Chevrolet Matiz (2005 - 2005) 1.0 SE 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Don't care/have no money/have no taste. Or to quote Reb Butler in Gone with the Wind "frankly my dear, I don't give a damn".

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

NO. It's just too basic.

What are you likely to buy next?

We've bought a Honda Jazz.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,400

When did you buy the car?

January 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes: fully serviced and in good condition.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My wife crashed her car and we needed a replacement in a hurry.

What was the dealer like?

Pleasant and honest (for a dealer).

What's it like to drive?

It's like a tin box on wheels, with no sound deadening so OK up to 40mph. Motorways and fast A roads are best avoided as it gets noisily tiresome. Around town its light steering and small turning circle make it a pleasure to drive and park.

What's it like to park?

Simple.

Have you had any problems with the car?

100% reliable.

What's most practical about your car?

Small size and turning circle making parking simple. Driving in town is easy.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The off switch :-).