Classic vehicles like the Manta, Kadett, or Rekord once made OPEL one of the most successful German automobile manufacturers. However, by the 1990s the brand was starting to have a negative reputation. It was said to be a brand for working families and students who couldn’t afford vehicles made by VW, BMW or MERCEDES-BENZ. Problems with quality and design led to a loss of image, which the company has been making efforts to counter in recent years. The German vehicle manufacturer, which is part of the automobile group General Motors, is increasingly focusing on innovations and the revival of former cult cars.
OPEL – the typical flaws of a cult brand
Founded in 1862, the company is particularly strong in the small car segment, with models like the Adam, Corsa, and Karl. The old slogan “OPEL, the reliable” is quite appropriate for the Corsa. Models of the older generations have hardly any technical weaknesses. In the Corsa D, built between 2006 and 2014, worn wheel bearings, broken chassis springs at the front and rear axles or leaky injectors in diesel engines are the most common problems. The compact vehicle Astra, successor of the Kadett, was particularly susceptible to failure until the release of the Astra J in 2009. The new generation only attracts negative attention for a rusting exhaust system as well as problems with the cruise control, sensors, springs and vibration dampers. The Vectra, predecessor of the Insignia, is known for the rust-prone exhaust system typical of OPEL as well as steering parts that wear out.
Common problems with the Zafira and Omega
The problem areas of the used compact van Zafira are defective control valves, blocked particle filters, issues regarding camshaft sensors, the lambda sensor and transmission problems in vehicle models with six-speed transmission. If you’re thinking of buying a vehicle of this cult brand with rear-wheel drive, you’ll only find one on the used vehicle market, for example in the form of the mid-size Omega. This car has the typical problem of defective alternators and starters.
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