• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Family

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Okay but not reliable enough.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - too many hassles with fixing it.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Skoda Octavia Estate vRS.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Okay - was 2/3 price of equivalent toyota or ford estate.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It was cheap and provided the space needed.

    What was the dealer like?

    Like you'd imagine a 2nd-hand car dealer to be....

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fine - goes well and steering is reasonably precise.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, though would like parking sensors to gauge exactly how close at front and rear.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Lots - Alternator, battery, rear wiper, trim falling off, etc....

    What's most practical about your car?

    Spacious boot, and upright seating makes for lots of leg-room.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Trip computer.