An excellent small family car!
Rear washer tube came off the washer bottle.
Brake light switch went wrong at 10,000 miles.
Radiator fan switch leaked at 20,000 miles.
The car is a very good family car and handles brilliantly.
The only let down is the acceleration.
The problems were all sorted out by the garage with no fuss whatsoever.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th August, 2001
Bargain car that runs on fumes!
A sensor on the power steering had a fault that appeared now and then, this was replaced within an hour by one of the dealers I use.
The pipe carrying the washer fluid to the rear screen comes off if it freezes, it is a known fault and is easy to pop on again (once you know where it is!!).
Apart from that, it has been brilliant.
I commute over 100 miles each day and I can only say that this car is fantastic. Very good MPG and handles like it is on rails.
Air conditioning is really good, as is the stereo.
I have had two 10,000 mile services and they have been no problem, the dealers are very good but have long lead times for booking in and you might have to go to different dealers to get the dates you want!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd June, 2001
Well designed and made, but the performance could be better
Power steering fluid leaked due to a faulty seal. Steering rack replaced as a result.
Needed to replace a hub-cap (£22) because I can't park properly!
Have had to repair the paint-work due to an idiot with a shopping trolley and cowboy lamp-post painter. Not a fault with the car - I'm just unlucky.
Although this car is meant to be the basis of the next VW Polo, it is very similar in size and character to the Mk II VW Golf. It is very well designed in terms of space and ergonomics. My only gripe is the boot which can only be opened with a lever next to the drivers seat and not with a key from the outside.
It seems very solidly made although cost cutting is evident in one or two places.
It's not very fast with the 1.4 8v engine, but the engine never gets strained in normal driving.
I've found it to be very comfortable on long journeys.
The dealer seems to be very helpful.
Generally I like the car, but I will have to see what the reliability is like in the long term.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 10th May, 2001
You can open the boot using a button beneath the skoda badge just above the licence plate recess...
Not on the classic model, it's not fitted.
14th Aug 2001, 10:15
I have a similar Skoda Fabia Comfort SDi diesel. Same fault with the sensor on the power steering.
The colour is metallic dark blue and it shows scratches easily as a white mark due to the lacquer coating. I sometimes wonder if the lacquer finish is too soft?