2004 Peugeot 206 HDi 1.4 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Excellent value and style, but a bit expensive to service
Faults:
The main beam (bulb) pops quite a lot, which is aggravating about once a month in the winter months. Peugeot did not have good advice on a fix/fuse solution, so I guess it's a minor electrical fault. Main Dealer Services are a bit expensive.
Minor pull to the left on the steering. Last bill was for a steering arm replacement, but the roads may have had an effect.
The spanner symbol, which can only be turned off by the dealership's garage, is really annoying. I use a local garage to reduce cost.
General Comments:
Cam belt change at 120,000 miles was a welcome bonus from a cost point of view.
64 MPG is good enough for me after 4 years. It also makes it difficult to find a replacement, and even with diesel at 11% above the petrol price, it's still cheap motoring.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th June, 2008
3rd Apr 2011, 15:52
You write that in order to turn off the spanner symbol you must take the car to the dealer. In my manual it describes how to reset it myself! It's just a certain sequence of pressing the buttons in the dash.