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Vauxhall Meriva owner reviews

“The Vauxhall Meriva is a compact MPV with innovative door design to boost practicality. It’s roomy and high-quality, too.”

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3.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

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Review 1 of 83

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

CDTI

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

42
Tell us what you think about your car?
Nice car to drive and be in - wife loves the car, husband hates electronic handbrake. With the car on 45,000 miles, the gearbox needed to be rebuilt as the bearings had gone. Went to drive to local Vauxhall dealer, Drive Weston Super Mare, power steering had failed. Also leaks from two hoses, luckily gearbox was paid for from the extra warranty we had taken out. We now have a fault on the fuel gauge, and in the past had a leaking drain plug on oil sump. It seems a great pity that a good car is spoilt by weak parts and far from perfect Vauxhall dealerships.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems. Excellent in slippery conditions
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

37
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
From new I haven't had to go to the dealers for any problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

33.4
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems experienced
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
after 2000 miles the cooling system blew up without warning.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
No Problems todate
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

52.9
Tell us what you think about your car?
only had one fault so far error codes
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
Its still very new, but so far its very good
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Exclusive, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Excite, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Really practical and nice to drive
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Design, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very good comfortable and reliable
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

1 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
1.4 engine is way too unpowered for the size of the car. Problems with coil packs, and possible head gasket failure, similar to Corsa D of the same engine. Squeaks and rattles, cheap plastic cover over dials rattles. Interior is ok, but could do better. Won't be buying Vauxhall's again, bad history with them with both cars now.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

B series 1.4 5dr

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Over the past 3 months have had code 68 loss of power steering use of hand brake all light on dash flashing central locking now constant locking unlocking whilst driving checks done but still not solved paid out for new alternator which I might not have needed . This was an ex motobility car when I bought it 18 mnths no problems love my car but getting annoyed now .
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

76
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
It is 5 star on the moment. Time will show what would be later. Have car for 2 weeks only.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Apart from the initial problem ( would not start from cold) when fixed it has been reliable for nearly two years.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

2 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

44
Tell us what you think about your car?
ELECTREIC PARKING BRAKE CAME ON WHEN CHANGING DOWN INTO SECOND GEAR RATTLES NOT STARTING
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
car is only one year old and low mileage so dont expect to have any problems, so yes it has been very reliable.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

37
Tell us what you think about your car?
No Problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have had no problems.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
It's early days yet. I would expect a new car to be reliable.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
Up to now very reliable , but for its age it should be
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

s, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Practical, cheap to run & insure. Suits my needs perfectly
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Breeze, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

active, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent, best car i've had recently
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent all round
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Exclusiv 1.4T, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
This is a new model vauxhall meriva, which replaced a previous meriva. All though it looks larger it is basically has the same interior dimentions. The 1.4 turbo engine is very lively and more economic than the previous 1.6. In all it is a pleasant car to drive and has more features such as cruise control and puddle lights that my previous car lacked.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
A surprisingly excellent car in almost all respects. Very practical, very good auto gearbox, handling is very good for a car of this type and it's very highly geared (2000 rpm is 74mph in sixth gear) for a relaxing cruise. Very well equipped too, although at a fairly high price.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 life

Year

2016

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
I bought this Life model as my previous 06 reg was a Life model too. It has lots of equipment eg cruise control traction control, heated front windscreen and with heated mirrors. I've had no problems so far but only done 975 miles in it from new – the car had 48 miles on the clock and was 8 and a half months old as a pre-reg car. I had to buy it. The only thing I am shocked is that the fuel consumption is worse than my 06 plate model. I don't understand how its fuel consumption can be worse while its CO2 emissions are lower! This'll be the last Vauxhall I buy as I was going to get an automatic, but the tax was £220 per year compared to a C3 1.6 auto which was £130 per year. Vauxhall, you need to get the emissions down on your cars. A wake up call, I think.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

1 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.7 SE (130)

Year

11

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

42
Tell us what you think about your car?
Hi, had allready the gearbox replaced because the gearbox is not compatible with the 1.7 and front brake discs on 26000 miles, car is very noisy and pulls to the left all the time. Had wheel alingment checked 3 times even at Vauxhall. Car is getting 42 miles to the gallon and not 65 and is way under power in 2nd and 3rd. Handbrake is a nightmare who drives like that no hill control. Interior is frustrating and many electric faults very poor vehicle. The roof is nice. Shame on you Vauxhall.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4T 120 SE

Year

2013

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
It's true that this car does have some downsides, mainly concerning the electronic handbrake. I simply don't like it, and it seems an overly complicated solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Other negatives - poor headlights, even compared to the 10 year old Nissan with scratched, yellowed lenses that the Meriva replaced. And sometimes the seatbelt components can get accidentally trapped when folding the rear seats - one of our plastic sockets now has a big cut in it. And the ride is a little noisy - it's not the quietest car on the motorway. But the rest is all good. The little 1.4 turbo engine is often criticised in reviews for being gutless, and initially I would have agreed (although maybe that was due to switching from a big, lazy 2.2 turbodiesel), but now it has 4000 miles on the clock, it has smoothed out nicely and is much more responsive. And it really is lovely when revved - surprisingly quick for such a heavy car with a small engine - and beautifully smooth, better the more you rev it. And the handling is very nice for such a dumpy car - lovely firm steering, loads of grip and very enjoyable. The ride is firm though. And its very very well built. Solid and everything looks and feels great. The instruments are particularly well designed - very clear, stylish and nicely lit at night. We bought this car for 2 reasons - my infirm mother in law found it very easy to get into and get comfortable, and the kids loved the full length glass roof. Thankfully there are plenty of other reasons to love this car too. Its great to drive, the kids love it, and its very safe, comfortable and well built.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

1 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 Turbo

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

2 - 3 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Owning the car new from on a 61 plate, it has had plenty of faults, but the severity and potentially lethal issues I have had I cannot in good conscience recommend this car to anyone.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

43
Tell us what you think about your car?
ITS THE BEST
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2011

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

33
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
NO PROBLEMS SO FAR
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have not experienced any problems with my car so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
OK
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
the car has not let me down as of now however there are noises it makes that sound wrong but the dealer is not interested
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Ride is too firm on 18 inch alloys. Otherwise good.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Exclusive, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

club, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
A nice tallish car (helps with gammy knee)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Life 1.4 petrol

Year

66

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

43
Tell us what you think about your car?
Bearing in mind what this car is designed for I find it hard to find a fault. It is being replaced in 2017 by a car that doesn't look as good, albeit I am sure it will be very nice. As a result I paid only £8499 for a brand new car. The "LIFE" is the base model, but still has air con, cruise control, electric windows, and Bluetooth. The interior has a decent feel of quality, and the switch gear is both attractive and functional. I would have been happier if the radio was DAB, and I would have sacrificed the cruise control for rear parking sensors. Some people don't like the electric parking break, but I have no idea why. It allows you to pull away without releasing it, which can only be a good thing, and you don't have to worry about getting it adjusted. The space is absolutely amazing for a car that isn't really that big. I can fit all my golf equipment in the back without having to move the rear seats forward. The rear leg room is fantastic, and the suicide doors are great, even though I know some people don't like them. Mine only has the 1.4 basic engine, and although it is far from fast, it is fast enough to keep up with the traffic, and cruises well on the motorway. It is incredibly smooth and very quiet. Road holding is good enough, and unless you drive like an idiot it will do everything you ask of it.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 SE

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
I purchased a Vauxhall Meriva in 2015 which is a second car for my wife, our main car is a Mercedes Benz. The car was an ex mobility vehicle with 2,500 miles on the clock. We find the car very nice to drive and being golfers we appreciate the room in the back when the seats are down. Our previous vehicle to this was a Suzuki SX4 Z which we had no trouble with at all. I have had trouble with the starting, for some reason the car will not start and you never know when this is going to happen. As I write this report the car is in the garage for a second time (not starting). The main dealer who supplied it does not seem to have clue as to what is wrong. This does not instill much confidence in one. At the moment it has only 6,000 miles on from new. We also find that the 1.4 engine is grossly underpowered. On the bright side, being an SE model, the car is very well equipped( front and rear sensores, cruise control etc. etc.)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 Exclusiv

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
This car is seriously underpowered - rubbish on the motorway and takes a lifetime to increase speed. On the plus side it's cheap to run and insure. Easy to park - I get in tight spaces with ease which is helped by parking sensors. I have an elderly parent with a wheelchair - this is the main reason for buying car. Owned it for 9 months now without any problems.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.4 Tech Line

Year

2015

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
Nice car but I regret the 1.4 engine. It is underpowered and despite careful driving, I'm only getting 33 MPG according to the display. It has lots of gadgets that I like but instructions could be improved.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Has been reliable so far.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Always starts well, never falters, no problems at all.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

26
Tell us what you think about your car?
never let me down but gearbox needed replaced after 8500 miles
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

51
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

58
Tell us what you think about your car?
Starts first time every time
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
excellent ride and comfort
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

meriva se 1.4, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Brilliant, just what i wanted
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

exclusive, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
List price was too high, but showroom deal was excellent. dealer was amazing and salesman was really nice. car has been superb throughout
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.6 se deisel

Year

2016

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

50
Tell us what you think about your car?
This is my third Meriva, I have always been pleased with the amount of space it offers, and now with the new 1.6 whisper diesel the MPG is superb. Generally for its price its pretty unbeatable, but I still don't like the electronic handbrake.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

1 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Vauxhall Meriva 1-7CDTI SE Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
I bought this car used from Thurlby Motors, within 3 weeks had to call breakdown service as car would not start, for the next 3 months had problems with cruise control sometimes working, sometimes not. Thurlby fitted new switch, this did not cure it. I managed to get the car there when not working, they plugged it in and admitted there were faults, arranged to repair it, cost them £781.50, I said was not happy with car and could not trust it. I paid £8,ooo for car and they agreed to change it for a year later model they had on sale for £8,495. My decision was right - while waiting a week for the changeover, I found the same problem was still with the car. In my advice to anyone considering buying from Thurlby in the light of the service department to find and repair faults is for them to think long and hard. Sales staff ok.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

41
Tell us what you think about your car?
apart from brakes being too sharp everything A1
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

55
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have encountered three engine failures since i have had this car. There seems to be some problem with the fuel system. The first failure happened at 203 mls on the clock. The last time it failed, 7000 + mls on the clock was in a situation as I was fearing, on a motorway, in the third lane, overtaking two lanes of HGV's. This put me and my passengers in a dangerous or even life threatening situation. It has been back to the supplier once for a diagnostic. Nothing was found, so nothing was done. It is now booked in for another diagnostic. I await the results. But I am not holding out any hopes for a reasonable result. I have no faith in this car any more
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
During the first year had no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

45
Tell us what you think about your car?
Starts first time. No problems so far.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
NO PROBLEMS ALL YEAR
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

25
Tell us what you think about your car?
Ive had no problems yet
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

18
Tell us what you think about your car?
IT IS ALWAYS WORKING WELL
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
not driven far enough to comment
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

36
Tell us what you think about your car?
faultless
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Life, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Se, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

turbo, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Plenty of room, easy to get in/out. Very happy with car.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

se, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Active Plus, 1.0-litre to 1.5-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Poor build quality. Trim very fragile.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

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