Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bargain car. Comfortable cruiser for £500!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel economy could be better. Is best on main roads.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No power steering, but really good gearchange.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a rocketship, but outruns Novas, Fiestas etc.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Small problem with autochoke. Still goes though!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I like it. Am told it suits me!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Comfortable cruiser below 70 and above 80.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Kept in a locked farm yard. Enough said!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Slight autochoke problem.

    Other

    Radio cuts out over bumps!

    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