Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 1.4i 16V Excite (10/13-) 5d (2013/63) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That you wanted a new car but either couldn't be bothered properly looking into it or the car garage took you for a spin!

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

They probably haven't even noticed it...

Would you buy this car again and why?

Nope!!! Not worth the money. There's far better used cars out there for a hell of a lot less money. I'm VT'ing this car this week, £8000 down the pan, but saves another £8000 going the same way.

What are you likely to buy next?

Anything that isn't brand new or a vauxhall.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Absolutely not!!! I got a "discount" with the Vauxhall partners and a £2000 deposit contribution... don't be fooled!!! My circumstances changed a week after I bought it and when I tried to take it back, it was worth nearly£8000 less!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Partners discount.

What was the dealer like?

Terrible, completely ripped me off.

What's it like to drive?

Quite boring. It's slow but does what it's told. Just an average car, nothing spectacular at all.

What's it like to park?

Average. There's no parking sensors and the pillars can get in the way abit.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The seat broke even though I barley change the setting. The key often gets stuck in the ignition but other than that, no problems (it is only 2 years old!(.

What's most practical about your car?

Decent sized boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Bluetooth on the steering wheel.