Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cost me £4000 at 4 years old.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Service costs £80 at local garage. Parts very cheap. Pretty economical, with 600 miles from a tank.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good motorway cruiser. Smooth ride on good roads.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a racing car, but can keep up with some better cars!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down in 60,000 miles!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a Vauxhall, what can you say? Nobody has tried to pinch it though!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Large comfy seats. Good stereo. Smooth and quiet.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems. Has an imobiliser as standard. Get a good wheel lock.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never been to dealer, always use local independant garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Usual wear and tear; cam belt etc.

    Other

    Squealing brakes and snapped suspension arm.

    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