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Is the 2004 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?
My daughter is thinking of buying a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life. Are they reliable?
Asked on 12 August 2010 by toshtwo
Answered by
Honest John
The power steering motors fail regularly and the cam carriers are prone to coming loose. More in car-by-car breakdown.
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