SEAT Reliability
SEAT has built a solid reputation for quality engineering and build quality in recent years, in fact it’s standing as one of Europe’s most popular brands has been on the rise ever since Volkswagen bought the company back in the 80s. Like Skoda, SEAT has benefitted considerably from German input, even if the brand retains a hint of Spanish flair.
Generally speaking, SEAT does well in reliability surveys without troubling the top Japanese manufacturers. This year’s What Car reliability survey ranked SEAT in 10th – a sold placing. Our own study, which analysed 47,000 warranty policies over a two-and half-year period, was less positive however. SEAT placed 24th out of 33 manufacturers. Relatively high repair cost – which the MotorEasy survey factored in – didn’t help SEATs cause.
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How reliable are SEAT’s top models?
Ibiza
The Ibiza is a trusty veteran that’s generally attracted praise for its reliability. There was a widely held impression that the previous (4th) generation didn’t age particularly well however, and survey feedback seems to reflect that. It scores quite poorly in the Reliability Index with surprisingly high average repair costs of £549.24.
Leon
The second-generation SEAT Leon (2005-12) has similarly reliability issues to the Ibiza rating 166.00 in the Reliability Index, which is well below average, and averaging £551.13 per repair, which is a lot. The Leon has fared far better elsewhere however, so it’s likely that the latest iteration is proving more dependable.
The benefits of a Citroen warranty from MotorEasy
Despite SEATs VW-backed build quality, there have been reliability issues in recent years, so owners, or those contemplating a SEAT, are wise to make sure they have a good warranty in place, particularly given the relatively high repair costs reported for the Spanish brand.
MotorEasy warranties are designed to take the stress out of car ownership. With the protection of a MotorEasy warranty or GAP insurance, you can stop worrying about repair costs and get on with enjoying your SEAT.
Repairs are effortless when you’re protected by a MotorEasy warranty. We’ll cover the costs and deal with the garage on your behalf. And unlike many warranty, service and maintenance plans we also cover your car for all consequential damage. This means you won’t be hit with the cost of any knock-on work a garage needs to carry out. Our full product includes numerous benefits, such as:
- Our engineers deal with the garage directly
- We arrange collection and delivery from your home or work
- Network of 10,000 garages nationwide
- All work is monitored by our team of top engineers
- We shop around to find the best rates
- A MotorEasy car warranty covers your car wherever you are in the EU for up to 60 days
Recent paid repairs for SEATs
Unexpected repairs can be eye-wateringly expensive, which is why a comprehensive warranty often makes great financial sense. Take a look at the list below to see the cost of some common SEAT repairs:
- Ibiza: Reconditioning a SEAT Ibiza’s gearbox can cost as much as £853.20, a significant cost that can be avoided by taking out a warranty with MotorEasy.
- Leon: We recently charged £528.66 to repair the water pump in a SEAT Leon, a fee that could have been avoided with a MotorEasy warranty.
- Toledo: The repair cost for a SEAT Toledo’s cruise control switches can run to £295.20 according to our records. A MotorEasy warranty will take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
- Altea: We’ve charged £657.84 to repair the air con compressor in a SEAT Altea. Another significant repair bill that may have been covered with a MotorEasy warranty.
- Alhambra: Need to repair the EGR valve in your Alhambra? Our records show that the cost can be as much as £424.92. Invest in a comprehensive SEAT warranty from MotorEasy and you can save yourself the cost of unexpected repairs like this.
