Now on my second Fabia estate, this time a 1.4TDi 80 Bohemia version - lacking the anti slip control as I didn't buy it new - if you get one new specify it, its well worth the £50 extra but cannot be fitted retrospectively. Cruise was also fitted and I can recomend the VW electronic cruise, much better than my old manual version on the old car. I got it in satin grey, though it really is a light metalic bue rather than grey, doesn't show the dirt like my old dark green one! First impressions are that Skoda are still producing decent, well put together cars, everything is as it should be and there are no niggles. I'm now on my third tank of fuel and got 61 out ...  Read the complete review

~ ~ Forget all the old jokes that used to do the rounds a few years back about Skoda. In the bad old days, these Czechoslovakian cars were without question one of the worst on the road, with “sewing machine” engines, and the build quality of a small boy’s go kart. But since they became part of the Volkswagen group, they have improved beyond recognition, and today they must rank in the top half dozen of European car manufacturers. I wrote a review a good while back about the Octavia, their top of the range car in the large car bracket, which is proving to be a very popular choice with taxi drivers here in Dublin. (Not to mention the general ...  Read the complete review

~~The new Fabia~~ Skoda have come such a very long way since my first dirt cheap Estelle - the one they used to joke about - through the Favorit and Felicia to the latest range of Fabias. My wife and I have owned at least one of all these 'generations' as they've steadily improved in just about every respect. No longer quite bargain-basement, perhaps, they do remain good value for money, and the latest 1.2 12 valve Fabia hatch is no exception. It's very solidly built and well finished inside and out. It's sure-footed and comfortable, with a good driving position. We recently replaced our four year old Fabia with the current model. ...  Read the complete review

I have owned my Skoda Fabia 1.2 litre engine car for the past 4 years now and on the whole I must say I am impressed with what I have seen. The car is a very basic design. A good smooth shape with curves in the right places and a decent comfortable inside. But as with most things you do get what you pay for. The inside of the motor is pretty basic. In mine, at least, you do not have any major modern conveniences such as air conditioning or central locking. Both of these you may expect should you pay more for a bigger, better car. However, what you do get is a simple easy drive. The car handles well although can be a tad sensitive when ...  Read the complete review

After his best mate bought a Skoda Fabia VRS my hubby had a bit of a play and after he ended up putting his MG TF in a ditch in the snow one February decided it was time he got a more sensible car, especially as we were to be married the following June and were planning to try for a baby straight away. Well the Skoda Fabia VRS is about a sensible as my hubby is going to get. He LOVES it! It has a 1.9 diesel engine, 6 gears and 5 doors. They do not make a 3 door version. I also drive the car although I was a bit wary of doing so at first as the engine is so powerful and I am used to driving a 1.2 Clio! However I have soon got used to it ...  Read the complete review