Faults:

Dashboard lights blew.

Faulty CD player.

Faulty exhaust gas re-circulation valve.

Clutch sticking.

Faulty CV boot joint.

Leaking drive-shafts.

Faulty water pump.

Faulty air conditioning unit.

Noisy rear suspension.

General Comments:

I bought a new car as I previously had an old car that was always in need of repair. This car has been worse. I have been to the dealer about 20 times to get the problems fixed & still some have not been repaired. Luckily enough it is covered under warranty.

It is not that quick for a 1.6 16v especially when compared to the Citroen Saxo VTS. Also the car does not handle well - it is very bouncy. The car has good features inside, but I find the colouring very dark and gloomy. I have now sold it.

Faults:

Engine management light started flashing at around 25,000 miles. Turned out the sensor had broken, and was quickly replaced by Vauxhall, for free under warranty.

General Comments:

The automatic engine is excellent. Totally reliable, haven't had a single problem.

Good motorway performer. Can struggle to get up to 60/70 quickly, but from there on up, it's smooth.

Poor low-end acceleration.

Slightly sloppy handling. Quite a 'bouncy' car, feels uncertain overtaking at high speeds around bends on dual carriageways. Generally bumpy.

Very comfortable for its class. Small cars have a reputation for being uncomfortable, but I've done many six hour journeys in my Corsa, and it feels great.

Air-conditioning is a bit weak.

Fuel economy isn't as great as I'd hoped. I get about 35mpg overall.

Vauxhall are expensive for services etc.. and you need to use them to keep the warranty fully intact.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing. The silver Vauxhall has had started on the button every time, and not missed a beat in 16 months of ownership.

General Comments:

This 'old' run out model was an attractive purchase with substantial discounts and free insurance. The subtle body kit is pleasing on the eye, although the alloys are very easy to 'kerb'.

The lack of ventilation (no opening three-quarterlights) on this three door model mean that the back windows steam up on cold days. Small door mirrors are annoying, a problem solved on the new model Corsa, but it is very easy to park.

The engine is willing to rev and is very economical (over 50mpg regularly), that complements the lowered suspension which transforms the standard cars so so handling, although also gives your fillings a hard time.

For an old design the car, the cabin is spacious although the dash shows its age compared with more modern Germanic offerings.

Faults:

No faults to report yet as the car is still fairly new.

General Comments:

My car is a great little car with excellent reliability and running costs.

I have only passed my driving test in the last 12 months so this car is my first car purchased.

The car caught my eye because it has all electrics and leather seating.

It is also an automatic version and it drives really well.

The car is the older shape model and I'm thinking about trading it in for the latest model.

Faults:

Finds it difficult up hills.

There is not enough room in the back.

Difficult to get to the rear speakers from modification.

It is difficult to get to the rear light clusters to modify them.

Needs fogs.

General Comments:

The car is quick for a 1.2 16V.

It handles very well.

The interior is nice.

It looks better with a rear spoiler.