Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap car, but you don't get much for your hard earned cash.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Peanuts! Parts are dirt cheap and low insurance & petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Handles like a shopping trolly from Asda.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Whines like a puppy. Pure humiliation at the lights.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    My nova is farily good, for a Vauxhall.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cute 'n' cuddly. All the girls like it, so I suppose its good.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Like driving a roller coaster.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Only an immobiliser, but if I forget to lock it one night, it'll still be there in the morning.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used main dealer. Saved myself the embarrassment.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Just a new head gasket last week.

    Other

    Dead light bulbs in dashboard are a serious pain at night.

    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