Peugeot 308 

A highly rated five-door family hatchback, the Peugeot 308 is a capable car. 

Driving in the Peugeot is relaxing, which can inspire confidence. It’s pleasant ride quality, coupled with an excellent engine, the Peugeot is a simple yet top-notch vehicle for the family.

The inside of the Peugeot is well finished and has a high quality feel. The fabric is nice to touch, making it comfortable for the whole family.

The system is genuinely different, making it an understated hatchback.  

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Peugot 308 (2007) and received a 5-star rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.  

Child Safety

When riding the Peugeot 308, children less than 2 years of age should be facing the rear. After the age of three years, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

The Peugeot 308 is a safe vehicle to drive. In a frontal impact crash, the driver receives good protection for their head, upper leg, and feet while only adequate protection for their lower limbs and chest. The passenger receives all around good protection except for the lower limbs.

In a side impact crash, the driver is well protected. Pedestrian protection is marginal.  

Maintenance & Repair Costs          

Repairs made to the Peugeot will require normal quality parts. The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment.  

Service parts:                 £60 – £100             (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend either Genuine quality, or similar, such as Mann filters & Castrol oil for Audi.

Cam. Belt change :      £300 – 400   every 75,000mi

Cam belt kit:                 £80 – £150   plus water pump change recommended

Br. Disc & Pads ch.:    £130 – £200   (FRONT, Pagid, German)

Diagnostic:                     £40 – £120

Labour rates:

• Independent:           £65 – £125 / hour

• Main dealer:            £165 – £215 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, may be time consuming and could require a well experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools.  

Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, KNEE AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads. Knee airbags are available to protect the driver’s knees

PRE-TENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.

ANTI-WHIPLASH

In the event of a rear collision, anti-whiplash head restraints in the vehicle cradle the occupants head to minimize any whiplash injury.

SECURITY SYSTEM

The ignition disable device prevents the engine from starting without the original manufacturer’s key.