2003 Skoda Fabia Classic review from UK and Ireland
"The car has been fine apart from the recurrent flat battery problem in the past 12 months"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Essentially the car has been fine. However the battery went flat in September 2007, and apparently needed replacing according to the Skoda dealer.
In June 2008 the fairly 'new' car battery went totally flat again, and apparently it needed replacing according to the Skoda dealer. They said that the next battery would not be replaced under the warranty. They sold us a solar panel battery booster system to 'top-up' the battery.
In early August 2008, the new battery has gone flat. Absolutely no power at all. Completely dead, even though we were using the solar panel booster system. There has been no change in driver use in the past 24 months.
General comments?
The car is a good plodder. Solidly built and reasonable petrol consumption on long journeys.
Good cruising speed.
CD/radio are good.
Front seats reasonably comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Saxo |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2008 |