FAO FrankieKitt
I purchased an Octavia Scout (New on 1st Sept 2012) from a Skoda dealer in Sheffield on 25th May 2013. Since then blistering has appeared on all 4 alloy wheels. This has been a slow process but is gradually getting worse.
As the 3 year warranty runs out at end of August I decided to take the vehicle to my local dealer in Carlisle to see if anything could be done about this fault. Their response was that they could replace the wheels which I would have to pay for and then they would send off to Skoda to claim the cost. They emphasised that Skoda may not pay as they were reluctant to pay for alloy wheel repairs. This situation may leave me with a bill of £1000 or there abouts. They suggested I take it back to the dealer where I bought it from and try them. Needless to say I explained that it all seemed completely illogical as they surely could send the evidence of damage to Skoda for a decision BEFORE renewing/repairing wheels. Someone in the car repair business had warned me that this particular dealer may be awkward and recommended a one in Dumfries which I will now try. The Skoda Warranty is a little bit 'flimsy'.
Alan Reay
