Skoda Roomster (2006 - 2015) 1.4 16V 1 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm not trying to impress anyone with my car

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

they think it's great, my husband is happy to drive it and he hates small cars

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, it gives great interior space for a smallish car, I love it, it's nice to drive, comfortable, feels reasonably solid inside, has a good reputation for reliability, good for transporting stuff in the back

What are you likely to buy next?

Roomster 2 - nicer seat fabric and remote central locking (key locking is fine unless you have 2 dogs pulling you in the opposite direction). I won't be fitting a dog guard to the next one, I will use a crate instead

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Initially overpriced but reduced by £500 and threw in extras, car was fully prepared (eg new hubcaps)

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

to carry 2 dogs in the back occasionally transport furniture etc

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful and friendly, nice to deal with

What's it like to drive?

A little underpowered uphill on occasion but generally fine, comfortable for a 200 mile motorway journey, good for around town

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

no

What's most practical about your car?

large high boot, great for 2 dogs

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

adjustable/removable seats - easy to get reupholstered when chewed by the dog! Least favourite - luggage/dog guard - has to be fitted by dealer, not easy to remove, dog chewed the back seat underneath it and I had to fit an extra grille behind it, makes it difficult to carry large or long items. I would have been better with a dog crate.