Middle box baffles breaking up - causing rattling. (replaced).
Exhaust blowing - (replaced).
Loose dashboard, and interior (tightened regularly).
Engine management light regularly lights up. (Vauxhall say there are no problems with the engine electronics).
Central locking deadlock has snapped (replaced).
Steering veers off to the left even on flat cambered roads (Vauxhall say there is nothing wrong with the tyres, wheels, balance or tracking).
Recently a rattling sound from the engine compartment (probably a CAT bracket and will hopefully soon sort out).
Why do I keep this car? Because I am a student who can't afford another new recent car.
I have spent loads on fixing problems with the car.
Vauxhall dealer/mechanics are useless. Especially when the car was still under warranty. They did not fix my car problems so I had to go external rather then pay further cash for problems that were not being fixed.
Runs a lot better now that I have put a Piper sports exhaust on.
Looking to lower the suspension to help with bad road handling.
Soon to get low profile alloy wheels to reduce further road veer and tyre fold.
I've had many of the problems you mention e.g. exhaust, broken central locking mechanism, and yes, by now, you've probably discovered that the cat has bit the dust. I've encountered an awful lot of comments on the cat in particular, and though the dealer/Vauxhall will initially insist it's 'wear and tear', stick to your guns and they are likely to offer at least some cash.
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