Skoda Octavia Estate (2005 - 2013) 1.8 TSI Laurin + Klement 5d (2009/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know what this means.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Liked it until Traction Control stopped working.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never again, never a VW or Skoda car again.
What are you likely to buy next?
Anything else, maybe Ford.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice to drive, not as nice without Traction Control.
What's it like to park?
Very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Car seemed lovely until the Traction Control (ESP) light came on. Onboard ESP sensor/computer has failed and needs replacing @ 40,000 miles. (aka "ABS Control Module", ESP Sensor G419) Skoda accept no responsibility for this and no discount to the total cost of over £1000 to replace ESP sesnor. Car is used but still very fresh at 40,000 miles. I've only owned it for 5 weeks at this point. Skoda customer service treats me like scum for not buying the car from an official Skoda dealer. Caroline at Skoda HQ is absolutely hopeless and rude. Constantly interrupts and does not listen.
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