It was 10th of July 2009 when I bought my very first hard-earned car - Optra Wagon LS 1.6 VSi. I really like the car that is why I didn't wait long and in just one day after signing all documents from bank and the car dealer in Alabang. I have gotten it and drove it across the metro. Though, prior to getting it, I noticed some streaks on the emblem which I immediately informed my car agent (JR Sitjar) and he made a note on the form I signed. According to him, I'll be getting it fixed after a week since they still have to order the entire emblem together with the grill. After a week of waiting, I went to Chevrolet Alabang. I drove almost two hours beating the traffic plus the heavy rains and flash flood. When I reached the place, it took me less than 10 minutes and was informed that they thought it was only the emblem that they'll be replacing and that they're not prepared yet with the grill,what da f*! I said to my mind. It was really a bad service. I spent time travelling, beating rain and flood but that what I received.
Since the car is new, I didn't remove yet some of the plastics inside, just for me to feel the newness of the car. It took me several days to remove it and to my surprise there were 3 scratches inside my meters. I immediately inform my agent regarding the latter. During that day, when I parked the car to a place where the dark is , just to be sure it was locked I tried to pull the knobs and to my biggest surprise I pulled out the entire knob of one of the doors. geezz...a big hassle! Another one, when we were on our way to Tagaytay, suddenly the A/C isn't working only to find out that there were leakages on the a/c area along the freon tube. I guess this is what you call, liabilities! geezz..it is a "brand new car".
Just yesterday, it was already fixed. Still, as of this writing, I'm waiting for my emblem.
All I can say is, After sales not good at Chevrolet. Once you've got it paid, agent(s) will be leaving you alone, almost not communicating. Car itself is not worth-having for, after all my desires of having a chevy. Fuel consumption is not good either. I spent more than a thousand pesos per week on fuel alone.
Having a chevy is not a luxurious thing, it's just a hassle and will cost a lot of inconveniences.
Not even worth recommending!
To my readers, just be sure that you get good cars, I suggest getting it from Toyota or Honda.
Here's a glance of my car.
Nice to see, nice to drive, really nice to look at but once you have it will cost you a lot of trouble. Just like what I've experienced.
It's your choice...
