Replacing 2008 VW Golf 1.6 FSI Match

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Replacing 2008 VW Golf 1.6 FSI Match

We are looking to replace our Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI. We have narrowed our shortlist down to the Kia Ceed, Mazda CX-3 and the latest Volkswagen Golf. Which are the best for reliability?

Asked on 28 August 2016 by A Newland

Answered by Honest John

KIAs are warranted for seven years, so that answers part of the question. But you simply might prefer a Mazda CX3 and they are pretty reliable. Of your selection the Golf is the most likely to have some sort of problem.

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