Turn for the worse

We purchased a new Meriva Design in 2004 and have covered only 30,000 miles. As the steering failed, the main Vauxhall agent has stated we need a new steering column at the cost of £620. Vauxhall will...

Cheap trick

An elderly friend bought within the last few months from a recognised retailer a Vauxhall Vectra for £1,400. The car has now had to be taken to the workshops for a reconditioned gearbox at a cost of about...

Should my Meriva's clutch make a noise when depressed?

I have a Vauxhall Meriva 1.7CDTi. When I depress the clutch slightly I hear a small noise. Is that normal?

Is the 2004 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?

My daughter is thinking of buying a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life. Are they reliable?

My Vauxhall Meriva suffered an engine fault after a hose came loose - is the selling dealer liable?

I bought a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in March this year. The car recently died on me, so I coasted off the road. The temperature looked ok. I saw steam or smoke coming from under the bonnet. I lifted it to...

Why doesn't Vauxhall want to know about my Meriva's ESP fault?

My Vauxhall Meriva's ESP light has been coming on and off since June 24. I phoned the RAC out three times, and they said the first and second time that the steering was ok, and then 10 minutes after the...

My Vauxhall Zafira is smoking after I changed the EGR valve - why?

I recently fitted a new EGR valve to my Vauxhall Zafira, but since I got it done the following happens. When starting there is occasionally white smoke, followed by irregular idling until the engine is...

Which are the best small cars with automatic transmission?

What are the best small and most economical cars with automatic transmission?

Clever revver

I have a 2007/57 Vectra estate with the 1800 petrol engine. At low revs in 1st/2nd gear I sometimes get a power loss for a few seconds. It then needs some revs to get going. After reading a few articles...

When should a Vauxhall Zafira cam belt be changed?

When should the cam belt be changed on a Vauxhall Zafira Elegance?