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Does anyone know if roof bars used on MkIII will fit on MkIV, as they seem to be flush on the new model.

Just an update to my original post from July, I have now agreed to a refund of £400.00 to be made by the dealer from my posted invoice. This money has been provided by Skoda UK and dealt with as a warranty claim payment. It has been a long draw out affair mainly with problems of communication between Skoda UK and the dealership. No real explanation or than as above although Skoda UK said that the dealership should have liased with them more before the repair was costed, done and invoiced. The car is running fine but i feel i have come to the end with this vehicle so intend to sell. So if anyone interested in 2011 VRS estate in black magic 71,000 FSH please let me know. Engine probably good for the next 70,000 miles

I have managed to copy invoice

Hi, Thanks for the information. I have checked the invoice and it breaks down to £280 for labour, £490 for parts for the fixed + sundries £37.00 all less VAT. Certainly there has been no discount on the oil, filter and sump plug as the individual items are more than i was charged for my service in Sept 2016. I was probably a little unfavourable to say 4 weeks! i was without the car for this time but the dealer did have the car for at least 3, a bit slow in the diagnostic and deciding what to do, waiting for equipment, parts etc . I would rather they took the time but i wasn't confident initially they knew what was best course of action. Skoda UK have been very guarded and measured in the discussions we have had so i don't think they have as yet agreed anything with the dealer. I am due a call from the dealer / Skoda tomorrow. I certainly feel something is not quite right with what has been invoiced and i feel more confident to continue to challenge the cost with the information you have provided. I also think there is still more issues with this type of engine in general which Skoda have not admitted to me yet. Lets see where tomorrows conversation(s) lead.

I have just recently also experienced a slipped timing chain on my 2011 VRS @70,000 miles, FSH with dealership, the car was with the dealer for about 4 weeks while repairs were completed. To be fair to the dealership they have been ok other than the time it took. They have charged £970 as it would appear I was lucky with no other damage. Is this reasonable? they say they have added a element of good will in to the invoice for labour, parts etc. I have been in touch with Skoda UK and they have a case but they keep stating any good will is for the dealership to honor.