davehedgehog

Hi all, Just an update, I eventually decided to get rid of the Skoda, I got a very good price in part exchange against another car from a large dealer who were very lax in their inspection of the car... Almost what I paid for it so no real harm done. The reverse gear quickly got much, much worse very quickly and the car wouldn't even reverse up a slight incline by the time I got rid it's MOT was due next month which would no doubt have required work on the front suspension. Had a look for a suitable gearbox nearby to no avail, a replacement would have cost me the best part of £1000 and required an overnight trip down South so her fate was sealed. It was a lovely car but the gearbox and complex and fragile front suspension were a constant source of annoyance, Although cheap to buy, the continual expense of rectifying niggling problems which afflict these cars can quickly see them becoming a false economy in my experience... basing this on that car and a couple of other VAG group cars I've owned. Maybe I'm just unlucky! It was supremely comfortable though and fantastic on a long run, as tempramental as some other components seemed to be, the interior was beautifully appointed and built. If you see a Superb Edition 100 coming up for auction in Central Scotland over the next couple of weeks, maybe don't buy her... it's probably the same one!

Gulp... I'll be sure to let you know how I get on! If I'd had it longer I'd probably just get shot of it, but I want to at least get some use out of it!

Yeah it is disappointing these gearboxes seem to have such a short life, especially when the rest of the car is solid, a few inherent faults aside. Mine is bone dry and the interior is in remarkably good condition, engine is spot on as far as I can tell. It's a hard one, I'm not sure if I should pay up and get it fixed, run it into the ground until the reverse gear packs in entirely or cut my losses and sell it now. I think the second option probably makes most sense, it's a lot of money to spend and then have it followed by a series of smaller faults. I can still drive it with a bit of thought, just have to think about where I'm parking...

Yeah, I've only had the car a couple of months so its going to be costly either way sadly... I'm going to look around and see if I can find anywhere north of the border who can fit a refurbished gearbox and take mine in part exchange... It's also needing some front suspension work and probably wheel alignment... money pit. I do a lot of miles, circa 25000 per year so if I can get it fixed and it does me for two or three years it does make financial sense. Decisions, decisions.

Hi Jimbo, Yeah it does, if you put your foot on the brake and engaged reverse it would try to pull off then stop, try again and then stop. I had read your experiences with your gearbox and to be honest, was hoping to find another account of the same issue with a less costly solution! I reckon the car is probably only worth about £2300 working, it's covered 111,000 miles. It's a dilemma because it's a nice car and in good order otherwise. I noticed you had the oil and filter changed but I'm loathed to try this on the off chance it improves it, the kit costs around £120 when I looked and it looks pretty involved for the home mechanic, especially as the car needs to be raised but level.

Sorry to post another auto gearbox thread, but couldn't find the same problem with the search function. My car has developed an issue with reverse gear, it's a 2005 1.9 TDI Auto Edition 100. It will engage reverse gear and start to back up just fine, however if you try to give it any throttle, engine revs increase but nothing. It's fine if you're on a flat but as soon as you need to reverse uphill it becomes a real problem. Has anyone experienced these symptoms, I'm really loathed to spend circa £1000 having the gearbox reconditioned, if it came to that I think the car would be finished sadly. :no:

That's great, I'll see if I can find one being broken on eBay or something. The tailgate is rusty, the car is unfortunately just over ten years old by a couple of months. Took it into Skoda in Dunfermline but they didn't want to know. I'll need to look into that workshop manual, it's something I was actually looking for so if I can get them for a fiver, ideal.

Hi all, Hate for my first post on any forum to be a request for help! I have a Superb Edition 100, nice car but trying to tidy up a few problems. The rear tailgate is rusty around the lights, I've read this is due to water getting in and sitting against a foam seal (long since perished). I opened it up and had a look, it's pretty hard to describe not knowing the exact terminoligy but hopefully someone will undestand! The bulb holder part which incorporates the plastic lens is knackered, the contact is completely corroded away on one side, the part which this same electrical contact sits against on the body of the car is also goosed, completely gone. I'm just wondering if any kind person can point me in the direction of where I could buy these parts and also just very rough instructions on how to get the offending article out. Thanks all for having me on your forum, it really is a treasure trove of info on these cars and I look forward to contributing over the next wee while. Cheers