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What is the maximum towing weight for the Vauxhall Mokka?

I have a 2015 Vauxhall Mokka CDTI eco, what is the maximum braked trailer weight it can tow?

I am looking to purchase a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SE or Energy 2014/2016. Is the mpg suggested in your review regarding E5 or E10 petrol? There are so many conflicting reports on excessive petrol consumption....

Which used automatic estate car should I buy?

We bought a 2019 Astra Sport Tourer 1.0 with 12,000 miles on it for £10,000. It was a great car for the first three months - comfy, quick enough, economical. Then a plethora of issues manifested (all...

Vauxhall Astra Tourer or Vauxhall Mokka?

I have a choice of purchasing a Vauxhall Mokka 2015 Euro 6 1.6CTDi Tech Line or an Astra 2017 1.6CTDi Ecoflex Tourer, but not sure which car would be better to own. What's your advice?

Why does an MoT check bring up a different car?

I'm considering buying a Vauxhall Meriva but when I did an MoT check on the registration it came up with a Vauxhall Corsa. Is the Meriva part of the Corsa range?

Can you suggest some electric or hybrid SUVs for a £40,000 budget?

I currently have a 1.4 petrol Vauxhall Mokka X. I am looking to replace this with an electric or self-charging hybrid SUV. I need something to get my golf clubs in. I travel only locally but have relatives...

We unknowingly bought Cat S write-off car, what can we do?

Three years ago we bought a Vauxhall Corsa from a dealer, all HPI checks came back clear. We recently tried to sell the car to be told that it is a Cat S vehicle. This is the first time of hearing this....

Is the stop-start system faulty on my Vauxhall Astra?

I own a 2019 1.6-litre diesel Vauxhall Astra. When I'm in in traffic or at traffic lights if I lower the clutch in gear the stop-start mode operates. I have to higher the clutch then lower it again for...

Battery failure on a recently purchased used car - who is responsible?

I bought a Meriva from a Vauxhall main dealer less than three months ago, but the battery has now failed. Are they responsible for replacing it?

What do I do if I can't update my sat-nav?

I cannot seem to get any updates for the sat-nav in my 2014 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Elite, please can you help.