Vauxall Corsa Electric Power Steering.

It seems that my Corsa has developed the same problem that many others have, which under the circumstances I can neither afford or live with. Its steering column has begun to prefer steering in one direction, while it is quite funny to think of a car having preferred directions giving it a more Herb-like feel, it is a little worrying when the steering locks up while steering around corners to the point I’m afraid it may not steer when I turn the wheel.

Although mechanically the locking up is simply the electric motor of the powered steering responding to incorrect torque readings which means it is unlikely that the cars steering will fail it is still something that’s on the back of my mind. Hopefully things will be fixed tomorrow when the mechanic comes round to have a look at it, I like knowing a mechanic whom does house calls – now if only we could have that kind of service with doctors again, like in those old days.

I got much of my infomation from talking to people in the know and the rest from reading this. Image Source: Giles.