Skoda Roomster (2006 - 2015) 1.6 16V 3 5d (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Maverick.

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

Who cares?

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never another Skoda - poor quality - will never buy another VW-group vehicle - perceived reliability is a myth.

What are you likely to buy next?

Who knows!! They all have their faults!!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

September 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Very good part-exchange together with a £1K promo discount.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It's looks!

What was the dealer like?

Initially good, subsequently bad - not able to fully rectify problems. Second franchise - a bit better.

What's it like to drive?

Under-powered compared with more recent 1.6L vehicles.

What's it like to park?

Easy - sensors plus all-round visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Supplied without the trim badges - poor PDI. A few annoying buzzes/creaks from interior panels/trim - sorted initially, but have returned. N/s front suspension knocking at low ambient temperature (less than 14oC - higher temperatures are fine!) - supplying dealer tried hard to rectify (they had it back a few times, days at a time) but couldn't - I nearly rejected the car, I was that furious - lost faith in supplying dealer at this point - problem persists to this day. Third steering rack! The first was replaced by supplying dealer in an attempt to rectify the front suspension knock - it didn't work - the second rack was changed by a second franchise because it leaked oil (I suspect it wasn't fitted properly by the supplying dealer). The list is endless...

What's most practical about your car?

Versatility, space......

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Rear parking sensors! Panoramic glass roof.