I would appreciate recommendations for a Skoda garage (or independent) with helpful and competent staff - preferably within 200 miles of Devon, though this is not essential. (I know that it is ridiculous to think this might exist). I have lost all hope of getting a solution to my three year old problem. I bought the car new from Mid Cornwall motors but they seem unable to help.

Ross (aka Lummox) at Unit18 would be a good bet.

Not sure how far they are from yourself though.

:: Unit 18 Automotive :: coming soon... ::

Thanks for your reply - not the easiest location for me to reach - but I am prepared to travel if no-one can help more locally!

Hi Doggebreth, I would reccomend RK engineering in St Agnes , they did my cambelt and waterpump for me last year and were very helpfull. Speak to Simon who runs the place - a really nice guy, and he will sort you out. He is an independant vag specialist and does servicing , repairs and re-maps.Where abouts are you , if anywhere near Aggie, this would be perfect for you.-regards Dave

his phone number is 01872553839

What is the problem with the car?

Volkscraft in marsh barton exeter! Top bloke Matt is and know's his stuff here's a link to their website Volkscraft Diagnostic

Thanks vm - some hope offered - I've been looking for an independent specialist.

What is the problem with the car?

I have had help from this forum before. The car unlocks and sets off the alarm. I understand this is caused by corrosion somewhere in the electronics - but because the problem is intermittent (though I hear the mechanism repeatedly operating itself every day) the Skoda garage has been unable to fix it (since March 2006). I live a hour away so casual visits are impossible.

It sounds more to me like you need an autoelectrician. I know of a very good one at Praze-an-Beeble which is near Camborne. PM if you want his number. He's used by all the trade garages around here.

It sounds more to me like you need an autoelectrician. I know of a very good one at Praze-an-Beeble which is near Camborne. PM if you want his number. He's used by all the trade garages around here.

Thanks for this. Almost worth a visit for the name alone but not very near to me so I plan first to try the Exeter independent as the car also needs servicing.

I expect you are right but perhaps also a competent mechanic with the assistance of the diagnostic equipment - who actually cares enough to bother - can do the job.

I hope you won't mind if I PM you when experience once more triumphs over my forlorn hope.

The abysmal lack of any concern or interest shown by Skoda themselves has persuaded me to get rid of the car as soon as possible but I can't sell it until the fault is fixed.

Feel free to PM for his number. I've used him on numerous occasions and he's been spot on every time (and reasonably priced!).