Skoda Fabia Hatchback (2007 - 2014) 1.2 12V 2 5d (2007/57) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not a badge person - value for money over what i look like
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Its a looker, however beauty is only skin deep and after knowing the problems I have had they will look elsewhere
Would you buy this car again and why?
Most definately not - after owning a felicia and two MK1 fabia's this is a massive step back for me.
What are you likely to buy next?
Looking at a Mazda 2 or something a little larger say the Toyota Auris
-
Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£10,250
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes - interest free credit, free alloys and £200 worth of goodies
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
No - trading in my old Fabia
What was the dealer like?
Good
-
Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lively engine that free revs no issues at motorway speeds. However, the ride is particularly hard and jars on unkept 'b' roads
What's it like to park?
A doodle
-
Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes - where to start - rear hatch not aligned properly giving central locking fault, the steel in the hatch is not strong enough so when you push down to close it caused a dent - dent free removal carried out 50/50 with skoda. New ECU new accelerator pedal. NS font wing not aligned properly with bumper creating a gap. Constant rattle's from poor build of dashboard. Rear parcel shelf replaced due to catches being loose.
What's most practical about your car?
Size - ease of parking. Comfortabley takes four adults
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Trip computer
