Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £700 quid for 18 months motoring, cant go wrong!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As above.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Doesn't corner well.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Get the turbo threshold turned up!!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is the 4th one we have had, and every one has started without fail. Even one we had for parts started first time, after sitting in the drive for 6 months!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Who cares?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have had this one stolen, easy to break into.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    The odd oil leak, nothing major.

    Other

    Design faults found on all 4 cars: hazard switches go and cannot be turned off (jam with beer mat works best!), linkage on wipers has gone on several occasions, back ones never work!!

    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