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THE Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 is a car that offers so much more than low­ est common denomina­


tor motoring. Priced from just £7,495


in three-door Expression guise or £8,600 for a five- door Life model, the Corsa 1.0 serves up big car values in a truncated package. Climb inside, and if you


are used to the Astra you will feel immediately at home here. The quality of materials used is leagues ahead of the old Corsa and, like the Astra, there is the bulletproof feeling of build quality that is as good as anything in the sector. Just about the only criti­


cism of the Astra’s interior- was that, although well built, it did not offer a whole lot of slick design to catch the eye. The Corsa changes that particular script with translucent ambient lighting on the


Sold by the litre?


By ANDY ENRIGHT


centre console switchgear, one of those “ surprise and delight” features that adds the all-important show­ room wow-factor. The round air vents and


big satellite navigation screen (available on high specification cars only) give the Corsa’s dash a far more modern, integrated look than the somewhat piece­ meal integration of technol­ ogy of the old car. No longer just a shop­


ping trolley, the Corsa now has real impact. The front end features a deep Vaux­ hall V-grille with aggressive air intakes under the bumper and a pair of head­ lamps that smear back along the wings. Bigger than the model it


replaces, the Corsa shares a platform with Fiat’s Grande Punto, the benefit of a rather complicated relation­


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ship between Fiat and Gen­ eral Motors that is too con­ voluted to go into here. Suffice to say, you may


be reminded of the pretty Fiat when you spot the win­ dow by the A-pillar and the rather unconventional door outlines.


Like its progenitor was,


the Gorsa is built in the Zaragoza factory in Spain, but it breaks from tradition in offering a resolutely high- tech approach. Halogen Adaptive For­


ward Lighting (AFL) alters. the beam of the headlamp according to speed and steering input, allowing the Corsa to see further round dark comers. There is also an innova­


tive Enhanced Understeer Control (EUC) function and convenience features such as MP3 compatibility


• and Bluetooth phone con­ nectivity. . Variable progressive sports power steering aims


to offer finger-light steering at parking speeds with a properly meaty feel when you are really in the groove. : The Corsa 1.0 is offered


in a choice of Expression and Life trim levels should you opt for the three-door variant and Life in the five- door guise. Even the entry- level Expression trim is fair­ ly well-equipped, with a CD stereo, electric door mirrors, twin front airbags and a neat folding ignition key. Step up to the Life and


you will also benefit from welcome lighting, remote central locking and power front windows. You will get


more toys from a South- East Asian cheapie, but again it is a trade off. Do


^ you want gadgets or a well built car that will last the course? It is almost a no brainer. Take safety for instance.


Whereas some manufactur­ ers will offer you little more than a soft touch dashboard to smash your head into in the event of a shunt, the Corsa offers chapter and verse. As well as the many active safety features demonstrated by its dynamic chassis design, the Corsa has been designed to offer the best levels of pro­ tection in even the most


extreme circumstances. Under heavy braking, when the ABS is activated, the; brake lights flash five times per second to warn follow­ ing motorists, while if airbags or seat-belt pre-ten- sioners are activated in an accident, the car’s safety system will automatically switch on the hazard warn­ ing lights.


. Should an accident occur,


the Corsa has been designed to offer the best protection for its occupants. ’Two-stage front airbags help cushion any impact, while the pas­ senger airbag can be deacti­ vated if using a rear-facing baby carrier via a button on


the instrument panel. Seat- belt pre-tensioners secure the seat-belts to hold pas­ sengers in position, while the Pedal Release System automatically drops the pedals away from the dri­ ver’s feet in the event of a heavy frontal collision. The Corsa has also been designed to meet the latest stringent passenger safety test criteria. True, it is no ball of fire


but if you are more con- cerened with safety, design and peerless build quality, the Corsa 1.0-litre comes strongly recommended. Speed is not always of the essence.


OVER the years, family- run Accrington Garages has had an enormous amount of success with the Vauxhall franchise, the brand consistently-being one of the UK's market


leaders. Now Vauxhall’s parent com--


pany, General Motors, has cho­ sen the dealership to represent its fa st-growing Chevrolet brand across a large swathe o f . the.North-West, including the towns and areas o f Burnley, Blackburn, Rossendale, Clith­ eroe, Colne, Nelson, Barrow- ford, Darwen,Rishton, Barn- oldswick; Great Harwood and Accrington itself. Managing director Wal Singh


says: “On being approached by General Motors to represent Chevrolet in our area, we wore very excited at the prospect of being able to extend our choice of models to both present and potential customers. ^ “ Few motoring brands can


offer as much value for money and we believe that Chevrolet's broad model range can only add to our sales success.” His sons, Jag and Moni, lead


the sales operation at Accring­ ton Garages and they are just as delighted and enthusiastic


THE staff at Accrington Garages, siiosoe/ib


about the arrival of Chevrolet to their dealership. • Mom says: “We’re already


seeing more people visiting our showroom. Vauxhall sales have remained very healthy over the


years and the arrival of Chevro­ let means that we can now offer visitors an unmatched selection of terrific new models, including the fuel-sipping Matiz, the new Epica family saloon, the recent­


ly released Aveo compact hatch­ back and the excellent Captiva SUV. :


- • “What’s more, with Chevro­


let and Vauxhall both offering model line-ups which cover all


areas of the market, it's difficult to image car buyers gaining a better combination of quality, value and choice.” Jag says: “We’re very confi­ dent that all customers will like


Accrington Garages chosenf^ prestige brand


what they see when they walk through our showroom doors. Just as with Vauxhall, we can provide full Chevrolet aftersales care and have the latest fran -. chise facilities in order to do so. “ Our service team leader is


Kellie Pickering. She and our service team are well and truly ready to serve the needs of all new and current Chevy own­ ers.” ' When you purchase a car


through Accrington Garages you know that you will be guar­ anteed great service from the


•moment you purchase your vehicle right through to when it needs to be maintained. The management team are all


highly experienced, with man­ aging director Wal Singh having more than 35 years of motor, industry experience to call upon. What is more, all staff are trained to deliver the highest possible standards of service. As Accrington Garages now


takes on the Chevrolet fran­ chise, the dealership is once again ready to expand. New positions arc arising in


-nearly every department, so if you would like to join one of the area’s most consistently success­ ful businesses why not look out for more news of these forth­ coming vacancies.


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Matiz 0.8 5


• Down from £6,265 to £ 4 , 9 9 5


, l<aIos; i .2S3dr’ '


Down from £7,300 to £ 5 , 9 9 5


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LacettM.4 SE 5dr Down from £9,995


to £ 6 , 9 9 5 - T - GET REAL CHEUROLET ■'I.


Accritigton Garages • The Motor House • Burnley Road • Accrington • Lancashire • BBS GDJ 'Tei. 01254 235234 •.www.chevroletlocai.co.uk/accringtpn


^ ;Vehicles shown feature metallic paint available at extra cc £ '3 -


Motability; 000 maes wfi sewce package at an optional tost of £199. Available at participating retailers only. Not available in coniunction with any other offers. The savings are against current MRP and available on UK supplied vehicles ordered and registered before 30lh September 2008. Pnces -


'Official GdveVnmenf Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/jOOkm). Matiz 0.8 S: Urban - 40.9 (6.9),'Extra-urban --G7.3 (4.2), Combined - 54.3 (5.2). C02 emissions n9g/km. Kalos 1.25: Urban - 33.2 (8.5), Extra-urban- 54.3 (5.2), Combined - 44.1 (6.4). C02 emissions153g/km. Lacetti 1.4 SE Hatchback; Urban -t 28.8 (9.8), Extra-urban - 49.5 (5:7), Combined - 39.2 (7.2). C02 emissions 165g/km. - ^


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