need new shock absorbers

[ab vrs]

vRS been for its first service today at Hayseldens Doncaster. As expected, efficient service. They even remembered the last time I took the car in that I didn't want them to wash it. However they did pick up that the rear shock was leaking badly and needs replacing.

I have zero mechanical knowledge, but I thought they'd last more that 9 months? Anyone else had the same problem?

[@Lee]

you don't say if you have an Octy or Fabia vRS. A set of Fabia Jom coilovers can be had for <£200 from DPM performance

[Furbytom]

Probably a Fabia seeing as this is the Fabia forum

[ab vrs]

Yep, Fabia vRS, 9 months old, 9200 miles. replacement part ordered should be ready next week, all under warranty.

Just surprised, can't say I've noticed the handling change recently

[@Lee]

Probably a Fabia seeing as this is the Fabia forum

sorry, I linked to this from the 'most recent' bit on the right hand side of the page

[sharkrider]

nope. 33,000 miles, shocks all good. I have had a new track rod end though....

[Moist Von Lipwig]

Yep, Fabia vRS, 9 months old, 9200 miles. replacement part ordered should be ready next week, all under warranty.

Under warranty so no real issue then. May just be a dodgy shock as not seen anyone else mentioning a similar issue. However sure someone technical will be along soon.

[Stu vRS]

Were you're shocks squeeky? My rear ones squeek like hell.

[curs]

Had to have a new one on my 2008 sport when it was 4 years old but the car had only done 15K (£181.00 ) all in

[ab vrs]

Like bloody buses, just spent the past 7 hours polishing our other car, s Mazda 5, and discovered that also has a rear shock leaking on the drive way. Is it coincidence or a reflection of the poor road surfaces these days?

[ChrisRs]

Our dealer has replaced both rear shocks on the Wifes Fabia vRS

Noisy they said

[ab vrs]

Had it fixed today, spoke to mechanic, was the first one they've replaced on a vrs. Said the entire top seal had

[ab vrs]

Come off. Can't say I noticed a problem before but now seems quieter and more stable at speed. Not sure if this placebo or not but has Definately improved the car.

On a different note £10 for a candy white touch up pen!? Felt robbed on that one!