Used Vauxhall ADAM Cars For Sale

The Vauxhall Adam is a stylish, highly customizable city car that excels in urban environments with its fun, zippy handling and generous standard tech, but it’s let down by poor rear visibility, cramped rear seats, and a firm, sometimes harsh ride compared to rivals like the Fiat 500 or Mini, making it better for style-conscious buyers prioritizing city maneuverability over practicality or outright driving thrills. It’s a decent used buy if you find a well-equipped model with the zippy 1.0-litre turbo engine, but check for common issues like Intellilink glitches or wiper problems.

Common Vauxhall Adam faults include engine issues like ignition coil/ECU problems, timing chain/oil pump rattles (often misdiagnosed as engine failure), and overheating (water pump/thermostat), along with electrical faults (fuel gauge, infotainment), suspension/steering knocks, AC malfunctions, and clutch problems. Owner experiences also highlight issues with sunroofs, handbrakes, and infotainment systems, with specific recalls for steering components on certain build dates, which are covered in the [official Vauxhall safety and recall information](https://www.vauxhall.co.uk/owners/recall-safety.html).

Vauxhall stopped making the Adam primarily because of poor sales and a strategic shift by its parent company, PSA Group (now Stellantis), to focus on higher-volume, more profitable models, especially SUVs, rather than niche city cars. The decision, announced in 2018, was part of a plan to streamline the lineup to meet stricter European CO2 emissions targets and boost profitability by concentrating on popular segments.

About VAUXHALL-ADAM Insurance Groups Entry-level models tend to be in lower insurance groups, making them more affordable to insure. Performance variants, larger engines, and higher-spec models usually fall into higher insurance groups due to their increased value, repair costs, and performance capabilities.

The estimated lifespan of a Vauxhall ADAM is 118,000 miles, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Factors such as ULEZ compliance and BHP are major factors when looking into a vehicle’s lifespan.

The Astra and Insignia are often rated among the most reliable used Vauxhall cars due to their durability and solid performance, which is consistent with the [official Vauxhall model information](https://www.vauxhall.co.uk/cars/range.html).