Hyundai i20 Hatchback (2009 - 2014) 1.2 Comfort 5d (2009/59) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I don't use my car to flag my personality - if I did I would drive an Aston Martin! This car is a good reliable non-flashy every day drive.

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

It's a pretty generic small car and as such doesn't draw comments. People I have driven in it have said how nippy and surprisingly roomy it is inside.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes I would - I wanted something that I could rely on to get me to and from with the odd longer trip thrown in and that wouldn't break the bank in fuel and maintenance costs.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another Hyundai - practical and cheap.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,400

When did you buy the car?

April 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

I did a lot of research before buying: this model was reasonably priced with low mileage and the couple of small niggles were put right immediately by the dealer's meechanics.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Reliability and low maintenance and running costs plus it had another year to go on the manufacturer's warranty.

What was the dealer like?

He was very pleasant and helpful and although I went along with a male companion he did not talk to him instead of me and treated me with respect. All my questions were answered properly and the car was ready to be picked up exactly as requested.

What's it like to drive?

Again nothing exciting - I can accelerate out of trouble when I need to but I'm not going to beat a boy racer at the lights (not that a middle-aged woman should want to do this!).

What's it like to park?

Easy peasy, this car is very manoevrable and the field of vision is good.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing

What's most practical about your car?

It's reliability - nothing has gone wrong and she starts even in the freeze first time every time.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nothing outstanding.