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Could be a wheel bearing? Sent from iPhone

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Would be interested to know how much you have spent over the last 3 yrs and the offer you have. Damo Sent from iPhone

Many thanks James you are correct got the service book out and it says tooth belt replaced for cr Diesel engines every 180,000 km. 4 yr service just says inspect belt only and not replace. What a swizz think I will be saving my £750 and going to local garage rather than dealership. Damo Sent from iPhone

Many thanks guys the car is a 59 plate feb 2010 so early 4 it's done 85k I believe the belt needs changing at 4 yrs or 100k miles so it's due. I had a problem last time with the dealership so they have offered 750 for the lot think I'll go with it. Thanks again for the advice guys. Fantastic forum! Damo. Sent from iPhone

Hi guys had a phone call today inviting me to book my next service including mot which will include timing belt and water pump. What sort of cost should this all be from a main dealer was quoted over £900? Just had to fork out 1400 for new turbo and 500 for a full set if tyres. Am I being ripped off? Damien Sent from iPhone

Exactly the same happened to me last month a little laggy and the lights on the dash. Drove it for a week no real problems until no turbo whatsoever on occasion. Turning off and on again got back to the laggy phase but not quite right. £1400 including days labour later. I have a new turbo fluids and seals. Ouch. Good luck! Damo Sent from iPhone

Completely agree rubbish they either get in the way of the gear shift or the handbrake. Sent from my iPhone Superb 170 cr estate

Many thanks guys for the info drove 100 miles in it today no probs. will get it checked out ext week and report back.

Hi all, driving down the road today and I got the message "Engine fault - Workshop!" Glow plug light flashes and yellow engine symbol appears. That sinking feeling in my stomach not knowing if suddenly there was going to be a bang and lots of smoke. Thanks to Noble Motorsport in Chesterfield and £36.00 later they told me that the fault was that the ECU was not able to read the turbo sensor or something. Car feels laggy and down on power when they took it for a spin. Thier conclusion was that the turbo has had a fault and is stuck on low speed. He said that worst case is that it will need a new turbo all in could be £1000. After I picked myself up off the floor I thanked him for his advice took a card and left. This could be the nail in the coffin for the superb and it may have to go...... :'( Has anyone else had this problem? Damo

Yep just had mine serviced at 79k and as it was not yet 4 yrs old skoda said cam belt would wait till 100k. Service and running costs have been very low I've been very happy. Sent from my iPhone Superb 170 cr estate

It doesn't take a genius.

Hi I have a silver superb estate elegance cr170 ov59... Flash your lights if you see me!

Most clients of mine think my estate is a BMW or merc. So much for trying to portray myself as a sensible, thinking consultant.....

Sounds to me a bit like suits. You buy one from suits direct, does everything you need or want for good value for money. Some people insist on buying designer it's still a suit probably made in the same factory by the same people but it has a premium and therefore desirability - this does not always make it better. Others buy tailor made suits. Damo

It's a shame merc still follows this policy of the hand brake. I love the look of the merc ESP the cls. But there is no way i would pay £35k for a car with a foot pedal and an old lever to pull for the parking brake. A bit like having to pull and twist a separate lever to Engage reverse. Ill stick with the skoda. Damo

As tight as the day she was bought 75k after three years. Damo

I wish I had a torch!

I've done nearly 80k and have had chipsaway to re paint the left and the right of the front if the car because of stone chips....crap. He said that actually the car has been re sprayed earlier through cosmetic damaged. No rattles or squeaks been fantastic. Don't worry about it too much.

Car done72k 10 plate bought two years ago with 25 k

Surely credit to the superb that you are comparing it to a merc what will 27k get you new on a merc ?

I like this thread !

Forget about the three pointed star I have a great 2010 170cr diesel estate in silver only done 70k miles well looked after like a limo and elegance trim upgraded bluetooth module. Everything but the panoramic roof and the kitchen sink ! Yours for 14k....... Damo

Thanks but I refuse to pay that much money for a car that has a foot operated parking brake. No matter how good it is. #2013.

Should qualify the last post with that I love my 170 estate which is making decisions very difficult but realising I don't use the DVD or the Hdd so if an upgrade does not have these not a biggy