2016 citigo front subframe

[PETER COSGROVE]

Hello Just had mot , (corroded subframe not seriously weakened), anyone know how much to replace?  Very disappointed , it is quite bad on the welded seams  I do live in seaside environment and the car is kept on the road, but still think this is poor.

[Breezy_Pete]

Cost to replace will depend where you get the part from, whether it is new or 2nd hand, and your local labour rates.

If you want to know part price for genuine new from skoda, message me your VIN.  (Or just phone your local dealership parts counter, obviously).

 

Edited 21 April, 2023 by Breezy_Pete

[PETER COSGROVE]

Think my local garage wouldn't fit a used one, so Skoda may well  be what has to be, my garage said around £500 to supply and fit, if needed for next year's MOT.

Thanks for replying

 

[Breezy_Pete]

Pre-VAT price looks to be in the ballpark of £360 genuine, but aftermarket alternatives probably exist that are considerably cheaper.

May not be bad enough to deserve replacement to be honest. Another MOT tester may not have even mentioned it.

 

[PETER COSGROVE]

Thanks Pete, the rust is on the seams, they are quite crusty and are separating, can't see how that would ever affect the strength unless they disappeared!

 In my day oil leaks from  engines provided  sufficient anti rust for such items. I brushed some engine oil on after a bit of wire brushing, I know it can't last, but it made me feel better!

[AGFalco]

On 21/04/2023 at 13:00, PETER COSGROVE said:

oil leaks from  engines provided  sufficient anti rust

 

So this car hasn't got the SLCS option then.

 

 

 

 

Self Lubricating Chassis System. 😁

 

 

 

I spray paint the subframe/exhaust and other bits every year in the autumn on all my cars.

 

Thanks. AG Falco

Edited 22 April, 2023 by AGFalco
added Spray paint bit.

[PETER COSGROVE]

Not sure how to mark as solution, so just to say thanks to everyone who replied.

[AGFalco]

7 hours ago, PETER COSGROVE said:

Not sure how to mark as solution

 

What did you do?

If anything.

 

Thanks. AG Falco

[PETER COSGROVE]

Not,much,just brushed some engine oil,on the seams,trying to save some money for next mot, unsure what would constitute significant corrosion mot  failure.

 

Thanks

[AGFalco]

13 hours ago, PETER COSGROVE said:

brushed some engine oil

 

I spray paint mine with black no nonsense spray paint:- 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-spray-paint-gloss-black-400ml/8591R?tc=MA4&ds_rl=1243321&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9deiBhC1ARIsAHLjR2D5adp-MvmRtc9HwU74D4B65M9ScXKQ2MysuLM_hS9rbsJ5jm47IHAaAk8VEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

I also have a 2009 Fiat Panda 134K miles with a non rusty rear axle:-

https://www.google.com/search?q=fiat+panda+rear+axle+corrosion&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB917GB917&oq=fiat+panda+rear+axle&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0i512l2j0i22i30l2j0i15i22i30j0i22i30l4.9561j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

 

Wash all the dirt off, let it dry and spray once a year in the autumn.

Cheap and easy.

 

Thanks, AG Falco

[PETER COSGROVE]

Looks excellent AG, nowhere other than roadside to wok on mine, but definitely a very good job.

 

Thanks Pete