I have a 2011 Skoda Yeti 77TSI dsg and was told this week that the dsg has failed. I bought it as a demo in November 2011 and had the clutch pack applied in July2013 after taking it back to the dealer mechanic twice.

I had all the services within the warranty period conducted by the Skoda dealer and have had 1 small service since the warranty expired.

The dealer quoted $3300 plus labour which I obviously refused to pay. After speaking to Skoda Australia, the dealer has requested goodwiil from VW Australia and I'm awaiting to hear back.

6 months ago my car broke down on the freeway due to a coil needing replacement. I got the car towed to the dealer who charged me $400 to replace the part.

Failing cooperation from the dealer, I can go to Consumer affair under the 'lemon laws'.

Have others had a similar experience?

It's my understanding that these are known issues - cam chain and nr3 plug lead/coil and I seem to recall the 7spd DSG mechatronic control unit was updated also via a service bulletin.

Keep at it.........CarsGuide would help I'd think with VW's attitude if they play hardball.

I would first find out if the car had the service bulletin carried out of gearbox oil change and software update.

 

This was to try and remedy an issue of metal particles in the oil shorting out the mechatronics unit.

 

It is a well known problem hence their "sticking plaster" fix they brought out for it.

 

And it sounds like you have similar laws to the UK... the car might be out of warranty but a gearbox that only lasts 51,000km (after already having a clutch change under warranty) is not what you might call "fit for purpose" (the wording used in the UK consumer laws).

Agree

? merchantable quality.

Great news! Skoda agreed to pay for the replacement part and I have to pay for the labour - $250.

Really pleased that common sense prevailed.

I've asked them for a quote for a trade in on a new model with a longer warranty

I got mine new from a VW/Skoda dealership in Frankston ......was impressed with them.