Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    bought car for £200 quid 2 years ago MOTd, Taxed and serviced it and that's all. BARGAIN!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are very cheap, and most work is very simple for the DIYer. Very good on fuel too.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the best handler but very comfortable, what do you expect from a car of this size though.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The 1.6i isn't as nippy as the carb 1.6 that was in the older cavaliers, but has adequate power, and is really good on fuel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car has never let me down, starts up first time every morning.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable drive on motorway and around town, the driving position is particularly good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Even though it has 3 attempted break-ins, through the peel back doors, no one has actually entered the vehicle due to the quality dead locks, messy job fixing the doors though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Loves going through bulbs.

    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