Just had the clutch on my 10k miles Fabia Monte Carlo exhibit slippage whilst
driving on motorway and accelerating from approx 55mph in 5th gear.
Thought i was imagining it but this continued over the next couple of days
and one of my carshare buddies spotted it when i was driving. I have been
driving for 30yrs and never had a clutch issue in any of my cars. Last car was a clio
i owned from new and was traded with 50k on clock with no issues at all.
I don't ride the clutch and most of the 10k miles has been on my 70mile
daily motorway commute.
Skoda initially said wear and tear, (they phoned to tell me this whilst i was abroad
on holiday) and that they could not find any defect with the clutch but that
it was worn out. As a good will gesture they offered to carry out work for £485.
I told them under no circumstances was i paying, wanted inspection and would go
to court etc etc.
They have now agreed to replace the clutch at no charge. Don't know if i am just
lucky or if there is an issue that they don't want in the public domain.
We own 2 Skoda's, this may be the last time i buy one as i have never had any
issue with other makes owned from new over the last 30yrs.
