Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    There are a huge number of old Cavaliers on the market that nobody wants, so a good example can now be picked up for next to nothing.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    One word covers it Cheap! Low bills at MOT time, respectable insurance group, reasonable economy round town and mind boggling economy on the motorway.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable and easy to drive becoming effortless on the motorway. Suspension is a little unrefined and bumpy around town.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Performs adequately but far from exciting.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never missed a beat.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Its a Chavalier it will do nothing positive for your image, the only saving grace is that there are much worse old cars out there. Tip: Always try and find an old Skoda to park next to.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A nice comfortable car as an whole. My only gripe is that the heaters are either freezing cold or burning hot.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good deadlocks and the age of Cavaliers makes for a hard target with little reward, an alarm, immobiliser combo would have put them right up there with most modern cars.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Not a single problem with the car. It is exactly what the manufacturer intended, a reliable, cheap to run very competent motorway mile muncher.

    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