2006 Chevy HHR in Depth Ownership Review

Ownership review of my 2006 Chevy HHR 1LT. I go over the features and give my overall opinion as to how good the car really is. Check it out!
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[@locovidepro]

Very good review. I am just getting a 2009 with 73k miles here in Florida. The car belongs to an old lady who has to give up her driving privileges because of her eyes vision. The car is absolutely new. This is why I am looking at all videos regarding this model. Thanks so much for all the great information.

[@JrZCarZ]

Thanks for watching!

[@MAGNUM05]

My sister had one of these. Same year and same color. The only difference is that it was an LS model. She bought it brand new in Spring 2006. The car was built in December 2005. She loved that car. She drove the car until Christmas morning of 2016 when it broke down. She now has a black 2016 Nissan Rogue SV as a replacement to her HHR.

[@adeand4310]

HHR is like a pt cruiser on steriods,lots of headroom, decent mpgs, easy maintenance, had no real problems

[@JrZCarZ]

Yep, I'd rather the HHR over the Pt Cruiser

[@ladyofsummershill6281]

I Love my 2007 golden teal metallic HHR.

[@JrZCarZ]

I miss this car!

[@stevedeleon8775]

The car battery is in the rear spare area is to keep the engine heat from killing it & also it saves space under hood ...

[@JrZCarZ]

Also helps with weight transfer.

[@BlueDino07]

I have a 2006 amethyst cooler Ed HHR. And I love it!

[@JrZCarZ]

It was really a great car. Unfortunately it met it's demise because of an idiot who ran a stop sign.

[@howardpittman883]

I have the same one but it’s a stick shift.I love my Chevy HHR….

[@JrZCarZ]

Nice! I really enjoyed the car and the gas mileage was great too 👍

[@stevedeleon8775]

I've got a 2011 HHR Z24 ...The Z24 was a dealership installed Cobalt performance package...it's got 110,000 original miles & has been a great vehicle👍

[@JrZCarZ]

I really wish we still had this car. Unfortunately it was tboned and ended up getting totaled.....

[@surfghost9121]

Best vid I've seen on this vehicle.

[@nostringsonme7588]

Thank you 😊 I'm going to possibly purchase one of these tomorrow.. great virtual tour of the car..

[@SirMarkey]

I enjoyed your informative and pleasant tour. I am negotiating to buy one currently, this is of great help. Thank you Sir.

[@AboveandBeyondGlobalDrones]

Battery in rear supposedly for heat protection and additional engine room up front. 50 amp BCM fuse on it too. Don't jump from the fuse box lead!! When battery dies, remove plastic cover on hatch door inside and use screwdriver to push tab to open hatch. Yes, is a PITA to do. Maintenance : replaced front hubs due to road noise, new tire's didn't fix, camshaft & exhaust position sensors (threw codes when it rained), rubber sheet covering fan box (ac/heat) as it will eventually leak water into passenger floor board area. Only use GM spark plugs. Alternator is easily replaced w/ help of harbor freight Serpentine bar (cut handle shorter) & replace the belt since your there. 2006 2LT 2.4L = 20mpg city.

[@yellowjacket3840]

the front passenger seat also folds forward to haul longer items i fit 8=10 foot lumber in it and 12 foot carpeting

[@kenhubbard6432]

the battery in the back is the main battery for the car dont jump from the front

[@dave760]

Nice review. I have had my 2010 for 2-3 years and just crossed the 215,000 mile marker. Mine has had a few hick ups, but what do you expect for a 14 year old car. I like mine a lot and am starting to throw money at it here and there. The fuel line was the hardest part to swallow at almost $800 to replace. But all told I got a pretty good deal for a car that has cost me just under $3k total. Also I like this channel so I will subscribe to it.

[@JrZCarZ]

Thanks!

[@robert_murphy916]

thinking about getting one with 131,000 miles what’s your opinion on these cars are they reliable ?

[@yellowjacket3840]

when you change the oil filter make sure to replace the o-ring too

[@yellowjacket3840]

my 2010 hhr LS grabs 38MPG highway mileage

[@thevacdude]

I want one of these.

[@kenhubbard6432]

if you jump tire size up 1 size you will increase your fuel millage im get 29.7 in town and 40 on freeway you should try it

[@JrZCarZ]

False. Changing tire size either speeds up or slows down the rotation of the tire, so it throws the speedo off which throws the mileage off making it look like you are going more miles than you really are. You're not getting better mileage, you're speedo is off making you think you're getting better mileage.

[@cecilfreeman6147]

Thanks for the info. Any new issues / problems now that you had the car for a while?

[@JrZCarZ]

I wish I could say that we had it long enough to really enjoy the car.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2KXc4Wrqr9-rqs

[@tommylane8878]

Liked and subscribed.

[@JrZCarZ]

Thanks Tommy! More content is in the works this weekend for a new project coming to the channel.👍

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

JrZ CarZ Can I Get an honest opinion..... would you purchase this very exact make/model/and year (2006 Chevrolet HHR LS FWD) with = 211,136 miles on it

[@JrZCarZ]

There's a couple other things I would look at before saying yes. Condition, price, any maintenance history. If all checked out, I wouldn't hesitate to if the price was right.

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

@@JrZCarZ Generally speaking how much would you pay for it?

[@JrZCarZ]

@@keeponkeepkeepingon8376 with 211k on it, if it was in good condition, no major issues I could see spending 1500-2000 on it.

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

@@JrZCarZ Now that you've owned it for almost a year... I have 6 1/2 Questions: (1) What are some of the things that you love about this vehicle (2) What are some things that you wish that you knew about this vehicle? (3) The oil cap, is it sealed or is it possible to check and add oil without tools? (4) The transmission cap, is it sealed or is it possible to check transmission fluid/refill without tools? (5) 8:59 you're mentioning the oil filter.... so if you're attempting to remove this particular top... are tools needed or No, it unskrews by hand and the filter is changed easily by hand? *(6)* if a tool is actually n eeded for 8:59 , what is the exact name and size of that tool? (t.y)

[@AboveandBeyondGlobalDrones]

@@keeponkeepkeepingon8376 > 32mm oil "wrench" fits over the oil filler, use socket wrench to loosen after you drain bottom drain plug, then just replace filter. I use mobile 1 syn oil 20-50w in Florida. Oil cap is removable and has dip stick. Auto transmission does not. Rotate tires on these front wheel drive cars or you'll be sorry you didn't because of wear.

[@audreydominguez6921]

Hi I have a 2010 HHR and I'm not getting good gas mileage I noticed on yours it says econ gas. Is there a economy gas setting?

[@JrZCarZ]

How bad is bad fuel economy? This was averaging 29mpg

[@PSVitaFan]

How much space Total length when the seats are folded down Total length you can fit from behind the driver's seat

[@JrZCarZ]

I wish I was able to tell you that but I don't have the HHR anymore. It was a short lived ownership kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2KXc4Wrqr9-rqs

[@danielmcdaniels295]

Is a 2008 chevrolet impala 3.5L with 177k worth trading for a 08 hhr with 253k for 4,999

[@danielmcdaniels295]

I still owe 3k on my impala

[@JrZCarZ]

I wouldn't pay $5k for an HHR with 253k miles...... As a matter of fact, there are very few cars I would ever pay $5k for with that mileage.

[@richardfox3924]

I have option buy hhr 06 for 1 thousands and has 230 miles is worth it without ac? What the Averaged life span hhr 06 panel miles?

[@kenhubbard6432]

ive got 131000 and she runs great some have over 200000 on theirs and still going

[@VABmo]

I have a PT Cruiser convertible that has required lots of repairs over the years I've owned it. Most repairs are labor-intensive and you have to take half the engine or dash apart to fix things. Is the HHR similar ? or, can parts be accessed easier for repairs? I'm very interested in buying a HHR if it's not going to be down a week or two every time it needs repaired. Thank you!

[@JrZCarZ]

Realistically it depends on what's being done. I know the engine compartment of the PT Cruiser is crammed so I can see how a lot would need to be taken apart to get to whatever it is. The HHR was less crammed so it can be easier. Thing is too..... I'd you take it to a mechanic they will go by the labor book of what the manufacturer says it should take. If the book says 8 hours of labor, they aren't going to give it to you in 5 cause they found an easier way, and they sure as hell will charge you every penny of that book time. This is why it's nice ro be able to work on your own cars. Buy better parts cheaper with no markup at a shop, no labor costs, and most likely faster turn around than at a shop that's making money just staring at your car. Happy motoring!

[@kenhubbard6432]

buy an hhr you will love it if it has factory tires on it go up 1 size your fuel mileage will go up im getting 29 in town and 40 on freeway

[@VABmo]

@@kenhubbard6432 Thanks I appreciate your feedback.

[@douglaskennedy7836]

Hhr for sale longview wa loo

[@DavidTMSN]

The Hhc is a collectors car.

[@SusanBergier-wl2ku]

I have a 2008 Chevy HHR

[@JrZCarZ]

I wish I still had this car. Unfortunately some idiot hit my wife and totalled it.

[@SusanBergier-wl2ku]

I bought mine in Pawley Island South Carolina in November 2022

[@SusanBergier-wl2ku]

Someone put a Gibson muffler on it and illegally took off the catalytic converter

[@LaurieArnold-b6d]

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[@bamban_garcia5562]

Wish I knew how to drive manual cause a $2,700 43k hhr clean blue title seems like a great deal

[@JrZCarZ]

I'd jump all over that!