Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTi

I have the 1.3cdti ex British Gas 2007 love it had it 9 years now & won’t part , I nearly never bought it due to reviews saying that timing chains the adjusters go on 1.3 & how it proved me wrong !!115k fantastic van 50mpg no problem has got the speed limiter fitted which BG did for economy fully loaded still the same parts are cheap as chips never let me down good turning circle & manoeuvring she does get anything done that needs doing reg oil changes etc oil diesel filter reseated injectors as one was leaking very fugal little engine,possibly next is timing chain although not noisy at moment definitely would have another later one don’t know much about the 1.6 diesel Engine but like LWB or the Ducato ex fleet

I bought my 2009 ex-BT van with 110,000 miles on it. The turbo actuator wastegate valve was stuck which is a common problem. Easy fix which took ten minutes with ramps, WD40, and a long screwdriver.

It goes like a little dream. very comfortable (I'm 5`9") and economical. I drive approx 160 miles a day to and from work with a heavy load in it and it`s now just coming up to 140,000 miles and still runs like a watch.

If you can do basic maintenance and change your oil and filters etc every 6000 miles it will last a long time and it is much more responsive than the old 1.7 diesel Isuzu (I had one). Timing chains will break if you run them low on oil or neglect and abuse the engine.

It looks like some reviewers on here have either neglected their vehicle or just found one that was thrashed to within an inch of its life (usually ex-PO). It`s quite true that a lot of people only find out where the bonnet catch is after they break down.

Even though the engine is an Italian Multijet, it does not mean that it is rubbish. These are great little engines.

I bought my little combo 1.3 diesel a year ago and I love it. Great on fuel, used for taking my dogs out and going camping. And I can't fault it. It was governed when I got it so had that sorted and needed a new key. And that's it. I highly recommend one, just look after it and regular servicing as you should any vehicle...

Have had van for 3 years,bought it with 40k on it, it now has 137k.Oil and filter change every 10k it's the cheapest mechanic ever, keep this clean and look after it and it will look after you. Just had new clutch it's normal wear and tear, never failed an mot.

Excellent fuel economy and reliability. Would I buy again? oh yes

1.3 cdti.Good little van,55mpg average,uses no oil or water at 154,000 miles & everything still works after 10years.I recommends it self...

My god av just got a 63 plate av had it a week and want rid off it

Terrible van cost so much horrible engine time chain has broken and it's need to be replace whole engine..

If you are thinking to buy this van then my advise is Don't waste your money!!

Only Good point is economic on fuel that's it..

Great work can, very economical on fuel, needs few parts every time it gets D.O.E'd but enstalling them yourself will save you a couple of thousand. Not the most comfortable but it's grand. I've had this van three years and the van is now 6 years old. Van holds a fair load for it's size. It can be annoying as the windscreen Water holder only holds a handful of water so it takes a refill every week or so.

I bought my combo at 3years old with just 15k on the clock and extensive service history.

It had problems starting from then.

It immobilized itself at needed £600 of second hand parts(ecu and all that)

Cam chain snapped, cost me £500.

Just been told today, needs 4 injectors and pressure fuel pump has leak, quoted £1100 so its getting scrapped with just 50k on the clock.

Before this I had a vivaro with similar injector problems and a bill for £3800 and was just out of warranty.

I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER VAUXHALL !!!!

i bought a combo 1.3cdti on a 05 plate with 81k on it,if you drive down the motorway at 60mph you would get 600 miles out of a tank of 52 litres which is great.

the bad bits were that the gear linkege snapped,the water pump broke,i had water coming through into the cab on the floor on the drivers side and through the glove box on the passenger side,the central locking had a mind of its own.

finally after 2 years the engine blew up after 116k and it went to the scrapyard

if the build quality was better then it would be so much better