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Which estates are reliable?
Hi I'm looking for an Estate Car 1.4-1.6 petrol. I've been recommended Japanese especially Toyota but there aren't many available. Can you recommend any other reliable estate cars? Many Thanks
Our answer:
Hi Nessa,
Try Skodas – either the Fabia Combi or the larger Octavia Combi should suit your needs. Try and find a manual model, as some DSG (automatic) gearboxes from the Volkswagen Group can be a little temperamental for reliability. The Fabia comes with either a 1.4-litre petrol or a 1.6-litre TDI diesel, while the Octavia is most commonly found with the 1.6 TDI.
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