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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not a showoff!

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Nobody ever faults it, family and friends compliment how spacious it actually is inside and how much you can fit in the boot.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. A very good experience with this vehicle which is value for money.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Newer model astra of a similar specification.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £1,600

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very comfortable to drive, a good experience on motorways and city roads.

    What's it like to park?

    Its doesn't need the biggest of parking spaces however when reversing, the rear windscreen can be deceiving whereby the car behind you looks much closer than it actually is. This is not a big issue and is OK once you get used to the vehicle.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Comfortable to drive, quite spacious yet not too big to drive around the city.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The air conditioning worked a treat without fault during the heatwave this summer!