My elderly parents own a 2015 1.2 dsg Yeti,they've had it from new and have only put 10k on the clock.

 

The Skoda warranty expires in 4 weeks.

 

With all the talk of dsg unreliability on another thread I was wondering if there's  an aftermarket warranty that would cover their gearbox if the worst should happen.

 

I just want them protected as £3-4k would be a massive hit.

Have they not been offered the Skoda warranty extension?  I was, and decided to take it.  Two levels were offered,  and after reading the list of exclusions on the cheaper one,  the extra premium for the full cover seemed to me to be good value,  so I opted for that.

 

I’m afraid that’s the reality of owning a VAG,some can go years/thousands of miles without issue others can have major issues with low mileage after warranty expires  and dealers don’t want to know,so pay for extra warranty after the 3 years? I didn’t and sold the car after 4 years because I didn’t want to give Skoda any more money BUT a friend with a VW’s takes a NON Skoda  (cheaper) warranty a has had thousands of pounds of work done with no hassle ,pays ur money etc but it is a sad reality that it HAS to be considered on a 3yr old (VAG )car with low mileage.

http://insurewithskoda.co.uk/extended-warranty

 

Only 10k in 3 years, I think they would be ok for quite a while yet. Don't think many DSGs have problems at such low mileage. But its your call, as they are blooming expensive to fix.

 

They spend more on servicing than fuel! 

 

 

 

If it has had Main Dealer Servicing then the DSG (DQ200) should have had the service campaign '34H5' carried out,  Software Update on some from 2013-2015

Only if required, but since it is a Service Campaign the Main Dealership needs to check and tell owners if required.

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Has this been done.

Has the Brake Fluid change been done at 3 years old or were your parents advised to have this?

Edited 16 November, 20187 yr by Offski

With a Skoda warranty are they stuck with Skoda servicing?

I wouldn't want them using that as an excuse if it was done at an independent garage.

No.

Just Serviced to Manufacturers Guidelines.

 

Oddly it is Skoda Main Dealerships that often do not Service to Manufacturers Guidelines or Schedules.

Edited 16 November, 20187 yr by Offski

I don't know if 34H5 has been done offski. Is there a way of finding out if it needs doing or has been done? Yes it's had main dealer servicing.

Brake fluid is about to be done. How much can they expect to pay for this?

Edited 16 November, 20187 yr by RickW

 

Yes ask Skoda UK customer services or a Main Dealership because it does not come up on the VIN Checker. http://skoda.co.uk/about-us/contact-us

http://master.skoda-auto.com/mini-apps/recall-actions

If done there should be a Sticker in the boot showing it has.

 

george

Edited 16 November, 20187 yr by Offski

Look for a recall sticker in the spare wheel well with 34H5 on it.

 

Brake fluid change anything from £30-£60 depending on dealer

Fixed price offer at Participating Dealers.

http://skoda.co.uk/finance-and-offers/service-and-maintenance/simply-fixed

 

In Maintenance.   for Brake Fluid Change.  £54, it can be cheaper and any more is over charging really if the car is in for servicing.

&  DQ200 DSG do not need Oil changes

Edited 16 November, 20187 yr by Offski

I'll look for the sticker today,but maybe it was rectified by the time they bought theirs. It was registered December 2015.

 

The Service Campaign started in Late 2016, covering 'some' DQ200 Manufactured  from 2013-2015.   So a December Registered car can fall into that.

Many have been missed, owners told not required etc.

Ask and then if later an issue at least you asked in writing. ....

 

If the car has been at a Main dealers since early 2017 and it was required yet not done that tells you something.

Edited 16 November, 20187 yr by Offski

If you only have 4 weeks of factory warranty left, get every minor thing fixed, and ask for all service campaigns and recalls to be done

 

Don't forget to get the MOT done before warranty expires (in case they find something), I think it can be dated to start on the 3 year anniversary so don't worry about loosing few days

 

As for warranties, obviously if you never need to claim, premium is dead money, but if you take one out, look at the exclusions, a partial warranty (excluding the expensive items) is pointless

 

 

Best have the MOT done not at the Dealership.

Anyplace offering cheap MOTs will do before the MOT is due and get a 13 month MOT.

Unless you do want the Skoda Participating Dealers MOT offer.  

13 month MOT, so a month early available anyplace in the UK.

3 hours ago, xman said:

Only 10k in 3 years, I think they would be ok for quite a while yet. Don't think many DSGs have problems at such low mileage. But its your call, as they are blooming expensive to fix.

 

They spend more on servicing than fuel! 

 

 

 

Sadly you can't rely on that. We kept my wife's Mini and didn't take out any extended warranty as she was doing that sort of mileage and it had a cossetted life and thought it would be OK.

 

But no, the valvetronic unit went with a £4k. bill! Fortunately BMW did the right thing and picked up £3k. of it. Still a bit of a bitter pill to swallow though.

 

No more taking risks like that especially with VWG! We shouldn't really have to insure against their poor design and reliability but unfortunately we have too for peace of mind.

Just rung the dealer.

This Yeti isn't subject to a recall but there is a software update needed whatever that is.

Brake fluid change £60 all inclusive.

Please have them explain.  Or the person can go check with someone that can say 'What Software Update' is outstanding.

 

There was no 'Recall',  there was a Service Campaign,  and it is '34H5'  So is it needed or some other 'Service Campaign'.

 

Are they not a 'Participating Dealer' doing the £54 Brake Fluid Change?

http://skoda.co.uk/finance-and-offers/service-and-maintenance/simply-fixed

in Maintenance. 

No it's £60 at the local dealer. I may shop around.

I did use the words 'campaign' and quoted the code but she said twice its not relevant to this Yeti.

Ask here in writing.   'Does this vehicle have any outstanding Service Campaign or Recall Actions and what are they?'  & give the Registration & VIN.

http://skoda.co.uk/about-us/contact-us

 

5 hours ago, Offski said:

Ask here in writing.   'Does this vehicle have any outstanding Service Campaign or Recall Actions and what are they?'  & give the Registration & VIN.

http://skoda.co.uk/about-us/contact-us

 

Thanks,will do. The person on the service desk at the dealership didn't inspire confidence in me.

Edited 16 November, 20187 yr by RickW

On 16/11/2018 at 11:00, Offski said:

Best have the MOT done not at the Dealership.

Anyplace offering cheap MOTs will do before the MOT is due and get a 13 month MOT.

Unless you do want the Skoda Participating Dealers MOT offer.  

13 month MOT, so a month early available anyplace in the UK.

Yes you can do this but beware.

If the car fails the MOT, it has failed and cant be used on the road until fixed. A lot of people think they have a grace period until the oiginal expires, but the latest fail  result is the one in the police database and you could well be stoped, fined and get points. Insurance will also be void as not allowed on the road without an MOT unless driving to an appointment for a new test.

On a Major Fail.

If a 3 year old car or one 1 month less than 3 years old has a Major Fail i would not want to drive it either.

The Warranty Provider will be paying up and the car will go to an Approved Repairer on a Transporter.

 

If it has a minor fail and not Warranty Related get it fixed, or maybe arrange the MOT at the Dealership and drive it to them.

 

The point is you want a safe car, fault free and you want a good Independent Inspection,

if trusting to the Dealership Employee who is an Examiner that should be fine, or where they have the MOT's done.

But as it is if it fails where the Dealership gets MOT's if not Inhouse then they are driving it back, maybe on Trade Plates, or Trailering.   Maybe...

 

PS.

On a Major Fail this year after April which was one month before the MOT was due the DVLA Auto Renewed my VED.

Edited 17 November, 20187 yr by Offski

Warranty is a form of insurance.

 

Whether you should buy it or not depends on your attitude towards risk.

 

The reliability of the car isn't the only thing to consider, the reliability of the actual warranty policy should be thoroughly examined too.

 

I once had an aftermarket warranty on a used 2002 (52) BMW 2.0d SE. The engine failed due to the ingestion of a swirl flap from the plastic inlet manifold. The policy had lot's of small print, including one called 'consequential damage' i.e. they paid out the £48 for the inlet manifold but told me to go whistle for the £7,000 needed for a new engine.

 

How much is a decent warranty a month? £50? £100? I think I'd rather put that money away into a separate bank account, if a repair is needed the funds (or a fair chunk of them) are there, if it isn't I can spend it on something else instead.