2002 Skoda Fabia Silverline review from UK and Ireland

I have encountered occasional creaking from behind the dashboard, usually when the heater is hot. I have had this back to the dealer on over 4 occasions, but they seem reluctant either to find the fault or acknowledge it exists. I have now grown used to it, but I am intent on getting it cured finally on the first service.

Only other faults are small rattles/squeaks, but are really quite negligible.

I have previously owned 5 Skoda's and had a Fabia Elegance when the Fabia was launched, which I loved dearly. I downgraded to this Silverline which is effectively a dressed up Classis, but there has been no real loss of quality, ride or comfort from the much, much more expensive Elegance. I have had a few rattles/creaks which I did not have in the first car, however, I know these are really only minor trim irritations and I can wait for the main service to get them sorted. Despite this, it is near silent when compared to a Fiesta or the dreadful corsa and punto in which earmuffs are recommended.

Despite being in Classic trim, the interior is not as unwelcoming as you might think, and it has been lifted with leather detailing and chrome.