BigA@CPFC

Thanks, buddy - at time of writing, I have had a brilliant and highly recommended mechanic in Norwich look over my car, research on the web and look in detail at the posts and suggestions on this site. Early days, but it looks like he has found the issue/s and without the need to replace or repair the frame, he is going to pursue the Captain Tolley route with defects he has found. Your deal sounds a no-brainer and I wish you well. I'll report back on my vehicle once the work has been completed, along with a detailed breakdown of the work he has carried out.

Thanks Expatman....appreciate your comments...my Yeti has been perfect in every other aspect - the "Elegance" spec has meant "leather" seating (a tan colour), the DSG gearbox has been a dream (although bizarrely I had a Golf Cabriolet previously and I went through quite legal battle to get any recompense from VW because the early versions of that box were plagued with faults!), mpg has been ok - and at less than 7k miles a year over the last 6+ years it still has loads going for it. It will be interesting to see what the diagnosis is from the specialist garage later this week.

Thanks pinkpanther - yes, will get an estimate from a reputable garage locally to remove frame, investigate and potentially correct or fully seal, ie: not use the sun roof at all anymore. But I think even that is riddled with future disasters. Will probably have to sell as seen, and say goodbye with a substantial loss financially. Absolutely disgraceful that Skoda are distancing themselves from this issue.

Thanks for your input - (many happy memories from time spent in Derbyshire and specifically Kirk Ireton for two years before heading back to Norfolk in 2011.) I have been quoted £2.5k by my local Skoda dealer to rectify (ie: replace the frame!) which is not on. No goodwill payment forthcoming from Skoda, either. Very disappointing. Will sell the car privately and move on. Will I buy Skoda again? In the balance. If I can buy a decent same spec Yeti without the sunroof, then probably yes, otherwise will look elsewhere.

Thanks, MCG1975 - for taking the time to reply. Fingers x'd, and I will return with an update on what happens at the dealership. Unfortunately, my mechanical knowledge is limited and so to attempt anything myself is out of the question. Fortunately family members are guiding me ethically and legally with this scenario to avoid being duped by nerd speak from technicians and salespeople who attempt to confuse the innocent car owner into parting with unnecessary piles of dosh! Cheers.

Hi MCG1975, my first time on one of these forums. What drew me to your post is that I live not far - The Pulhams - and am due to take my 2014 Elegance TSI into Robinson's in Norwich tomorrow (3rd). I have ingress to driver's o/side passenger footwells. Second time this has happened (first time 2017 was luckily still under warranty). I am dreading the estimate, like you I love my Yeti, but I am seriously considering a trade-in for one without a sunroof. I am amazed this hasn't become an issue with Skoda from 6/7/8 years ago in terms of a recall or similar - or am I being too naive? Regards.