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MOTORING UPDATE

Skoda Citigo 1.0 Elegance 75bhp

Mileage: 9,600
Faults: Airbag sensor

Average MPG: 50+
Good points: Great ride, ease of
parking, economy,space
Not so good: Bluetooth poor, access to
rear seats, poor 2 speaker
radio/CD

The little Skoda has had her first service and continues to perform admirably when called upon. The
great thing about this little pocket rocket is the ease of which you can get around town and park up.
The vehicle has also been used for several long trips and is surprisingly competent on the motorway.
The ride and handling continue to impress, and everything is still bolted together and wearing well.
The sat nav can be a little tricky, but has a nice touch of navigating you to the nearest petrol station
when you are getting low on fuel. All in all the Citigo continues to be exceptionally versatile and
capable.

BMW 116d ED 5 door Manual

Mileage: 16,000
Faults: None

Average MPG: 60+
Good points: Amazing fuel economy,
ride & handling
Not so good: Sparse equipment levels

The 116d ED is the oldest car on the PFOA fleet. It is due to go back to BMW in September. Having
covered some miles the vehicle has returned on average over 60mpg! On long journeys this can often
hit 70mpg! The ride and handling are both secure and comfortable. The car is most at home on the
motorway, but at the same time easy to punt around town. Equipment levels are basic though, but
the car still has Bluetooth, a decent radio and the full complement of airbags. The first service (free)
will probably be due just before it goes back, and so far she is running on the tyres she arrived with.