Do I really need to have my Vauxhall Insignia's lights adjusted to drive on the continent?

I am advised by Vauxhall Customer Service that my Insignia (fitted with halogen lights) must have the headlamps adjusted and taped up by a workshop to enable me to travel on the continent. It will be necessary...

Where can I check the part-exchange value of my Vauxhall Meriva?

I have a 2006 1.7 Meriva Design Diesel and am now looking for a Meriva SE 1.7 Diesel Automatic as a replacement. Can you give me an idea of the price I should pay for that model and an idea of the part-exchange...

Which automatic MPV is most reliable for under £7000?

We are looking for an automatic 7-seater for under £7000. Any type of vehicle will be considered, ideally not larger than a Galaxy, which is reasonably cheap to run and reliable without being too old....

Thanks to Vauxhall for their help in repairing a fault on my wife's Corsa.

Please may I bestow a couple of accolades through your column. My wife’s 4-year-old Corsa, out of guarantee, developed a seemingly small problem where the dial that directs the air within the car jammed....

Stuttering Astra 2.0 Turbo

When reaching 3500 rpm the engine starts to stutter in my Astra 2.0 Turbo and it will not rev any further. What could be the problem?

Which family car would you recommend?

My nephew has asked me for advice on buying a family car. He is going to test drive a 2001 Honda Civic 1.6SE auto which has had one owner and has 100,000 miles on the clock. They will also look at a Fiesta...

Fumes in cabin and smoke from exhaust

I have a 06 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi 150. We have just had the DPF filter replaced and now EGR valve replaced. The car now intermitently pours out smoke from the exhaust (large amounts) sometimes when...

I need a small, narrow automatic car to fit in my small parking space - any suggestions?

I have driven a Toyota Yaris automatic for the last nine years and have been very satisfied with it, but the time has come for a new car. Since getting very used to the Yaris I have moved and my parking...

Buying a second hand mid-sized hatchback

I currently run a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Design with 61k miles. My daily commute has increased from 16 miles to 50 miles - mainly motorway. I'm looking for larger (Astra/Focus size) used vehicle with...

Air conditioning servicing

I've had a letter advising me to have my 60 Astra's air conditioning serviced - is it really necessary after only 18 months and 10000 miles? I don't recollect my 05 Astra ever having an air conditioning...