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Thinking of buying a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz SE+ as a cheap second car for school-run duties, town runs, short journeys etc. Your model by model review suggests nothing catastrophic to worry about with these....
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I bought an engine from TT Engines in Wembley. Eight months later, still no engine. I've lost £1800 - what do you suggest?
 

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