Harveycat

FINAL POST.... sold up the octy and got a Avensis, not as nice a drive, horrible steering wheel, but at least it starts... and as the warranty was up....it had to go Butchers bill... (on a 1.9tdi 05 estate elegance 28k) 3 wheel bearings, 3 batterys, (dying fault never fixed), airbag warning system, new radios, clove box switch, 3 different trims fell off, leaky windscreen, and £4000 loss in 18months. Skoda best car? i think not.

love the idea of the car, i like the space and running costs, Mrs wife loves to drive it after only just passing her test.... But, sadly, no.....think skoda's relaibillity is on the wane from some of the conversations i have had while kicking around the service department waiting room.....too many unhappy drivers who are on their newest sccudy and were happy prior to later modesl or fabias, and are unhappy with the growing list of faults.... like mine: ( 05 1.9tdi estate, bought at 14k, now on 21k) it has been back 19 (yes 19) times in just over a year with numerous little and some big faults, from internal electrics (switches, glove box light etc) to major (wheel bearing, airbag recall, and constantly dying battery after a few days that cannot be resolved) this car has given me more problems and returns since oct 06 than my last 3 cars (over 11 years, focus, 406 and astra) put together... so no, i would return to Skoda to buy another car until the reliability improves..... the build quality and support for this car are the worst i have ever had

well, having driven over 150 miles on thursday, was (not) surprised to find dead again today(saturday) garage still waiting on Skoda UK to tell them what could be wrong with it, but as they haven't got it, i don't quite know how they're supposed to find the fault.... oh, my dealer (E Midlands) now charges day rate of £15 plus VAT for a courtesy car!! seriously worried about the build quality, as the rear o/s wheel bearing has started knocking this week! it's only done 22k!! like you daz, i'm hunting down another car (and loan!!) at the moment, time to cut losses (about 4k on an "approved" car in 14 months) on this heap and go Japanese......

no, I had nothing but trouble with this 05 plate 1.9, spent more time dead or at dealers than driving it!

had a think about the alarm issue, seems like they do the one click as do i.... think it lasted longer as battery was benched by the RAC lad so he could test it, once when dealer did this it was ok for about a fortnight, so it may not be charging fully, but they are telling me alternator and battery are fine..... still doesn't explain the drain though, and they cant find as intermittant,...

UPDATE... it was with dealers for a month, and they tested everything they could, and it died for them twice...without luck in finding problem they are now talking to skoda technical to try and identify problem.... got it back last saturday.....drove sunday, went to start last night (wends) and too dead to use a jump pack on....GRRRRR... had to get it back as driving across Europe over Christmas and their car can't be taken out of country anyone want a skoda cheap? I've decided sick of it, even if they find and fix will trade in for toyota or mazda in new year......had a year of this now and totally hacked off with the brand.

Update, well, it's been with them a week and half, and is fine....maybe i should park at the dealers! still in their car, a brand new octy hatch 1.9, and is it me or is the lid really heavy? nearly lost an arm first time i closed it! so, if no change by next week, get mine back and pray....:confused:

further update.... was left for 3 days, started fine, left for 3 more (after a 20 trip) and dead....managed to use jump pack to start.... going back in to dealer sunday, i get a loan octy, they keep and test...again.....fingers crossed!

firstly, thanks to all for the advice and hints..... the latest is that i'm still waiting on the dealer to have a courtesy car for me, (over a week since Skoda CA said he would) but was awaiting a call to get me sorted this week…..no call, no surprise….will hassle again tomorrow (Sat)… In the meantime, the RAC( it used to be AA with skoda, he also noticed that they only offer 2 years cover on cars now, instead of 3??? ) came out, as it was so dead i couldn't even use a jump pack on it,.....nice bloke, he lent me another battery while he took mine away and benched for the weekend then tested….result, battery fine; alternator charging well, so not those….:confused: That was Tuesday: he re-fitted my one, so will try and start her up tonight (Friday dreaded 3rd day) and let ya all know… If low or dead, will stick something through the fan (thanks for the tip guys!) to see if that moves due to “spookyness” ! Again, thanks to all for advice, much appreciated

quick update... after having a chat with a mate who had this on a new passat, contacted skoda CS direct...they have "had a chat" with the dealer, and it's going back in again...they recognise the fault with the radio, and are gonna keep it in until fault found....oh joy.... thanks to all replies, will keep ya posted....

ta for that, it's on it's 3rd battery in a year, so must be something else.....

Hi there, Have had the car nearly a year, like it, but whenever it’s left for more that 4 days, the battery dies. Last week did over a thousand miles up to Saturday, by Wednesday, had to use jump pack. Turns and catches first time once on jump leads….:confused: Taken it back to dealer about 7 times, it’s had; new glove box switch, new battery (2 of), and latest, a new radio (stream type, old one wouldn’t take the upload), and had been with them for days for investigation, all without luck. Very nice people, but not able to find the fault…..AA say battery is charging fine, and no noticeable drain when he looked at it…… And no, I’m not leaving the lights on! Did have one strange day where the windows opened themselves (and set off alarm, twice) a while after locking up, dunno if that could be part of it? Any ideas what to change / look for next? Really wish I’d gone for the Toyota now! Thanks in advance…

i get this on my year old (but new to me ) octy1.9 tdipd estate, kicks in aroung 2000 rpm, dies away about 2500 rev.....scared me at first, and am going to ask dealer about it, but as never had a derv burner before... thougt at first it meight have been a loose belt, now not so sure.....dont really want a long trip/wait to dealer over Xmas!