Power steering fluid leaked due to a faulty seal. Steering rack replaced as a result.
Needed to replace a hub-cap (£22) because I can't park properly!
Have had to repair the paint-work due to an idiot with a shopping trolley and cowboy lamp-post painter. Not a fault with the car - I'm just unlucky.
Although this car is meant to be the basis of the next VW Polo, it is very similar in size and character to the Mk II VW Golf. It is very well designed in terms of space and ergonomics. My only gripe is the boot which can only be opened with a lever next to the drivers seat and not with a key from the outside.
It seems very solidly made although cost cutting is evident in one or two places.
It's not very fast with the 1.4 8v engine, but the engine never gets strained in normal driving.
I've found it to be very comfortable on long journeys.
The dealer seems to be very helpful.
Generally I like the car, but I will have to see what the reliability is like in the long term.
You can open the boot using a button beneath the skoda badge just above the licence plate recess...
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