Vauxhall Zafira (2005 - 2014) 1.9 CDTi Design (150ps) 5d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I should have listened to those who told me NOT to buy a Vauxhall.

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

Waste of money

Would you buy this car again and why?

No. I've learned a very valuable and costly lesson

What are you likely to buy next?

Possibly VW, Skoda, Audi, Nissan

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£16,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

NO - most unrealiable car I have owned and dealer service was appalling

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I thought it would be good value for money - how wrong could I be...

What was the dealer like?

Dealer and Vauxhall motors have provided very poor customer service

What's it like to drive?

WHEN it works it is comfortable and 1.9 150PS engine is powerful enough for a family car. However, due unrealiability it is not enjoyable to drive as constantly worried what is going to go wrong next

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes - regularly returned to garage under warranty and now out of warranty at cost to self. Air conditioning failed x 2 Air ciruclation fan controls broke x 2 Rear windows stopped working due perished wiring loom Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve replaced Burning smell from exhaust (current)

What's most practical about your car?

Great for transporting flat packs - when car is working

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None