Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, cheap second hand car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on petrol. Parts cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles fairly well. Soft ride, bad rear mirror postion.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not quick, but good on motorways.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    My car as done 100,000 miles and it's never let me down. Service every 6,000 miles.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hmmm. It's a Cavalier.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I find this car excellent on long journeys, with good seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Deadlocks (that's it).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None (only water pump at 97,000 miles).

    Other

    Back brakes cease if hand brake left on for long periods.

    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