Vauxhall car insurance rates

When it comes to motor car history, Vauxhall is close behind Ford, having manufactured cars since 1903. Although now owned by Stellantis, Vauxhall still builds cars in the UK in Ellesmere Port. It’s one of the most popular brands on British roads, with over 81,921 new cars sold in the UK in 2025. The most popular models is the Corsa, which was the best-selling supermini of 2025.

What’s the average insurance cost for a Vauxhall?

The insurance cost for a Vauxhall varies greatly depending on the model you select and your own circumstances. For the Vauxhall Corsa, the most popular Vauxhall model on UK roads, we ran quotes using a scenario and found the average was £770.87 annually or £57.19 a month for fully comprehensive cover with no optional extras. Your actual quote will be more or less, depending on your driving record and the number of miles you drive in a year as well as other factors.

• How we got this rate

  To generate these figures we used the following information:

  • The vehicle is a 2018 model.
  • Manual transmission.
  • Petrol.
  • Factory fitted alarm system.
  • Not modified.
  • Used for social, domestic and commuting purposes.
  • 10,000 mileage per year.
  • The car is parked in a car park during the day.
  • The car is parked on a driveway at night.
  • Driver is a 30-year-old teacher from London.
  • Five years no claims discount.
  • Driver has not had any driving or other convictions in the last 5 years.

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Vauxhall models

Companies that provide cover for a Vauxhall

Plenty of insurance companies will provide cover for a Vauxhall, and they’re generally affordable cars to insure. However, they are sometimes targeted by thieves, which can up the price of your premium. Other factors that affect the cost include the model, mileage and trim package.

Vauxhall car facts

• Vauxhall, the company, was founded in 1857 in the south London district of Vauxhall. Originally an iron works company, it began manufacturing motor cars in 1903.
• Vauxhall models have regularly featured among the UK’s best-selling cars, including the Corsa and Astra. Other popular models include the Vectra and the Zafira.
• Vauxhall obtained a Royal Warrant Holder as Motor Vehicle Manufacturers to Her Majesty The Queen in 1967.
• Driving instructors are fond of Vauxhalls when teaching students to drive, with the cars being used in many motoring schools.
• Vauxhall cars sold outside the UK have been branded as Opel since the 1980s.
• The US-owned General Motors sold Vauxhall and Opel to PSA Group in 2017 after 102 years. GM originally bought Vauxhall in 1925.
• Vauxhall produced the world’s first sports car and Britain’s first 100 miles-per-hour car.

Other car brands you might want to see rates for include:

• Alfa Romeo
• Audi
• BMW
• Chevrolet
• Chrysler
• Citroen
• Ford
• Lexus
• Mazda
• Mercedes-Benz
• MINI
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Toyota
• Volkswagen
• Volvo

Frequently asked questions about Vauxhall

• Are Vauxhall cars made in the UK?

  Yes. Vauxhall still has manufacturing sites in Ellesmere Port and Luton. Opel cars manufactured in Germany, Spain and Poland are rebranded in the UK as Vauxhall.

• Can I get roadside assistance if I buy a new Vauxhall?

  Yes. All new Vauxhalls are automatically covered with standard first-year warranty, starting from the vehicle’s original registration date.

Written by

Esther Wolffowitz

Publisher

Esther Wolffowitz was a publisher at finder.com specialising in insurance. Esther holds an MSc in Media and Communication Governance from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). See full bio