Vauxhall Meriva and Zafira

The Vauxhall Meriva and Vauxhall Zafira, yes it is the car with the advertisement of those annoying children pretending to be dads. But, what this does is help to put across the idea that these are family cars.

Vauxhall research found that families spend longer in cars than at the dining table. So with the Vauxhall Meriva they’ve focused on creating comfort for families on the move in this compact mpv.

The Meriva is family focused; it has numerous features that make this a versatile family car. It is dual audio so you can listen to different music in the front and back of the car. The seats are in the style of a three person bench. The centre seat can fold down and be replaced by an optional storage box. The outer seats then can recline and turn in so you can play games across the centre seat. The rear seats fold flat to have 1,410 litres of luggage capacity. The car includes power pints so you can plug in a DVD player or games consoles for long journeys. The Meriva is family focused in the rear of the car but drivers have commented the pedals and steering are a bit light and the columns can restrict visibility.

The Zafira is great for when you need a little extra space as it is a seven seater. The back two seats fold flat when not in use for a roomy boot space. The Zafira doesn’t have quite the same function as the Meriva in the rear seat bench as it is one piece. The engine in the Zafira has plenty of power to move seven people when needed.

If your car is getting a little old and needs a few repairs Megavaux has a range of Vauxhall Zafira Parts or Vauxhall Meriva parts.

The Vauxhall Agila Review

The latest model of the Vauxhall Agila hit the market in spring 2008. It’s a year since the release of the new model. So, it’s about time we submitted it to a quick review.

The Vauxhall Agila is quintessentially a city car but in fact it’s a city car with a difference as it’s a small mpv. The Vauxhall Agila incorporates all the things you want from a city car; responsive handling, lively engine and low running costs. The mpv part means you can comfortably carry four adults without the lack of legroom you experience with most small cars.

The Vauxhall Agila has made an effort to lose the boxy design of its predecessor and this leads to a smoother finish and curvier appearance.

Some have criticised the Agila for its small boot space but the boot is fairly sizeable and almost twice the size of a similarly sized Toyota Aygo. The seats are slightly flat which can be a bit unnerving on corners but is fairly standard on budget cars.

All in all, this Car is great for everyday city use and those car sharing or kids won’t feel squashed with its roomy proportions. The newer model has the looks to make it more of a competitor to other good looking city cars.

The Vauxhall Agila range started in 2000, for those hanging on to the old Vauxhall Agila’s they can still take advantage of the space. If the car is having any trouble or needs any replacement parts then Megavaux has a range of Vauxhall Agila Parts for sale among its selection of Vauxhall car parts.