Why has my 2005 Vauxhall Astra engine snapped a camshaft?

My 2005 Vauxhall Astra's engine light came on and the car lost power, and then a loud noise came from the bonnet. I took it to a Vauxhall garage for a diagnostic test, only to be told the camshaft had...

My warranty company won't repair my Vauxhall Zafira's failed gearbox - what are my options?

Recently my Vauxhall Zafira went from being a superb gearbox to a bag of nuts in the palm of my hand. The only gears I had were third and fourth. I got relayed to a local garage, and when they looked at...

Does my 2004 Vauxhall Astra need a new cam belt?

When do you advise the change of cam belt on my 2004 Astra 1.6i 16v with the Z16XEP engine, and does the water pump also need changing? It has 48,000 miles on the clock and its service is due. Thank you...

How much to fix my Vauxhall Astra's noisy cams?

I can hear a ticking noise from the cams on my 2004 Vauxhall Astra Club. I've recently had a service and checked the oil level. If I have to go to the garage, how much should I be paying?

Why won't my warranty cover a burned-out clutch in my Vauxhall Zafira?

Without any warning at all, my ‘57 plate, 1.8 SRi, petrol, 29,000-mile Vauxhall Zafira’s clutch failed quite dramatically. The car went from working fine to a revving monster, barely able to move, all...

Should I change my 10-year-old Honda Accord for a Vauxhall Vectra?

My Honda Accord is ten years old (I've had it for six of those) with 97,000 miles on the clock and it feels like it could do the same again with no problem. But I'm concerned that any car of this age will...

Has anyone else had problems with water leaking into the new Vauxhall Meriva's doors?

I have a new 2010 Vauxhall Meriva and have found a problem with water getting inside the door panels when it rains or when washing the car, which obviously sits inside the bottom of the doors until the...

My Vauxhall Vectra automatic is creeping forward at tickover - what's wrong with it?

I've just bought a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1800 auto. The ECU light has just started to come on when driving and this has only happened after the last service. It runs nicely but I think the tickover is slightly...

Why is our Vauxhall Meriva's dashboard creaking, and what alternative MPVs are there?

I have a 2008 1.6 Vauxhall Meriva which has an annoying creak at low speeds and a buzzing/rattle over 60mph from under the driver's side dash. Do you have any ideas where this could come from? Also, I...

What's wrong with my Vauxhall Astra?

I have a Vauxhall Astra automatic that started to play up. The gearbox and engine management lights have both come on. The car drives and changes gears but I have to change them myself. What could be the...