Used Opel Insignia for sale in Europe

About the Opel Insignia

The Opel Insignia is a large family car that replaced the Vectra. It is sold in the UK as the Vauxhall Insignia. It suits drivers who want a roomy cabin, a big boot and comfortable motorway cruising. It is often chosen by company-car users and families who cover high mileage.

Body styles are a saloon, a five-door hatchback (called Grand Sport on the later generation) and the Sports Tourer estate. A raised Country Tourer estate also exists. Estates are popular for luggage space, while hatchbacks and saloons are easier to find in some markets.

Engines in our listings are diesel, petrol and LPG. Diesels are common and suit long distances. Petrol turbo engines cover a wide power range. Manual and automatic gearboxes were offered, and some versions have four-wheel drive. Equipment varies a lot between trim levels and countries.

Generations

• Insignia A (2008-2017) — The first generation was offered as a saloon, hatchback and Sports Tourer estate, and it received a mid-life update around 2013.
• Insignia B (2017-2022) — The second generation moved to a new platform and was sold as the Grand Sport hatchback and the Sports Tourer estate, plus the raised Country Tourer.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise steadily with model year. For 2009 cars the median is 3600 euros. For 2014 it is 5900 euros. The 2018 median is 12600 euros, and 2022 cars have a median of 15900 euros. Within each year, mileage, engine, trim and country cause a wide spread, so compare the lower and upper quartiles as well as the median. The 2023 group is small and its median is lower than 2022, so treat it with caution. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Opel Insignia

Start with the paperwork, then inspect the car cold and take a test drive of at least 30 minutes. Compare what you find with the age and mileage, and with the engine and gearbox fitted.

• Service history and mileage

  Ask for the full service record, invoices and proof of any recall work. For cars imported from another country, compare mileage across inspection reports, dashboard and records. Gaps in history matter more on diesel and turbo engines.

• Emissions system health · Diesel engines

  Diesel particulate filters and EGR valves can clog on cars used mainly for short trips. Ask about warning lights, forced regenerations and any past repairs. Check that the engine starts easily and idles smoothly with no smoke.

• Cold start and oil care · Petrol turbo engines

  Listen for rattles from the engine on a cold start, which can point to timing chain wear. Check that oil changes were done on time, with the correct oil grade, and that there are no leaks or oil-pressure warnings.

• Lights, electrics and suspension · Insignia A

  Test every light, including adaptive headlights if fitted, and every function on the dashboard. Look for warning messages. On the road, listen for knocks from the suspension and check that adjustable damping, where fitted, works properly.

• Gearbox behaviour · Automatic gearbox

  Drive the car both cold and fully warm. Shifts should be smooth with no jerks, slipping or delay when selecting drive or reverse. Ask whether the gearbox fluid has ever been changed and request any related invoices.

• LPG system paperwork · LPG versions

  Find out whether the LPG system is factory-fitted or an aftermarket conversion. Ask for the installer's documents, the latest system inspection and the tank's date. Check that the car switches between LPG and petrol without hesitation.

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