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Last week the wife's Citigo, 9K miles old, 66 plate started creaking in the OSR corner. Not an uncommon prob it seems. NSR all quiet. Pointless going to Skoda despite the low miles so decided to investigate, thought this would be of use to others: Removed the damper, greased the dry rubber top bushes and steel sleeve. Re-assembled, no change, maybe slightly better, but marginal. Removed the damper and took the car for a gentle drive around the estate, a route that had the creeeking. No noise whatsoever. Plastic trim cover still off the car. Replaced the damper so the car can be safely used, creeking back, trim cover still off the car. Replaced trim, same creeking as above. Thus, 2 new dampers just ordered, £52.80 Skoda quality slipped down the ladder I think, my Superb could be due to be replaced, 14 plate/61K miles, perfect 4x4 Tour de France, but doubt the quality of new Skodas. Small things that go wrong pre-maturely just turn you off. Wonder if Skoda thing about that? Will up-date when new dampers are on both sides (of course).

I wonder who in Skoda thought “Wow... I’ve got a good idea - let’s leave out the “headlights on” information light in the instrument panel and then they’ll have no idea if they’re on or off...” Genius!

Hi guys, As some of you know/remember (or maybe you don't) I sold my 2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG some time back and since move to Germany with my 2008 Saab 9-3 convertible. Well since then it's not been plain sailing with the Saab. My Saab ownership consisted of: - Rough gear shifts- finally cured with several gearbox oil changes - One breakdown in France 40km from the Eurotunnel- Alternator and battery died - Starter motor went - Battery cable melted - Xenon bulbs had to be replaced - Swirl flaps broke and took it to someone reccomended to me who made a pigs ear of it and glued everything up resulting in massive boost leaks - Swirl flaps finally removed and sorted elsewhere - Further breakdown caused by blocked MAP sensor - Further breakdown caused by a siezed turbo- Both turbos replaced (they come complete as a set) at a cost of €1,000 - Final breakdown as the engine decided to eat itself for some reason 😞 But other than that it was a lovely car. Flew through 2 MOTs and a German TÜV. We've been to look at a car today and put a deposit down on it. Back in a Skoda! It's a 2012 Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG. The spec is a european spec called "Family" lol. Basically consists of: - Xenons - Auto lights - Auto wipers - Cruise control - 4 electric windows - Removeable factory fit towbar - Maxidot - Auto dim mirror Hopefully picking it up this week if all goes well. So, hi again guys!