Vauxhall Carlton Saloon 1986-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of car for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are very cheap... lots in breakers too.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great on the motorway. A little cumbersome around town.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's ok, but no thoroughbred.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Blown head gasket at 80k miles. Front electric window packed up at 85k miles.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It's no looker.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can't fault it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Usual Vauxhall weak points, but noone wants to nick one.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Only because have never used a main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket at 80k miles.

    Other

    Front electric window no longer work.

    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