Skoda Roomster Owner Reviews: MPG, Problems & Reliability

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I downsized from a Mercedes and was concerned that I might not enjoy the car as much. I've been proved wrong. It's lively and safe to drive and the automatic gearbox produces 48mpg on a mixture of short and long trips. I don't miss all the gadgets. I'm retired and getting into and out of the car is not a problem, rather than having to struggle in and out with a lot of these other types. My grandchildren appreciate the deeper windows at the back as they can easily see out when they are in their child seats. I took out a service plan and the local Skoda garage are very good at maintaining it. I bought the car as an ex-demo, a year old, with 2,000 miles on the clock. Can't see this model being bought by 'upwardly-mobile' oiks from the home counties but, having done all that with Mercedes, BMW's and Westfields, it's nice to have something that doesn't cost the earth.

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Have had no repairs necessary since buying

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not long enough to tell

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Starts first time and never breaks down.

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Good practical car for a family. Reasonable running costs. Overall a good buy.

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Perfect practical family car which has performed faultlessly and done everything we asked of it.

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A very comfortable ride for both driver and passenger. Plenty of room in the back and a roomy boot

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Great surpassed all our expectations

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very reliabile

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it starts first time in all weathers even when it is icy.

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It already needs a new gearbox, but I haven't had it done because it would be over Ł4000. For a car which is only 4 years old, I think this is disgraceful.

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Only one problem with the electric window switches failing.

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Only one electrical issue with the windows.

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Well built, pleasure to drive, practical

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Surprisingly practical for its size, economical, better performance than expected from a 1.4 diesel, unexpectedly happy with it.

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Practical design for our way of life. Only thing i woud change is the low profile tyres, they seem to givea bumpy ride on some surfaces

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This car is absolutely amazing and I've had it since December 2019. According to a lot of others who look at our car it's ugly and looks like a hearse, but I personally love it. We have the 1.4-litre petrol engine and it gets us good fuel economy (37mpg city, 45mpg highway, 41mpg combined) and I absolutely love the removable seats, our car can carry huge sofas easily. Will camp in it soon because it's too warm to sleep indoors. The only problems we've had with the car are a few electrical issues, such as with the windows. Overall, an amazing car.

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Its spacious interior

If you could improve one thing, what would it be?

Seat comfort

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To start off i use my roomster as a taxi / private hire . I bought it with 16,000 miles it now has 64,000 in just over one years oenership .. and i can honestly say its been amaizing. No issues what so ever bar the usual servicing and tires. As you can imagine ad it is used as a taxi as well as my personal car . Theres alot of people is and out and it has held together great. Nothing has broke snapped ripped etc. All the customers love it due to the very roomy interior.

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Doesn't seem as reliable as my previous Fabia estate.

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turbo and elec windows radio

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What can I say? Starts every time, never lets me down. I have total confidence in it.

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Querky but reliable, economical and safe

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If the engine was smoother and quieter it would be a very good car

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Great

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We bought our 2009 Skoda Roomster in December 2019 and it's done us proud! I love the Varioflex seating system – we've used it in all sorts of ways: Removing the middle seat to fit extra luggage into the car, removing all the rear seats to transport large items (like a mini van) and folding down the middle seat to use as a cupholder. The large rear windows make it lovely for passengers in the back because they can see out very easily. The sound system isn't the best, but still good. What really impresses us is that, despite its tall stature, the Roomster handles very well. It has a good turning circle, next to no body roll, and the steering is very responsive. MPG is impressive, too. We achieved 46.7mpg on the motorway, which is good for a naturally-aspirated petrol. Our Roomster is only a 1.4-litre with just 85bhp and 126Nm of torque, but even with the whole family plus luggage, it can drive no problem – even uphill. It's the SE trim, with a grey and black interior and a panoramic sunroof, making her feel very light and airy inside. The seats are comfortable and, unlike some other cars, really can seat five in comfort. The middle seat can fit an adult provided there are no bulky booster seats on one or both of the outer seats. We weren't expecting to ever buy a European car after our positive experiences with Toyota, Mazda, and Honda but, having owned the Roomster for four years, we do not regret our decision one bit. It passed this year's MOT with just 2 advisories. Overall, I think the Roomster is an amazing family car, perfect for anyone who doesn't need to carry more than five people.

What's the one thing you like most about your car?

The flexibility of the Varioflex seats.

If you could improve one thing, what would it be?

The comfort of the rear seats, they aren't very comfortable for long journeys.

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Great car - loads of room and versatile space, very good to drive and park, good body design with panoramic roof. l can see this model being a collector's car as it is no longer produced? This one of Volkswagen engines that has to be adjusted but Skoda have been in touch with us all the way. Good shoppers car as it is small on the outside so easy to park, but massive on space and back seats can come out so easily, even with seats in there is loads of space. My wife likes high space for garden plants and gardening stuff.

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Build constuction dubious. Much worse than my previous 3 Skodas. Rattles very annoying!

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I consider the skoda brand very reliable

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Hasn't broken down on me yet

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no faults

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Had a small coolant leak first month I owned it. Fixed under warranty no problems since so very good.

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Minor issue with power windows fixed by main dealer. Otherwise 100% reliability

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Other than normal maintenance, servicing, tyres, brakes etc, the only repair needed for the car was a bent rear door support strut which was repaired under warranty. The car was only off the road for a few hours.

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An excellent idea. Practicality personified. A wonderful blend of functions... However, for all that, it's not as well screwed together as any of my previous three skodas. I used to be a very happy skoda owner. Now i'm less so. Just over three years old so warranty over! Fingers crossed now !!!

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Practical but unglamorous

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Excellent

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Quirky styling, but very practical design. A skoda gives me vag capability but at a more sensible price.

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The car has been reliable and good value for money, dealwer has allways been helpfull.

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MOTABILITY VEHICLE GOOD BOOT SPACE FOR MOBILITY SCOOTER GOOD ALL ROUNDER NO PROBLEMS UP TO NOW WOULD RECCOMEND TO ANYONE

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expensive problem with reversing sensor (around Ł150)

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no problems todate

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reliability very good, despite being used predominately for short runs

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No problems so far

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FAILED ELECTRICS 1; HEADLAMP DIPPING. MAIN AGENTS GUESS WHAT IS WRONG 2. SMART CHARGING. NOT SO SMART. ALT. U/S ? AS ABOVE. THE CAR IS O.K. BUT FARMER'S OF NOTTINGHAM (MAIN DEALER) GUESS AND FAIL TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS THAT COME AS A MISTERY. DOES NOBODY ELSE HAVE THESE FAILURES?

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Cheap chearfull and functional , but a big step down from my old touran so a new touran is on order

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We recently purchased the Roomster and in noway is this a long term review. My wife bought this car and uses it it go to work but our main reason for buying it is we wanted a vehicle unlike the Micra we have is to be able to carry our 2 medium sized dogs without having to put down the rear seats. It drives well and by golly you have to watch your speed on the Motorway otherwise you are doing 90mph and not realising it. The seating position is higher than the standard saloon or hatchback and gives the driver good vision all round. The doors are wide giving good access for any one who has a disability or elderly. The ride is firm but comfortable and takes our potholed roads with aplomb. MPG is great I have just gone down to the Dorset and back covering 470 miles there and back and the fuel averaged out to 47mpg. The build quality is very good and the underpining and engine is VW so in reality you getting VW quality but at a less price..

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Love it, does exactly what it says on the box, uses no oil, easy to park and loads of room in the back.

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Best all-round car for our needs

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Extremely practical and spacious

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Great car, easy to drive, kids love it. Lots of space for a small mpv. Good cheapish motoring. 4th skoda we have owned & will have another.

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Very good car with lots of space and if you take out the rear seats you have got massive amount of space. It's a very nice car to drive and with both front seats adjustable it's ideal for my wife to drive as she's only 4ft 9 .

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This is my third skoda. Utterly reliable. Well built. Very practical now we have a grandchild to transport here, there and everywhere. Everything fits in the back of the car with room to spare. The unusual styling turns heads and many questions have been asked by fellow motorists.

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