2010 1.4 Meriva won't go into gear

[Mervin]

Hi, I'm having trouble with the gearbox on my 1.4 2010 Meriva A. No fault found when MOT'd but when the car is cold or hasn't been started for a few hours it crunches into reverse and is stiff into forward gears as well. Once it's moving the gearbox is fine. Will I need to replace the clutch and if so will this permanently fix the problem?

[Mervin]

Much the same as the video in this post:

https://www.vauxhallownersclub.com/forums/topic/16755-meriva-b-14t-crunching-when-putting-it-into-reverse/

[Vauxhall Owners Club]

Yes it does sound like the clutch is dragging and that is why it is hard to select when cold