2005 Vauxhall Vectra Life review from UK and Ireland
"A good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
About 3 months ago my Vectra was recalled for the hand brake going, as were a lot of others, but just last week the release button went on the hand brake, leaving me with no way of putting it on and it staying on. It still worked, but you had to hold it on in person.
After taking it to the dealer for investigation, they told me it was nothing to do with the recall, and would cost me £212 for a new hand brake.
On picking it up, they then told me that they would pay half the bill, so it only cost me £106 pounds. But to me this is an admission it was a fault, and I am going to pursue it further.
If anyone else has had this problem, it would be good to know about it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Laguna |
| Date of Entry | 11th November, 2008 |