Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paid £450 for it a year ago and was well worth it

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts can be expensive, bit cheaper if sought from 3rd parties

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good all round drive, brilliant on long journeys

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel costs are good on long journeys bit heavier round town

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alternator freaked and clutch has gone, but this was expected

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Taxi driver image! But all round good when polished up

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot better than my Escort!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Central locking, deadlocks, after-fit alarm no-ones touched it yet!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    N/A

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Alternator and clutch, but only has 85,000 on so still going strong

    Other

    Had to replace battery (£40), alternator (£100), and clutch (£40) now but otherwise it's a good car/ drive

    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