Skoda Reliability
Once synonymous with cheap, low-quality engineering, Skoda’s reputation is so thoroughly transformed that it’s now widely recognises as a brand you can trust to produce smartly designed, dependable cars. How has the Czech manufacturer achieved such an impressive reputational makeover? Largely thanks to Volkswagen, which purchased the company in 2000.
Skoda has thrived as a VW subsidiary and tends to do pretty well in most reliability surveys.
Our own study, which analysed 47,000 warranty policies over a two and half year period, placed Skoda in 6th place out of 33 manufacturers, a very creditable performance. What Car’s 2019 reliability rankings saw the Czech manufacturer finish in 7th place. While it rarely troubles the dominance of Japanese brands like Honda and Toyota, Skoda tends to perform better than most of its European rivals.
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How reliable are Skoda’s top models?
Fabia
Skoda’s popular small car has usually performed pretty well in reliability surveys and owner feedback is typically very favourable – it seems the Fabia is a pleasure to own. The Reliability Index currently ranks it 49th in a field of 250 cars, although an average repair cost of £280.66 could be lower.
Octavia
This smart family hatchback has earned a longstanding reputation for its solid build quality and general dependability. Recent reliability results are a bit more patchy, however. Its current Reliability Index score is 95.00 – just above average but a long way short of its most reliable competitors.
The benefits of a Skoda warranty from MotorEasy
It’s hard to fault Skoda’s reputation for reliability and build quality but there are niggling issues associated with most of its top models and repair costs aren’t especially cheap, so it’s wise to ensure you have a good warranty that protects you against that cost.
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 Skoda.
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 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 Skoda repairs
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 Skoda repairs:
- Superb: Repairing a Skoda Superb’s clutch plate can cost as much as £1,050, a significant cost that can be avoided by taking out a warranty with MotorEasy.
- Octavia: We recently charged £679 to repair the ABS pump in a Skoda Octavia, a fee that could have been avoided with a MotorEasy warranty.
- Fabia: The cost to rebuilding a Skoda Fabia’s engine can run to £4,757 according to our records. A MotorEasy warranty will take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
