Meriva Problem

[cockatiel1]

We purchased a Vauxhall Meriva Automatic in June.It was registered in 2011 so has had previous owners.Our first Meriva badly was damaged and not repairable and we purchased a replacement in desperation as my husband is disabled and we can't be without transport.We drove it locally with no problem,and after a week drove from Devon to Kettering with no problem.On arriving in Ketterring the engine stalled. We drove on further and it stalled again ande repeatedly stalled till we reached our daughter's house.The AA reckoned the problem was with the fuel system.We arranged for our Vauxhall dealer to have the car back for repair.They had our car for a week and checked out everything to do with the system and replaced some parts.3 days after they returned it too us the engine seized up again.Vauxhall had the car back for 3 weeks while they made other checks.They relaced the ECU (total cost of repairs so far approx.£2500) Thankfully we paid for warranty. The car drove beautifully for a few days,then the engine seized up again.Unfortunately automatic Merivas are hard to come by and the are very comfortable to drive and get into as not too low.We have asked Vauxhall to replace it or refund our money.If there is anyone who has had a Meriva with a similar problem,we'd be happy to hear from you and what was done to fix it

[Electrochem]

Before anyone can give you an answer it would help if you said if it was petrol or diesel and how many miles it has done!

[cockatiel1]

Diesel, approximately 34000 miles

[Electrochem]

Could be EGR valve.

[TWR]

The car is not fit for purpose, return it, any problems contacted Trading Standards.

[Hopkirk]

What do you mean by seized up? That normally destroys the engine.

[tonyav]

Thats exactly what I thought to, Hopkirk.
However I have a feeling the op means that the engine cut out and wouldn't restart.

[EDDIE51]

If your husband is disabled have you looked at getting a Motability car? You need to qualify for DLA , if you qualify you can have a free car instead of the cash.

[Zacs-Master]

Probably best to ask on a dedicated Vauxhall forum such as this:
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/meriva-1-7-cdti-cutting-out.279968/

[cockatiel1]

Thank you for your replies.The dedicated Vauxhall dealer (who supplied the car) has absolutely no idea what to do.We have returned the car for a full refund

[cockatiel1]

We bought our car from a Vauxhall car dealer in Torquay. They were not able to find us a suitable car within their own company.We found exactly what we wanted elsewhere.They were not imterested,but the refund will more than cover the cost of the replacement