1990 Vauxhall Cavalier GL from UK and Ireland - Comments

15th Jun 2001, 05:02

"Unbeatable bang for the buck"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Front & rear wheel bearings @ 120K.

Rear wheel hubs @ 120K.

Intermittent heated rear window (suspect the loom).

Automatic choke has never worked properly (too expensive to bother fixing).

General comments?

Excellent performance, comfort and economy for the money : over 45 m.p.g. motorway cruising. 30+ m.p.g. around town; even with faulty choke.

Prefer it to the various Vectras I have driven.


21st May 2003, 05:56

Update May 2003 : another 55,000 miles later:-

Auto choke now working : problem was thermostat jammed open. Vauxhall replacement 15 quid.

Coolant hose split after thermostat changed; 10 quid for 3 inches of hose!

Starter motor replaced due to sticking solenoid.

50 quid on welding for last MOT : OSR spring mounting rusted.

NSF door lock solenoid jammed shut; removed : decided I didn't need central locking anymore.

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