Vauxhall Reliability

Despite the brands enduring popularity in the UK, Vauxhall hasn’t always had a particularly great reputation for reliability, often lagging far behind Japanese competitors like Honda and Toyota in reliability surveys and owner feedback. But, in recent years the British face of Opel has begun to fight back against that poor reputation with a succession of commendable survey results, notably the Vauxhall Insignia scooping second place in What Car’s most reliable executive car survey.

Regrettably, our recent study, which analysed 47,000 warranty policies over a two and half year period, didn’t confirm the upward trend. Vauxhall finished 28th out of 33 manufacturers scoring an underwhelming 3.8 out of 5. Though Vauxhall repairs were on the whole cheaper than average a disappointingly high frequency of failure score (73%) placed the manufacturer among the UK’s least reliable.

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How reliable are Vauxhall’s top models?

Corsa

The ever-popular Corsa has certainly stood the test of time and there’s no denying that Vauxhall’s flagship supermini is a solid cost-effective option. Its reliability survey results are ok but someway short of best in field territory.  The Corsa’s Reliability Index score is reasonably good while the 2018 Driver Power survey placed it 67th out of all the cars currently on sale in the UK. 

Insignia

Very mixed results for Vauxhall’s large family hatchback. On the one hand it came in second in What Car’s most reliable executive car survey, on the other, its performance in other surveys is patchy. It has a higher than average Reliability Index rating (indicating worse than average reliability) and has often performed poorly in the Driver Power survey.

The benefits of a Vauxhall warranty from MotorEasy

Vauxhall’s cars often offer great value for money, but the manufacturer’s patchy reliability feedback suggests that owners will more than likely face repair costs at some point. So it makes sense to ensure you’re equipped with a good warranty that protects you from the cost and hassle of repairs.

MotorEasy warranties are designed to take the stress out of car ownership. With the protection of a MotorEasy warranty or GAP insurance, you can stop worrying about repair costs and get on with enjoying your Vauxhall.

Repairs are effortless when you’re protected by a MotorEasy warranty. We’ll cover the costs and deal with the garage on your behalf. And unlike many warranty, service and maintenance plans we also cover your car for all consequential damage. This means you won’t be hit with the cost of any knock-on work a garage needs to carry out.

Dealing with your chosen garage directly, all work is monitored by our team of top engineers, who can also arrange collection and delivery from your home or work. And with a network of 10,000 garages nationwide, you're in good hands if something ever does go wrong. We even shop around to find the best rates, so you don't end up paying through the nose.
 

Recent paid repairs for Vauxhalls

Shelling out for repairs can be wince-inducingly expensive, which is why a comprehensive warranty often makes financial sense. Take a look at the list below to see the cost of some common Vauxhall repairs.

• Astra: Reconditioning a Vauxhall Astra’s gearbox can cost as much as £1,502.74, a significant cost that can be avoided by taking out a warranty with MotorEasy.
• Corsa: We recently charged £941.40 to repair the cylinder head gasket in a Corsa, a fee that could have been avoided with a MotorEasy warranty.
• Insignia: The repair cost for a Vauxhall Insignia’s alternator can run to £406.82 according to our records. A MotorEasy warranty will take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
• Zafira: We’ve charged £687.12 to repair the dual mass flywheel in a Vauxhall Zafira. Another significant repair bill that may have been covered with a MotorEasy warranty.
• Vectra: Need to repair the ABS Pump in your Vectra? Our records show that the cost can be as much as £1027.72. Invest in a comprehensive Vauxhall warranty from MotorEasy and you can save yourself the cost of unexpected repairs like this.