Superb 3 heater matrix replace Ireland

[09facelift]

Hi all
I'm on my sixth Skoda, but this is my first time posting on the superb forum. I hope it’s okay to post this here, but I have a question on my car .. a superb 3 190 hp was in for a service and the dealer noticed that there was contamination to the coolant fluid and diagnosed a replacement heater matrix and all that goes along with that. When he told me the price, I was convinced that either he or I were having a stroke. I know it’s a labour intensive job, but all the same it sounded crazy.. can anyone recommend an independent Skoda/VAG specialist in North Dublin or surrounding areas please? Also a rough idea as to what it might cost either in Ireland, or the UK would be really appreciated

 

Thanks all, and have a great Christmas

Edited 13 December, 2023 by 09facelift

[Legacy]

It's a well known problem so it should be relatively straightforward to quote for.

 

I have no detailed knowledge of them but have noticed a lot of taxis advertising MAD Motors in Santry who advertise as VAG specialists.  If they're used by taxi drivers, they're likely to be competitive on price so might be worth a call.  There's also Mulligan's Garage on the other side of the city in Synge Lane - again no direct experience of them.  A lot of people recommend Dalton's near Portlaoise but its a bit of a trek and while they've a good reputation and would likely be cheaper than a main dealership, they're not going to be rock bottom on price.  It'd be worth phoning a couple of the above for a rough quote to compare with the main dealer.

 

As far as costs are concerned, I've no idea but I know that it's labour-intensive and needs to be done properly as a lot of gunk can end up in the cooling circuit in the block itself.  If it's a quick job done cheap, you'll likely end up with the same issue sooner rather than later.  I've seen UK quotes of between £800 and £1200 so I'd assume something roughly similar here in Euros.

 

You should push for a goodwill contribution from Skoda Ireland as it's a well known problem caused by a design flaw.  The fact that you went to your dealer for servicing suggests that you may have a full Skoda service history which should be worth something in return.

[Danoid]

I’m tired but surely you’d find the source of the contamination first?

 

Do you actually have any issues? This just reads as paying their Christmas bonus 😁

[09facelift]

On 14/12/2023 at 08:19, Legacy said:

It's a well known problem so it should be relatively straightforward to quote for.

 

I have no detailed knowledge of them but have noticed a lot of taxis advertising MAD Motors in Santry who advertise as VAG specialists.  If they're used by taxi drivers, they're likely to be competitive on price so might be worth a call.  There's also Mulligan's Garage on the other side of the city in Synge Lane - again no direct experience of them.  A lot of people recommend Dalton's near Portlaoise but its a bit of a trek and while they've a good reputation and would likely be cheaper than a main dealership, they're not going to be rock bottom on price.  It'd be worth phoning a couple of the above for a rough quote to compare with the main dealer.

 

As far as costs are concerned, I've no idea but I know that it's labour-intensive and needs to be done properly as a lot of gunk can end up in the cooling circuit in the block itself.  If it's a quick job done cheap, you'll likely end up with the same issue sooner rather than later.  I've seen UK quotes of between £800 and £1200 so I'd assume something roughly similar here in Euros.

 

You should push for a goodwill contribution from Skoda Ireland as it's a well known problem caused by a design flaw.  The fact that you went to your dealer for servicing suggests that you may have a full Skoda service history which should be worth something in return.

Thanks so much for the recommendations and apologies for the delay in acknowledging.

 

I ended up trying MAD Motors in Santry and was really impressed. They were fantastic and i got the matrix, flush, timing belt and water pump done for just over 2/3 of what Skoda quoted me for just the matrix replacement. Am raging at that particular Skoda agent, that is an absolute disgrace. I am never going back to them.  As for MAD Motors, I'm recommending them to everyone!