2002 Seat Ibiza s review from UK and Ireland
"The car is a lemon and SEAT should take responsibility for selling unfit products"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased the car as a one and a half year old from a dealership.
The engine diagnostic light has lit up 8 times (5 times there was nothing wrong and eventually a part was replaced under warranty).
The rear windscreen washer failed to work after 2 months.
After the 3 year warranty ended the car went into self-destruct mode. The drinks holder snapped off.
The petrol cap rubber attachment snapped.
The suspension started creaking and twice it had to be returned to the garage for wishbone and bushes to be replaced.
One of the rear lights only works when it feels like it.
The catalytic converter now has failed.
I had previously written to SEAT UK twice, but never got a reply (apparently due to the dealership giving me the wrong building in the address - still someone could have passed it on). Obviously with the latest problem the cost will come to around £1400 on repairs in 6 months.
SEAT's goodwill gesture is to meet half of the cost of labour and parts for the catalytic converter only. I am devastated.
Two dealerships out of three I have dealt with have been rude, unhelpful and overcharged me blatently. When approached about it they turn their backs on me.
General comments?
I will never buy a SEAT again.
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| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Saxo |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2006 |