Alpine Motors Hot

First, there Chevy Cruze is a GREAT car! I've really enjoyed owning it and driving it. I've had virtually ZERO problems with my car EXCEPT:

1. The car battery doesn't last more than 1 year... even though Alpine's website says 18 months. That's ridiculous... should last more than a year.

2. Routine service at Alpine is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE... it makes the cost of ownership of a Chevy Cruze higher than a BMW or Mercedes. EVERY service (at 10,000KM intervals) is a minimum of $400. Some as much as $800. THAT IS WAY TOO MUCH. I think Alpine is gauging... they overcharge for service.

3. I would NOT buy another Chevy from Alpine BECAUSE THE COST OF SERVICE IS WAY TOO HIGH. That's the only reason... too bad...it's a great car, but I can't see spending $00-800 every 10,000KM .