Is £300 a fair price for a 70,000-mile Vauxhall Vectra service?

I believe I need to get my 1.9L diesel Vauxhall Vectra serviced, as it has now done 70,000 miles. Do you know what this service should cover and whether £300 is a fair price to be paying at the garage...

Who can repair my Vauxhall Zafira's central locking system?

I have a Vauxhall Zafira on a 55 plate and I can only open the drivers door with the key, while the rear hatch won't even lock. I checked all the fuses and one had blown, so I changed it, but it still...

Does the 2009 Vauxhall Astra have better handling than the 2004 Focus?

Does the new Astra (2009 model) have better handling than the 6-year-old Focus? I mean handling, not ride quality or comfort, just which is better for fast driving in bends. Also, why do you say on your...

Why does my Vauxhall Vectra slow down sharply when I take my foot off the accelerator?

When I take my foot off the gas, my Vauxhall Vectra drops speed as if I'm pressing the brakes. I've checked the brakes aren't sticking, there is no free play in the ball joints, there's no noise from the...

Where can I get brake pads for my 2005 Vauxhall Monaro?

I have a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (5.7-litre, 333bhp version) which needs new front brake pads. Do you know if there is a source other than Vauxhall for these?

Recommend a reliable, economical estate car with lots of space for music equipment?

I am looking for a estate car. I am a part-time singer and am looking for the right car for me. It needs to be a good size for my music gear, reliable, good on fuel and cost around the £5000 mark. Should...

Does my Vauxhall Vectra estate have a timing belt or timing chain?

I have a Vauxhall Vectra estate, 1.9CDTi. Do you know if this car has a timing belt or a timing chain?

Is this Citroen Picasso a good deal, or should we buy a Vauxhall Meriva?

My daughter needs a new car. We were going for a Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 16v Breeze 2005 with 62,000 miles for £3999, and she needs me to lend £1500 for this p/x deal. When we get to garage they've got a Citroen...

Should we abide by manufacturer-specified tyre speed ratings?

My local tyre dealer says that we don't need to fit higher than a T82-rated tyre to our average family cars (Astra hatchback 1.4, Primera hatchback 1.8 and Rover 200 1.4) as long as we don't go above the...

The cost of repairs to our 2006 Vauxhall Astra is spiralling - what should we do?

Having saved diligently for a few years my 22 yr old son finally bought himself, last October, a ‘decent’ car (Astra Diesel Hatch 1.9 CDTi 16V Sri 3 door - 2005) for about £7000 from a reputable garage....