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...

How much should I pay for a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa?

Have seen a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa semi-automatic 1.2 petrol Exclusive for sale, with 17,000 miles on the clock, for £6500. Can you please advise me if this is a good model and price and if so anything particular...

Electric handbrake is stuck - how can I switch it off?

We have a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. It was left a couple of weeks on the drive and now the handbrake is stuck. It's an electric parking break and it makes all of the right noises when the break is...

Can I reject a car after 16 months?

I bought a Vauxhall Meriva 16 months ago. Soon after purchase an electrical fault developed. The car has been in the garage number times since to be fixed, but none of the repairs have worked. What are...

Buying a first car for a teenager - what would you recommend?

We are about to buy a first car for a teenage boy learning to drive. We think a Volkswagen Up would be a good option (not sure which would be the best model though) but our son prefers the look of a Corsa....

Poor fuel economy after service

My Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel (13 reg) used to do about 45 miles to the gallon around town but after my last service it does only 38 miles to the gallon. Can you tell me why this has happened?

When driving a smell of exhaust enters the cabin. What is it?

When driving over distances of about 30 miles or so on the motorway at approx 70mph on occasion an exhaust gas smell enters the cabin. This is not constant, it can go for days with no smell then it will...

tyre pressure

Hi all I am sure that I read in my brand new Zafira's owners manual that tyre pressure can be increased from 32 to 38 psi to improve economy.Can you tell me what the pro's and cons are to this (reduced...

Vauxhall dealer charging £315 for a stop start battery - a rip off?

A Vauxhall main dealer is charging £315 to supply and fit a stop start battery in my Zafira Tourer diesel ecoflex. Am I being ripped off?