2000 Vauxhall Tigra from UK and Ireland - Comments

I have just bought an R reg 1998 Vauxhall Tigra 1.6 16v, as I have wanted one for ages. But since having it, it has a bad judder. I have changed the clutch, brakes, cam shaft, crank sensor, coil pack, spark plugs and leads, and the lambda and also the EGR, and the throttle body and also the map sensor. a few times. It's run great and then the problem comes back again, and now today it won't start at all. Can anyone help please?

Well, where do I start with my love/hate story about me and my Tigra! I have had my W plate Tigra now for nearly three years. Within weeks of me buying it, it started smoking from under the bonnet and had an awful hot oily smell. The garage, under pressure replaced every gasket possible, then after some harsh words, admitted it was the head gasket, and apparently replaced it. Now nearly 3 years on, guess what?, the head gasket has gone. It was never skimmed, hence why it has gone again. As well as that, it has had the water pump replaced about 6 months ago, new exhaust, it eats tyres! It creaks, it grinds whenever I put it in reverse, although the garage assures me there is nothing wrong, leaving me to look a prat! It leaks, somewhere at the front passenger window area. If it really rains, my feet get wet when I drive!

But...despite all of this, I love my little car. Even whilst everyone is telling me they are a load of rubbish. I am now waiting for the garage bill for the new head gasket, which is close to the value of the car! I must be mad.

Ange.

I bought my P reg 1.4 Tigra last July. Am worried car overheating, goes to 100 before fan kicks in! Was sat in traffic for 15 minutes today and had to have heating on full blast to help relieve the engine. It was the hottest day of the year today too, so you can imagine this was quite distressing! Reading above comments this seems to be normal. I'm going on a long journey in my Tigra soon and worried this problem will get worse. Is it really normal? Am I safe? HELP!!! Many thanks.

Tigra Exclusive 1.4 06.

Has anyone changed the speakers in the doors, and then had water leaking onto the lower door rubbers and eventually onto the the carpets? I have this problem, which both the dealer and radio fitter seem unable to cure. Both blame each other, it seems related as only started after they were fitted and leaking on both doors.

Any suggestions?

Also interesting that rotational rumble noise from the front steering was cured with the fitting of new tyres.

Again, the dealer could offer no solution despite 3 visits.

Just bought a new Tigra. The roof leaks when parked on a slope. The dealer said the only way to stop this is to park the car on the flat or reverse up your drive so the water does not run into the boot. They cannot cure this problem. Can I get my money back or a different car?