Cars Q&A

Hi Mr.joshua,

I am not in a situtaion to accept your suggestion, when particular company closes, people including experts say the value of that car is hell lot reduces (even less than value of two wheeler, beco's people say you can buy matiz at less than rs.40000.00 where you cannot buy 100cc motor vehicle) what a pity? and getting a spare is very difficult,what a false opinion, when spurious second hand/duplicate of spares of well known brands are available in plenty, where is the question of not available of spares? But I driven santro or Indica and surely Matiz is surely better than this cars and even spacewise better than Santro and Wagon-R and also milegewise too. You guys only says negative thoughts, I am asking positive points of this car? which you totally forgotten to tell/explain. S-Joshi - Bangalore

The facts of Matiz are its resale value is as low as 40K, even if the spares are available they purposely charge more bcoz they are not widely available.

When matiz was launched it had engine which was way too advanced at that time so a road side mechanic cannot be the best option for your car. It is a very low maintainance car but look for a good mechanic and you wont have any further problems.

Dear Mr.gautam,

Where you can get Matiz for as low as Rs.40000.00, please give us the details I will buy and keep for future, simply you guys wrongly give advise to the whole world that, you can get cars of any closed companys at a throw away price? where my dear, if anybody selling either it is totally damaged or accidental car and definitely not a well conditioned car? as when Matiz was launched it was above 3 lakh range during 7/8 years ago, imagine if the Daewoo was there? what would been the situation? don't give wrong picture/advise/opinion. It surely hurts for owners of this car.

I owned a Matiz for 08 years. It was absolutely a no problem vehicle. But the availability of spares is now a problem. Once the model is out of sight. It is better to get rid of it as soon as U can or else it will have a fate of fiat(padmini) after 2/3 years.

I am having this cute wonder for the last 9 yrs, till date expect tyre change, battery change, regular oil change in 5000Kms and general service i never ever have taken to any mechs. Really its far better than 800 and better than the most available small cars in india in terms of performance i have driven 75000kms so for still i love it.So dont sell it take to a experienced mechs they ll guide you.

I dont think Matiz incur high maintainable, unless you have a major problem in your car. Go to the best mechanic, I could suggest the TVS is doing the best and have a consultation. But it is up to everyone to decide whether incurring more exp on major problem is benefit or not. If you have passion for you matiz, you can go head and fix the major problem, otherwise sell it for some cheaper price. Its resale is cheaper than a bike.

According to my experience, Matiz is one of the strongly build, safety most, high performance car. You had taken a wise decision in buying matiz. Even I own matiz and I had no problems with it. The car has been running successfully since 8 years.
Sir, really, it a good car. Its unique car not be compared with others. Please trust me, believe me!

Mr. Joshi just read and understand before commenting back, I said you can get this car for minimum 40k to beyond...

If you think its not true try selling your car then you will realize what prices people will quote for your car. You wont get a single offer above 80k. If you think its not true just try selling your car... You are not ready to except the fact, I hope you have understood now... anyways Matiz is a great car but now so many cars in second hand market it doesnot really get the deserving price.

Mr. Joshi, If you had made your choice 4~5 years back, it was a sense but buying 8~9 year old vehicle for which you do not get any authorised service centres or genuine spares is a major negative point. No doubt it was a superior car in terms of capability, style, space and safet and was a value for money but now the circumstances doesn't support your decision. I would recommend to get rid of it asap

Hello Joshi,
When you hear some statements, please try to understand; its not abusing/offending/giving negative impression. Those are the facts. My friend had owned a Matiz of 2001 with 70000 KM done. Fitted with LPG, Good body condition. When he bought the same 8 months before the previous owner said he had done most important works for engine related including gear/transmission. This car ran for few months with out problems, he approached lot of mechanics for solution. This was in Kerala, everybody will say "We are not taking care of this car" or "Its not possible to get spares so.....". Finally he got rid of his car for 45000/-. This is the scenario known to me. In short, As long as it can give you a good return ( maintenance free, good milage/Ltr)its a good car. Since the production stopped, un availability of spares, the prices goes down. So its not hurting by words/opinions rather that its the fact
Thanks,