1997 Vauxhall Tigra review from UK and Ireland
"Looked good, shame about the engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cylinder head block cracked at 47,000 miles. Dealer took 1 month to fix.
Connecting rod fracture, blowing a hole in the side of the engine at 55,000 miles.
2 new rear window wiper motors, still affecting the radio when in operation.
Cost of cylinder head repair - £2400.
Cost of the blown engine is more than the car is worth!
General comments?
Vauxhall dealer and company offer no service.
I would never advise anybody to buy a Vauxhall.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf GTi |
| Date of Entry | 2nd February, 2001 |