Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cheap as chips.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Drinks fuel in town, okay urban.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles like a go-kart, drifts easily in the wet.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    1.4 better than 1.2, I've had both.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Was awkward to start on one occasion.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Eeerrr boy racer... exept if body hasn't been maxed.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Luxe has comfy interior.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Apparently is UK's most stolen car; invest in a krook lock.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Never used main dealer, mechanics like easy build quality.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, except for above comment.

    Other

    Rust, and first Nova ate CV boots for breakfast.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes