2006 Skoda Fabia Elegance from UK and Ireland - Comments

1st May 2009, 09:43

"Nice car, shame about the dealers!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Clutch packed in after 15,000 miles. Replaced and gone again at 17,000.

The dealer insisted it was wear and tear? And charged me £800 to fix it.

Then the new clutch has packed in, dealer doesn't want to know.

General comments?

A very smart looking car, and extremely economical (62 MPG +).

Lovely and comfortable.

A quite nippy car, with loads of low down torque.


2nd May 2009, 01:27

If you don't use it as a learner car or ride the clutch all day, this is a manufacturing fault. Speak to Skoda direct or go to another dealer.

After a little discussion, Skoda paid for new calipers, discs AND pads on our Octavia at 15,000 miles due to a sticking caliper issue. The car came back clean too with an apology for the fault - unlike with the previous Audi...

Surprised you are having any problem with warranty - unless it is clear that it IS your fault?? Skoda have a superb reputation for looking after owners without fuss and most owners buy Skoda again and again.

Definitely a dealer issue!!! Try elsewhere - good luck.

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