Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wasn't cheap when I bought it; was when I sold it.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Costs were fairly cheap, but expense was always needed.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Power Steering light at high speed, cornering dreadful, massive understeer.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not lightning but no snail either.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    This car is the reason the AA are in business.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It's a Cavalier.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seats supportive, driving position off centre.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm, but deadlocks.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealers were awful and a complete rip off.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fan switch, timing belt, water pump, battery, bonnet catch jammed, clutch cable snapped, I can go on.

    Other

    Petrol filler cap snapped, windscreen cracked, dash bulbs blew, all bulbs blew, hub caps fell off...

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No