Are Vivaro vans reliable?
Tough, practical, and with surprisingly good fuel economy, the Vauxhall Vivaro ticks all the boxes for value for money. It’s hugely reliable too, with each version – ranging from panel van to passenger carrier – offering a comfortable ride.
How good is a Vauxhall Vivaro?
Vauxhall Vivaro verdict The engines are good, and this is a fine van to drive. Or at least, it would be if it wasn’t for the cramped cab and the poor driving position. Still, the positives are such that we voted it runner up in our 2020 and 2021 Medium Van of the Year Award.
How long does Vivaro last?
It’s possible to get a Vivaro of this generation for as little as £7000, but it’ll have a heck of a mileage on it – expect over 150,000 miles.
Does a Vivaro have a Cambelt?
Vauxhall Vivaro (01-14) running costs & value The 2.0-litre CDTi is fitted with a cam chain, rather than a cambelt. It’s maintenance-free, which cuts down on the time needed to service this model. Plus every Vivaro has a stainless steel exhaust, which lasts much longer than a standard steel one.
Can you fit a double bed in a Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vivaro comes with either short or long wheelbase options, a choice of high or standard roofs and a double cab, giving a maximum load floor length of up to 110.8 inches or 2815mm. In other words, it happily swallowed a king-size mattress — and then some.
What is the most reliable small van?
The best small vans 2021
- Fiat Doblo Cargo. Fiat updated the Doblo Cargo some years ago, adding a new engine and an updated interior.
- Nissan NV250. The Nissan NV250 is the replacement for the oddly proportioned but very practical Nissan NV200.
- Ford Transit Courier.
- Ford Transit Connect.
- Volkswagen Caddy.
- Peugeot Partner.
How often should a Vauxhall Vivaro be serviced?
Servicing your Vauxhall Vivaro An Interim Service is recommended every 6 months, between Full Services – particularly if you do high annual mileage or a lot of town driving.
When should a Cambelt be changed on a Vauxhall Vivaro?
every five years
In general, you need to change the timing belt kit of your VIVARO every five years or every 74.500 miles.
How often should you change the timing chain on a Vauxhall Vivaro?
Vauxhall recommends that drivers have their cambelt or timing belt replaced every 40,000 to 60,000 miles. Let our St Helens car mechanics take a look and tell you if yours needs replacing.
Is the Honda Vivaro A good car to drive?
As well as setting a very high standard for engine refinement, the Vivaro serves up a smooth ride that copes with bumpy British tarmac without crashing or sending shudders through its body. The suspension can be a little noisy but this is partly noticeable because wind, road and engine noise are so well suppressed.
What is the maximum weight of a Vivaro?
A wide range of Vivaro variants are on offer, up to 2.9 tonnes in gross vehicle weight. Payloads are 1161kg for the 2.0-litre models and 1173kgs for the 2.5 CDTi. Plus there are maximum trailer weights of 2000kg (braked) and 750kg (unbraked).
How long has the Vivaro range been around?
The first generation Vivaro range stuck around for 13 years, so the preferable post-2010 models we’d suggest you look at have a decade of refining and fettling behind them. Look at a few examples and try to find one that’s been serviced on the button and hasn’t had too hard a life.
How much does a new Vauxhall Vivaro cost?
Prices start from just over £24,000 (ex VAT). The 1.6-litre CDTi diesel engine that now powers the whole Vauxhall Vivaro range uses a common-rail injection architecture and either one or two turbochargers to achieve some strong economy figures.