On 24/02/2012 14:58, fred wrote:
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Yep, they're all part of the VW audi group and they make huge economies
of scale by using common parts across many ranges. I'd certainly
consider Seat vs VW but don't know how many corners get cut as they drop
to Skoda etc. That said, lots of licensed private hire cars around here
are Skodas, they're bound to be doing a lot of miles and can't afford to
have cars off the road.
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Skoda suddenly became very popular for minicabs when they introduced an
unlimited mileage guarantee. I believe they have modified it now.

Colin Bignell