I have bought a 2005 model Optra LT (5door) in Dubai/UAE (elsewhere known as Optra5). I drove it only 18000 Km in one year and one day the car broke down while starting the engine! (while still under the 3 year warrantee contract) This took one month of investigation and repairing by the local GM service center, ending up with complete engine re-assembling! (I mean it, as they have changed the water pump, Cylinder head & full set of 4 Pistons & Rings, 4 valves, plus Timing Belt and the time belt tightening wheel). I wrote a complain letter against the company, they explained that this was all because of a known problem in designing the water pump. In reply to my follow ups, after 1.5 months, they offered me three choices; 1) One year extension of engine warranty. 2) Replacement of the whole engine with a brand new engine. 3) Trading in the car with any other model (buying price – 20% + 10% as trade assistance) without bothering about their fault. But they are not accepting to buy back the car and give me the cash. I am still struggling to get my rights.

Please note that this car is actually a Daewoo and has just received a few touches of design in some non-mechanical items such as exteriors and dashboard, before being introduced as a Chevrolet. We have bought a Daewoo at the price of a Chevi !

Purchase Price (INR):	No Comment
Dealer Name and City:	Dubai/UAE
Model Year:	No Comment