Hi guys just noticed I have rust near the numberplate area. Do Skoda have a warranty on such issues?

Your car has a ten year anti-perforation warranty. Typically if the rust has broken through the paint you have no chance as there is every chance the rust is the result of the paint being broken by a stone chip, but in this case where there are other unbroken areas of rust bubbling away you should be covered. Pop along to your local friendly dealer and see what they have to say. If the claim is rejected try persuing it with Skoda customer services. We had to do this with our last Fabia - our dealer was very supportive and we got the claim approved in the end.

Corrosion is covered from inside out not outside in, a paint depth test will see if its been painted before now. If it has had a repair and you have a receipt and it was by a Skoda approved paint shop warranty is still covered.

Corrosion is covered from inside out not outside in, a paint depth test will see if its been painted before now. If it has had a repair and you have a receipt and it was by a Skoda approved paint shop warranty is still covered.

So basically I'm not covered

I've not said that. If it's original paint and it's come through from inside you could be. If it's had repairs but done by authorised paint shop then you could be.

So basically I'm not covered

Wouldnt worry mate, mine has got the same thing. I took it to my local skoda dealer, who also got the body shop across the road to have alook. He said it rusts because there is "sweat" that lingers behind the number plate. Im a noob so I just nodded my head. But he did say it would be an easy warranty claim. apparently its very common on mk1 fabias.

Going through the works at skoda headoffice as we speak

I've not said that. If it's original paint and it's come through from inside you could be. If it's had repairs but done by authorised paint shop then you could be.

No worries. I'll run by Skoda and see what they can do..

Wouldnt worry mate, mine has got the same thing. I took it to my local skoda dealer, who also got the body shop across the road to have alook. He said it rusts because there is "sweat" that lingers behind the number plate. Im a noob so I just nodded my head. But he did say it would be an easy warranty claim. apparently its very common on mk1 fabias.

Going through the works at skoda headoffice as we speak

Nice one...will give it a shot and see if they will look into it..

I saw this thread in the Octavia forum a while ago, which might be worth a read: http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/199466-58-plate-octy-bodywork-issues/

In the above case, it was stated that it was due to the flexible sealant they used to attach the 2 parts of the boot-lid failing, and wasn't covered.

Not sure if it's the same root cause or not ...

I recently went to Skoda to see if i could get some rust seen to (inside the door sill and boot lid.) they took photos and sent them off to Skoda.

They came back with some bull S*!t excuse saying because i didnt have a full skoda service history they were unwilling to perform the work as skoda does checks during their service ¬_¬

Not sure i believe that

Simon

They came back with some bull S*!t excuse saying because i didnt have a full skoda service history they were unwilling to perform the work as skoda does checks during their service ¬_¬

Have a look in the anti-corrosion warranty for what it says about requiring a service history. If not, on any vehicle sold from 2002 (IIRC), then under The Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002, the warranty is legally binding on Skoda, and failure to honour it would be breach of contract, and pursuable via small claims court (it's a bit murky as to the status of warranties prior to that point, as no relationship exists between the purchaser and the manufacturer, just the supplying agent). Note that the EU Block Exemption Regulations prevent a manufacturer from specifying that a vehicle must be serviced by a franchised garage in order for a warranty to be valid.

Corrosion is covered from inside out not outside in, a paint depth test will see if its been painted before now. If it has had a repair and you have a receipt and it was by a Skoda approved paint shop warranty is still covered.

+1 That's 'SKODA' criteria.

Have a look in the anti-corrosion warranty for what it says about requiring a service history. If not, on any vehicle sold from 2002 (IIRC), then under The Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002, the warranty is legally binding on Skoda, and failure to honour it would be breach of contract, and pursuable via small claims court

Contacted Skoda Customer service today and they advised that no where in the warranty information does it say having a full skoda service history was part of the criteria

They have logged a case for me and im going to send some pictures in to them

Contacted Skoda Customer service today and they advised that no where in the warranty information does it say having a full skoda service history was part of the criteria

They have logged a case for me and im going to send some pictures in to them

Please let us all know final outcome.

Good luck with them because i fought on for weeks with them.........and got sweet F.A. thanks to the to55er in the dealership.........but i could pay £150 for an 'independent inspector' that only Skoda UK could arrange and not yourself to come see the rust all over the back end of my Fabia......Wonder who's favour that would have went in?

I got the car fixed for £250 in the end up

Anyway thats my experience, hope you have better luck

Update. Spoke to Phil at Skoda customer service and they have refered my case to the paint department after looking at the pictures

Some examples of what im experiencing

Pic 1

Pic 2

Will have to wait for a response................

Simon

Stil waiting for the USELESS!!! Dealer to give me an update been nearly 4 WEEKS NOW!!!

So ive had an update and good news!

I went to Skoda on Friday to have pictures taken again (3rd time) and these were sent off to Skoda UK to the paint department

Got a call this afternoon from Phil at Skoda to let me know the work on the rear (pictures in previous posts) has been accepted and approved

They said theyve had words with the dealer and made sure that they know the terms of the warranty and they will be in contact to sort out a time to do the work on the car

So if the Skoda dealer tries to fob you off like they did with me about not having a full skoda service history. This is not true

Aslong as the rust looks like its coming from underneath the paint and not caused by stone chips then i guess you have a case

Simon

So just to be clear I've just a 1 owners fully Skoda service history 2005 vrs and I've got some under paint rust appearing by the both rear quarters where the bumpers meet can I just go to my dealership and ask for them to repair it under warranty ?

Bump!

From the area that youre describing it sounds like it could be caused by stone chips and then salt and dirt getting into this

Post a picture and im sure we will be able to get a better idea of the rust youre describing

Many thanks for all your input 'thealienfromura' both concerning your car and the position the dealer sits in.

Mine rusted in the same place, just worse... I used it as a good excuse to pull all the badges off, weld the holes up and get the boot smoothed! Cost £40 and looks much better imo.

So just to be clear I've just a 1 owners fully Skoda service history 2005 vrs and I've got some under paint rust appearing by the both rear quarters where the bumpers meet can I just go to my dealership and ask for them to repair it under warranty ?

So long as the rust is coming from inside-out (i.e. not due to stone chips or other paint damage), then you should be OK. There is no requirement for main-dealer servicing, although as yours has been, I imagine they are more likely to be helpful towards you.

Obviously, without seeing the area in question, we cannot tell you.