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Hello VOC, I've just signed up to the forum as I presently own a 2007 Vectra C 1.8 vvt SRi having bought it in Nov 22 with 61,000 miles on the clock. This is my first Vectra but I'm by no means new to Vauxhall having owned the following - Astra Mk2 1.8 GTE and 2.0 16v GTE. Cavalier Mk2 1.8 CDi 5 door,1.8 SRi 4 door,2.0 SRi 4 door,2.0 SRi130 5 door and Calibre. Cavalier MK3 2 x 1.6GL 5 door,1.6LS 4 door ,1.8LS 5 door,2.0 SRi 5 door,2 x GSi2000,SRi16v Redtop 4 door,SRi16v Ecotec 5 door. The majority of the above I modified some mildly and others extensively. As for me I live in Scotland and drive HGVs for living. In my mid 40s apart from a huge passion for cars,owning and driving but as much modifying and rebuilding (Not just Vauxhall but Fords from the late 60s to early 90s OR in other words pre Mondeo,Escorts up to and inc MK3s,especially mk3 in fact,MKi Fiestas,all Capris,Cortinas and Sierras. In fact,I've a large history of Ford ownership too) but I also have played guitar for a long time,love history and much more. Bob

Hello everyone, thought I'd join here. I currently have a 2003 Astra Convertible Edition 100. I am also here to try and trace the owner of my fathers old 1939 Vauxhall 12/4 I type deluxe, Reg JPA171. Here are a few pics

Just a quick hello. I used to be a member of this forum years ago when I had an Omega Elite. The interaction there was great, I did all the work on the car myself and there were loads of guys that really knew their stuff. I'm hoping there will be some people who know lots about the Insignia VXR as I've got some issues to fix and there is not very much technical documentation on the internet, or to buy for that matter!

Thats completely unacceptable.....an old school mechanic can measure resistance of sensors to further confirm that a sensor is defective. Sometimes, just contamination in a sensor connection or even damage to the reluctor ring (if seperate - e.g. not part of the wheel bearing) can cause fault codes and replacing the sensor is meaningless. I would take the car to a good 'old school' independent garage who can diagnose the fault correctly

Hi keith ticer ...welcome to the Club Crikey that's an old and rare car.....would love to see some pics of it Good to have you onboard !

Hello All, Got my first insignia the other day as I needed an estate and this was well looked after with decent history. Not my first Vauxhall but always had Astras in the past. Looking forward to sharing any knowledge with people in here.

Hi Phoenix_Insignia ...welcome to the Club As AndyR has already mentioned, please feel free to jump in with sharing any knowledge you may have to share Good to have you onboard!

Hi, I'm from the Hendy Group, we're launching our new Hendy Tonbridge Vauxhall (& Peugeot) on 1st August from 5-7pm. This is a free to attend evening, where we have x4 heritage cars on loan from the British Motor Museum. These are 1984 Mk1 Astra GTE, 1993 Lotus Carlton, 1970 SRV concept car and 1909 B-type 16HP Semi-Racer. In addition to this, we will have free refreshments, racing simulators, and the evening will be hosted by celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager. We invite any and all members along to this event, please feel free to bring along your friends and families too! The address of the dealership is Hendy Vauxhall Tonbridge, Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0QN You can find out more information here: https://www.hendy.co.uk/vauxhall/launch-hendy-vauxhall/ where you can RSVP to the event, or if you feel free to contact me directly (Ben) bgould@hendy-group.com Look forward to seeing you there. Thanks Ben

Welcome to the forum. Wow your recent purchase sounds interesting. Please feel free to share some photos with the group of this very old classic. It's probably the oldest car in the group ??

Hi there, glad you could join us. Sharing knowledge is always a good thing, I try to help out if i can, but sometimes if I'm not sure, I'll leave it to those that do know. I am more an Astra mk4 person.

Might not be a bad idea that. And get prescription sunglasses, that way I can see in the sunshine, when it comes back.

Just checked DVLA website, and it's registered as green, so it's my eyes that were up the creak. . And it states that it has the 3.6 engine.

Yes, can see what you mean.....maybe the owner had it sprayed black (possibly)?

The engine has a timing chain, which could be the source of the rattle. If the engine has done high miles then it could be worn. Alternatively, keep doing oil and filter changes (more frequently than normal) to ensure fresh oil is getting to (and staying) in right places. You could try something like Slick50 if it is still available to buy to ensure the tensioner and chain is lubricated at all times. Good quality oil of the correct grade and specs (e.g. API spec) and an Original Equipment (OE) specification filter is used as this will make a difference

Hi Bob....welcome to the Club Wow! you certainly have had some choice machinery over the years....you certainly like your cars and driving then? Good to have you onboard and feel free to post up some piccys of the previous cars if you want

Yep that's the real deal - although I have never seen a replica Lotus Carlton yet but the 3000GSi was a look-alike for sure!

Yes indeed! the Lotus Carlton....still one of my absolute favourites

And there were loads more too. From Novas to Chevettes. And yes that last photo was the genuine article. The Holy grail of Carltons...... The Lotus Carlton.

Hi there, I know its 5 months after you posted, but did you get to the problem of your auto box slipping.? It could be low transmission fluid.

Hi there, yes I did show my car. Don't know if there was any pictures with it in though. Basically you just turned up with your car, and joined on to the field where all the others were parked. It was like a Vauxhall/Opel only car park. It was a pity that there was no club stands though.

I have a black Vauxhall Nova in black approximately 1992 mark that I put into my garage (away from my home) about 20 years ago and have not looked at since. I think, some years ago, the garage was broken into and bits stolen from the vehicle. Might anyone be interested in the car? I'm trying to find the logbook, so consider 1992 loosely, but I'm pretty sure it was about 20 years ago the car was stored.

MOT'd till October, 106k, I have owned this car since 2008, only selling now as I have had to buy an estate for the dog. The car has been maintained regardless of cost over those years and runs perfectly, highlights include: - Timing chain replaced at around 65k. - Traction control switch fitted with all OE parts - Chris Tullet Tubular 4to1 exhaust manifold. - Stainless steel cat back exhaust (Scorpion). - Ported / polished throttle body. - GSI rear arch spats - Uprated / lowered Eibach springs. - Pioneer head unit, Pioneer speakers front (separates) and back. - EGR deleted. Now for the bad points: - Air con pump seized, replacement will be included. - Small dent in bonnet, superficial and easy repair. - small hole in exhaust downpipe flexi joint. - 1 boot hinge needs repair. Apart from the above minor issues the car is in great shape, I have tried to list everything and be as honest as possible, I am not desperate to sell the car so please don't make any silly offers.

Hi folks, Did anyone on here get to Stonham Bans for the VAUXFEST24? I went down on the Sunday, it was a nice hot day, and there were quite a selection of Vauxhall/Opel cars to browse over. Unfortunately they didn't allow any club stands, so not a lot of interaction going on between owners. If you go on the Vauxfest Facebook page, there are loads of photos of the weekend. Andy.

welcome these newer ones need a code reader these days had the frontera about same time so much similarities between omega and frontera. like yourself learning these new motors as youngest has a meriva B

Crankshaft sensor quite possibly?

I have had quite a few vauxhalls over the years the latest a meriva B. previously owned Viva HB, Opel Ascona 1.6 , Opel Manta GTE , Opel Mant 2.0 Sr, Frontera 2.4 LWB Frontera 2.0 swb frontera B RS frontera B limited, frontera B Olympus, Vectra 2.0 di astra 2.0 diesel and 1.7. So brought up with all the challenges

Hi FRONTERATECH ...welcome to the Club Good to have you onboard