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Is the Vauxhall Meriva any good?

Is the Vauxhall Meriva any good?

The Meriva is a very comfortable car. Easy to get in and out of with a bad back. Because it is slightly higher from the road than the Astra we had before, I don’t suffer with glare from sun or headlights. Visors never helped in the Astra as not being tall 5’4″ they never protected my eyes.

What is wrong with Vauxhall Meriva?

Problem: It has been known for the power steering to go on the Vauxhall Meriva, making the vehicle extremely difficult to move. This fault has even been known to cause the steering to jam and it is a very common problem on this vehicle. Watch the video below to see the power steering fault in action.

What are Vauxhall Merivas like?

The Vauxhall Meriva is a small MPV that has unique backwards opening rear doors and a clever seating system. Because it has a broad range of abilities, the Meriva has quite a few rivals namely the Citroen C3 Picasso, Nissan Note and Ford B-Max.

How many miles does a Vauxhall Meriva do?

The most economical version of the Meriva is the 1.6 CDTi 110, with claimed average fuel consumption of 74.3mpg and 99g/km of CO2 emissions. The 1.3 CDTi diesel managed a maximum of 68.9mpg, while the best petrol-engined car was the 1.4T 120 with a claimed 47.9mpg.

Is a Meriva a good family car?

The innovative Vauxhall Meriva offers family-friendly transport thanks to its versatile seating and wide-opening doors. The Meriva compact MPV’s stand-out feature is a novel rearwards-opening rear passenger door set-up.

How much is road tax for a Vauxhall Meriva?

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Annual Road Tax First Year Rate
1.6 CDTi 16V Exclusiv 5d £30.00 N/A
1.3 CDTi Exclusiv (11/13-) 5d £130.00 N/A
1.3 CDTi Exclusiv 5d £130.00 N/A
1.4i 16V Exclusiv (11/13-) 5d £155.00 N/A

What Insurance Group is Vauxhall Meriva?

Insurance group The Vauxhall Meriva’s insurance groups range from 9 to 15 for petrol-engined models, depending on how much power the engine makes and what trim you choose. The 1.6-litre diesel engines vary from group 13 to 17.

What are the features of a Vauxhall Meriva MPV?

Read the Vauxhall Meriva MPV (2010 – 2012) car review by Auto Trader’s motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives. The Vauxhall Meriva is roomy inside, has a big boot, and there’s a range of different seating options and some innovative touches to further boost its versatility.

What kind of engine does a 2013 Vauxhall Meriva have?

6-7-2018: Report of engine of 40k mile 2013 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4T automatic ” recently started sounding more like a diesel with a noise like a pump bearing going or tappets. After a run around local garage suggested air con but it happens without air con on.”

Is the Vauxhall Meriva A second generation car?

The Vauxhall Meriva certainly matured in second generation form. It’s one of the biggest models in its class, given a little room to grow by the extension upmarket of the Zafira Tourer. That doesn’t seem to have dented its prospects at all – quite the opposite in fact.

When does a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva need an oil change?

16-2-2016: At 58k miles a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7CDTI showed a dashboard warning that it needed an oil change, just 5k miles after having had one. Dealer found diesel in the sump oil raising its level because the car had been used for repeateds short runs from cold that had choked the DOF with too much soot for active regeneration to take place.