The latest VXR is not the most sophisticated performance car on the market, but it delivers a lot of pace for the money – and the practicality to match. Its engine gives awesome thrust and also sounds ...

A stylish estate version is also available. The Vauxhall name might suggest mass-market sales, but the truth is that fewer than 1,000 will be sold in Britain each year In its way, therefore, this is ...

Premium German manufacturers have long ruled the roost when it comes to very fast estates: cars like the Mercedes E55 AMG, BMW M5 Touring and Audi RS4 Avant were for many years the only game in town ...

It is very difficult to guess or forward-plan what long-termer you might have next. It’s a bit like winning a prize in a charity raffle – you know you should be grateful no matter what it is, but ...

I’ve affectionately named our latest fleet member ‘Grifter’ because, for a number of reasons I shall get to shortly, it reminds me of a pushbike from my childhood. For those that don’t remember the ...

My much-loved Vauxhall Vectra VXR estate (2007, 55,000 miles and valued about £6,500) suffered total engine failure two weeks ago. Just been told by dealer that cost of replacement engine and fitting ...

My much-loved 2007 Vauxhall Vectra VXR estate has just suffered (according to Vauxhall franchise) 'total engine failure' at 55,000 miles. Timing chain broken, crankshaft won't turn, valves bent, etc.

TYPICAL. I’d been waiting with anticipation to be handed the keys to our long-term Vectra and the glorious Monday morning had finally arrived. Visions of driving down country roads with the booming ...

WHEN I first clapped eyes on our long-term Vectra VXR estate I laughed out loud. I’m a bit of a show-off, you see. At the weekend I wear Hawaiian shirts. So when I saw the vivid blue VXR, with its ...

The word investment is dropped into an increasing number of car adverts these days. This week's Brave Pill could be the first time it has been applied to a Vauxhall Vectra. Age and natural wastage is ...