Used Vauxhall Corsa cars for sale ...

First, this is a supermini with the emphasis on mini. Whereas its contemporary rivals grew ever larger, the Corsa remains one of the smaller cars in its class. The driving position is cramped for taller drivers and even fitting in adults is a squeeze. The boot, however, is a decent size, but it's disappointing that the split-fold rear seats don't fold completely flat. There's little problem getting around town, as the Corsa's light power steering makes for easy manoeuvrability and the good rear visibility is great for parking. However, once you hit the open road, things aren't so good. The steering feels numb, too much road and engine noise enters the cabin and there's lots of body roll in corners.

Running Costs
In common with many new cars that sell in such high numbers, the Corsa's heavy depreciation means weak residual values and bargain prices as a used car. Generally low running costs are also in its favour. The 1.0- and 1.2-litre engines can return around 50mpg, for instance, while the diesels are capable of more than 60mpg. In fact, you should get 40mpg from pretty much any Corsa, except the hot 1.8-litre versions. Insurance, too, will place relatively light demands on your wallet. Several models are in the lowest insurance group possible, and only a minority sit higher than group 4. Routine servicing should be no great problem, either, and a leading warranty company tell us the costs at Vauxhall dealers are pretty much on a par with those at arch-rival Ford's. However, when an unscheduled stop is required, Vauxhalls take more time and money to put right on average