I am reading through this forum but time is of the essenses as I dont want to miss out on a couple of cars that are available now.  

So what should i look out for prchaseing a Superb in this mileage range. I plan to go approved used route. Thanks

Welcome.

 

Are they really Skoda Approved Used cars, or cars with a Warranty that will be valid?  (Edited)

 

Is there the required Service History. 

Do the Oil and filter services show as Annual / 9,400 miles, so Fixed Regime for a 1.4 TSI PHEV. 

The DQ400-e DSG was or is due a Oil change at 40,000 miles, has that been done with the 45,000 mile car?

Edited 23 May, 20242 yr by Ootohere

19 minutes ago, Woohah said:

I plan to go approved used route.

I'd be more concerned with "does it have a full service history including things like correctly done DSG (and Haldex if applicable) services?" than "Approved used" checks like "does it have a wheel and tyre at each corner?"

The Brake Fluid should have been changed at 30,000 miles or 3 years. Maybe even @ 2 years and 4 years. 

The Pollen filter at 2 years and 4 years.

The Spark Plugs at 40,000 miles or 4 years.

 

The Rigorous checks should have been done as well as serviced to the Manufacturers Guidelines, Recommendations, Schedule or Specification as per Extended / Used Warranty T&C,s and what ever wording.   Many Approved Used car seem to get a Warranty without being as per those terms.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/523355-skoda-approved-used-the-100-checks

 

Really the sales person should know the Service History, what has been missed if anything, should know the Warranty T&C,s word for word.

It is their full time job really, selling and buying or taking in trade-ins.

If asked questions and do not know then they should find out the truthful answer.

Thanks a lot for those helpful responses. So I gather approved used isnt necessarily as reassuring as i might have thought. I will make sure to make the checks you suggested regardless who I buy from. I am still swayed by the year long warrantee as it seems like it is some protection againgst issues I might not pick up at purchase than non approved. Would you suggest that is not the case? 

 

Also the car Im currently most interested in is at 35k can you give me a rough idea of the cost of the works that will need doing at 40k. It might work out cheaper for me to buy a 40k+ car that has had the work done. Thanks again

Get the dealership Service staff to show what the service requirements are on a car that you are buying.     Then get the sales staff to show that that car has the correct serving for the miles / age of the car.   Also that anything not done but due before another 12 months / 9,400 miles is carried out pre sale to you.   Then get the Approved sale car check list and do your inspection of the car.   That is about it.  Or take someone that can inspect the,  bodywork closely.  Wheels and tyres etc. Windscreen for chips and generally the condition.  Any repairs should be to factory or approved car standard.   A high standard, not a kerb side autos standard.  You are paying a premium. 

 

6 hours ago, Ootohere said:

Get the dealership Service staff to show what the service requirements are on a car that you are buying.     Then get the sales staff to show that that car has the correct serving for the miles / age of the car.   Also that anything not done but due before another 12 months / 9,400 miles is carried out pre sale to you.   Then get the Approved sale car check list and do your inspection of the car.   That is about it.  Or take someone that can inspect the,  bodywork closely.  Wheels and tyres etc. Windscreen for chips and generally the condition.  Any repairs should be to factory or approved car standard.   A high standard, not a kerb side autos standard.  You are paying a premium. 

Will do. Thanks a lot

On 23/05/2024 at 15:14, Ootohere said:

Welcome.

 

Are they really Skoda Approved Used cars, or cars with a Warranty that will be valid?  (Edited)

 

Is there the required Service History. 

Do the Oil and filter services show as Annual / 9,400 miles, so Fixed Regime for a 1.4 TSI PHEV. 

The DQ400-e DSG was or is due a Oil change at 40,000 miles, has that been done with the 45,000 mile car?

Hi 

 

You were kind enough to advise me on purchasing a superb iv, including the need to have the DSG oil changed at 40k.. I have just spoken to a dealer who asvised "In the notes when this vehicle was inspected by us on 26/05/2024, it states "Can't do gearbox oil change as is a hybrid vehicle." The gearbox oil was not changed".

 Im guessing that is not correct? any advice appreciated

 

Thanks

@Woohah

They can not do it because they have not a Trained & Qualified Technician to work on an Electrified car.  Mild, Plug in or BEV,

But,

it needs doing @ 40,000 miles. By someone that is qualified to do it. 

 

THEY NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT.

 

?

Were the Spark Plugs not changed at 40,000 miles / 4 years because there was no Technician that could work on an Electrified car / Hybrid?

Were the Annual Oil changes the Hybrid requires by the schedule not carried out annually or any other items?

 

So a 1.4 TSI PHEV with a DQ400-e DSG that has not had the Gearbox Oil changed at 45,000 miles is really requiring it being done as 5,000 miles over the shedule.

An Owner / Customer is invalidating the Manufacturers Warranty if they had to claim.    Any Dealership selling a car should know that the Warranty they have on a car is not valid because of the lack of that DSG service. 

 

 

Edited 6 June, 20241 yr by Ootohere

@Ootohere

Thank you