The Zafira is pretty good value – although you should aim for a discount if buying new. Running costs are low, especially if you go for the diesel engine while servicing intervals are quite long – a full service is needed only once every two years or 40,000 miles. The model has also been designed to keep the cost of crash repairs down and as a result insurance groups start are low

The Zafira performs adequately on the eco front and with an average of 162g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are about average compared to the competition. The greenest model to go for is the 1.7 CDTi ecoFLEX – it emits 139g/km of CO2 and can return 53mpg.

The 2004 Astra – on which this model is based – has a decent reputation for reliability and durability and the Zafira is the same. It’s not without it’s faults though but most tend to be niggles rather than anything serious.