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2006 Vauxhall Vivaro reviews

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Number of reviews: 13

Andrew Siddle, Yorkshire

Vauxhall Vivaro 2006

I bought a low mileage van with full service history. The EGR valve went, then the power steering pump went and next the injecters played up (but they get seized so new head). A great drive and comfy, but such a shame as they suffer so many silly problems. I have just changed it for a Toyota Hiace, which is a bit basic but a lot better. Would I have a Vivaro again? No!

Submitted: 12/12/2011 21:17:41

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Tight Scotsman, Lanarkshire

Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 CDTi Hitop (Converted to Camper) 2900 LWB 2006

I bought my van as a camper conversion with one previous owner at 6months old. It had been used as a day van, selling electrical parts up/down the country and I picked it up with 39k on the clock. I have never had any trouble with it and it is still on the original tyres at 49k. It passed its 1st MoT with flying colours. On its 2nd MoT it needed front pads, but the 3rd MoT it again passed with flying colours. Although I dont use it every day like most of you guys on here, I have never had any squeaks etc., from under the bonnet. All in all it is the best van I have ever driven and I have been behind the wheel of nearly all of the vans on this planet! Luckily for me, I think by looking around most of the online forums the 06 registed vivaro`s have all escaped with very little mechanical issues. I think this van will see me out until I take that first step to my grave lol!

Submitted: 11/09/2011 08:31:22

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Phill Wildman, England

Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive SWB 2006

Yes the Bluetooth is great when you need to call the AA out again, and the nice CD Radio to listen to while your waiting for them to rescue you! I have had two of these vans, a 2002 model and a 2006 model. Both have had problems, gearbox, 3x clutches on this last one, Exhaust manifold, turbo, air mass meter, suspension, brakes. I have a roof rack on, it averages 30mpg over the past 70,000 miles. Mine looks fantastic with chrome bull bars all round, and alloy wheels, and very comfy to drive, but too much time off. Would I buy another one? No.

Submitted: 13/05/2011 09:59:01

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Aidy Boyd, County Antrim

Vauxhall Vivaro 2006

Clutch cylinder failed inside the gearbox. £1000 bill. Just got the van back tonight and now the power steering is juddering when turning the wheel on idle engine. Never again will I buy this make. Customer service at Vauxhall sucks too for commercial drivers. They didn’t even wash it...

Submitted: 19/02/2011 21:35:08

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Kevin Cornford, Sussex

Vauxhall Vivaro lwb 2006

Bought van when 6months old. When loaded only does around 30 mpg (I do drive hard) already on third set of front pads and I take corners at 60 to 70 so not on breaks unless I want to stop. Like my VW the hand-break should be 6 inches higher, radio has a common problem going out of frequency, the fuel pick only being plastic breaks off from the tank if you go through water at speed and the seat belt is poor at rewinding.

Submitted: 04/01/2011 17:02:01

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Mike Turner, England

Vauxhall Vivaro Crew Van 2006

Had Vito dualiner before Vivaro. Purchased at 1yr and 8000 miles, goes better, drinks less diesel and rides better than the Vito. However, at 32000 miles the front suspension clunks, bangs,knocks- steering vague. If I could locate where its coming from I’d fix it myself numerous trips to dealer and all the usual excuses. "Can’t hear anything mate!" "They all do that mate!" to name but a few. High spot was last trip to dealer-vehicle on ramp, technician says "all tight here mate" as he does 360 degree circuits with a socket/bar on all subframe mounts! One stud has ripped the thread out of the subframe completely and been replaced with mild steel threaded bar secured at either end with m8 mild steel nuts. Allegedly an acceptable repair! Am seriously p----d off and consulting solicitor. Great van when working- if you are self employed and considering one, get the missus to kick you in the nuts- it’ll hurt less than the pain of the money you’ll lose when its in the garage.

Submitted: 20/10/2010 21:08:31

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Adam, Hertfordshire

Vauxhall Vivaro 2006

No problems at all, apart from the flimsy aerial breaking, just replaced it with a Halford’s one. Only just bought a whole set of tyres and on 54,000 miles now. Lovely van to drive, very poky little engine. Just wondered why they didn’t use darker cloth on the seats?!? Best van I’ve ever bought!

Submitted: 01/09/2010 20:50:04

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Vijay Patel, Leicestershire

Vauxhall Vivaro sportiv lwb 2006

I have owned this van since 2007 when it had done 13k, now its 50k and no major problems. The engine management fuse went, which cost a bit in diagnosing the dealer, going to sell it because think it’s Renault! Should sell as its a 2.5 rare engine.

Submitted: 22/02/2010 08:49:31

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Richard Sterland, Leicestershire

Vauxhall Vivaro 2006

The best van you can buy, my 2006 model 1.9 cdti has done me proud. I’m a service engineer and travel the country 6 days a week, i’ve now done 1740000 miles and nothing has gone wrong; I change the oil and filter every 4 weeks. All I have changed is the tyres and brakes, not bad for the miles eh?

Submitted: 24/01/2010 09:47:28

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Jonny, Yorkshire

Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 cdti swb 115bhp 2006

An excellent van but stay well away from Vauxhall servicing because they’re useless. They tried to tell me i need new discs all round and I only needed rear ones. Bought it in 2007 with 6000miles on the clock and have now done 130000 miles and not one problem, even though it’s always fully loaded and driven quite rough some times. Find yourself a decent mechanic and it’ll give you no problems. The biggest problem I’ve had is when i filled the tank with petrol! - Jonny from Yorkshire

Submitted: 31/10/2009 21:24:24

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T M, Lanarkshire

Vauxhall Vivaro SWB1.9 CDTi Sportive 2006

Bought at 6 months old, 2 and a half years ago. 43,000 miles later and it is the best buy I have ever made, I’ve had many types of vans, the only reason I’d change is for the facelift model.

Submitted: 23/03/2009 10:29:01

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T Williams, Cheshire

Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 cdti 2006

Comfortable drive on long distance; fast and economical to run; elegant to look at and uncluttered interior.

Submitted: 07/01/2009 10:58:41

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Tony Whitchurch, Leicestershire

Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9Di 2700 swb 80 2006

Very smart van. Nice and neat to drive and good load space. Good cabin area with lots of stowage areas. Very good on fuel and low insurance rating. Good hardworking van that looks the biz.

Submitted: 22/11/2007 11:19:07

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Number of reviews: 13

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