Used Seat Exeo Saloon 2009 - 2013 reliability review

Name: Used Seat Exeo Saloon 2009 - 2013
Rating: 4
Author: Stuart Milne

The Seat Exeo is based on the previous-generation Audi A4, so it's not in the first flush of youth. It's a high-quality car for the money, though.

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The Exeo's interior shares many parts with the previous-generation Audi A4 range, but that's no bad thing, because it was always one of the classiest compact executive cars around. Everything in the Exeo's cabin has a built-to-last feel, and the materials are nicely finished. On the downside, Seat didn't perform that well in our latest Reliability Survey, while Audi finished mid-table.

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We've heard reports of leaking windscreen washer fluid and, not surprisingly, high oil usage, given that it's a VW-group engine.

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Name: Stuart Milne

Title: Digital editor

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Stuart has been a motoring journalist for more than 25 years, writing and editing for a wide range of consumer titles. Today, Stuart is responsible for the smooth running of whatcar.com and all of its related social and digital channels. And he’s the man responsible for making sure you're able to find What Car?’s industry-leading content whenever you search for it.