Daewoo Lanos Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Was cheap to buy at £5k when 18 months old with 7k miles.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Daewoo parts expensive. AA garages provide value for money.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than a Rover 25, as good as most similar cars.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wheel bearings have needed replacement but always got home.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor image, not deserved. Well screwed together, no rattles even after 70k miles.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable. Seat fabric could be better.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Daewoo badge guarantees to repel thieves so who needs an alarm?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Daewoo appear to have given up on the UK. If there was a dealer back up I would consider another Daewoo.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No probs. Uses not a drop of oil.

    Other

    Eats wheel bearings and one expensive drive shaft.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No