Cars on Contract » Vauxhall http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk Car Leasing and Contract Hire Made Easy Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:40:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Buying Guide for Used Vauxhalls http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk/buying-guide-for-used-vauxhalls/ http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk/buying-guide-for-used-vauxhalls/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:40:05 +0000 carsoncontract http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk/buying-guide-for-used-vauxhalls/ There are literally thousands of used Vauxhalls available on the second-hand car market, but choosing the right one can be rather daunting.  To help you find the perfect used Vauxhall for your needs, here are a few of the manufacturer’s most popular models.

One of the most affordable, and therefore one of the most popular used Vauxhalls on the market today, is the Corsa.  There are various models in the range, so which one you buy largely depends on your budget.  Due to its small engine and body size this car makes an excellent first car and many buyers of used models are youngsters fresh from passing their driving test.

Another very popular used Vauxhall is the Astra.  Slightly larger than the Corsa, the Vauxhall Astra is also naturally more expensive second-hand.  However, depending on your budget, you should be able to find a used Vauxhall Astra that will fit the bill.  The range of specifications is vast, so that fact, and the age of the car you have in mind, should ensure that you could find something to suit your pocket.  In addition to sports models, the Astra was also released as an estate version, so you will have a wide range of choice if you decide this is the used car for you.

Finally, another extremely popular used Vauxhall model is the Zafira.  With up to seven seats and substantial baggage space, the Zafira is the ultimate family car in the used Vauxhall range.  Due to its size, you may find the asking price is at the more expensive end of the scale, but having been around for a number of years the chances are that you will manage to find a Zafira to suit your budget.

]]> http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk/buying-guide-for-used-vauxhalls/feed/ 0 Basque in the luxury and comfort of the Vauxhall Insignia http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk/basque-in-the-luxury-and-comfort-of-the-vauxhall-insignia/ http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk/basque-in-the-luxury-and-comfort-of-the-vauxhall-insignia/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:53:48 +0000 carsoncontract http://www.carsoncontract.co.uk/basque-in-the-luxury-and-comfort-of-the-vauxhall-insignia/ This sleek and stylish cruiser will keep you in luxurious comfort for mile after mile. The sloping roofline looks gorgeous from the outside but, predictably, from the inside, it’ll make you think twice before sitting in the back seat if you’re moderately tall. The seats, however, are wonderfully comfortable and if you’re taking luggage with you, the boot is exceptionally generous at 520 litres (you’ll get almost double this by folding the rear seats down).

The Insignia has taken the place of the Vectra as Vauxhall’s chief medium saloon and it is a big improvement. Whilst it hasn’t got the effortless power of the bigger German beasts, it handles motorway speeds gracefully and smoothly. It does have a slight tendency to notice small bumps (or, at least, to make you notice them) but at higher speeds you’ll just be floating. As with the Vectra, you’ll have a broad choice of engines, from the 1.8 litre, 140 bhp petrol to the 2.8 litre, 256 bhp V6 turbo, which can hit 62 mph in 6.7 seconds. A good option is the 2.0 litre, 158 bhp CDTi 160, which delivers 48.7 mpg and gets to 62 mph n a very respectable 8.9 seconds.

As a medium level executive car, the Insignia is classy and economical.

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