Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2013 - 2020) 1.2 TSI SE 5d (2013/13) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm sensible and not too adventurous. I appreciate quality, but like value for money. I don't go for the obvious.

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

They are impressed with the car's quality and presence. The see the quality, they feel the comfort, they hear the (relative) silence. They don't see the little niggles.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes; overall it's a quality product - but only if the suspension was softer, if there were media controls on the steering wheel and if the controls for the aircon/heating and the radio/cd were easier to see and operate.

What are you likely to buy next?

A Skoda, IF and only if the little faults can be ironed out.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Price was lower than all other dealers selling pretty much identical cars - and trade in was good price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Skoda's reputation for quality at a reasonable price.

What was the dealer like?

Businesslike, efficient but not overly friendly.

What's it like to drive?

Surprisingly easy and powerful but the suspension is horribly hard, especially at low speed.

What's it like to park?

With rear parking sensors, it's easy reversing , but the front of the car is a bit difficult to see and estimate where it is.

Have you had any problems with the car?

One rear selt belt clip wouldn't click shut and was replaced.

What's most practical about your car?

Sheer size for the money, especially the boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Rear parking sensor.