Monday 1 December 2014

Vauxhall News – Vauxhall Wins Community Outreach Award



This year Vauxhall has gone from strength to strength and with the year coming to an end it is fantastic news that Vauxhall is the proud recipient of the 2014 ‘Community Outreach Award’. This award was given to the global company on behalf of the annual Northwest Automotive Alliance awards ceremony.

Awarded to Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant it showcases the commitment to its employees and manufacturing and engineering community.

With projects in place for 2015 it is set that Vauxhall will continue to be as triumphant in 2015 as it was this year and at MegaVuax we’re right behind them!

As we wait for more news from Vauxhalls HQ don’t forget to keep checking back at MegaVaux, your handy supplier of Vauxhall spare parts and Vauxhall engine parts.

Saturday 1 November 2014

Vauxhall News – Vauxhall Viva Shortlisted For 2015 Award


Exciting news for the Vauxhall camp as the eagerly awaited Vauxhall Viva has been shortlisted for the What Car? Reader Award 2015. This nomination comes months before its launch date.

Vauxhall fans will be eagerly waiting until summer next year for the all-new five-door entry-level to be unveiled. The award is for the most anticipated car of 2015 and the winner will be announced on Wednesday the 7th of January at the 38th annual What Car? Car of the Year Awards.

As we wait for more news on the car from Vauxhalls HQ don’t forget to keep checking back at MegaVaux, your handy supplier of Vauxhall spare parts and Vauxhall body parts.

Wednesday 1 October 2014

Vauxhall Announces Plans To Launch A Large Diesel Engine


Late last month Vauxhall finally revealed its exciting news that all-new 2.0 litre 170PS and 400Nm ECOTEC CDTi diesel engine will début at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October.

The new engine will be revealed in the Insignia and Zafira Tourer to show off the new powertrain portfolio.

This news mean that the current 2.0 CDTi (163PS) engine will be replaced for diesel models, meaning a better all-round performance.

The new engine will deliver almost 5% more power and 14 % more torque, while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions according to Vauxhall News.

Other benefits will included and impressively quiet and smooth sounding engine, minimising noise, vibration and harshness.

Stats include:
  • Engine’s power density is 85PS per litre
  • Torque of 400Nm is available from 1,750 to 2,500rpm
  • Maximum power of 170PS is accessed at just 3,750rpm

More news on latest engine is due to reported through this month so keep your eyes peeled folks!

For further Vauxhall news and help don’t forget to keep checking back at MegaVaux, your handy supplier of Vauxhall spare parts and Vauxhall engine parts.

Thursday 11 September 2014

Vauxhall News – The New Vauxhall ADAM Gains Over 100,000 Orders


The Vauxhall ADAM has been on sale for just 18 months but that hasn’t stopped it from raking in over 100,000 European orders!

The urban-chic car has over a million different specification and trim combinations, making this car perfect for those who love to customise their car to reflect their individual style.

And there is further good news on the horizon with the ADAM ROCKS AIR to go on sale this month after debuting at the 2014 Geneva Motor show.

Vauxhall are on a high at the moment and it looks like they’re not about to slow down any time soon!

So remember, if your Vauxhall looks like it needs a pick me up or a few car parts which need sprucing up don’t forget to get in contact with us, we are Vauxhall experts after all!

Tuesday 5 August 2014

Vauxhall Workers Are Excited For The New Vauxhall Vivaro



This month has only just begun but Vauxhall has reached a very important milestone. On the 1st of August the current and last generation of the Vivaro came off the production line based in Luton.

The employees at the factory where excited as the 957, 107th Vivaro rolled of the production line as this means they can start development on the new model which will start being made later this month.

You can expect to see the vehicle at the Vauxhall’s Heritage Centre at its Griffin House headquarters in Luton.

Excitement grew further as it was announced in July that 1,200 jobs where secured, a 10-year contract and a £185 million investment at the Luton facility.

For further Vauxhall news and help don’t forget to keep checking back at MegaVaux, your handy supplier of Vauxhall spare parts.

Tuesday 8 July 2014

Vauxhall Car News – Vauxhall Aims To Take The Lead Over Ford By 2016


Vauxhall have set their goals high as they aim to beat their arch rival Ford in order to be named the UK’s biggest selling carmaker by 2016.

It may seem too early to be thinking of the year 2016 but with strong sales from the Vauxhall team the car making title is only a stone throw away. With volumes up 13% thanks to demands for Corsa, Astra and Insignia models, Vauxhall are on point to take the crown.

It has been announced that the company has made around 280,000 sales this year which would mean a 20.5% increase on last years figures. If Vauxhall keep producing figures like this, they will be well on their way to beating Ford.

It’s no secret that we’re a fan of everything Vauxhall, I mean we are Vauxhall specialists! So make sure you check out our blog frequently for the latest Vauxhall news updates.

Monday 9 June 2014

Vauxhall News - Firenza Droop Snoot Celebrates 40 Years


At MegaVaux we like to bring you monthly news updates from the world of Vaxuhall. This month fans and collectors met at the Vauxhall Motor’s Heritage Centre in Luton and Millbrook on the 17th and 18th of May in order to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Vauxhall Firenza Droop Snoot.

First manufactured in 1973, the Vauxhall was given the nick name the droop snoot because of its Concorde-like sloping nose.

What I bet you didn’t know is that this was the first Vauxhall car to reach 0-60MPH in just 10 seconds.

The group of fans gathered at Vauxhall headquarter with 40 Firenza Droop Snoot cars to celebrate. The event was perfect for any Vauxhall car lover so make sure if you love Vauxhall cars as much as we do, make sure to keep a look out for similar events.

Tuesday 13 May 2014

How to scrap your car in Nottingham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire


If you live within the areas of Nottingham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire and need to scrap your car you may be struggling on who to call.

At MegaVaux we understand the need to save pennies and stress which is why we offer a free scrap vehicle removal service throughout the East Midlands where we will pay you to scrap your vehicle!

We are registered which means we can provide a service where you can rest assured that your vehicle will be disposed of correctly and safely.

So why Trust MegaVaux? Well we do all of this:

•    Scrap Cars, Bikes, Vans
•    Are Fully Registered
•    Free Scrap Car Collection
•    Immediate Response
•    Reliable Service
•    Collect all cars no matter what condition

If you want to know how much you will get for scraping your car all you need to do is fill out our contact information form on our “Scrap a Car” page.


If you would like more information or would like to talk to one our staff members feel free to give us a call we're here to help.

Thursday 3 April 2014

Vauxhall News - Vauxhall Named A Top Employer In The UK For 2014


Vauxhall is on a roll with the latest flurry of good news and releases especially after being named a UK top employer for 2014.

Earlier last month Vauxhall Motors was awarded the exclusive Top Employers United Kingdom 2014 certification by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings.

Vauxhall was awarded for providing excellent employee conditions, nurturing and developing talent throughout all levels of the organisation and strived to continuously optimise employment practices.

That’s not all, to be considered for recognition you need to follow the following criteria:

•        Primary benefits
•        Secondary benefits and working conditions
•        Training and development
•        Career development
•        Culture management

Everyone at MegaVaux would like to congratulate Vauxhall on their recent success! If you’re like us and love driving a Vauxhall don’t forget to check out our website for all the latest Vauxhall offers on spare parts.

Keep checking the blog monthly for the latest Vauxhall car news.

Tuesday 18 March 2014

Latest News Update For The New Vauxhall Vivaro


Vauxhall has confirmed that the Vivaro will be released this summer and aims to combine "a light commercial vehicle with the comfort and design flair of a passenger car."

Reports have announced the latest offering from Vauxhall will be launched at the Commercial Vehicle show at the end of next month.

In February we touched on some of the key selling points for the Vivaro, with the launch approaching even more selective information about the second-generation van has been released.

The front grille will be bigger therefore making it more of a prominent feature on the vehicle, the car will be 216mm longer then its predecessor, also a 'blade' crease line runs from the side mirrors to the rear wheel arches.

In terms of power the new Vivaro comes from either a turbocharged 1.6-litre CDTi in either 89bhp or 113bhp outputs, or a twin-turbocharged 1.6-litre BiTurbo CDTi with either 118bhp or 138bhp.

At MegaVaux we’re super excited to see this van on the road this coming summer, don’t forget for to keep checking the Megavaux blog for Vauxhall car news.

Wednesday 19 February 2014

First Glimpses Of The New Vauxhall Vivaro



Earlier this month Vauxhall released some very exciting news with regards to the brand new Vivaro. As specialist of Vauxhall and Opel parts, it should come as no surprise that we get a little bit over excited when it comes to new releases from Vauxhall.

With a new design, engines and technologies inside and out, we can’t wait for this release which should be out early summer 2014.

Details of the latest Vauxhall car have been kept minimal but first look imagery has been released so you can take a sneak peak.

So what can we tell you about the car? Well Vauxhall has said that it will bring a breath of fresh air to the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment.

Performance and economical engines are high up on the priority list for Vauxhall, and the all-new Vivaro certainly delivers these qualities.

With a modern look, the Vivaro has a prominent front grille, winged shaped graphics and integrate elements and forms of popular passenger Vauxhall cars.

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Monday 27 January 2014

British Car Manufacturing Still Going Strong


It has been reported that a grand total of 1, 509,762 cars were built in the UK throughout last year, giving hope to the manufacturing industry and reaffirming the need for vehicles made in Britain.

This brings exciting news to the British car industry as it highlights that production is on target to reach record breaking levels of output by 2017.

Figures came from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) which noted that production soared up by 3.1% for 2013, which keeps car enthusiast like ourselves feeling positive about the UK manufacturing goal for 2017.

Figures showed that large production volumes by car companies such as Vauxhall helped to contribute to this record number.

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