It's a bit of a loaded question really!

 

I've currently got an Octavia VRS estate. I've had it for five years and it's been faultless but sadly, being a diesel, it's not ULEZ compliant so it's going to need to go.

I don't need as big a car next time so I'm looking at the Fabia as a replacement.

Currently I'm thinking about a 1.2 TSi with the DSG 'box.

 

Are they good cars?

What's the reliability like?

Anything in particular to watch out for on them?

 

The Octavia is pretty well specced with heated seats, heated screen, climate control, parking sensors etc so I'm looking for similar in the Fabia.

 

Should my budget of £10-£12k get something decent?

@roottoot is your man re:DSG boxes.

 

I reckon that £10-£12k should see you with something reasonable. That's the going rate for 66 and 17 plate low mileage Fabias at my work.