Is the Monte Carlo tech a worthy buy?

In my opinion, yes.

Under £12000 for a larger than average supermini with 2 good engine choices, 3 years free servicing, good spec like the built in sat nav and Bluetooth instead of the glorified Garmin like what's in the Ibiza and great looks.

Most Monte owners would probably agree, they look better than the VRS but that's a matter of debate.

I got a great deal and service from my local Skoda dealer, doing the deal via email then only going in twice, once to sign and pay a small deposit then again to pick the car up and hand my old car in.

Can't fault the build quality and solid feel although I have come from a few years driving diesel French biscuit tins!

I'm exactly the same I've been driving French and the build quality is shocking but the tech looks good and is very spacious.and being the tsi its quite nippy