Owning a Vauxhall: what to keep on top of
Check that safety recalls have been done, including the heater blower resistor recall on the Zafira B. Keep the timing belt or chain on schedule for your engine, and clear MOT advisories on brakes and tyres before the next test.
- Recall work, including the Zafira B blower resistor recall.
- Timing belt or chain replacement at the right interval.
- Repeat MOT advisories on brakes, tyres and suspension.
- Clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear on diesel models.
Is my Vauxhall ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Vauxhalls registered from 2006 generally meet ULEZ. Diesel CDTi models need Euro 6, usually met from September 2015. An older Astra or Insignia diesel often pays the £12.50 daily charge.
Can you get a Vauxhall service history by registration?
Vauxhall retailers keep a digital record that also shows whether recall work was carried out. The Full HPI Check with Service History reads it for Vauxhalls from model year 2012 for £14.95. If there is no record, you are not charged for the service history part.
Which Vauxhall models can be checked?
Every Vauxhall with a UK registration, including the Corsa, Astra, Mokka, Crossland, Grandland, Insignia, Zafira and Vivaro.
Last reviewed by ServiceLad.