Vauxhall Meriva (2010 - 2017) 1.4i 16V Tech Line 5d (2013/63) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It says, I wanted something cheap safe and reliable. I'm a family man and cars aren't really important as long as its comfortable and meets my criteria above. I've had luxury cars and to be honest you come to realise cars are just a piece of expensive metal.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They say its nice, family miss the luxury car we had before, they say it could do with some more sound proofing under the rear wheel arches and seats. They are happy as long as I drive them around :P.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, however I would like lumbar support on the standard seats.

What are you likely to buy next?

Haven't thought that far ahead!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think so! There were offers on new Vauxhall's so I decided to go for it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was normal nothing special.

What's it like to drive?

Ok, lets be honest its a 1.4 non turbo engine, it lacks punch at lower revs however I expect it to pull abit better after 3000rpm, cant let you know yet as I'm being careful at the moment as its brand new. Its perfectly adequate for what we need.

What's it like to park?

Easy peasy then again you're not parking a bus so I don't see why anyone should have trouble parking as you've all passed your tests! I hope! Parking sensors help but again they bleep abit early so use your eyes.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only had it a few weeks.

What's most practical about your car?

Doors make it easier for loading the kids into the car :).

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

N/A it has various gadgets but nothing to sing and dance about :P.