Is it just me who has problems with Vauxhall 6 speed gearboxes?

[Is it just me who has problems with Vauxhall 6 speed gearboxes?]

We always seem to have issues with Vauxhalls our most recent were two cars from the same place, a 14 plate astra 1.4 only on 20k miles (sounded like tappets on test drive so wasn't too fussed at the time) this one actually required a new engine apparently the oil filter tore itself apart and scrapped the whole engine (local vauxhall dealers words) and the other one was a 61 plate vauxhall insignia 1.6 around 40k miles it was fine in all gears except 5th & 6th (Was not picked up on test drive small carpark & refused to let us off-site with car) this required a full gearbox rebuild.

Needless to say we avoid Vauxhalls unless they're a really good deal or come in p/x

[The dangers of dealing]

2 hours ago, tradex said:

Unaccompanied test drive?

.... what were they thinking ffs. 

 

Most of our test drives are unaccompanied unless it's a sportier/ more expensive car.  but we always take a copy of the drivers licence first regardless and if they don't have one on them we do the driving, customers generally seem to be more positive knowing they're not being watched by the sales staff and feel less pressured.

[Apart from a discount... what incentives do you feel work]

3 hours ago, chrishowie said:

In the 80's my father in law tells a great story about buying 20 large TV's (in colour!?) and offering them free with any car purchased that month!!

He said he ended up with 19 of the TV's as everyone said, just knock the extra £££ off the price of the car....

Anyone else been left with Autogylm kits or security locks they just couldn't give away as an incentive or have you found free 12 month RAC cover works?!

Just a bit of fun : )

 

I've offered to up our RAC warranty to 12 months instead of 3 months mainly on our sticky cars and most people aren't bothered and only want money off.

Offering a free valet on a later date has helped but only money talks.