Is the previous Skoda Superb a solid buy?

What are the issues I should look out for when buying a used Skoda Superb - 2002-2008?

Dermot Bannon (Dublin)

Dec 2012 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Dermot,

In general the Superb has proven to be very robust, as it's built on Volkswagen Group mechanicals. Make sure you check the car's history (we recommend Cartell.ie for that) to ensure it wasn't a taxi in a previous life.

Other than that, check the air conditioning is working.

We wouldn't particularly recommend the 1.8 T petrol model due to a few known engine issues, but that car is not so common here anyway.

Hope that helps

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D