What's the lowest rpm I could drop to in achieving good economy and a clean pick up?

I've just watched your Volkswagen Polo economy driving video. I recently bought a new Vauxhall Astra ST 1.4 150 T (i.e. same sort of small capacity turbo engine) which I run on Shell Nitro for low end...

Astra collecting water in the rear doors - is this a design fault?

I bought a Vauxhall Astra from my local dealer 12 months ago. I have taken it back to the garage three times over water leaks. The main problem is the rear doors, with water getting into the door panels....

Astra K SRI Sports Tourer: Oil sump plug or not?

I have a feeling that I already know the answer to my question - having seen the smooth blanking panels under my car's engine when it was on a ramp. My question stems from a conversation about German...

2016 Astra K SRI Sports Tourer: preservation of ECU life

When I picked up my new Mazda, some years ago, I was told that to start the car you should first turn on the ignition to its second position. Then you should wait until all the vehicle ECU checks were...

Pre registered cars - which one for me?

I am looking to buy a pre registered car, I understand that dealers often registrar cars approaching end of the financial year and then discount. Where should I look and would you recommend any makes for...