Yeah, this (and the A/C issue) has opened my eyes completely as VW, Audi and Seat owners are all getting the same issues. Doesn't take much searching to find it out on t'interweb

Mate of mine is now flogging his 09 Leon as it's falling apart and is sick of it going wrong. 3 alarms, AC pump, leaking doors and numerous ECU flashes to stop it draining the battery later he's had enough. Mini Cooper S he's got on the other hand has apparently been bomb proof and that's a BMW half series we're talking about.

Shame as I wanted a MKV/ VI Golf GTI but not a cat in hells chance after all this. I'd only have to replace the A/C compressor, ABS pump, seal the rear doors, get the windscreen replaced, fix rusty boot lids, have stereo flashed to stop it going pop, respray wheels as the paint falls off etc etc etc. Pitiful.

Oh and I forgot about the DPF, turbo and DMF issues too. Oh and the rear wheel alignment will be all to **** but you won't find that until it's lunched a set of rear tyres. Then there's the boot that gets full of water......

Skoda Simply Clever!

I can't wait to get rid of this practically counting down the days and it's Hyundai (keep your opinions the rest of you lol) here I come.

Ha, yeah right.

It's funny as they have somehow got a reputation for building solid reliable cars and I don't know how. Because they are German (VAG I mean)?

It's completely undeserved and the likes of Which? etc ideally should be notified so they can be accurate in their reports. Now there's a thought.....

Am I missing something?? Does the mk6 fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-STEERING-RACK-2-0-GTI-MK6-2009-MODEL-FREE-P-P-/390348829987?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ae29a7523

Skoda Simply Clever!

I can't wait to get rid of this practically counting down the days and it's Hyundai (keep your opinions the rest of you lol) here I come.

My previous Santa Fe was one of the best and most reliable cars I've ever owned.

Further update.

Just had the phone call from the dealer saying they are now suspecting the rack.......like I kind of knew all along but hey ho.

So we're waiting on the results of a goodwill gesture request from Skoda and then we'll see where we stand. Could be up to 72 hours for that so I'm picking the car up in the meantime whilst I wait.

Sounds interesting I can't even be bothered arguing with them.

Trouble is I still owe 7k on the car, which is worth about 9k based on Autotrader prices so am not in a position to simply get rid.......I checked. :(

So I'm hoping that they can sort something out. Dealer is banking on getting 100% good will from the factory so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Steering feels horrible now - loose and clunky. That's after changing the drop links and front wishbone rear bushes (for poly ones) too.

I'm in the same position owe more than the cars worth but I get nowhere with Skoda useless ****s.

I think I'd end up with about £2k in "equity" which isn't a lot but it just means I'd still be paying off the loan until the same time. Was looking at a Honda Civic 2,2 CDTi Type S today. Shame the engine is so gutless for a 2.2 otherwise it's a nice car and I'm betting won't fall apart like these things.

Not sure I can face going back to BMW but a 123d would be ok I guess.

My mates type s derv has nothing but issues mostly rear brakes and contaminants in the tank.

Ah, that's out then. Plenty of 120d's on the market too. Now those are ripe for chipping......

the gearboxes aint too great on the civics either . hope you both get the cars sorted although with the problems you have both had with skoda it looks unlikely but who knows

Surprise surprise....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18973775

I will be there on Tuesday with ChrisRS he is having his lowered springs fitted

Sent you a pm, you have been on here but not read yet? http://www.briskoda....yorkshire-meet/

Sounds interesting I can't even be bothered arguing with them.

I don't understand this. If you genuinely felt aggrieved at the work or the customer service you'd recieved from Skoda why wouldn't you kick up a stink and argue the toss with them?

I'm not for one minute saying you should have too, to achieve a resolution to your problem (unsure of what it is) but the squeaky wheel gets the oil...

I don't understand this. If you genuinely felt aggrieved at the work or the customer service you'd recieved from Skoda why wouldn't you kick up a stink and argue the toss with them?

I'm not for one minute saying you should have too, to achieve a resolution to your problem (unsure of what it is) but the squeaky wheel gets the oil...

You probably don't know the history of me an Skoda lol lets just say 12 faults with 2 still ocuring in 6 months doesn't = a reliable car with great customer service.

Yes Grizzle and Skoda customer services met on here! http://uk.match.com/signup/smart_landing.php?tpl=20120120profile_reg_page&gclid=CNr9hNHDubECFYzbfAoddi0A9A

Awesome lol.

Its a love hate relationship... i love to fecking hate them lol

Another update. Skoda UK have agreed to pay for a new steering rack to be fitted - 100% of the cost.

So waiting now to be booked in.......

Another update. Skoda UK have agreed to pay for a new steering rack to be fitted - 100% of the cost.

So waiting now to be booked in.......

Well done mate, its given me slight hope i might contact the selling dealer of my car and ask about it under the SOGA i'm sure you cant "remap" a steering rack lol.

Well done mate, its given me slight hope i might contact the selling dealer of my car and ask about it under the SOGA i'm sure you cant "remap" a steering rack lol.

Thanks mate. Was quite surprised as I was expecting a fight....

If you've had as much trouble as you say definitely SOGA and if they get awkward small claims court - it's only about £80 I think but worth it. What really gets me riled is that this is VAG's attitude all over. The cars they are producing are clearly using sub standard components which SHOULD NOT be failing after 3 years of life. I've had 15 year old E36 BMW's on their original clutch, steering rack, A/C pump, flywheel, blah blah blah - yet this lot seem to shrug their shoulders and think it's normal when you're stood at the dealership week after week claiming good will for failed parts on a car that's in its infancy.

It's madness and something that has put me off VAG as a whole. Spend any time on the Audi forums and it's a similar story - it's how I found out the rack failure on this platform is common and the Golf forums have lots of GTi owners complaining about failed A/C, tumble flaps, turbos and so on and so forth. P!55 poor.

Least reliable car of 2009? Audi A5.....

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-1678514/Least-and-most-reliable-UK-cars-2009.html

It seems that the cars are only designed to last 3 years and then fall apart. Funny as that's how long the warranty lasts.....

Any update on this??

It's in being worked on as we speak.... should be picking it up today...... will report back findings and if the car is magically transformed......