Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback (2009 - 2017) 2.0 CDTi S 5d (2009/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
just like the car about to have a breakdown
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
deathtrap, any car that has had more than a repair a month and still breaks is not road worthy or safe
Would you buy this car again and why?
never, i like to drive not sit in lay bys waiting for the AA
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
February 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Company Car, Fleet purchase
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
when boot empty a great drive, when weight in the boot but no passengers will slide when turning right down hill (think turning on powered snow)
What's it like to park?
not bad, quite a bit longer than you realise can stick out a bit when parked
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
11 repairs so far. 1st Gear box, no 3rd gear. (new gear box) 2nd traction, suspension adjusted along with tracking. 3rd recall for water in sills, 4th recall issue with hose. 5th gear box unable to accelerate in 3rd gear (new gear box) 6th errors, Lots of error codes, including replace air bags, breaks, alarm reset required and 7 not listed in manual. 7th new power stearing pump 8th new power stearing hose 9th no heating 10th error code (again) no engine coolant (even when Full) 11th no 1st or 2nd gear
What's most practical about your car?
you know where you stand, Normally the side of the road awaiting the AA
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
stereo has audio jack input so when stuck at side of the road in the middle of nowhere you can listen to anything on a mp3 player
