GreyBear

Coming up to 12 years ago now I purchased my first new car - a Skoda Citigo Black Edition. And loved it since the beginning. Now 122000 miles in, it may be time to say goodbye. I've not had any major issues, until late September 2025 when after a tyre replacement - the very next day - my EPC light started to trigger. At the time I thought it might have been caused by a dirty sensor from dust thrown up (there was lots of it) from the tyre repair. But turned out not to be the case. A cheap code reader showed - the EPC codes were P0121, P0122, and P0222. About a month later the engine light lit ocassionally and the car went in to limp mode on and off. But turn the engine off and on, and all good to go again. I knew a potentail new throttle body was needed - something throttle related at least. I had a holiday coming up in November and Skoda garages struggled at the time to get me in, so unsure what to do with time running short I took my car to my local garage (not Skoda). They suggested that the throttle peddle itself might be at fault, something to do with range. And as this was the cheapest potentail fix I gave the go ahead. A day later, and £236 down... the EPC light was back. I asked my local garage if I could pay them just to clean the throttle valve - they said no. Sad days. About a week before my holiday - where a car was absolutely needed - I managed to get my car into a Skoda dealership for a diagnosis (another £115). Yes, they advised that a new throttle body (throttle valve) was needed. Did they just read the EPC codes or did they see a physical fault. I'd already purchased a cheap code reader so new the codes above. My issue with the dealership was that there diagnosis felt - vague and washy. They started off by saying that a new throttle valve would fix the issue (£850+ fix). And I nearly had the work done. But then their position changed slightly. They then didn't seem sure that the repair would fix the issue. They might have just been covering their backs, but saying things like the repair 'should' fix the issue, that 'this was the kind of repair whereby they have to fix one thing to see if something else pops up', that they could open the car up and find other 'underlying issues' (more cost), and they 'might not even be able to let me have the car back the same day depending on what they found' - with my holiday only days away I couldn't risk losing the car. My local garage and the dealership advised me that the vehicle was still safe enough to drive, and it got me through the holiday, despite having to learn to drive in a different way to stop if from limping (more acceleration and don't take the clutch off too quickly). But now, I think things have deteriorated. It's harder and harder to stop it going into limp mode, and turning the ignition off and on against doesn't always clear the 25mph limit. So I'm thinking of letting it go, and moving on. The repair, assuming it goes plain sailing, would be almost half the value of the car (if I sold it privately). I could put this money to a new car. I guess I'm just asking for opinions.... WHAT WOULD YOU LADIES AND GENTS DO in the same position?

Some of my wheel bolt caps have somehow miraculously disappeared. Very strange that after 9 years of being stuck on, a handful disappear all at once. Anyways... I need to get some more for my Citigo. Does anyone know if these would fit? I only need 5, but I can't seem to find another pack. https://amzn.eu/d/59S9pn0

Hey all. I'm thinking of getting my front and rear brakes replaced, along with discs and drums. For no particular reason (no issues to my knowledge). I skipped the brake service a few years back. From all the services and MOTs my car has ever had, I don't think they've ever been touched. 9 years old now. My question(s): Does any one know roughly how much it would it would cost to get this work done? Also would you suggest getting work done through a Skoda dealer, or via your local (always used) garage? Advantages/disadvantages.

Cheers, fella. Top information.

Hey, Carlston, Regarding the following tyre you mentioned: Continental TS860 185/55R15 82T https://www.autodoc.co.uk/tyres/continental-4019238792812-0355124 I was looking on the National Tyres site but couldn't see this model. I found the following though... the tread looks the same. Do you know if these are the same tyre? https://www.national.co.uk/tyres/brand/continental/allseasoncontact/

Hey, nbJubilee. Can I ask which Conti Premium you use? At this stage I'm looking at Continental Premium Contact 2 or Conti Eco Contact 6. I must admit I do have a tendancy to leave tyres on all year round... so may opt for All Season Contact (below). https://www.national.co.uk/tyres/brand/continental/allseasoncontact/

Hey guys, I need to purchase four new tyres for my six year old Black Edition Citigo. My Citigo originally came with Conitinental tyres and am now looking at purchasing four Continental Premium Contact 2 tyres (185/55 R15 82T). What did your Citigo come with? What would you recommend now?