Don't Take Any Waffle From Your Dealer

I have just bought an 05 plate New Zafira Breeze which is a great vehicle, and having done some research I looked at your web site (Which is very informative by the way) and I had a word with the dealership about the theft issie.
I told my dealer I was unhappy with the standard spare wheel security where upon she quickly stepped into "It's not a design fault" mode.

I then enquired why would vauxhall put a hole through the body of the car exactly where the K-Lock security device fits though the sapre's hub if it was not a design issue (I doubt they drill holes just for a laugh)"Oh it's just an access hole" was the answer.
Now not being the sort of bloke who takes any shit, I asked them to supply a K-lock for my car and that they should go halves as they wouldnt do it for free!.

I pick the car up, and low and behold they have a K-Lock, but not a series 19 but the plastic 66 version. The best or worst of it however, is that I paid £20 as Vauxhall said it was £40! yet on the K-lock site it is only £17.50. I am therfore Ordering a K-Lock Series 19 (Metal) tomorrow from http://www.ospreyproducts.co.uk/products.html and taking the so called £40 one back to my dealer, who incidentally said they would give me a refund! Too f****ng right.

Great Site and thanks for your help. All the best Andy G
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The Zafira is a good all round family car

Based on the Vauxhall Astra chassis, there are quite a few similarities between the two cars, such as the general driving ride and the quality of the car as a whole.

There have been a few problems that general users have seen with the cars, such as:

• The engine cutting out when idle.
• The In car radio not functioning correctly.
• A squeaking noise from the brakes after only 10,000 miles or so use.
• Spare wheel thefts.
• A necessity to keep refilling the oil on diesel models (1 litre every thousand miles or so).
• Small storage space.
• Strange engine noises which can not be located or fixed.

Saying this, however. The car is very practical and does have some very good points. The innovative ?Flex 7? seating system makes it very easy to switch the car from 5 to 7 seats without too much hassle.

Other nice features include easy access to the car thanks to the wide opening doors, ideal for families with small children, and an anti-stall device. Designed to stop the car from stalling a low revs.

The car is generally very good and although a minority of owners have had some problems, it represents extremley good value for money and provides a great means of getting the whole family from one place to another.