Steering wheel options
I recently picked up 2007 meriva, the steering wheel is fairly badly worn and was looking to replace it to make it feel a bit newer. It looks to be the same as the corsa c, but I've seen people with...
View ArticleAstra J elite Bluetooth.
Hi everyone I have just purchased a 2014 Astra, the elite version. Unfortunately the one I seen on the forecourt was sold, therefore the garage sourced me the exact same car, or so I thought. I am sure...
View ArticleEngine Cut Out
Hello, so hit a dead end several times now: engine cuts out when fuel gets to quarter tank, RE starts five minutes later. After a cut out it starts playing up and after switch off, then switching on...
View ArticleHeading back to vauxhall as a daily driver
Picked up a meriva as a new runabout. Odd little car, still can't decide if I like it or not. It's got a few running issues, nothing too serious (I hope) to fix up. No doubt I'll regret it soon enough,...
View Articlecutting out issues...confused help.
So I've owned my vectra 1.9cdti about two months now. It's my second vectra. It's a 56 plate sri. Was running sweet till Friday. I was sat in traffic and it started cutting out. Started again fine. Had...
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Update Camper Project
Hi Guys, Exciting times ahead! Yesterday we picked up the flashband, recycled fluffy stuff, and ply wood! We already had the bubble wrap given to us. Came to a grand total of £146. I was expecting it...
View ArticleHeadlights
Hi I was wondering if anyone in the Coventry area would be able to fit my new after market headlights. I have tried a few places but no one seems to want to do it, I know the front bumper has to come...
View Articlein need of help
Hello, my partner has a vauxhall astra 1.9 on the 5th she had taken her gearbox to be mended as bearings had gone. aslso had clutch, slave cylinder & flywheel changed an was working perfectly fine...
View ArticleElectronic Stability Program
Hi I got a Zafira b 2013 and it has got "Electronic Stability Program" esp fitted. last winter I could not go up a hill when it was snowing, because of it. but I do not have the sports button fitted to...
View Articleastra h 1.7 cdti
Hi I have encountered a problem with my astra 1.7 cdti it's on 165000 miles it's developed a misfire well I think it's a misfire at first it came and went but now it seems to do it all the time you can...
View ArticleWhat Films have you seen recently?
What have you seen recently? Cinema, TV, Netflix, whatever. Over the weekend we watched the new Star Trek movies, two on TV and then went to see the new one at the cinema. really enjoyed the latest...
View ArticleNo 3rd gear
Hi all.. Looking for a bit of advice... Driving the car over the weekend, it suddenly "spat" itself out of 3rd gear - and I had to go into 4th gear to continue. It runs fine in the other gears, but if...
View ArticleNew 2017 VED tax changes
I only found this out yesterday, seems like an odd move. As of next year, all VED bands have a flat rate of £140 (except zero emission cars). So being a corsa or insignia vxr will have the same rate....
View ArticleEstate Rear Bumper Removal
I've found loads of great info on this forum but can't find anything that explains how to remove the rear bumper of an Insignia estate (2012 model). Can anyone help please?
View ArticleCabin air distribution - how do you do yours?
Following from Alexs thread slightly, (which I am refusing to provide a link to due to a current tense political situation and applicable sanctions) I have a similar topic for discussion... How do you...
View ArticleAir conditioning vs open windows
Which do you prefer to use? I am very much enjoying the summer weather at the moment, as it allows me to have the windows down and the fresh air keeping me comfortable as I commute to work. However, of...
View ArticleCamshaft
Hi all.... I posted recently about worn camshaft on Y reg 8v 1.6 astra auto estate, due to expensive kids summer holiday scrounging i have to put cam replacement on hold.... will it balls up the engine...
View ArticleAstra H 1.9 150BHP M32 gearbox trouble
So basically typical m32 gearbox trouble. 5th and but mainly 6th noise. Not a whining noise The gear-stick doesn't move at all. I think the noise amplify's slightly when turning right. Also gets louder...
View ArticleVivaro Immobiliser Solid Red Light
Hi all sorry to cover this but I've looked all over for an answer. I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 and the immobiliser has been playing up for a while now not switching off but I just used to open...
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Zafira b radiator keeps coming on
Hi hopefully someone can help.i been getting a coolant temperature sensor fault code come up on zafira 1.8 petrol also when car is cold it is very difficult to start until it gets warm then it runs...
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