concretepoetry

Hello all So I've read this thread and now I am in a bit of a dilemma. I'm umm'ing and ahh'ing over buying a 2010 60 plate vrs 2.0 TSI. It's covered 57k miles. I've only had a brief look through the service history but it doesn't seem to have been affected by these problems thus far. One owner car, full service history through the same approved Skoda garage. I'm looking at it again tomorrow and taking it out for a second drive, but from what I understand there are unlikely to be any significant things to notice in reference to this potential failure, except the possible rattle noise when starting the engine from cold which I shall listen out for. This car is at a Peugeot dealership, and it is due a major service. This will be carried out fully by the garage prior to my ownership. Two questions, and I appreciate any comments at all - - Do you think that it will make a difference having Peugeot service the car if the worst happens later down the line and I'm having to argue my case with Skoda (i.e. it was serviced prior to me buying it and therefore out of my control - this would be my second VRS (my previous being an 07 plate PD170) and that has FSSH) - Is it worth discussing where I stand with the dealership on the matter and explaining that if the warranty that they offer would not cover it that I would be willing to partially foot the bill for the replacement parts prior to me taking ownership of the vehicle? Let me know your thoughts, I value your opinion! Emma

Hi Matt do you still do these? I'd really like an internal "it's a skoda, honest" sticker... Many thanks

Wow.. Glad that you got out of that one ok!

D'aw. I like it!

I was always told that if you can't afford to declare it on your insurance, you can't afford the mod! Some insurance companies like Adrian Flux offer "modified car" insurance, although having never used it myself I don't know the details.

Thanks guys, I'm looking forward to getting involved with the forum

Hi all My name's Emma, I'm a 23 year old living in the South West. Just taken ownership of an 07 plate, red Octavia VRS diesel. Always been a Ford girl so Skoda is new territory for me! Anyway, here's a pic of the car - Looks to be completely standard, last owner had it for 4 years, full Skoda service history. Called the dealership prior to buying to confirm what work has been done, been advised the cambelt will need changing around this time next year. Bodywork-wise it's got some light scuffs to the rear bumper, presumably because it has no rear parking sensors, so I'm getting that sorted out and sensors fitted at the same time too. Already found an old National Trust windscreen sticker in the back dated November 2012 Current plans are to keep it pretty much OEM, the callipers could do with a repaint, I have my double DIN stereo, Mcgard Ultras and some Bosch wiperblades to fit all round. Might map it in time but for now it brings a smile to my face, it's far quicker than my TDCi Fiesta! Hope to hear and possibly meet some of you soon, and you'll have to forgive me if I ask some pretty basic questions about the car in the near future, I have a Haynes manual winging it's way over to me as I type... Emma