Classic Car Weekly (UK)

BUYING TIPS

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■ Check the inner and outer wings thoroughly, plus the base of the A-pillars, inner and outer sills, behind the rear shock absorbers and the swan necks of the front chassis legs. Also worth inspecting are the boot floor and the spare wheel well.

■ The Viva’s cabin is fairly hard wearing but getting replacemen­t trim is tricky. It’s worth signing up with the Vauxhall Viva Owners’ Club (vauxhallvi­va.com) to keep in touch with fellow owners.

■ Rear suspension arm bushes are prone to wearing out – particular­ly if the car’s been used hard.

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