Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 1.4i 16V Energy 5d (2013/13) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

This car is exactly what I need, an economical car with lots of room and it looks beautiful. It tells me that I like large economical cars that are easy to drive and beautiful to look at.

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

Everyone I know tells me that this car was made for me, roomy, good on fuel consumption and beautiful to look at. They also told me that I won't have to spend so much time under the bonnet like I did for the previous one and that I will have a break from all the worries and concerns I had with it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would recommend this car to anyone who doesn't want to break the bank for a car with lots of room, easy to drive with good visibility and very practical. It also comes with a 100 000 miles warranty and that's 12 years of driving for me so I would definitely buy it.

What are you likely to buy next?

I don't intend to buy a car anytime soon but if I have to, I would probably buy British.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£14,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was the best deal I could find for my conditions, 5 Years 0% APR, £2000 deposit and no exchange car.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My previous car has broken down and as there are too many things to be repaired anyway, it was the perfect opportunity to buy a new one.

What was the dealer like?

The dealer was friendly and above very helpful until the last minute, he even helped me with the insurance.

What's it like to drive?

The car is definitely easy to drive thanks to an excellent all round visibility and maneuverability. I chose a small engine on purpose to save on fuel and this is exactly what I'm getting.

What's it like to park?

As I've already mentioned, this car is easy to maneuver, has an excellent all round visibility and is shorter than the previous one so parking it is a doddle.

Have you had any problems with the car?

So far so good, it still works as it did the first day.

What's most practical about your car?

This car offers a lot of room and it is very maneuverable, just what I was looking for.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

All I wanted was a large hatchback but when I saw all the gadgets and options available, I was pleasantly surprised and my favorite is what they call "driver information center", it basically tells me my average MPG which I found useful.