Known Chevrolet problems at the APK

• Aveo II 2011–2019 · 14.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.7%)
• Spark 2009–2014 · 8.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.5%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

• Aveo II 2011–2019 · 7.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Spark 2009–2014 · 3.5% at 16+ yrs (national 1.6%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• Aveo II 2011–2019 · 7.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)
• Spark 2009–2014 · 4.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• Spark 2009–2014 · 27.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.3%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• Spark 2009–2014 · 8.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.9%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Aveo II 2011–2019 · 5.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.8%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• Spark 2009–2014 · 5.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.0%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

• Spark 2009–2014 · 2.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• Spark 2009–2014 · 1.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.2%)

Open and close all doors and the tailgate. Uneven gaps and colour differences point to accident repair.

• Spark 2009–2014 · 1.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.3%)

Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.

• Aveo II 2011–2019 · 2.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.3%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.