Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2003 - 2006) 1.3 CDTi Design 5d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They think it's comfy and looks good but is too expensive to maintain.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would never buy this car again or any other modern vauxhall. It is the worst car I ever bought for reliability and cost of repairs. Also after having the timing chain snap after 34000 miles, having been fitted by a vauxhall dealer. Vauxhall were not interested in looking at it without extortionate fees when I complained. I will never buy another vauxhall less than 10 years old as vauxhall customer care does not actually exhist.

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford ka?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£9,500

When did you buy the car?

January 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a good deal as I contract hired for 6 months then bought it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Had owned a good 2nd hand astra before.

What was the dealer like?

Good, honest.

What's it like to drive?

Smooth, responsive and comfortable.

What's it like to park?

Easy, even learners can do it.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Altanator at 30000 miles epg valve at 40000 miles clutch and dual mass fly wheel at 63000 miles second altenator at 80000 miles second epg valve at 141000 miles timing chain snapped after only 34000 miles (2 years).

What's most practical about your car?

Split folding rear seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Front towing eye. I have made good use of it!