Hi all,

I bought a 1.6 Matrix (2006) about 1 year ago. so far it ahs run about 16000 Km. I had several problems with the car. first, the brakes made a sound like two metal pieces hitting each other when depressing the pedal. This was alomost solved by the dealer; I mean it still happens but not frequently and the sound is lower. Second, the reverse position of the gear was hard to engaged. This also was, again almost, solved by the dealer. They increased the level of the cluch pedal or something like that. However still there is a problem with the gear. I find it difficult when I disengage the gear from the 1st position to the 2nd or neutral. Third, and what is more important to me, the engine has higher sound when running in the range of 1500-1800 rpm. The sound is the same as what one hears at cold start. The sound disappears below and above this range and the engine is very smooth. When the speed goes down from above that range to the idle speed, around 800 rpm, the sound again appears when the the speed passes that range and then disappears. The dealer doesn't admit this problem. Any suggestions?

Thanx

Hi There,

Still haven't got any reply!!! Where are you?