2006 Vauxhall Vectra SRi review from UK and Ireland

Severe water leak, EMU light returns almost constantly, constant misting of interior glass.

When I purchased this car I was delighted. It's a good looking and comfortable car which performs phenominally. Really a great design and fantastic drive.

HOWEVER, I bought the car in December 2006 (it's now Feb 2007) and since I purchased it I've only been able to drive it around half the time as there is a bad water leak which fills the dashboard and passenger footwell with water. This has caused the EMU light to come on a few times and the car to switch into "limp home" mode.

The dealer service has been awful. The first time they said the car was ready and to go and collect it, but when I got there (a 12 mile drive) they changed their mind and decided they'd forgotten to fix the leak and needed the car for another two weeks!! Having had the car back for a week I got in and found a swimming pool in the passenger footwell again so rung the dealer.. they asked if I was sure it was still leaking then said they couldn't take it back for a month as they were a bit busy.

Such terrible service and having lost all confidence in the car I intend to trade it in and take the loss. I could sue them for my money back (which they've refused) but that would cost more than the loss I'll take on the car.

Be really careful before you by any Vauxhall. Very nice cars to drive and look at, but badly put together and just awful service from dealers.