Other Skoda Fabia (2007 - 2014) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I like practical cars. Form follows function etc.

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

    They like its interior space - and the bright colour gets noticed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, because I like it and its great value for money.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A similarly practical replacement.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £8,800

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, and the dealer included remote locking at no extra charge.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a small practical car. The Skoda Fabia was the best of a dozen or so small hire cars I had driven in the previous 12 months.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    The engine power is adequate. The steering is precise and the handling is predictable. I enjoy driving it.

    What's it like to park?

    Straightforward.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No - and I have driven it right across Europe !

    What's most practical about your car?

    It is very spacious inside, and the boot space can take a serious amount of luggage unlike many similarly-sized hatchbacks.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I chose the Sprint Yellow colour option. Its a fun colour on a seriously practical little car.