Vauxhall Victor

“Steering-column lever has no means for lubrication without dismantling and seems to be slightly stiff now.”

“Synchromesh inoperative from new – two lots of cones inserted, then renewed free by makers when six months out of guarantee.”

“Column change very bad. Considerable pressure needed to engage all gears.”

“Selector linkage renewed throughout, greased and wrapped in polythene at 18,000 miles.”

“Synchromesh should be called synchromash.

“Synchromesh worn out at 16,000-endured for rest of mileage.”