Repairs versus write off

My car was worth 8800-9000 pounds pre accident. The garage has costed repairs at 4560 and I also need a car to drive while awaiting the repair. My concern is this. I have insurance and Gap insurance which...

Automatic gear shifter sticking

I have a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa automatic with 23,000 miles on the clock. It has been serviced regularly and kept in a garage. Recently I've noticed that the gearbox lever is sticking, which makes it very...

How can I remove rust from my alloy wheels?

For the the last couple of weeks I've heard a scraping noise from the rear brake discs on my Vauxhall Zafira. Today I have removed the wheel and found that the stone guard around the disc was catching....

Discovered my 'new' car is not actually all that new - what should I do?

My wife bought a new Vauxhall Ampera in 2014 from a main dealer. We knew the Ampera was at the end of the production line but nothing was said to indicate that it was not a new car. In the course of getting...

Bought a car - how do I return it?

I bought a used Vauxhall Insignia two weeks ago. The sales guy told me that the car had a full service history and I paid for a two year extended warranty. Paperwork arrived for the warranty and it appears...

Can I reject my car over its replacement engine?

I have recently bought a two year old Vauxhall Corsa from a major national dealer. The car had some technical difficulties - which the dealer was failing to repair - so I asked my local mechanic to examine...

Vauxhall Corsa warning light

Which light should come on for an ECU fault on a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa? I have the yellow spanner light on and have been told I need a new ECU (£850). The car is only reaching 3000 revs but everthing else...

Should I buy a high mileage diesel?

I have been looking at ex-company cars (Astra, Focus, Megane etc) all diesel, under five years old, full history and just over 100,000 miles. My main concern is clutch problems (particularly with the Focus)...

Buying year old Vauxhall Insgnia Petrol

Which Vauxhall Insgnia Petrol engine is better, 1.8 VVT or the 1.4 Turbo

Wanted - smaller car with higher driving position

We have a small child and another on the way. We're now looking to replace our Fiat 500, with something which will be a 'second car' - used mainly for commuting but with the option of having both children...