Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1981-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depriciated very quickly but a lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts prices quite erratic some really cheap and some astronomical.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lovely to drive, feels safe and surprisingly fast for a 1.6.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Again surprisingly fast, feels more like a 1.8.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    My car was very unreliable for a few years, but in the past three years no problems only frequent exhaust replacement and heavy tyre wear.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite an attractive car, but people do not realise a large car can go so well.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Car is very comfortable for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Deadlock system should help with security.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Had some initial problems with Vauxhall regarding the wishbone problem and found it difficult to get thier advice without paying for it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems whatsoever.

    Other

    Exhaust and tyres need replacing frequently for some reason.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes