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ŠKODA’s reputation for reliable and versatile cars, value for money and outstanding customer service has been highlighted again with another multi award-winning performance in the annual JD Power satisfaction survey.

The Superb was voted the UK’s best car – up from fourth place last year – while the Yeti was just behind, taking second place. Both won their respective categories, helping ŠKODA into fourth place in the ‘best brands’ classification.

ŠKODA’s UK dealer network also came in for praise, with owners showing appreciation for the friendly manner and responsiveness of staff.

Judged by thousands of car owners who live with their vehicles day-to-day, JD Power is one of the most influential and eagerly anticipated reports in UK motoring. The full results are published in the July edition of What Car? magazine.

Chas Hallett, What Car? Editor in Chief, commented: “ŠKODA continues to win fans. Owners really rate their cars and the ŠKODA network. The brand works hard and it shows.”

ŠKODA Yeti – Best Compact SUV What Car?’s editorial team said that Yeti owners reported a pleasurable driving experience, with suspension discreetly mopping up bumps and potholes. The car’s handling was rated best in class, and owners raved about the slick gearshift while enjoying rapid acceleration and a satisfying purr from the engine.

ŠKODA Superb – Best Family Car / Compact Executive Customers rated the Superb best in class for rear passenger comfort, but saved their highest praise for the car’s cavernous boot. They loved the fact it was easy to load and unload because of its TwinDoor rear hatch, which can open either as a saloon-style boot or full tailgate.

Alasdair Stewart, Brand Director for ŠKODA UK, commented: “JD Power is all about customer satisfaction and for the Superb and Yeti to take the top two positions is fantastic. It’s testament to ŠKODA’s innovative thinking, quality of the cars, and the outstanding service offered by our dealers.”