Citigo12

An update. I decided to deal with the rust myself by using rust barrier paint etc. and then finally put a circle of adhesive black daisies around the area to make it look beautiful (my words) rather than ugly.

Thank you. A friend recommended a local repairer and he also thought it would come back. He estimated £400 having inspected the undercarriage but suggested, given the age of the car, that I live with it.

Thank you Luckypants for your suggestion

Hello, I found this thread quite by chance after a Google search querying whether the Citigo problem with rust around the petrol cap was common. The garage owner who sold me the car last year claims it's "common" and offered to repair it for £200. A local car body repairer quoted me £1,800 to replace the whole wing. I am now getting a third opinion but, as a pensioner (female) having had three Skodas from new since the Felicia, this is not an area of expertise and quite worrying. The car is 12 years old. The service record shows the car was registered in Aberdeen and there were no checks for rust damage. "Buyer beware" I suppose.