Partic bristle

Family members are the victim of the diesel particle filter fiasco. They have a '56 registered Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDtI SRI150 with 40,000 miles on the clock. They drive regularly from Lancashire to Norfolk,...

Why can I hear water flowing through my Vauxhall Astra's heater matrix?

I have a Mk4 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v. When I start it and pull away I can hear the water flow throw the heater matrix. It never loses water temperature and there is good hot air in car, no oil in the water...

Sit ups

I currently run a 2007 VW Touran diesel with 42,000 on the clock, which had some problems with the electronics, eventually sorted by the dealer under guarantee. I no longer need such a large car as it...

Towing infernal

I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and battery so think it is time to change. I have been...

Za fearer

I purchased a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira from a dealer, in March 2010. Mileage 59,000, current mileage 61,000. 1600cc. A flashing engine management light was rectified by a garage recommended by dealer, and...

Where do I get a radio code for my Vauxhall Astra?

We recently had to disconnect our Vauxhall Astra's battery and the radio went off, unfortunately. When we looked in the logbook for the code we could not find it. We have now had the car for approximately...

Can I demand a free fuel economy check for my Vauxhall Astra under warranty?

I've had an Astra SRI150 CDTI leased from new since February. In 5000 miles the fuel consumption has gradually worsened by about 10 per cent. I'm now averaging 43.5 mpg and I know how to drive economically;...

When does the Vauxhall Insignia need a timing belt change?

I'm considering a Vauxhall Insignia but have always kept away from belt cam engines. I will buy 12-18 months old with up to 20,000 miles and keep it for five years, doing 7000 miles a year. Regardless...

Can I use a stick-on number plate on my Vauxhall Corsa's tow bar?

I have had a tow bar fitted to my Corsa, and when I attach the cycle carrier base to the tow bar it partially obscures the bottom of the year of registration mark. When I am carrying my bicycle I have...

Why does my Astra Life CDTI 2006 pop out of gear?

My manual Vauxhall Astra pops out of gear when I put it into second or reverse. It occasionally happens in fourth as well, and it's getting worse. What could it be?