small van. I now need to buy a new car. Are there any larger vehicles which have this facility?

Need a car that will fit a narrow parking space

I have a parking area measuring 2260mm wide. I want to buy a car that allows a minimum for exiting car and a small allowance on the other side, the car would have to be 1642 wide at most. Can you recommend...

Replacement for Toyota Yaris automatic

I bought a Toyota Yaris Automatic (1999 model) 10 years ago. Since then the car has covered 120,000 miles, with no problems. I would like to change the car soon. Is the more recent Yaris as good for reliability...

Are Vauxhall Agilas prone to ABS faults?

I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Agila 1.2 petrol (2011 model with 12,876 miles) for £4995 But I'm worried after reading about the ABS/ESP brake pressure sensor failure, how common is this? And does it...

Insignia 1.4t petrol vs 2.0 diesel - which is best?

I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia, 2013/2014 model, either the 1.4t petrol or the 2.0 diesel - any advice on what might be best? I drive circa 10 miles each way every day for work plus a bit...

Bought faulty car

Hi I have been in touch with the citizens advice and they have referred my situation to the trading standards. What happened was we bought a second hand £2300 from auto trader the descripton said part...

Is my Zafira a write-off?

I've been told the following about my Zafira by a vaxhuall garage: Fault on inlet manifold and noisy on initial start up –suspect internal swirl flaps have collapsed and possible engine damage Vehicle...

Vauxhall Agila - what difference does Eco Flex make?

I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Agila. I can afford a 2008 model and I've seen some with an EcoFlex badges and some without for the 1.0 engine. Were all the Agila's fitted with EcoFlex Engines? Are...