Noisy and binding brakes on a Corsa VXR

I bought a Corsa VXR in September 2012 brand new, after a few months of owning I have had issues with the brakes screeching and binding. I have taken it back to the local dealer where I bought it three...

Is it okay to change just one piston?

Is it okay to change one piston? My Vauxhall Astra diesel has done 36,000 miles and there is no damage to the bore, only the piston and the head.

Does my Zafira need a service?

My 2007 Vauxhall Zafira's last main service was back in 2011. It has only done 10,000 miles since then, is it time for another big service or just an interim one?

Why has my Corsa's ECU filled with water?

My partner's Vauxhall needed repairs after the ECU filled with water due to an apparent block sub wind-screen drain, the cost was £1100. Can you tell me if this is a design fault and if Vauxhall has a...

Vauxhall Astra - why is the oil warning light on?

The oil warning light has started illuminating on my 2004 Vauxhall Astra. It comes on intermittently when stationary at traffic lights and goes off immediately when I start driving. I have checked the...

Why is my Astra blowing smoke?

My Vauxhall Astra is blowing smoke and the engine management light has come on. I have been told that its the EGR valve. Its been cleaned out properly. But isn still smoking and juddering. Do you think...

Can you recommend a new, small car?

I need to buy a new car. The new vehicle will only do about 4000 miles a year and I do like sitting high for visibility and comfort. As it will travel into London on occasions, a congestion charge free...

What should I replace my Meriva with?

I currently own a 2005 plate (bought new) Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Life (petrol, manual) and want to replace it with a new car in the next few months. I am considering another 1.4 or 1.6 Meriva, perhaps a higher...

Vauxhall Astra - fault code P2279

I bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI two years ago from a main dealer. Last June the fault code P2279 appeared. This was an air leak and was told it needed a new inlet manifold, which was replaced at the...

Vauxhall Astra has failed after 59,000 miles - is the manufacture libel for repairs?

My Vauxhall Astra 1.8 automatic has stopped working after 59,000 miles. Can you tell me if the manufacturer is liable to fix the car?