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ŠKODA UK has won two awards at this year’s Fleet World Honours for the second year in a row. During the prestigious ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club on Pall Mall, London, which recognises innovation, quality and sustainability within the sector, ŠKODA UK was crowned the ‘Most Improved Manufacturer’ and collected the ‘Best Estate’ title for the fourth consecutive year, this time for the Octavia model.

Milton Keynes, 20th May 2014 - The judging panel, which is formed by experts from the publication’s editorial team as well as representatives from leasing companies and fleet data providers, voted ŠKODA the ‘Most Improved Manufacturer’ in recognition of its growing presence and positive impact within the sector during the last 12 months.

In that time, ŠKODA UK has expanded its team of fleet specialists at its head office and in the regions, increased the number of dedicated Business Centres within the retailer network and launched the new SE Business vehicle range which has been tailored specifically to the needs of company car drivers.

Praising ŠKODA for its achievements, Steve Moody, Editor of Fleet World explained: The ‘Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer’ is an award that ŠKODA has been threatening to win for a number of years with its phenomenal growth in fleet. It has finally clinched it thanks to the increased sales team, business-specific models, a hardening residual value position and the improvement in its business centre network.”

Continuing ŠKODA’s winning streak for the last three years, the third-generation Octavia was named ‘Best Estate Car’. The model took the title thanks to its exceptional combination of all-round space (Up to 1,740 litres with the seats down) and affordability. This is complemented by a choice of highly efficient engines with emissions as low as 99g/km and fuel consumption as high as 74.3 mpg.

Steve Moody added: “Estates are all about good old-fashioned practicality and nothing achieves that with such panache as the new Octavia. The SE Business and vRS diesel models are selling really well in fleet and you have a great value, genuinely useful car for job-need and user chooser drivers.”

Patrick McGillycuddy, Head of Fleet, ŠKODA UK said: “We are very pleased to have been recognised by industry leaders as the manufacturer that has made the most significant progress during the past year. We have taken large steps to grow our team, brand presence and model line-up for company car drivers and our ever increasing market share within fleet demonstrates that this strategy is clearly paying off.”

He adds: “The first half of this year has so far seen very strong demand for the Octavia Estate from fleet users, particularly now that it is available as part of the SE Business range. We are delighted that we can add yet another award to this model’s rapidly expanding trophy cabinet.”

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ŠKODA has recorded its second key Driver Power triumph in seven days after being awarded the prestigious ‘Best Manufacturer’ title by the readers of Auto Express. Respondents to the annual customer satisfaction survey named ŠKODA as the number one brand thanks to exceptional scores across the product range.

Milton Keynes, 30th April 2014 - The award for Best Manufacturer comes just a week after the ŠKODA Yeti, Citigo and Superb finished in the top three positions of the 2014 Driver Power 100 – a ranking of the UK’s most satisfying cars to own. The Best Manufacturer title was secured thanks to high ratings from respondents across the entire line-up. It’s also a title ŠKODA has become used to receiving, having won it four times in the last five years.

Commenting on ŠKODA’s repeat victory, Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Auto Express said: “ŠKODA’s win in the Driver Power manufacturer league table comes a week after the Yeti, Citigo and Superb topped the model table. Across the board, owners are satisfied with pretty much every aspect of ŠKODA ownership. ŠKODA now sets the standard other car makers must strive to reach.”

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ŠKODA UK has launched a new competitive fixed price service plan for cars aged three to eight years old. Costing £349 (including VAT) as a one-off payment, the latest competitive servicing package allows customers to budget in advance for routine servicing and have the assurance that any work is carried out by ŠKODA-trained technicians using only approved parts.

Milton Keynes, 7th May 2014 - Available at the majority of the vehicle manufacturer’s 134 retailers in the UK, the fixed service plan includes two annual MOT tests and a major and minor service. Both offer the replacement of filters, the top up of screenwash and antifreeze, software enhancements, a full vehicle road test which looks at steering alignment, clutch and braking operation, engine performance, suspension noise and driving controls, in addition to the inspection of all lights, tyres and bodywork. The fixed service plan allows ŠKODA owners to save a total of £107 (including VAT)* and drivers who select the package when buying an approved used vehicle from ŠKODA Finance can take advantage of a further £174 saving, paying only £175 (including VAT) instead of £349 (including VAT).

Customers may choose when to use any of the services or MOTs included in the package before the car is eight years old. In addition, all parts installed during repairs or servicing come with a two-year warranty as standard and ŠKODA technicians use the very latest equipment and technology to ensure that owners are provided with the highest possible standard of work.

Mike Embleton, Service & Parts Programmes Manager for ŠKODA UK, comments: “This is the first time that we have introduced a specific fixed plan for this age bracket so that drivers of older ŠKODA vehicles can take advantage of our highly competitive servicing prices. It also means that our customers have peace of mind that many of the regular bills are already paid for and that any work is conducted by fully-trained ŠKODA personnel using only genuine parts.”

He adds: “When the time comes for customers to sell the vehicle, a ŠKODA-stamped service book coupled with a solid record from the franchise network will make it an even more attractive proposition to potential buyers.”

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ŠKODA has confirmed its position as the nation’s most satisfying car brand with a fourth successive overall victory in the annual Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey. ŠKODA also triumphed in five model categories, making it the most successful brand in the 2014 survey.

Milton Keynes, 23rd April 2014 - The 2014 Auto Express Driver Power survey attracted 50,000 respondents who were asked to judge their car in a number of key areas, from ride quality to practicality. The ŠKODA Yeti recorded the highest satisfaction score in the entire survey (92.78%), repeating its victory in 2013, with the Citigo (92.62%) and Superb (91.68%) completing a clean sweep of the top three positions.

Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Auto Express said: “This is a spectacular result for ŠKODA, with the top three cars in our Driver Power survey of over 50,000 car owners. It proves once again that ŠKODA is building cars that owners genuinely love and would heartily recommend to others.”

Adding to ŠKODA’s unprecedented achievements were five category victories, with the Yeti named Best Off-Roader / SUV, the Citigo named Best Supermini / City Car, and the Superb named Best Family Car. The Citigo also finished top of the table for Running Costs, while the Yeti was judged by readers to be the best for Ease of Driving.

Commenting on the 2014 Driver Power results, Alasdair Stewart, Brand Director for ŠKODA UK said: “This is another incredible result for ŠKODA. We’re delighted that our customers are so passionate about their cars. We know that expectations are higher than ever, so to lock out the top three positions in this year’s survey is a great achievement for everyone at ŠKODA.”

The Yeti’s back-to-back victories in the Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey makes it one of ŠKODA’s most decorated models. To date it has won more than 25 industry, media and customer satisfaction awards, including Auto Express Car of the Year (2010), Top Gear Family Car of the Year (2010) and Honest John Car of the Year (2011).

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