Chevrolet Matiz (2005 - 2009) 0.8 SE 5d Auto (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No because the torque converter failed, shame I hadn't owned it now as they offer 5 year warranties!
What are you likely to buy next?
Not a Chevrolet
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Pentagon of Rochdale, car was cheaper than sourcing from the Home Counties
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Friendly and helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
In town fine, longer journeys are not pleasant, I'm 6'00" and drove this from Rochdale to Hertfordshire, uncomfortable journey.
What's it like to park?
Easy it's tiny
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Bought the car with low mileage 8,000 at two years old. Just over three years old 15,000 recorded miles, the torque converter failed, no help from Chevrolet UK as car was outside warranty by two months. Repaired at an independent auto specialist who couldn't believe that the torque converter had failed at such a low mileage. Choice was either to scrap or repair - cost £1900 to repair - has left a very bad taste about Chevrolet and their small car manufacturing quality control.
What's most practical about your car?
Small, easy to drive, perfect town car and reasonably econmical for an auto.
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