Buying an astra with 19-inch wheels

I would like to buy a new Limited Edition Astra but they only come with 19 inch wheels and I was appalled at the cost and limited availability of this size of tyre. Do you think it is worth buying this...

Can I leave an uninsured car on a public road?

I am getting my dad's car next week, but I still have a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa that I need to sell (hopefully within the next week or so). My insurance will be swapped to the new car - can I leave the Corsa...

Vauxhall Corsa head gasket failure - what are my options?

The head gasket blew on my Vauxhall Corsa back in February, but now I think it has gone again. Or at least was never fixed properly in the first place. How long do you think a replacement head gasket...

Central locking problem with Vauxhall Meriva

We have just bought a Vauxhall Meriva (2010). The car is fine but we have a major problem - we can unlock all the doors with the central locking key, however when inside the car once you lock all doors...

Selling my car before tax disc changes

If I sell my car before October first can I pass on the unexpired car tax to the new owner? It cost me £265 in May to renew and the buyer certainly would like to know if it can be included in price of...

Brake judder on Vauxhall Insignia VXR

I purchased a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR from a Vauxhall dealer with 7000 miles on the clock. The front brakes developed a judder which was severe at 40-50mph. The dealer changed the discs and the pads...

Best small car for elderly driver?

I need a small car with easy access for its elderly female driver. What do you suggest?

Need a large car - what you do recommend?

I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist to the Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Exec Estate, Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCI Graphite Hatch and the Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel TechLine Estate. I spend most...

Why does my Astra veer to the left?

I bought a 2012 Vauxhall Astra from a main dealer last year, but took it back after a week due to the car veering to the left. Eight months later after several return visits and various excuses I am now...

Starting problems with Vauxhall Astra

My 2006 Vauxhall Astra is suffering an intermittent starting problem. My local garage has had the car two days, but can't find a fault. I recently had a new key cut, but have had it checked and it seems...