2009 kia Ceed reviews

Kia Ceed 2009

Would have given a higher rating if we had picked the car up in the summer. Thought it was great when we picked it up, everything the road tests had remarked on were true until we had the first frost 3 weeks from new ( feb 3rd 2010 ), the driver’s door wouldn’t open either with central locking or key, it has been the same every time it gets below freezing. My wife got the car through a disability scheme but luckily I drive the car for her although she can drive as well, you have to climb across from the passenger seat and it takes over 1/2 an hour to right itself. If I wasn’t around my wife couldn’t use the car in any cold snap, what about the disabled who are not lucky to have somebody who can climb over? Also if you have an accident where you are hurt during this lock out how could you get across to the passenger seat? I rang the dealer on the first occasion and was told if you can’t wait to book it in call the RAC assist they may be able to sort it out sooner, yet when you look at the manual it says and I quote "In cold and wet climates door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions." The Nissan Note always opened with central locking even when it was minus 8, surely the car is not fit for any country where it may dip below freezing? I think it’s going to be a long 3 year lease.