Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.9 CDTi Design (150ps) 5d (Euro 4) (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Pratical.

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

Pratical.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, Vauxhalls go well but dont count on them always going.

What are you likely to buy next?

Brought a Ford S Max, much better in every way although almost twice the price of a Zafira but well worth every penny!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,700

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Thought we got a good deal until things started to go wrong with the car!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Heard good reports and great performance for a diesel.

What was the dealer like?

Platinum Vauxhall Trowbridge, very keen to sell us the car, then when things started to go wrong their customer service was very poor.

What's it like to drive?

Fun 150bhp engine really pulls and throws you back in the seats.

What's it like to park?

Easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Where to start! it broke down when we were on holiday. Dealer took two days to find fault, problem with wiring to fuel pump, charged us £300 labour alone to find fault (broken wire). A week later, less than 100miles broke down again and RAC took to dealer who took another 2 days and £280 to find fault with pipe to EGR valve, that they didnt spot the week before!. Also told us there was a problem with the ECU because its located underneath the front left inner wing is prone to water damage. Had to pay to have terminals cleaned. In and out of Platinum Vauxhall Trowbridge who could rarely find an actual fault and charged a small fortune. Read the reviews on here so decided to sell the car and on the way to collect our new one (ford smax) engine fault light came on again.

What's most practical about your car?

7 seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sports button.