Why am I having trouble refuelling my Vauxhall Vectra?

I bought a Vauxhall Vectra Exclusive 1.8 2008 in January this year. I haven't used the car much in the past, but now I have started to use it a little bit more, I've noticed when I go to fuel up that the nozzle keeps clicking off and it takes me ages to get ten pounds of petrol in the tank. Can you help?

Asked on 2 September 2010 by foxcub

Answered by Honest John
Problem with the fuel tank breather. The pipe might be flattened somewhere.
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