2000 Daewoo Matiz SE from UK and Ireland - Comments

No matter what I do, I can't get my car into second gear.

Hey.. I do have Matiz 1999 Red color... I love my car.. Never had any problem in last 8 months.

For 2nd gear I think it is a manufacturing problem.. everyone has the same problem... I can shift to 2nd and reverse gear easily.. the 2nd gear need more attention.. earlier I was unable to shift to 2nd gear but after some time it is OK... it is little cranky but fine...

My Air conditioner is not workin... Can anyone tell me how much I have to pay for AC... my email id is deepgags@gmail.com

It's a great car...:)

I have bought a 0Km Matiz in June 2005, and had the second gear problem always... I think it is a manufacturing problem... what I do, it's going down to second gear on 15km/h, at this speed it goes OK, but not more than 15km/h, otherwise it makes a noise and shifts with difficulty, no problems shifting from 1 to 2. Shifting from 2 to 1 at ca. 5 km/h or only stopped. Reverse sometimes needs to go to 1st and then R. If this won't help, then slowly release clutch while pushing gear slightly to R, this works! It is a fine little city car, and perfect for city! So far no other problems had. Hope this helps!

Same problem here with the second gear and also reverse.

Thanks to all your comments you solved my worries. It's already the 3rd or 4th time I have to change the clutch cable in almost 7 years. I was worrying that maybe I don't know how to drive, but seems it's a common problem.

Well I own 9 years old Daewoo Matiz SD.

The 2nd gear problem is manufacturing defect, but I came with the solution for it. If your 2nd gear is not able to slide smoothly, jus try to leave your car in 2nd gear when you park your car. Try this for at least a week, & after a week you will find that your gear will slide more smoothly than before. I had the same problem with 2nd & reverse gear. Well every car reverse gear creates some kind of noise, but I did the above mentioned procedure for at least for a week, then my reverse gear never makes any kind of noise, & by doing this my cars clutch has become easy to press than before. Try it & then comment. I'm hoping for positive comments.