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Vauxhall Meriva (2003 - 2010) 1.6i 16V Energy 5d Easytronic Owner Review

1.6i 16V Energy 5d Easytronic
Vauxhall Meriva 2003-

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In their own words

I love my Meriva. I've been a Vauxhall guy for years! It's a fantastic car if you have difficulty getting down into a saloon car. I'm hoping there's nothing too expensive wrong because I'd have to give up driving. I'd love to hear from anyone having the same problem. Here's Hoping!

How reliable do you find the car?

Soon after I bought my car I got a 'F' sign come up on the dash but, it was fixed by replacing the battery. A couple of garages looked at it and came up with expensive ideas. Three years on and the problem is back. I am disabled so money is tight so, I fitted a new battery but, 'no dice' and it caused a serious asthma attack in the process. This time the steering got stiff and ESP flashed up and speedo died and then came back. It goes into my local garage tomorrow.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

My car had been unloved and was cheap but, it has given me great service until now. I hope I don't have to sell it because of the fault light problem. 'Fingers Crossed'
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Keith West recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased February 2013
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 36,000 miles
  • Average MPG 38 mpg