Vauxhall Zafira fires to be investigated

Vauxhall Zafira fires are to be criminally investigated to see if the company knew about the problem.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) told the Commons transport select committee that it is investigating Vauxhall in partnership with trading standards officers.

Campaigners claim more than 300 Zafiras have caught fire in recent years, often leaving their occupants with just a few seconds to escape.

A report by the committee found Vauxhall was too slow to begin a full investigation, and acted prematurely in attributing the problem to improper repairs by third parties.