Common Problems with the
2008 Vauxhall Tigra

Buying Tips for 2008 Vauxhall Tigra

• Ask for cambelt and tensioner invoices. The belt-driven 16v engines were famously damaged by tensioner failure, so an undocumented belt is an immediate cost.
• Stand outside a closed car and listen for wind noise at the rear hatch; poor sealing and perished weatherstrips are the classic Tigra complaint.
• Check the low bonnet leading edge for stone chips and respray overspray, which usually reveals a previous impact or filler.
• Push down each corner: tired dampers and scored brake discs are normal on these light, fast-aging cars.
• Lift the carpets at the footwell and boot sumps - blocked drainage traps water and corrodes the floor.
• Inspect the arches, sills and hatch surround for rust; panel replacements for this model are no longer cheap or easy.