Vauxhall Meriva 2003-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought car after 1 year, saved £6K.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had car 6 months, so I'm unable to comment.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A pillars are very thick roundabouts & junctions are very tricky.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Goes really well for a 1.7, especially when you consider the size.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    In six month have had the following replaced, radiator mounts, n/s/f inner wheel arch trim, poly v belt tensioner, roller, water pump & power steering belt.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good family car image.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Terrible backup on long distance trips.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Only has an immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    customer service is a joke, both from dealer & Vauxhall UK.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Have had a chattering noise from day one, Vauxhall say this a characteristic of the car & could not care less noise very loud & annoying.

    Other

    O/S/F door check strap noisy.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No