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Hi all Name is Kevin owned my Zafira since 2002 purchased as a 6 months old ex demo car from Hartwells

Hi everyone, I thought I would introduce myself to you all as I think I have some interesting history with Vauxhall. Back in the late 1950/Early 1960 my father worked at the Vauxhall plant in Luton, not really sure what he did, but probably on the production line somewhere. My earliest recollection of the car he drove was a Bedford CA Dormobile, I don't know that much about it other than the Reg number of NEW641 and the memories of places we visited with this vehicle, believe me we did some miles in it. The next car he owned probably around 1966 was a truly fantastic car, The Vauxhall Cresta PA Estate reg number UPM70, what a lovely car that was. Next was the PC Cresta saloon, another work of art, then he purchased ( brand new) probably with staff discount a Viva Van, not quite sure what model HA or HB in white, as a second vehicle in the household, I do remember that he tought both my Mother and my eldest sister to drive in it. So as you can imagine there is a bit of Vauxhall in my blood, currently I own a VX220, and a Mavano van that has been converted to a Campervan and there have been many other Vauxhall's in-between, as well as some interesting history with a vauxhall dealer where I worked for a few years. Just a short taster of many years with Vauxhall, if anyone is interested send me a message and I'll get back to you. Thanks for reading this, all the best

Hi mate I completely forgot about sharing my photos of my new Corsa ultimate and I also went for the 130 turbo!!........ it's like it's been given a steroid injection

Hi AndyR Just had the same issue if no noise coming from water pump it sounds good check your thermostat just changed mine and it gets up to temp a lot quicker and sits nicely between 88⁰-92⁰ hope this helps all the best.

Seller / Garage changed the battery and all resolved

hi everybody, what a terrible day for a car meet, consequently quite a few cars never turned up, only the hardy or nutters. still there was some good stuff there with my tickford being easily the oldest and well received. hope the next meeting is a little more weather friendly, i'm not sure where that may be. best regards from a wind blown and wet keith

Hi all, I'm Danny. Just got myself an Astra Coupe 15 years after my first one! Had 2 Corsa B's when I was younger before a Europa Blue Astra Coupe.

I ran my Astra on E5 to start with, and it didn't seem to happy. Was quite spluttery at times. Went over to the E`10, and she runs like a dream. And i can get an average 45-50 mpg. 1.6 16 valve automatic with 141000 miles, and 23 years old.

Yeh know what you mean, I ran Super Unleaded in my motorbikes and didn't make any difference to performance, etc. However, the Z3 (which is 25 years old now) and is in standard engine specs used to have a flat spot from about 1500 - 2500 rpm but as soon as I put the good stuff in it resolved that issue....If only I had know years ago as just put up with the running issue for so long.

I recently sold my vauxhall zafira tourer and have pre cut window tints for all windows. Light tints for front, dark tints for rear. Free if anyone would like them, happy to post them to you.

Thanks for that! Will try to get dealer to find the problem under the warranty ie free of charge!

OK cheers for this will take a look at this I Ave had a look on taken the door card off but did not get around to getting it all the way off as it seemed to e stuck at top, but will try your reply first

Sorry for late update on this I ended up changing the resoviar and low and behold message gone on looking in side of the old one the float was not working so happy days thanks for any reply n this

Grandland

great news and good diagnosis of the real fault - always usually something simple but difficult to find

Hi everybody, I hope to get lots of good info here - I need it. Anything I can help with I'll gladly help. I live in Caerphilly, S. Wales & am retired now. Just call me lazman.

Limited edition long body nautilus 2.4i SORN...needs bodywork, radiator, lots of tlc - too much for us. Last of its kind. Sensible offers considered.

I have now in my possession a 1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Montana in green with 154,000 on the clock. I think it’s now had 3 owners as I had to put it into my name for SORN. My father owned the car for years and it was always garaged so it’s in very good condition but the engine even though it gleams does smoke a small amount. I would love to have any feedback on potential buyers.

Great news that you've found the issue Andy - good luck with the MOT

For Sale Gold convertible Astra Bertone for sale, immaculate cream leather interior, slight scuff on back bumper. Only 8480 miles on the clock! One service, MOT to be done in June. £5000

Well hello there.

That's for accepting me to the club. Just brought a insignia ecoflex 2.0 cdti 2015, as a quick replacement as my honda as it lost compression on No2 cylinder and would cost too much to fix after 15 years I had it. I have had several corsa in the past for my boys but that was several year's ago now. I do nearly all my own maintenance and repairs. I have a good set of garage tools and a good engineering workshop to support all my activities including making or repairing tools. I'm pretty adapt at sorting electrical problems as well. Regards Raymond

Great diagnostic skills used to determine faults rather than just replacing components in an attempt to resolve the issues. Thanks for giving feedback and solutions

Red Calibra drivers door complete with window glass, latches etc but no door card It’s in excellent condition with the only blemish being a stone chip. Photo’s on Gumtree.

Hi peeps I have a 74 plate Corsa 1.2T 130bp ultimate which is an absolute beast and I love it!! I've been looking to go to vauxhall car meets in the Kent - Sussex area to show him off and meet other vauxhall owners! Can anyone point me in the the right direction as looking online/FB etc there doesn't seem to be things like this happening anymore, not like the 90's-00's when they were everywhere I just loved driving about in my K reg Astra sport, lol. Cheers Aaron

Hello everyone

I have owned my very faithful Omega CDX 2.6 V6 automatic for sixteen years and my cousin for three years before. Unfortunately a suspected oil pump failure has resulted in a suspected big end knock. Before I send it to scrap yard heaven, does anyone know of any specialists Omega breakers who might be interested in salvaging parts for the few that are still out there on the road or in a collectors garage? She had quite a few new parts fitted in the last year and has five full size alloy wheels, two with new tyres a couple of weeks ago and two with new tyres last year, around 2000 miles wear. She would need picking up from Alton, Hampshire. I have been offered just under £300.00 for scrap so would be looking for offers of at least that, but I would rather see her recycled for spare parts. Please contact me for further details 07970496616. Frank Norris.

Hi mate. Thanks for the reply and yeah it is an absolute beast but I think it's the new Astra's 1.2 130T lump they've thrown in or similar, I've never heard a Corsa sound like this ever it blows me away every time I drive it and when I put it into sport mode........ well it's crazily insane just bonkers!! I chose auto as preference my past few cars have been but have manual licence and on most reviews they slated manual, said auto was best for this engine and being the 130 turbo it had a few extra bits like twin pipe sports exhaust, racing brakes front & rear also and ultimate door seal plates and badges but told it's a rare Corsa now as can't order new now?! But I'm super chuffed with it and was so happy to get that call 2 weeks before Christmas to say it's been delivered as I was told could be 15 weeks or more when I ordered it mid November Cheers Aaron

Popped in to say hi, I have 2000 vauxhall arena van

Thanks for your reply I will try dry the car out , hopefully find the leak sooner than later

Hi everyone. I’ve had my insignia B for 2 days now and I love it. It drives and holds the road well. I’m so happy with it. A few things I’d like to change in it just to make it look better.

I have a New "old stock", reconditioned rack for sale. It was remanufactured by UNIPART, their part No. GSR 610 E. If you send me your email address, I will forward a series of photographs. I'm looking for around £100 plus £ 15 carriage. Rodney MANNERS tel: 078 41 51 75 63

Sorry , only just seen your message . Thankyou for having a look .

Have you got issues with drl? Do you have water in headlight unit?

I have a Vauxhall badged ECKO CR32 car radio available. It belongs to my father who said that it used to work but I cannot verify this. It says made in Scotland which would be post 1940. Research suggests probably 1947. Open to offers for this.

I just take it steady, and let the old girl build up speed steadily, rather than caning it. She'll plod along quite happily at 60/65mph, and around my local roads I'll average a max of about 50mph, as it's all country lanes and full of farm vehicles. But when I do get out on main roads then I will 65-70. Always a smooth build up.

Thank you mate. I must admit that I am going to leave well alone, if its not broke, don't fix. I have re-connected the sensor, and unless I get a problem with it, I'm leaving it well alone too. Just need to do a complete coolant flush now, as it seems a bit cruddy. Have fresh anti-freeze at the ready.

Hi everyone I have ordered a new 2024 facelift corsa and should be collecting any week now before Christmas and need a bit of help. I saw on sone other owner forums that people had issues with thier 23-24 plate facelift Corsa and Astras missing the ultimate badging and sills. It does state in Corsa brochure 130bp models only which is the model I ordered so I should have them. Has anyone else had the same issue as I don't know what they even look like so I cant see what I'm looking for if I need to ask the dealers if they are missing when I collect it. I can't even see anything on the review videos of 130bp model I have watched so will I actually get some kind of limited addition badging as the 130bp engine option isn't on their latest brochure stating effective Dec 3rd 24-25 only the 100bp options!? Does this also mean they have stopped to manufacture the 130np petrol engine option and therefore will be a rare car if this is the case? Plz help Regards Aaron

Hi Andy It is possible that the waterpump impellor isn't working as well as it was when it was new and in the case of some old BMWs the impellor used to come off the shaft and sit idle and blocking the waterways. Remarkably, the engine gave no symptoms of any issues except for when sitting in traffic (thermosyphon system working as it should do) Worth replacing if in doubt but also don't forget the coolant expansion cap on the reservoir as if this is faulty then it can cause the same symptoms

Maybe disconnect the battery leave for a few minutes and reconnect. then try to set the clock and see what happens

That is a fine example you have there. You don't see many Omega's about, especially the estate models. Well done for having such a glorious beast.

I have the remains of a complete Vauxhall 14J Front axle assembly (that was previously part of a motorcycle trailer) that has been sitting in my garden for years that could be a source of spares for this unusual suspension set-up. Before I cut it up for scrap, would anyone like to come and collect it (free) from Bath? Email me by the 21st of Nov 24 if interested. p.strawbridge@btopenworld.com

What an absolutely fantastic car and from the era when they were built well

I've just bought a 2016 1.4Corsa E Automatic It only has 26000 miles on clock. I spotted this site so if I ever need any help with anything I can hopefully pick your brains, thanks in advance.

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hi everybody, what a lovely day at the steam rally. loads to see, mostly steam driven, organs, fairground rides, traction engines, static engines and of course a very large selection of historic vehicles. there was a vehicle there for every taste including a scammel scareb, fully restored to railway livery. my own personel favorite was a selection of 1930's austins, westminsters and yorks, simply stunning.

Hi PJL, we have the 2013 Meriva and expected Bluetooth but it is not present on our model. There is a 'Phone' option on the control module but, similarly, not Bluetooth device to connect to or option in the controls. I purchased the below USB/3.5mm dongle from Amazon for £12 and it works great. Plugs in low in the console towards the gearstick and plugs into the Aux 3.5mm jack. After pairing your phone once, just press the 'Aux' button to switch to your phone for music or calls. Hope this works for you. UGREEN Bluetooth Aux Adapter, Car Aux Bluetooth 5.3 Receiver USB Audio Adaptor with 3.5mm Jack for Car or Home Stereo Music Streaming Built-in Microphone Plug and Play Auto on Handsfree Car Kit: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

I drive a Black pre facelift 2005 3.0 v6 cdti ELITE

This is my car