Vauxhall Vectra Car Insurance

A company car favourite and a rep’s work horse, the Vectra will keep you motoring day and night. It’s built for long journeys, giving you an easy going and comfortable ride. Designed with space in mind, it’s roomy in the cabin and the boot. No longer in production but still visible on UK roads, fulfilling its promise to drive, drive, drive. If you are considering buying a pre-owned Vectra or just renewing an existing policy, read on and let us answer some of the frequently asked questions on this vehicle.

When was the Vauxhall Vectra discontinued?

The Vectra was discontinued in 2007 and replaced by the Vauxhall Insignia. It was a move to shake off some of the slightly unadventurous image of the Vectra and transform the brand into something more exclusive.

Are there many Vauxhall Vectra left?

According to current MOT records, there are still over 70,000 Vectra’s cruising around the UK. So, if you have a burning desire to buy one, you should be in luck. When we searched used car websites, there were around 80 Vectras on offer per site, so plenty to go round.

What insurance group is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Insurance groups for the entry level Vectra start at 15, and rise to 29 for the 2.8 T V6 Elite 5d Auto. Considering there are 50 insurance groups in the range, the Vectra peaks at just over halfway.

Is it cheaper to insure an older car?

You are more likely to get a cheaper premium if the car you are driving is older. This is due to the way a car depreciates in value over time. Should your car be damaged or written off it will cost your provider less to settle the claim, hence a lower monthly premium on the vehicle.

In saying that, the make, model and age of the car is not the only determiner when generating a car insurance quote. Your age, driving experience and address, as well as your occupation all factor. The estimated quotes provided, are based on a driver living in an average postcode and with a clean licence.

Is the Vauxhall Vectra a reliable car?

In its day, the Vectra held a pretty decent reputation for reliability, according to What Car? Reliability Index. Towards the end of its production, this fell and it scored below average. We did find that there are re-current issues with suspension, handbrake, and the air conditioning. Despite this, there are still thousands of them driving round on UK roads and their reputation as cheap, spacious and durable family car reigns well.

Is the Vauxhall Vectra cheap to run?

If you are looking to buy a Vectra and want the cheapest model to run, opt for the 1.8 petrol or 1.9 CDTi. Due to its age, it won’t win awards on the emissions front. Effort was put into making it cheap to run at the time of production but compared to more recently manufactured cars, this falls behind.

Where can I get cheap car insurance for my Vectra?

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