I'm not saying i dont LOVE my hhr, but of course as with every new car there are things people don't like. I just wanted to put my two cents in and see what else you guys would change. I put these in order from most anoying to least.

1. door lock position (I love hanging my hang out the door and that stupid lock makes it SOO hard.)(I'm still seein how I can fix this myself)

2. The A/C resets to outside air instead of recirculate.

3. The rear view mirror wires hang down. It could not have been that hard to hide them.

4. the "3rd visor" by the rear view mirror. I just hate it.

5. cup holders...

Again. I think with any car your gonna have a few things you don't like. They didnt cater this car for me and me only. I Love my hhr.

The window button location. Far place to reach while driving. The map lights on the rear view mirror. Bad location. The interior pannel's just feel cheap. I'm thinking about redoing my interior.

1. door lock position (I love hanging my hang out the door and that stupid lock makes it SOO hard.)(I'm still seein how I can fix this myself)

I sit so far back in the seat (aaaaaall the way back!), and low while im' cruising, my head just barely peeks above the window (now that's a pretty picture, eh?). I wouldn't think about putting my arm out there. Also; I keep the windows up to hear the stereo better!


2. The A/C resets to outside air instead of recirculate.

This is my biggest pet peeve. Can't stand it. Outside air that is.


3. The rear view mirror wires hang down. It could not have been that hard to hide them.

I put a blackout limo tint strip across the windsheild - doesn't bother me anymore.


4. the "3rd visor" by the rear view mirror. I just hate it.

Now that is a pain! Even with my tint strip, you can't get rid of those funky "dots."


5. cup holders...

I'm getting used to these - front for my drink, rear for cell phone.
I just don't understand why Chevy didn't design the console better for rear seat passengers. they should have 2-holders for sure.

I'm also one of those who would rather have the window buttons on the doors, but it's not going to happen so I'll move on...

Several good points there though! :thumb:
-Mike

Agree on the Door locks. I try to rest arm up there, but lock in the way.

The inside arm rest, I find that I routinly use the one on the passengers seat, fine when I am the only one in car. But something is akward with the inside arm-rests.

Design of the cup holders and area between sets, is a little weak in design.

Rear View mirror. with the little windsheild, does take some getting use too, But I did get car because I like the Chop Top, Old Car Feal & Look.

SoCal, what size tint strip, did you have done on your windshield? I have thought about having a strip done the size of the dots, to blend in, meaning coming down just the amount of the dots, but across the complete windsheild, with tint. If you have the capabilities, post picture.

I am also, adjusting to the comfort of the leather seats and lumber adjustments. Not any problems, just wonder on longer trips, comfort factor.

No real complaints, and really enjoying the car, really want to customize some, and make it a mondern Street Rod, that is what is cool about the vehicle.

SoCal, back-tracked and saw your pictures of your vehicle and tint. Looks good, how wide is the tint strip on windsheild and why did you not tint front windows??

Just wondering, I am thinking of tinting windsheild strip and front windows.

Thanks,

SoCal, back-tracked and saw your pictures of your vehicle and tint. Looks good, how wide is the tint strip on windsheild and why did you not tint front windows??

Just wondering, I am thinking of tinting windsheild strip and front windows.

Thanks,

Hi Markie!

My front "glare strip" is 5-inches high. With the 2-inch black border on the HHR windshield, that gives the illusion of a 7-inch strip - it looks nice!

I did not tint the fronts because in my area it would be pretty apparent that I did it aftermarket - and here that means a ticket! The front windows are actually tinted a light green from the factory, and that works well for me (especially driving at night). The rears being dark tinted helps reduce ambient light inside the car, so having the lighter fronts hasn't been much of a problem for me yet.

We'll see how it pans out - I might tint them anyway!
-Mike

Hi Markie!

My front "glare strip" is 5-inches high. With the 2-inch black border on the HHR windshield, that gives the illusion of a 7-inch strip - it looks nice!

-Mike

How is vision out the front window? I tinted my side windows to match the factory because I realy don't care about tint tickets. I have had had my tint dark on the last two vehicles and now my HHR but I have yet to get a ticket. A few stereo tickets but thats a different story. I was thinking about doing the front stip but thought it might impare my vision. The window apears so small from the inside. I also sit with the seat all the way up so that might have something to do with it. Also did you use black vinyl over the little dots around the mirror?

How about the red glow from the upper brake light illuminating the interior at night?

That would be cool. :cool: I wish my HHR did that. :(

5 spd cars wont unlock doors when e brake is up....... i dont always wanna turn the car off before i get out

window button location just sucks arse!!!

needs a better console with better arm rests

seat belt chime (im bout to take care of that)

SoCal, back-tracked and saw your pictures of your vehicle and tint. Looks good, how wide is the tint strip on windsheild and why did you not tint front windows??

Just wondering, I am thinking of tinting windsheild strip and front windows.

Thanks,

I didnt like the wires either, plus I have an EZ Pass on the windshield. I put black vinyl cut to the proper shape on the outside glass, and then a very narrow graphic that does not block my view at all. I think it came out great, but I am biased :nuts:

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Gripes-
Lights under mirror not in useful place-should be by sunroof controls

Cup holders

Poorly designed brake/armrest. Would have preferred a center console for more storage.

Doorlocks should be in panal like most other cars

Antenna in middle of roof is HORRIBLE. Other Chevys have them in windshield

Wiring capacity has no room for mods-must run new line from battery to power horn, aftermarked radio, etc.

Stupid big passanger airbag light in middle of panal (waste of space for unimportant message)

Wimpy horn

Thick side pillars really cause blind spots unless you crane your neck at intersections (I have nearly hit pedastians several times)

Need more power outlets, and one in the rear cargo area. I don't have enough for my Roady2, Garmin i3 GPS, radar detector, and portable DVD player for my kids when we travel.

for me i just think the cabin light should have been where the driver can move the switch
or
make it where the cabin light comes on when you more the round column dash dimmer switch all the way to the right

windown switches higher or on the left door

rear window raise, lower or open out would have been cool

would love a 3.4 V6 with 210 hp as the primary engine. i think it would get as good or better mileage than the 2.2 or 2.4

5 spd cars wont unlock doors when e brake is up....... i dont always wanna turn the car off before i get out


I just tried this on my HHR, 5 spd also, and I can unlock the doors while the "e" brake is up.

Does anyone else have this problem? :confused:

I would of done something different with the rear hatch. I would of gave it that double door opening. It give it more of that old school look.

I just tried this on my HHR, 5 spd also, and I can unlock the doors while the "e" brake is up.

Does anyone else have this problem? :confused:
i meant they dont auto unlock

I would of done something different with the rear hatch. I would of gave it that double door opening. It give it more of that old school look.

Here, here! Bring back the barn doors! :beer:

Manual crank windows on all 4
i would buy a kit to get rid of all 4 power windows if it was done right and worked and looked good

Manual crank windows on all 4
i would buy a kit to get rid of all 4 power windows if it was done right and worked and looked good

Why? :confused:

I hate and i mean HATE power windows. in about 11 to 13 years you have to replace all the motors and the windows u use less you will replace those sooner

AND what ultimate way to make it look like a 49 Chevy. they did not have power windows in 49

i loved crank windows and wish we still had them on lower model cars. another reason i would have bought an LS

I thought it was kind of weird that my last two GM vehicles had pretty much power everything except power windows. I hated it! :cussing: I like just pushing a button rather than reaching down and repeatedly bashing my knee trying to crank my window down. Not to mention how much faster electric windows open. I guess it's a personal preference but you're the first person I've met with that opinion CJ. :beer:

i like the auto express feature, requires less work outta me when im at the drive thru getting my super sized greasy burger combo

i like the auto express feature, requires less work outta me when im at the drive thru getting my super sized greasy burger combo

I would like to second this opinion!


As much as I hated swapping the shit out on my T-Bird when they burnt out, I hated not being able to easily roll down the passenger window on my Truck with the manual even more.

Here, here! Bring back the barn doors! :beer:

I think I preferred the double split design they had on the concept myself.

I guess it's a personal preference but you're the first person I've met with that opinion CJ.
you might find others that like crank windows on a retro car. how about a poll?

i am serious, i would convert all 4 windows and not even flinch,,, use the window switches to do other things, cutouts, flames, nox and fog lamps,,, wait,,, i like that idea

as to the knee thing, i use to make sure mine wasn't against the door when i rolled it down,,, :D
plus when you only have a 29 in inseam, its easier to keep your legs out of the way
:rof: :laughabov:
it is because i am 52 and the one and only CJ and you are the one and only CH. i grew up w these, didnt have electric windows in a car till 92 when we bought a Chevy G20 short wheel base MarkVI conversion van. i had been driving 25 years when we got the van.

oh and bard doors would be cool too

what ultimate way to make it look like a 49 Chevy. they did not have power windows in 49

Why not go down to Discount Auto a get a couple of window cranks and either screw or glue them on the door panels?

I hate and i mean HATE power windows. in about 11 to 13 years you have to replace all the motors and the windows u use less you will replace those soonerDon't plan on keeping the car that long to worry about that! :D

Why not go down to Discount Auto a get a couple of window cranks and either screw or glue them on the door panels?
woooooooooooaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh,,, now there is a thought,,, quick,,, where did you say you bought yours at for your HHR, JX3, Ganji village?

come on man,,, y dont i just take some can of paint or some permanent markers and tape off an area and paint a handle on there on all 4 doors, wait, better idea, ill just find a picture of one and tape it on or contact cement it on.

i said a totally functioning. i didnt say i wanted the looks,,, i want them to work.

and to 1badpig,,, we all want our HHRs for some reason,, i can tell you this,,,, i plan on keeping mine a very very long time. it is why i fixed it up as much as i have and still have more to go

it will be one Bad Ass hauling, sounding, good looking HHR when i am done by the end of this year

where did you say you bought yours at for your HHR, JX3, Ganji village?

They have a car dealership there? :confused: :rof:

Why? :confused:

Because it's "vintage." AND because all the window motors will go out within 5-years anyway! :lol:

But they are annoying. Try to unroll your back windows while driving when you have cranks. IMO cranks just suck! When I get to that stage of my Malibu restoration the cranks are gone and switches are going in. Any old school ride I own is going to have electric windows. Cranks are something that should stay in the past.

To each his/her own. CJ just want's a more vintage look. That's cool.

I know, I wouldn't tell him otherwise. :beer: He's the one with trophys not me. :red: But he is seriously is the first person I have ever heard of that likes them better than power windows. ;) That's cool in it's own right. :one: I'm more the type to butcher an old school to make it more bad ass. :nuts: Unless it was a really rare numbers matching car of course. :smile:

I usually don't buy power windows unless I have to (as in the HHR). My last 6 cars/trucks had manual windows. It's odd how the motors usually end up failing about 7-10 days after your warranty expires.

How about the red glow from the upper brake light illuminating the interior at night?

That would be cool. :cool: I wish my HHR did that. :(

Yours doesn't do that? :confused: Maybe if you were to use the brake once in a while. :D

I think it has something to do with the HHR 3rd brake light decal. Most of mine is covered by black vinyl.

I think it has something to do with the HHR 3rd brake light decal. Most of mine is covered by black vinyl.

Yeah! :thumb:

One gripe that I have that has not been posted in this thread..........

Do you think they could have made the floor mats any shorter than they are?
I'm constantly putting the heel of my right foot on the edge of the mat, which makes it uncomfortable for highway driving.

Man - toss those mats! They lasted long enough for me to drive to an auto parts store and buy some REAL MATS!

I generously left them in the Pep Boys dumpster for a less fortunate individual! :lol:

I just recently was noticed that. ;) It looks like the ones that they were selling on the website with the HHR shirt and hat are longer to me. :confused:

Man - toss those mats! They lasted long enough for me to drive to an auto parts store and buy some REAL MATS!

Did you pay for the premium mats? I got the premium ones because I liked the way they look but they do seem a little short in retrospect.

Did you pay for the premium mats? I got the premium ones because I liked the way they look but they do seem a little short in retrospect.

My premium mats came w/ the 2LT pkg.

I have a 2LT but they were listed in the dealer installed column of the window sticker. If I remember correctly it was $115 for the front mats and $165 for the cargo mat.

Sorry, the car was supposed to come with standard floor mats. But since it took the dealer so long to get my floor mats, I *****ed up a storm. Told them that unless they get me my floor mats within 2 weeks, they WILL be detailing my interior once a week until I do have my mats. They called the next day telling me they were upgrading my mats to the premium ones.

That works! :lol:

Wish they would have given me the matching rear mat, but only got the standard mat.

What about the instrumental panel lights not coming on when putting on the parking lights or manually turning on the headlights? I tried turning off the auto lights and the instrument panel/radio lights don't come on during the day.

Anyone have an answer to that?

1. Lack of cupholders, and the one's that are there are in awkward locations. Seems like there is enough room to make something functional. Maybe an actual center console and put the ebrake on the floor like most trucks???

2. The rear hatch window should open without a key. I thought there must be some way to do that, and I'm sure it would be in the owners manual, but I sure haven't found it.

3. The rear hatch license plate area is UGLY!!! Why couldn't they have made the indent just big enough for a plate? Why does it have to be so big??? Better yet, why couldn't they have molded an area in the bumper instead???

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4. There is just something about the front end that bugs me. I haven't been able to put my finger on it yet. I dont' know if it's the cheap grill? The shape of it? I just don't know what it is, but it just doesn't seem to fit the rest of the car.

2. The rear hatch window should open without a key. I thought there must be some way to do that, and I'm sure it would be in the owners manual, but I sure haven't found it.

Your rear hatch window opens? :wtf: I think you have the only HHR in the world with that option. :lol:

Your rear hatch window opens? :wtf: I think you have the only HHR in the world with that option. :lol:
You know what...... You're right! :red:

I think I was confusing it with the Vibe that we tried out. :lol:

OK, so how about a rear hatch window that opens. :D

1. Lack of cupholders, and the one's that are there are in awkward locations. Seems like there is enough room to make something functional. Maybe an actual center console and put the ebrake on the floor like most trucks???





Just for the record, the HHR is not a truck..... ;)

I like our cup holders because they can fit a 22 oz. bottle. :thumb: :lol:

Don't plan on keeping the car that long to worry about that! :D
I don't even plan on being ALIVE that long !!

Just for the record, the HHR is not a truck..... ;)
I'm pretty sure the government has classified the HHR as a truck. ;)
and
I think there is another thread for that debate. ;)

But I agree with you. :D

I hate and i mean HATE power windows. in about 11 to 13 years you have to replace all the motors and the windows u use less you will replace those sooner

AND what ultimate way to make it look like a 49 Chevy. they did not have power windows in 49

i loved crank windows and wish we still had them on lower model cars. another reason i would have bought an LS
Do some LS's come with crank windows? Our's came with power windows so I just thought they all did!

Just for the record, the HHR is not a truck..... ;)

Sure it is... It may share a chassis with a Cobalt but lots of things share chassis. MY Chevrolet paperwork says truck.

If you look on the Chevrolet.com website, you find the HHR listed with cars, but you also find the SSR listed with cars and you know it is a truck. If you go to the merchandise section of the same site, you'll find the HHR with trucks.

Was the 49 Suburban a truck? Was the HHR styled after a 49 Suburban? Then it is a truck. It may not be a pickup, but it is still a truck.

Do some LS's come with crank windows? Our's came with power windows so I just thought they all did!

Everything that I have ever seen shows power windows as standard on all LSs. One salesman told me that they made a 'contractor' version of the HHR that came with crank windows. I think he was just upset that I knew more than him about it and was making stuff up.

If you go in through the passenger door to roll down the windows and then lock the doors. "With out starting the vehicle." The radio does not turn off. It will stay on for EVER.:nuts: I guess I'm just to LAZY to walk to the driver side of HHR to roll down the windows in the hot summer. :cool: :lol:

I found that out yesterday! haha.. I was showing my gardener the remote start and I just opened the passenger door while it was running. When I shut off the engine and closed the door, the radio stayed on. I eventually had to walk around and open the drivers door to get it to go off.

Doesn't it have a 10 minute timer?

-md- HHR - 2 questions for ya. :confused:

1. If you rolled down the windows, why lock the car? :lol:
2. Instead of walking around and opening the passenger door, wouldn't it have saved you those few steps to just hit the off/on button on the radio? :nuts:

Not trying to bust your chops, just found the post humorous. The radio deal is a little weird to me...but I guess it's been so long since I've owned a new car that things are so different now.

I did have something weird happen to me one day and I haven't been able to duplicate it. I was somewhere and had come back out to get something I forgot in the HHR. Since the passenger door was closest and what I needed was on the front passenger seat, I opened the car with the key fob and then opened the passenger door. To my surprise an alarm went off and would not stop until I opened the drivers door. What caused that? :confused:

Your radio comes on with the remote start? My radio only comes on if I put the key in the ignition and turn the car "on".

Your radio comes on with the remote start? My radio only comes on if I put the key in the ignition and turn the car "on".

Same here.

Not that it matters to me since I have a 5 speed, but I'm sure new owners who have the automatic with remote start might want some clarification.

I thought one of the benefits of the remote start was not only to warm up the motor, but also get defrost/heater/AC going ahead of time. Wouldn't the radio come on as well, if it was in the on position when the car was turned off?

No... When I opened the passenger side door I put the key in the ignition to turn it off. When I got out and closed the door, the radio stayed on. Had to go around and open the drivers door for it to go off. It may have a timer that makes it go off. I just left it for a minute or so and then opened the door.

The a/c or heat or whatever you have on will come on with the remote start, but not the radio. The prupose of it is to have the car comfortable before you get in.

Anyone have an idea about my last post on this thread?

-md- HHR - 2 questions for ya. :confused:
1. If you rolled down the windows, why lock the car? :lol:
2. Instead of walking around and opening the passenger door, wouldn't it have saved you those few steps to just hit the off/on button on the radio? :nuts:

1.Just habbit I guess. I even do it at the drag strip in the staging lanes with the windows down and the car stuck in place with cars all around it. :red:
2.The radio turns off, but the clock stays on.
Yeah i know:nuts:

No... When I opened the passenger side door I put the key in the ignition to turn it off. When I got out and closed the door, the radio stayed on. Had to go around and open the drivers door for it to go off. It may have a timer that makes it go off. I just left it for a minute or so and then opened the door.

The a/c or heat or whatever you have on will come on with the remote start, but not the radio. The prupose of it is to have the car comfortable before you get in.

You can just hit the remote start button on your key fob for two seconds, and it will turn off the engine. You don't have to put the key in the ignition to shut it off. I think it also has a 10-15 miute timer. I actually just noticed the "brief" directions for remote start on the back of the key fob.

What about the instrumental panel lights not coming on when putting on the parking lights or manually turning on the headlights? I tried turning off the auto lights and the instrument panel/radio lights don't come on during the day.

Anyone have an answer to that?

I don't have an answer for that one. I use the AUTO light setting.

It may have some kind of light sensor to tell it when it's okay to turn the lights up/down. Battery saving feature???? :confused:

I don't have an answer for that one. I use the AUTO light setting.

It may have some kind of light sensor to tell it when it's okay to turn the lights up/down. Battery saving feature???? :confused:


Hmmmm...... Anyone else?

Like Tony said...probably a battery saving thing or something. Only time I've seen mine come on during the day is if I'm in a somewhat dark parking garage. Must be related to the sensor. :confused:

Reach over and cover the light sensor on the center dash (at least I believe thats the light sensor) and they should pop on after a few seconds ;)

Reach over and cover the light sensor on the center dash (at least I believe thats the light sensor) and they should pop on after a few seconds ;)

But then they will shut right off. Wouldn't they? It's not really a big deal but sometimes it's not dark enough where the headlights should be on but it's dark inside the car.

My lights come on in the parking garage at my work, and they stay on for 30 seconds after i exit the garage. Once regular daylight hits, the lights turn off. The only thing i can notice on the interior lights during the day is that they go from dim (lights on) to bright (normal brightness when the headlights are off).

I've noticed my lights have come on on overcast days.

I think it's probably a programming glitch in the onboard computer.

There's gotta be a way to put them on and keep them on.

Put a piece of electical tape over the eye when you want them on? :confused: It would be a PITA but it would work. :roll: It has never really bothered me so I haven't put much thought into it. :smile:

Yea Chevy forgot a few convenient features when programming that stuff. As far as I'm aware there is no option for a constant on with those lights. Also can't make the damn car start in re-circulating air :swear:

They haven't put much thought in interior lighting.

all in all i like the hhr to much to ***** about little things I would have prefered the window switches on the door but no biggie. the only thing i wish was optional was a side opening rear door or a set that splits down the middle letting each pull out to the side as i am 6ft1 and have to duck down to get anything in or out But i still love it!!

What about the instrumental panel lights not coming on when putting on the parking lights or manually turning on the headlights? I tried turning off the auto lights and the instrument panel/radio lights don't come on during the day.

Anyone have an answer to that?

My instrument panel lights go to the "dim" side when the auto lights turn on the headlights, also when lights are turned on manually. The reason I say the panel lights "dim", is because I have the dial at the dimmest position.

all in all i like the hhr to much to ***** about little things I would have prefered the window switches on the door but no biggie. the only thing i wish was optional was a side opening rear door or a set that splits down the middle letting each pull out to the side as i am 6ft1 and have to duck down to get anything in or out But i still love it!!

I agree with the split rear hatch(door). At over 6'4", I think I have a permanent dent in my head from the rear hatch.:lol:

It has been raining here for a few days and I would like to see gutters on this thing. Anyone remeber cars with the little gutters above the window? With the large flat area of the roof, a lot of water collects. I stopped at a light today with the window down a bit. Lots O Water! I think the gutters might also push the nostalgic look. Whadya Think?

I saw add-on chrome rain gutters in Pep Boys about a year ago. Don't know if they still carry them.

Bad part is....you need to drill and screw them into the inside area of the door shelf. The kit did provide a little tube of silicone to "seal" the hole.

If you have keyless entry you must use the key fob,if you try to unlock the
doors with the key the horn and lights go off. The dealer said they all do this.....

If you have keyless entry you must use the key fob,if you try to unlock the
doors with the key the horn and lights go off. The dealer said the all do this.....
Thanks x-ray1950...You are absolutely right. Just went out and opened with key instead of key fob and horn went off. Could have sworn it was the other door though. :confused: Guess my memory is worse than I thought, because I don't remember ever using the key in the door, except to try the new one when I got it from dealer. :lol:

Thanks x-ray1950...You are absolutely right. Just went out and opened with key instead of key fob and horn went off. Could have sworn it was the other door though. :confused: Guess my memory is worse than I thought, because I don't remember ever using the key in the door, except to try the new one when I got it from dealer. :lol:

If you don't use the key fob to unlock her, the horn (alarm) will sound. To get the horn to go silent, either use the key fob, or insert the key into the ignition.

Speaking of keys, how many keys did everyone get with their HHR? I got 2 remotes and 1 key. Did my dealer forget to give me another key?

Speaking of keys, how many keys did everyone get with their HHR? I got 2 remotes and 1 key. Did my dealer forget to give me another key?


I think your dealer forgot to give you the second key. We received 2 keys and 2 remotes.

Speaking of keys, how many keys did everyone get with their HHR? I got 2 remotes and 1 key. Did my dealer forget to give me another key?

Yup, or they lost one of them. When I bought my Mustang the dealership had lost the extra key so they had to cut and program me a new one. I'm surprised your dealership did that to you because I think all new cars come with two keys and two remotes. At least all three new cars I have bought did. The dealership should know better.

2 keys here

:wtf:

I got 2 keys and 2 remotes.:cool:

Speaking of keys, how many keys did everyone get with their HHR? I got 2 remotes and 1 key. Did my dealer forget to give me another key?

You definitely should have gotten 2 keys. When I bought mine they had misplaced the 2nd key, so they made me a new one. They should come standard from the factory with 2. Considering the cost to have an HHR key duplicated, I go up there and tell them you want one FREE OF CHARGE.

There's gotta be a way to put them on and keep them on.

There is a way now. Bulletin 06-08-49-016 just issued to reprogram the BCM that will "activate the backlighting to full intensity during daytime hours". My concern would be if the radio display and temp/odometer display would then be dim and hard to see in the daytime? i am still debating about having this done to my HHR.

There is a way now. Bulletin 06-08-49-016 just issued to reprogram the BCM that will "activate the backlighting to full intensity during daytime hours". My concern would be if the radio display and temp/odometer display would then be dim and hard to see in the daytime? i am still debating about having this done to my HHR.

I have a lot to ask my dealer. He's gonna hate me.

I have a lot to ask my dealer. He's gonna hate me.

Let him be mad. You should have gotten 2 keys. If he doesn't like it...tough noogies. :lol:

I have a lot to ask my dealer. He's gonna hate me.

Hey, NEVER feel bad about asking your salesperson, or other dealer personal, a question or favor.

They sold you a vehicle and made a nice "chunk" of money. Don't ever believe a dealer does NOT make money on a vehicle....no matter what they tell you.

No matter what a dealer tells you, they NEVER sell at the REAL COST number (again, this was my business for years, and as such, was previledged to a lot of various manufacturer information and programs).

Besides, in this instance, the worsed they can say is, "NO".

I have to go on Saturday am because they're open til 5pm and I get off of work after that. Also, they have to test drive my HHR because the wheel alignment seems to be off. I let go of the wheel and it goes towards the left. I also have to tell them about the radio popping as well. I have an 05 Grand Cherokee which I picked up in Nov '04. First year models are a pain.

One more thing.....
The steering wheel controls need to be harder to push or more recessed. Every time I back out of the driveway I accidentally mute the stereo.

One more thing.....
The steering wheel controls need to be harder to push or more recessed. Every time I back out of the driveway I accidentally mute the stereo.

Same here, ya get used to it.

One more thing.....
The steering wheel controls need to be harder to push or more recessed. Every time I back out of the driveway I accidentally mute the stereo.

Why don't you just back into the driveway?:lol: j/k
Like yeshua said, you get used to it. Used to do it mute radio everytime leaving the house. Now 10 months later, I'm not doing it nearly as often.

Just for the record, the HHR is not a truck..... ;)
Don't tell Chevrolet.:lol:

the cloth they made the seats out of SUCKS!! even water stains them.. andi agree with all the other issues..

the cloth they made the seats out of SUCKS!! even water stains them....
Try kids left purple marker without cap on on the rear bench!
:eek: :censored: :cry: :cussing: :mad:

Try kids left purple marker without cap on on the rear bench!
:eek: :censored: :cry: :cussing: :mad:

Have you tried that Prestone Interior Cleaner? That stuff works great and I hear it gets all sorts of stains out. Not sure about purple markers though :eek: but it may be worth a try. Got a bottle at wally world for less than $4.00, tax included. Definitely handy to have around...even my boyfriend who details cars for a living couldn't believe how well it worked. He's used to using commercial products though, so he had never tried it. :lol: He's getting quite the education since I joined this forum and now I am able to do more than talk the talk...I can walk the walk. He's still shaking his head over the fact that I swapped out my 1 disc with a 6 disc and put in my own radio controls. :lol: In fact, he's been telling all his car buddies what I've been doing...and they are like "say what"? I say..."who said a girl can't do car stuff? Check it out boys." :nuts:

Yeah, I tried that and it didn't work. It was probably left uncapped for a few days in the hot sun. A buddy of mine told me about using shaving cream... I think I'll use that as last resort. May be I can just dye the whole thing purple?! Orange exterior and purple interior... I'll be pimpin' then! :D

Yeah, I tried that and it didn't work. It was probably left uncapped for a few days in the hot sun. A buddy of mine told me about using shaving cream... I think I'll use that as last resort. May be I can just dye the whole thing purple?! Orange exterior and purple interior... I'll be pimpin' then! :D

:laughabov :rof: :rof: :laughabov
Now...wouldn't that be a sight? You could bring it to Denver and take it down East Colfax. :lol:

Try kids left purple marker without cap on on the rear bench!
:eek: :censored: :cry: :cussing: :mad:

That's exactly why we bought the extended interior/exterior warranty. We have a 9 year old who is constantly spilling stuff!

I hear ya on the seats, but I also wish there was some sort of light under the hood for working on stuff at night. :(

Yeah, I tried that and it didn't work. It was probably left uncapped for a few days in the hot sun. A buddy of mine told me about using shaving cream... I think I'll use that as last resort. May be I can just dye the whole thing purple?! Orange exterior and purple interior... I'll be pimpin' then! :D

I have on occasion used "Spot Shot" on stubborn stains on upholstery. It is a carpet cleaner but worked quite well on old stains. Be careful to test first if you do decide to try it. I have NOT tried it on the HHR interior so have zero idea how it would react. Worked fine on my Mazda that had a less polyester interior!

I hear ya on the seats, but I also wish there was some sort of light under the hood for working on stuff at night. :(

It's a new car...you don't really think that they expect us to modify it in any way do ya? :lol: Cheaping out on the light is just a subtle hint from Chevrolet telling us don't mess under there. Yea right...that's why they invented the drop light. :thumb:

Well I brought in my HHR for some repairs today at 7:30 am.
The problems were the tranny seemed like it was shifting in high rpms, the radio popping and when I let go of the steering wheel, the HHR leans to the left.
They gave me a rental (2004 Malibu Maxx) for the day. They call me at 4pm to let me know its done. I ask the person on the phone what was wrong and she told me that they had to switch over the tires and that the transmission fluid was a little low and they couldn't find anything wrong with the radio.
So I go pick it up after sevice hours. I start it up and POP! Not only did the radio pop - it wasn't on and it was like it was stuck between stations. I hit the power button a couple of times and it turned on. Already I'm annoyed, I drive off to see how it rides. Still leaning to the left and still shifting at high rpms.
I have to waste my time again tomorrow during work to call my dealership.
Very, very annoyed!