Inspection service

[Sargan]

My Kodiaq had the ‘Oil Service’ notification.

I changed the oil & filter, and reset the ‘Oil Service’ light (by holding SET button)

 

That went out, but now says ‘service inspection’

Does this mean Annual Service due ?
 

Anybody know if dealer will do this without changing oil & filter, as only done today.

[kodiaqsportline]

5 hours ago, Sargan said:

I changed the oil & filter, and reset the ‘Oil Service’ light (by holding SET button)

 

That went out, but now says ‘service inspection’

Does this mean Annual Service due ?
 

Anybody know if dealer will do this without changing oil & filter, as only done today.

 

How old is your car / how many miles has it covered / are you on an annual or flexible service regime?

 

An inspection means just that - giving the car a once over to check fluid levels and such.  No harm in asking the dealer or even a VAG specialist with the correct equipment to do it but I suspect the result will be that it'd have been cheaper asking them to carry out a service + inspection that servicing the car yourself and then they inspect it. Dunno, just an educated guess.

 

Just a note - if you yourself changed the oil & filter then reset the oil service light, then unless you're a registered motor business, you'll be aware that's invalidated any warranty?

 

 

[Sargan]

My car is 2017

There is no service plan, I do have purchased warranty.

 

It has done 39,000 miles.

 

Interesting your view on oil change, they allow owners to reset the ‘oil service light’

Edited 12 November, 2022 by Sargan

[kodiaqsportline]

Erm, it's not my view. How else can you prove to the warranty provider the car has been serviced properly? To maintain a warranty a vehicle has to be serviced by a VAT registered business.

 

Assuming it's on a yearly schedule then the exact same inspection message should have come up last year. What happened then?

 

[Sargan]

Interesting then why Skoda provide option to reset oil service light. (Not Inspection light)

 

 

[Sargan]

Last year I did not get oil service light …. It just came up with ‘inspection’   and I had annual se4vice carried out.

Around March had ‘oil service’ light come on, changed oil & filter, reset light - no issue.

Oil change light came on last week, did oil change & filter.

Cleared the light, only then did ‘inspection’ light come on.

[kodiaqsportline]

I very much doubt Skoda meant the reset option to be carried out by the owner, at least I've never seen the operation described in any VW Group owners manual.

 

You probably need someone else to answer your query because as far as I'm aware, an oil + inspection is the annual service for fixed intervals.

Edited 13 November, 2022 by kodiaqsportline
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[ApertureS]

Just cause a function can be carried out through a procedure doesnt mean its for joe public to carry out.

 

Also, the inspection light has to be reset with a decent diagnostic tool.

 

Also also, You should read up on your warranty, many are void if servicing and inspections arent carried out by qualified people using quality parts. A service is much more than just changing the oil, there is checking components and preventative maintenance involved too.

[Sargan]

Last year I did not get oil service light …. It just came up with ‘inspection’   and I had annual se4vice carried out.

Around March had ‘oil service’ light come on, changed oil & filter, reset light - no issue.

Oil change light came on last week, did oil change & filter.

Cleared the light, only then did ‘inspection’ light come on.

[Sargan]

Agree on service, and I have Skoda dealer perform the service.

I do the oil & filter.

I also changed discs & disk brakes so they were showing good at inspection time.

[Sargan]

3 hours ago, ApertureS said:

Just cause a function can be carried out through a procedure doesnt mean its for joe public to carry out.

 

Also, the inspection light has to be reset with a decent diagnostic tool.

 

 

 

Appreciate that point, and was not asking how to clear it.

The oil service light though is designed to be simply cleared by holding down the set button.

Skoda have designed it so that it can be reset without any diagnostic tool

[ApertureS]

52 minutes ago, Sargan said:

Skoda have designed it so that it can be reset without any diagnostic tool

Just cause its easy doesnt mean its for joe public, just means its super easy for garages to clear it  No other reason youd want to hold the SET button down really 

[Sargan]

25 minutes ago, ApertureS said:

Just cause its easy doesnt mean its for joe public, just means its super easy for garages to clear it  No other reason youd want to hold the SET button down really 

 

I don't follow that logic, if  Skodas did not want the public to access this, then they would not have provided the function, they would have left it the same as other service 'reset' procedures.

There is no need to make it easy for garages .. as they should be plugging in a diagnostic tool anyway as part of the inspection to look for any alarms raised.

 

I'll see what the dealer says tomorrow.

Edited 13 November, 2022 by Sargan

[Sargan]

Update - The dealer is happy to do an Inspection Service without changing the oil & filter.  (being done this week)

They added its not uncommon for owners to undertake their own oil change.

[silver1011]

Servicing your own vehicle is perfectly fine, if you have the tools and knowledge to do it then that is quite normal. A basic or fixed interval service is often just the oil and oil filter, plus an occasional air and pollen (cabin) filter and so is relatively straightforward.

 

It is likely that a 2017 Kodiaq is well out of the standard three year manufacturers warranty, but the advice to check your extended or aftermarket warranty terms and conditions is wise, most warranty companies will want to ensure the vehicle is serviced in a VAT registered garage using genuine Skoda parts and the correct specification fluids as a bare minimum. It also limits the liklihood of any out-of-warranty goodwill gestures by your local dealer and/or Skoda UK should the need arise i.e. waterpump and DSG mechatronic failures as an example, although even these are becoming less forthcoming.

 

You also potentially miss out on any non-enforceable TPI's and software updates that the Kodiaq seems to increasingly rely on, but after a few experiences of mine if it's working OK now then leave well alone.

 

And also a lack of main dealer servicing curtails the 12 year bodywork anti-perforation warranty without the £60 'extra scope' element of their service regime.

 

However all this aside you can ignore the 'inspection' service prompt, no parts are replaced, it is a relatively new invention by VAG / Skoda that some people might suggest is simply another effort to 'encourage' owners to use their franchised dealer network. It is as it sounds, a further inspection of the vehicle for items normally reserved for a major service, however in my experience all of these items i.e. suspension, brakes, tyres etc. are checked during any service regardless of if it is a fixed, variable, inspection or extra scope service as the garage is looking for any opportunity to up-sell. There is good margin to be made on brakes and tyres compared to fluids and filters.

 

Quite why Skoda allow the driver to manually reset the oil service reminder but not the inspection reminder is anyones guess. Me being the cynic might suggest it was a half baked initiative to glean support from their dealer network by offering a system to force more people through their doors, arguably as with you (and me too), they've been successful.

 

Edited 26 November, 2022 by silver1011
Corrected some spelling mistakes and the production year from 2007 to 2017..

[Sargan]

I do have all main (annual services) carried out by Skoda Dealership.

I undertake the OIl Change with correctly specified parts (eg oil, filter & o-ring kit)

 

I will have the Inspection carried out ... even if it is not much more than check the fluids & kick the tyres.

My car is covered under 'paid for' Skoda warranty ... the 3 yr having expired.

 

Thanks for the comments, appreciated.

 

 

It is interesting that when I had my first few cars they included in the handbook a great many items for the owners, such as how to set the tappets  ...... perhaps there is dumming down of capability of owners. 

Edited 16 November, 2022 by Sargan

[Yogi-Bear]

3 hours ago, silver1011 said:

It is likely that a 2007 Kodiaq is well out of the standard three year manufacturers warranty

 

I so would have bought a Kodiaq if they had existed back then 😂, would have been perfect for babies and pushchairs and everything else you need to take with you. Now the boot is just full of dog stuff instead.

 

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[Sargan]

I did post that it was "My car is 2017"       🙂

[Ootohere]

Re the Bodtwork anti-corrosion /perforation warranty.

 

There used to be a service book and after service pages the Body Inspection report page.

So up to around 2012/13 in the UK.

Minor and major services and supposedly a bi-annual inspection for damage, repairs, rust. That was the MAJOR Service, which was an INSPECTION SERVICE'.

 

Then that went on hand held devices, and then Skoda started saying people making claims had not had regular body checks.

Even though that is part on Minor or Major, interim or major services at main dealers.

 

Actually you ask what the Terms & Conditions are on Regular, or bi-annual, or at 3 years and then each 2 year.  Silence comes the answer.

That is not i the Warranty T&C's.

 

Then there is why are the Body checks and reports not being done yet Skoda have that on their websites, Servicing & Maintenance, 

http://theguardian.com/money/2022/apr/20/skodas-refusal-to-honour-warranty-staggers-legal-experts

http://theguardian.com/money/2022/jul/13/why-didnt-skoda-make-its-fabia-warranty-terms-clear

 

Make sure they print out their employee's 'Inspection and condition report' of the body, glass etc they carried out.

You paid for it. 

Well it appears it is part and parcel of Main Dealers Servicing. 

 

Edited 16 November, 2022 by toot

[BoxerBoy]

I’m planning for a 2nd service plus first MOT and noticed that there are several Extras that may or may not be offered.

 

Things are quite confusing online with regard to what you get and don’t get. Or maybe. Or if you want it.

 

Pollen Filter for one at a mere £35.

 

£12.99 has just got me one on order from Euro Car Parts as I desperately need one.

 

It’s a 2 minute job. (I just popped mine out for a look)

 

 

[Sargan]

Good point .... so all Kodiaq's have a pollen filter ? ..... is so where are they .... I should take a look at mine

 

One thing that came about last year 4 wheel drive was not working efficiently, and it was the oil change in the Haldex unit .... when I asked if it had been done, it hadn't ..... seems it's only an option and not mandatory on service.

I didn't know to ask !

[Ootohere]

More to changing a pollen filter.  Do it right. Clean out / wash where it fits, maybe vacuum where you can.    As to Haldex.   Not really an Optional thing.   If you have a warranty then look at the T&C's and servicing to manufacturers recommendations, guidelines, or even Specifications means stuff needs doing, and when due.     Sadly not clear enough for many.    Lots of cars with a VAQ front diff are not having those serviced.     This is Service Desk staff not making customers aware because they are not aware. 

Edited 17 November, 2022 by toot

[Sargan]

My dealer said Haldex oil change was optional and had not been done on the service as I had not specifically asked for it  (why would I know this ?)

You would expect main dealer to advise you on what must & could be done.

[Sargan]

The 2 numbers you give:

VW AG 500.819.669       CZ145530.2051  

FP 26 009 09.01.20

 

Assume both are the same thing ... just different manufacturers

Edited 17 November, 2022 by Sargan

[Breezy_Pete]

5Q0 819 669 is the VW group part number written on that filter.