Hi all

 

Just wondering if anyone can give me a likely idea of the cost to roll back the Skoda emissions fix? And ideally somewhere near Chepstow that can do it? I've found DMS Autos which look good based on Google reviews, but a personal recommendation would be useful...

 

Also, are there any negatives to removing the emissions fix? MOT failure on emissions? Presumably not, as they passed MOTs before the fix was applied?

 

To be fair, my car didn't seem to lack power or have terrible fuel consumption (though the fix was done before I bought it so I have nothing to compare to), but the EGR valve is having problems - and the fix was applied in May this year.

 

Thank you.

Before rolling back anything, ie spending money on a remap / Engine Management,  have your monies worth from the VW Group.

 

Get the complaint made on the vehicle Post 'The Fix',  it has a 24 month Warranty / Guarantee of sorts from VW Group / Skoda UK.

 

So have them work on the vehicle, replace EGR or what ever is needed.  

 

Then when the car is good speak to a trusted local Re-mapper ,  one that can 'Roll Back' to Pre Fix,  not one wanting a car to try it on.

20 minutes ago, Headinawayoffski said:

Before rolling back anything, ie spending money on a remap / Engine Management,  have your monies worth from the VW Group.

 

Get the complaint made on the vehicle Post 'The Fix',  it has a 24 month Warranty / Guarantee of sorts from VW Group / Skoda UK.

 

So have them work on the vehicle, replace EGR or what ever is needed.  

 

Then when the car is good speak to a trusted local Re-mapper ,  one that can 'Roll Back' to Pre Fix,  not one wanting a car to try it on.

 

I hear you, but personally I am not sure I want to waste 24 months of ownership of a car that feels wrong, stalls etc. just in case the " Guarantee of sorts " pays out.

It seems to be:

1. Nice car now (better MPG/power) for under £200

2. Nasty car now, wait till breakdown and "Guarantee of sorts" that MAY pay for a new component and then option 1 anyway

 

 

^^^ You are not sandspider though, sorry my suggestion was to that post.

@S00perb - it sounds like the OP is already having issues that are likely down to the fix.

 

Therefore, the OP should be able to get Skoda to sort out the EGR value issues.

 

To remove the fix now will just invalidate any warranty the fix came with and leave the OP to pay the full cost of a replacement EGR valve...

Hi all

 

Thanks for the responses.

 

Yes, I'm in touch with Skoda about them contributing / paying for the EGR replacement. But I expect them to wiggle out if they possibly can (car not serviced by main dealer), and they're moving slowly in any case. (Still awaiting call from garage to schedule fault code scan) In the meantime, I can't use the car as limp mode is too painful (and possibly bad for the DPF). Just wondering what the options and prices are, whether I can get Skoda to contribute then have the emissions fix rolled back afterwards, or have to pay a garage to replace the EGR valve then roll back the fix. (But get it done much sooner and have a car I can use again).

 

 

45 minutes ago, Headinawayoffski said:

^^^ You are not sandspider though, sorry my suggestion was to that post.

Yep - definitely worth getting whatever you can out of skoda.

Taking mine to skoda before I 'roll back', just not holding out much hope they will be honest about it being their fix that causes the issues

It's not so much a roll back as a 'pick your map'

I went for a more power, less fuel, bypass on my other skoda. Very happy with it. Under £200

sandspider, 

Main Dealer servicing is not required, OEM parts and VAT Registered Servicing is required, 

But then the VW Group had agents for them carry out 'The Fix' to help them satisfy the Guarantees they gave the UK government that they would do a Voluntary Recall.

?

Have you got a formal written complaint with Skoda UK and a reply, 

& conformation the car has the VW Guarantee of peace of mind covering the keepers vehicle.  

Obviously Dealership Employees or even Skoda UK Customer Services Employees might be unhelpful, but when it comes to money do not let VW off easy, 

They are the ones that were bribing Owners / Keepers to have the supposed 'No Adverse Affect new Engine Management Applied.

 

There is a thread in the General Car Chat section, best let the DVSA / DfT know of your experience, issues, treatment by Skoda UK / VW UK.

Thanks, that's encouraging.

 

I have nothing in writing (yet at least) as I've been in touch with Skoda via their diesel helpline. Car is booked in tomorrow for diagnostics, then they'll see if they'll cover the work necessary. They say if it is the EGR valve it should be covered "as a goodwill gesture", ha, but I don't have this in writing. I've seen the DVSA thread and will contact them, but will see how Skoda handle it first.

 

By the sounds of it, it is worth rolling back the emissions fix - I've yet to hear or find anything negative about doing so...

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Well, it is the EGR valve. And to my surprise, they will replace it and cover the cost! A useful print out of other faults on the car too. 

 

They did sting me on a few other bits like a broken rear spring, which they're expensive for, but it's apparently dangerous to drive, and it does get it fixed. No courtesy car available, but overall, reasonably happy so far...

 

Think I will get the fix rolled back, once the EGR is replaced. Though as I said, the car didn't seem to run badly with it - but I don't want more EGR problems in future.