The quirky design feature hidden inside all Vauxhall models

It's not often you get a nice surprise while driving your car, but many Vauxhall drivers had just that when they discovered a quirky design feature hidden in plain sight.

Famous for iconic British staples like the Corsa and Astra, Vauxhall produced its first model in 1903. For the last 120 years, the manufacturer has been delighting drivers with mass-market models and high-performance vehicles.

Now, motorists are discovering an unusual design choice hidden in all models since 2004: A shark. Yes, that's right, Vauxhall hides a small shark somewhere in all their cars.

The location of the shark depends on the model, leaving some drivers on a desperate hunt for the little plastic fish. Posting on X, one commented: "Ha! I didn't know this. But I love it". Another said: "Can't post mine as it's too obvious where it is. I've called him Spike".

The quirky design tradition started when a designer of Vauxhall's sister brand 'Opel' was sketching the glovebox panel for the new Corsa. When opened, the box needed extra support from external plastic 'ribs'.

Whilst he was in the middle of the design, his son walked past and asked, "Why don't you draw a shark"? With that, a legendary design tradition was born.

Have you found the shark hidden inside your Vauxhall yet?