Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.6i Life 5d (AC) (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Think it looks okay - but then again, they haven't had to put up with the multitude of problems.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not in a million years (that applies to all Vauxhalls), despite having owned a string of Vauxhalls for over 30yrs.

What are you likely to buy next?

Haven't a clue; but not a Vauxhall.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,200

When did you buy the car?

April 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes; was about £1k cheaper than franchised dealers at the time.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Tall drivers + tall kids.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly and accommodating.

What's it like to drive?

Easy enough to drive, though chunky front pillar gives big blind spot. Lot of tyre/wind noise at speed. 1.6 okay when up to speed, but struggles up hills with full load.

What's it like to park?

Not bad,but turning-circle could have been a bit better.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Juddering clutch (repeated visits to Vauxhall garage - initially denied problem existed, then eventually took over 1year to replace clutch + flywheel), rear discs + pads gone at only 19k miles (£160) steering column clicking, radio speaker buzzing, annoying squeaks + rattles. Only got 20k out of tyres.

What's most practical about your car?

Comfortable, roomy, good load-carrier.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Fold-flat seats.