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Skoda Fabia common problems

Fast, nippy and full of fun. The Skoda Fabia is one of those little cars that everyone wants and with good reason too. First appearing on our roads back in 1999 it is the natural evolution of the Felicia and gives you affordable, super-mini style motoring, perfect for those on a budget. All of the models available have a definite slant towards fuel economy over top speed and power making this a true quality urban run-around.

Renowned in the industry for its reliability, there’s not too much for us to put into this common problems article, but then no car is completely immune to faults, and the Fabia is certainly no exception. Use this article to make sure you have all the information before you go ahead and start looking at second hand Fabias. Continue reading →

Skoda Superb common problems

Go back 30 years and the thought of Skoda producing a luxury car would be beyond comprehension. Now the Superb has put all doubts to rest making a serious and affordable entry into the large family and executive car market. And to really silence all the critics, it has a great standard of engineering to back up its stylish and imposing profile.

However, as with all cars it is not immune to problems and faults and there are several danger signs that any buyer should watch out for when on the scout for a quality second hand vehicle. Use this list of issues to check you don’t get caught out. Continue reading →

Skoda Octavia common problems

The Skoda Octavia is a popular car that’s has its fans in taxi firms all over the UK as well as police departments. According to many motoring journalists, this is the car that killed Skoda’s reputation as a poor Eastern Block cousin of the American and Japanese makes and firmly cemented it as a quality contender in Western markets.

Expect consistent engineering from the Octavia, although due to its workhorse like nature you may find many vehicles on the used-car market have a number of miles on the clock. Take the time to perform the following checks to ensure your second-hand Skoda hits the mark. Continue reading →