Just got back from a service - asked them to check out the PS pump as it's been getting heavy when pulling away...Dealer quoted £727 just for the part ~£900 inc labour.

Can anyone recommend a good independent that can do it for less in the Lancaster area?

They aren't cheap but the likes of ECP can do them for about £250-£300.

That's what I've seen elsewhere, thanks just the labour thats left to worry about! Plus I still wonder about the steering angle sensor - is it possible that's misreporting SA and therefore pump not kicking in properly? http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/397997-pas-wheeal-still-hard-to-turn-after-replacing-power-steering-pump/

Edited 24 August, 20169 yr by TSIspirit

It's possible however they have done the diagnosis.

It's possible however they have done the diagnosis.

True, I'm just concerned they were only having a quick look as part of the service...Will get a second opinion before having any work done just to be safe, don't want to burn a chunk of cash and not resolve the problem!

****Update****

Well I plugged my diagnostic cable into my Surface...saved a log of the error ('low voltage') and cleared it, not had a problem since, power steering back to being fully functional. I don't think the dealer had actually done a diagnosis, just gone for the most expensive part to replace. Going to have a word with Skoda Head office. 2 Dealers have tried it on now, first was a quote for a major service including cambelt replacement for my 1.2TSI which has a chain not a belt as confirmed by dealer #2 who was shocked that dealer #1 would try it on like that. Dealer #2 then quoted £900 for new pump inc. labour. 

Still...at least the power steering is back :p