120,000miles service complete

[Citigouk]

Following on from the 110,000miles service our Citigo ASG has now just had its 120,000mile service!!!

 

We've tried to share our servicing experience and decided to continue with using our local hammers garage.
 

As this was an oil service it went absolutely fine with no issues engine wise - the only issue we had noted was sticking rear brakes and on inspection and cleaning it was advised that these would need changing.

 

So the servicing issues we have experienced in the 120k:
1- Skoda garages do not really change spark plugs when they say they do - most probably as it will cost them to replace the coil packs which appear an issue to remove

2- Rear brake shoes replaced

 

Warranty claims
1 - radio signal lost because of the antenna failure (x2)

2 - headlight lost adjustment

3 - Seat base height adjustment lever stopped working

 

Honestly for what was essentially a £10k citigo new they are built very well and able to take on high mileage without any issues (touch wood) - weve decided to run our until it is uneconomical to repair so maybe some more updates in the future.

 

Cheers

 

 

 

 

[Miller73]

Hang on, so they charge for spark plug changes but don't change them? Isn't that fraud?

[James@RRG_Skoda_Rochdale]

8 hours ago, Miller73 said:

Hang on, so they charge for spark plug changes but don't change them? Isn't that fraud?

 

It might happen in some businesses but not all of them. Seems a little harsh to label all dealers after a negative experience with one.

[Miller73]

19 hours ago, James@RRG_Skoda_Rochdale said:

 

It might happen in some businesses but not all of them. Seems a little harsh to label all dealers after a negative experience with one.

I'm not but I've heard stories of Skoda servicing involving items being "replaced if neccesary" but the punter being charged for them regardless if they are or not.

 

The ultimate example being the 5 year cam-belt rip off. In europe its classed as inspection only, but not in the good olde UK where you're expected to stump up almost £500 for it regardless if its needs changing or not......

Edited 20 January, 2021 by Miller73