Daihatsu Charade Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You get a lot of 'extras' for your money.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Even a Daihatsu key fob costs £7.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Wouldn't impress Jeremy Clarkson much.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Wouldn't impress Jeremy Clarkson's Mother.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    In 8 years of use, engine only seized once!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Outclasses a Trabant.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are firm and so is suspension (best with air in tyres).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never had mine stolen, even when left unlocked! Why?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Once they had my money, they lost interest in me and my car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine siezed at 70mph! (Very expensive).

    Other

    On the whole, a reliable school bus/shopping trolley.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No