I bought my chevy HHR,in 2008.It was cute and good on gas.It also had enough room for my son and myself. Most important it has a hatch,and only 1500 miles on it when purchased. The reason i sit here at work writing this complaint is because the car is in the shop once again,and im losing my mind!!! the front end sounds like its gonna fall off,the battery drains all the time,and i find myself stuck everywhere,its been in the shop so much,i could scream,and thats exactly what i've been doing all day.Both back window motors burn out,steering column replaced,sway bar(or what eva its called)radio gets no stations,everytime you drive over a bump,it makes a loud creaking sound,blinkers don't turn off, always needs brakes,(and i hardly eva use them)the other day while driving,the steering wheel shook so bad when i went over 40 mph...and they at the chevy are telling me,that its my after market dvd player,,and are charging me over $500. to fix....i've never been so mad in my life....someone please help!!!and oh yea 2 batteries later....i come home from vacation (5 days) and its dead in my friends driveway...any advice?
- Jen M.,
Bayville, NY, US
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Its been running ever since....SAD TO SAY OUR NORTH AMERICAN AUTO BUILDERS AND DEALERSHIPS HAVE A LOT TO LEARN YET.... Imports are only getting stronger and I can see why.....
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