Vauxhall Tigra’s Common problems

If you are looking to repair your Vauxhall Tigra and you are in need of Vauxhall Tigra parts, it may be worth taking note of the common problems you get with the car. In this way you can be prepared for future costs and any future Vauxhall Tigra parts you may need.

According to Parkers there are no major common problems reported with the 01 to 09 versions of the car, although there has been some recalls related to the engine and gearbox where moisture has penetrated the unit. Also there was a 2005 recall for the passenger airbag coming loose and a 2007 recall for the sterling control getting lost.

The older Vauxhall Tigra’s launched between 1994 and 2001 were developed fairly quickly and this shows in its reliability, many owners have reported a variety of different issues. The body is susceptible to suspension wear, accident damage and appears to be a victim of botched repairs. Neglecting the engine and gearbox can cause major issues and the cylinder head can become a problem. The car is susceptible to clutch wear, worn front tyres and general abuse. It seems that as the car is a coupe it tends to be driven as a sports car but doesn’t have the goods to keep the engine running.

So if you have a Vauxhall Tigra, be aware of its faults and if you need parts take a look at Megavaux.

Vauxhall Tigra Thoughts

Finally a car designed to be a great value convertible and that’s its main attraction. Other cars that are convertibles often try to hard to be great sports cars with huge engines and uncomfy seats. The Vauxhall tigra is the car to bring the convertible to the masses. It provides a removable roof and a car for it to sit on. The car may not be the fastest in the world in fact its speed could be described as restrained but still its a convertible and does what its meant to do.

It has a clever opening and closing mechanism and a fairly sizable boot with the roof down. You also have plenty of room in the car as they haven’t tried to squeeze four seats into the car and so there are two sizable front seats.

So with comfort and a removable roof and a manageable speed the car seems the perfect companion, some reviewers may call it girly and I’m not sure that’s a bad thing. There’s nothing wrong with making a car that looks good.

For people who are looking for hard top convertibles on a budget under £15,000 ,you can’t go far wrong with a Vauxhall Tigra, for those with existing Tigras that need some repair why not look for some Vauxhall Tigra parts.

Vauxhall Tigra review

The last time a Tigra was released was in 2005 so now there is more of a demand for Vauxhall Tigra parts than the actual car itself. So what was a Vauxhall Tigra? Well for those that have had the pleasure of owning one, it’s a fairly efficient convertible.

This may sound like an oxymoron but most convertible owners keep them as weekend cars purely due to their fuel consumption. The Vauxhall Tigra is competitive and could be run as the main car as it runs on 50mpg.

This convertible also has the advantage of being a hard-top, it means the car is as secure as a normal car as soft tops are easier to break into. The roof only takes 20 seconds to fold electronically and has an option to manually put it down.

Vauxhall has been clever with this model, rather than follow other car manufacturers and attempt to cram two seats into the back of the car, Vauxhall has considered the practicality of this and the design is improved with this two seater design with a stylish wavy bars and extra storage that you don’t get when there are an extra two seats in the back.

In terms of driving, the Vauxhall Tigra is not a porche and may be beaten at the traffic lights by another smaller car but that’s not what the Tigra is about, the tigra has good handling and quite a bit of power. The Tigra is about affordable fun, it’s the convertible for people who want convertible and didn’t think they could afford them.

For those who own one of these Tigras now Megavaux has a range of Vauxhall Tigra parts