Geely CK

I drove a Geely CK 1.5L it is quite good and only sometimes it has a slight problems. The exterior looks quite okay... But the interior looks abit cheap as it is made out of plastic and the seating position in abit weird...

Very disappointed with this car, I have owned a Geely Ck for a year, still driving it, my Car Plate Number is SJF5968A, just in case there are people saying that I'm just another competitor that trying to spoil Geely's reputation --> I'm not!

For the past one year, these are the problems I have encountered:

1.Left Head Light Misalignment (too high)

2.Spongy Brakes (Air inside brake system)

3.Engine Overheat (During run in period)

4.GearBox Sensing cable leak transmission oil (gasket broke)

5.Fan belt broke while half way driving on the road (I drove to work and suddenly heard a loud 'pop' sound, stop by the road side to check engine, realized fan belt for aircon compressor broke away. Aircon is dead then)

6.Speedometer and Odometer failed (on e very day collect car with happy mood, drove to Tampines Caltex to fill up tank. Hit onto odometer reset button which in turns toast e microchip for speedometer.)

7.Parking sensor failed ( No more 'beep beep beeeeeppp liaoz, after a year! Warranty for parking sensor is only a year.)

8.Rear left power window unable to wind up but can wind down (problem only on its own door control, if use master control at driver seat then its okay)

9.Rear right door central lock failed

10.Auto Gearbox leak transmission oil.

I have went back to Geely workshop countless times for warranty claim, got so fed up with the long waiting time (booking needs at least a month!) that I have decided to go Private workshop for servicing.

End up one day my car gave me e last 3 defects that is shown on the above list and I have to go back Geely workshop again!

Worst news of all is the Supervisor told me that my warranty has nearly void as I did not come for servicing previously and i need to do a 20K servicing package with them for $220 in order to bring back warranty validity.

My advice: Think carefully before buying a China Car, the warranty is honored but with the expense of your car keep on failing.

Waste of time to keep on visiting Geely workshop for warranty claims.

I buy a CK auto 2 months ago, considered the car because i'm a new driver, don't want to put too much to buy a car, and also insurance is very high, so just want buy a car below 1600cc.

For me, my point is the money and engine, for value for money i think its very good, engine from toyota vios, i take the engine picture and compared it with toyota, then it can proved.

Bought this weekend car in Oct 2007, test its performance only after the compulsory 1000km engine running in. (Any type of engine will spoil if you dont obey the running in procedure. Read your car manual)

The test - Full load with 4 big-size passengers and the boots are fully filled then I drove around and tried several situations in Singapore. With slight press on accelerator pedal, I've no problem driving 90-110kmh on expressways, 60-80kmh on most of main roads. And the engine never stall when I tried several times starting off from mid upslope. And overtaking other cars is just a slight more press on the accelerator pedal. Just like all other cars.

I drove it many times in JB even during the busy traffic at the checkpoints. Few months back, I drove it for 2 hours non-stop to Kota Tinggi (single lane main road) and 3 hours to Malacca (double lane highway). On the highway, I've tried several times getting the needle constantly pointing at 130km/h but of course I had to worry about the speed trap camera.

I just wouldn't want to spend much on cars and that's the reason of choosing a Geely. Although in the internet there are some bad comments about the car but I believe that every individual cars has its own lackings. I have 11 years of driving experience and had driven many types of vehicles, motorcycle to cars to van to big lorry, brands, new and old. I know what is comfortable and what is powerful.

I'm so happy to drive around in the Geely sporty looks.

So what if it is made in China? It does the job.. It's practical and affordable. Its as cheap as owning a bike.

Wat made me decide on the car is wen i reached the showroom, I realised how reliable it is, and for that price, I guess its really good!

Plus there's a really cute salesgirl to attend to you!

I have yet to buy this car but once i get my licence, I definately will!

Someone bought it despite warnings from most of us earlier this year. Engine and electrical faults heard almost every month. The owner told me that handling is 'ok' lah, except steering not too sharp. Fuel consumption: Dealer told her easily 14km/liter, she has only been making 10-12.

I sat in her Geely once and felt that the auto transmission is really rough and sound insulation is bad (for a saloon car) Leg room is not bad and aircon is ok.

It gives abundance of space at low cost, but then you will not wish to put your colleagues/customers/family members in this poorly built car.

Resale value: buying at 30+k last year, now worth 20+k. Buy low, sell even lower.

Bought the luxury model as the styling is better compared to Chery a168.

Alas, thing started to fall apart though are minor yet annoying e.g:

water sip through when i send the car for car wash and the sensor door light was soaked and auto unlock after you lock the car.

Engine overheating and radiator fluid flushed out - found the radiator cap is leaking.

Windscreen rubber creating marks, replace once for free. Second time occur, service centre ask me to pay.

Sold the car a year later to car dealer at a lost but happy to get rid of it :-)

I order the Geely CK in June, and I promptly got it in the same month! Really happy with the speed. Salesman was polite and thoughtful.

Impressions of this car up to now is not bad. At least fuel consumption is better than my previous COE Nissan Sunny.

Handling is almost the same, but engine is lacking in a little power. I guess thats the trade-off for better fuel economy. Steering is super light, so very easy to drive.

Transmission is abit jerky, but still bearable. Hope it does not get worse. But anyway, I'm covered by warranty.

Its a point A to B car for me, so I do not expect much.

Price for this vehicle is really competitive. I was choosing between a Korean or a China car. Korean cars are pretty much more expensive, and so I chose the Geely CK.

Looks good, and handles well. The engine is fairly powerful, and can easily out-run smaller Korean cars like the Getz and Aveo. Fuel economy is also good. I clocked about 12km/L.

The engine become a bit noisey when air-con kick in, but the consumption of fuel is ok

If you are looking for car that fly and go in fast speed, please don't get this car ...

But if you are using it for transportation from point A to point B, just for the convenience, and saved money on fuel, this car is recommended !

I've personally test driven a Geely 1.5 and to my shock i found my friend's 16 year old toyota corolla much more smoother and has a better handling, even the engine of the 16 year old corolla is slightly less noiser when the aircon is switched on, one of the worst part is the reason for my friend buying a new car is the warranty, but he is unable to get the parts for his geely cause the agent said they need to indent, but after 4 months he still hasn't got his replacement parts, in the end i bought a 1991 corolla at a much cheaper price, but the fuel consumption and overall driving is much better, i did some replacement of wear & tear which includes changing of, radiator, engine mounting, aircon compressor & water pump which cost me less than $300. the parts is so easily found, and my car is now perfect, i cant wait 4 months or more for parts as im in the sales industry, i need to use the car very frequently, i would advice all car seeker out there to get a new jap/korea car, if not get a coe toyota, china made cars still has a long long way to go.....

Hi to all, Well i own this crap car. I bought it in 10/2007. To my surprise the car in the showroom was good, after speaking to sales staff, it looked econmical.

After buying it. gosh my dreams crashed. I am not complaining, but telling you the facts. When it rains, water seeps in thru the Front windows (both driver and passenger) The car sales Broucher says they use a 4 speed auto gear box. BUT NO IT IS A 3 SPEED AUTO G/BOX. Trust me! your ride comfort is gone out of the window. The engine sounds like a Bedford lorry only a bit smoother. When the A/c compressor kicks in, the engine will rattle. The car will vibrate like a 10yr old car. The exact fuel consumption is 498km-50liters of petrol. If you seldom use aircon, you can get 520km. My testing with a empty tank -(pumped 51 liters) my mileage 542KM average speed 80km/hr. I drove without air con and till the car stalled (no petrol).

The engine is a Toyota AE101 engine. But the gear box is China made. The compressor is also China made. (Too big for the Engine.) When i went to the agent and asked them to tune my engine as it rattles when the compressor kicks in- TO MY SUPRISE THEY SAID, SORRY WE CAN'T DO ANYTHING AS IT IS COMMON. Well done geely, you will go far with this

I have met a few Geely CK 1.5 Drivers, they too face this problem. So i guess my car alone couldn't be a 1 in a 1000 car with specific problem. Even my wife won't get into the car.

So to all future geely car owner's- think carefully before you buy. Being economy isn't everything. There are better cars in the market with better fuel consumption and comfort driving. I have driven a few. I am from the Automobile Industry.

Further more i tried to sell my car- but the resale value is very bad. TRUST ME on this.

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