1999 Vauxhall Zafira Comfort 1.6 16v from UK and Ireland
Summary:
A decent sized, comfortable family car, not a bus.
Faults:
I get through headlight bulbs very quickly, and have to pay 15 minutes of mechanic time, making each change £25!
Power steering has failed, but Vauxhall will not accept that this is anything more than fair wear and tear, and have currently offered a 20% goodwill payment. They will not offer anything off if I buy a new one - which I was in the process of doing! I am trying to take it further.
Windscreen washer tank is far too small!
Stalls at low speeds - traffic lights, roundabouts, etc.
General Comments:
Only niggly faults, apart from the current power steering problem.
I love this car, think it's the best I've had since my Mini (less practical for families!)
Come on, Vauxhall, get your act together and sort out these problems!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 24th January, 2003
16th Jan 2004, 03:10
I have a vauxhall Zafira 2.0DTi which has a problem with starting if left for more than 4 days. I'm told its common for these diesels as the fuel line lets in air? hence you have to burn out the starter motor to clear it. Also the engine management light comes on when driving o and the power of the car halves. When I turn of the engine and start again its OK for a while?, common faults???