Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy, cheap to run. Cheap parts.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Costs almost nothing to maintain.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good handling, comfortable drive.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit slow off the mark but cruises easily at 70.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb - a B-reg car that has never given any problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Give older Novas a facelift nose job - very easy to do.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than anything else this size. Good headroom.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Pretty poor - alarm needed.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not experienced dealer service any due to age of car. I would love to know why people always rave about Fiestas, and slate anything with a Vauxhall badge! Every Vauxhall I've had has been superb.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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