Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value car now. High level of spec for your money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are cheap - plenty of good examples can now be found at scrap yards. Satisfactory MPG.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good with uprated suspension.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent. Good torque. Pulls troughout rev range. Suspension needs tweaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent reliability, as long as car is serviced regularly.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dated now. Needs aftermarket styling to stand out from rest.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable for long journeys and round town.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Factory security needs upgrading. Deadlocks.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Wrong parts given at dealership. Reluctant to exchange faulty parts.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Leaking sump gasket.

    Other

    Outer CV gators regularly. Warped brake disks. Broken clutch cable.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes