I test drove the Swift Sport before the Skoda, and whilst it was great fun to drive it was tiny and felt pretty poorly made.

Isn,t that a Greentech thing on Skoda and isn,t avaliable on the Sport?

I really regret not buying a brand new Suzuki Swift Sport with everything as standard and in stock for only £12K but i wanted to keep loyal to Skoda :(

 

I thought that, wanted a Skoda but I was finding you need to add lots of stuff to make it a decent spec compared to other makes out there. As I said earlier I may have postponed my car swap until I had a peek at the new Fabia (in the flesh) but looking at prices published that may have just been beyond my reach when you've added the extras to the base price.

I even looked at the latest Fiesta but adding stuff to that took it over my proposed budget, but I did like the car and looked at a good few new/nearly new models.

So enter the Toledo, all the extras as standard over most Rapid models, and really you are getting an up spec Rapid with a different nose and tail to it.. Just personal but I was parked next to a couple of Rapids yesterday at a dealer and I still reckon the Toledo looks better. For less than that £12k above for the Swift a win, win again, what's not to like really apart from the badge maybe.

 

Just a question, would a Skoda dealer service my Toledo, that's would they be able say  to do updates and tech stuff like that? All other stuff is the same as Rapids so that shouldn't present problems surely apart from having to use genuine Seat parts.

 

Just a question, would a Skoda dealer service my Toledo, that's would they be able say  to do updates and tech stuff like that? All other stuff is the same as Rapids so that shouldn't present problems surely apart from having to use genuine Seat parts.

 

I think any of the VAG group can do services and keep the warranty intact. 

 

 

Just a question, would a Skoda dealer service my Toledo, that's would they be able say  to do updates and tech stuff like that? All other stuff is the same as Rapids so that shouldn't present problems surely apart from having to use genuine Seat parts.

 

I think any of the VAG group can do services and keep the warranty intact. 

 

Any Vat registered garage can do the services.

see excerpt from

“Block Exemption Regulations 1400/2002’ (in short ‘BER’).

 

In October 2003 European Union legislation affecting

the motor trade came into force. Its full title is “Block

Exemption Regulations 1400/2002’ (in short ‘BER’).

This legislation changes the way cars may be serviced

and repaired and gives motorists a lot more freedom

in their decision as to who should look after their cars.

Before BER, it was very difficult to have cars, which were

still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, serviced

anywhere except a franchised dealer. Now motorists

can use any garage of their choice to service their cars

without invaliding the manufacturer’s warranty.*

 

*

The new BER also introduces certain definitions of

importance to the independent aftermarket.

There is a new definition of ‘original spare parts’ and

‘matching quality parts’ that is based on the quality of the

component. This definition can be used:

• Where parts used are of the same quality as the

component used for the assembly of a motor vehicle.

• Where the parts used are of the same specifications

and production standards as those used by the Vehicle

Assemblers.

• Where parts manufacturers/suppliers are able to issue a

quality (self-)certification.

Thank you for your response above.

 

Although the dealer in question has a good reputation (where I bought the Toledo) it's a bit far for me to travel for services, although it's near to the seaside for a day out. :sun:

 

I think the Skoda dealer near to me will most likely get to service it, if the prices are ok

Just Drive around with the NAV screen on your Amundsen - SEAT dealers are one of the default POI's that popup on the map.

 

 

 

Note: you're surrounded by SEAT dealers!  in Derby & in Nottingham & in Leicester & in Coventry.

 

Courtesy cars are free too (Certainly at Hortons Lincoln)

Just Drive around with the NAV screen on your Amundsen - SEAT dealers are one of the default POI's that popup on the map.

 

 

 

Note: you're surrounded by SEAT dealers!  in Derby & in Nottingham & in Leicester & in Coventry.

 

Courtesy cars are free too (Certainly at Hortons Lincoln)

 

I'll give the one in Derby a try when the service is due. The reason I asked about the Skoda service is they can be haggled down in price, well I did on the Citigo 1st service. Seat seem to have a fixed price at all dealers, so I was told, is that true?

Dunno, only done 9800, service is due at 18700

Dunno, only done 9800, service is due at 18700

 

When going through the MFD yesterday I noticed mine said around that mileage for the next (1st service)  I believe it can be changed though. Dealer said best to have it done annually if you are doing less than 10k in that time.

If the dash shows 30000km or 18700miles you are probably set up for flexi servicing with long life oils - On your options codes page look for QI6 to confirm this.

 

I have read that this is mostly aimed at people who do 50 miles plus daily. I expect to do 14000-17000 a year so the longlife plan suits me, but its not for everyone.  When you have it done tell the dealer if you want to stay on flexi or switch to 10k interval.

Yes mine is set for flexi servicing so I'll get it changed over on the 1st service next year. I will most likely be doing around 6-7k miles over 12 months, never more than 10k miles.