Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Wasn't cheap when I got it but they are now and I now why.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Reasonable costs for a car of this size, but then it is only a Vauxhall.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not exciting, scary in the wet. Steering too light at high speeds.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not a rocket at the lights.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Abysmal, I know my local garage and AA man intimately thanks to this car.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    This car looked great for about one week in 1988. Now it looks very dated.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Seats grip well.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dead lock doors. Who would nick it anyway?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealers unfriendly and expensive. They couldn't car less about your business or your Cavalier.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cambelt went, water pump, fan swtich, light bulbs, dash bulbs, petrol cap snapped, clutch cable broke.

    Other

    Manual windows seized. Windscreen cracked of own accord, wheel trims gave up, I could go on and on.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No