Hi everyone. 

Came accross this very helpful forum while searching for reviews on the All-In bundle as I am considering signing up to it for my Superb 2020 1.5 tsi model. Dealer mentioned that there is 20% off this week so speeding up my research on its utility before I depart with £720 for the 2 year bundle.

I have read quite a few threads and more or less, it seems that it all comes down to whether you want to buy it for peace of mind (and hope the warranty kicks in when needed).

However, trawling these posts, I started discovering the issues about DSG. Is there a way to figure out which one is on my car? On the last maintenance list, the Skoda dealer listed Gearbox Code UAG but I still can't figure out if it is the one that are causing quite a lot of issues these days. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

You can get your build sheet from this seller who normally responds within 24 hours. 

 

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Is your car already under warranty from the Škoda dealer? If so I would say don’t bother with the warranty you are looking at. The warranty’s normally go on ‘sale’ a couple of times a year. I don’t think there is any extra cost to pay for it monthly so if you want to spread the cost that might be worth considering. 
 

The gearboxes can either be super reliable or built like cheese. I wouldn’t take a chance. 

 

@Nico1881  Your car has a DQ200 7 speed twin dry clutch DSG.  No servicing schedule. (2 oils, in box and in the MCU)

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/526175-which-gearbox

 

Clutch Packs are covered with the Manufacturers Warranty on an new car, & the extended warranty bought before a car is first registered but not with the Warranties bought later.

 

See that the DSG is covered in the All In pack.

Is there enough getting done in 2 services that does not require paying extra.

So are the Spark Plugs, the Brake Fluid. the Pollen Filter and a Air Filter getting changed?

Is it Fixed Service, 2 services in 2 years.  Or is it Variable / Flexible services?

 

 

Edited 30 August, 20241 yr by Ootohere

Thank you both for your replies and for the info and @Ootohere about the type of clutch on the car. Hopefully this is one of the more reliable ones since the issues in the previous decade? 

 

The car is just out of warranty so I will have a 30 day no claim period before this new one kicks in. 

 

The All In bundle (2 services, 2 MOT, 2 years Roadside assistance, 2 years warranty) is currently at £30 per month for 24 months. The "All-in Warranty covers almost all mechanical and electrical component failure on your vehicle" before listing the exclusions including "Wear and tear* of clutch component: clutch pressure plates, bearing and disc.". Since the car is only 3 years old with less than 20K miles (I pretty much do only 6K miles per year with it), hopefully any issues with the DSG would be difficult to exclude under wear and tear? 

 

The Spark Plugs, Pollen Filter and Air Filter are all included with this service plan but Brake fluid is excluded (cost of £65 VAT included). Guess the DSG oil change does not need to be changed at the 4 year year mark based on the type of clutch mentioned above but I may do it for peace of mind. If I did so, what time frame or amount of miles would you recommend it doing?

 

Also, I read somewhere on this forum, that while the Haldex oil change is never mentioned by Skoda dealerships, that it may be a good idea to do so. If so, when do you recommend it done? 

 

The All In Service plan has a 3 year period from start date to end date. I imagine that if you do not service the car based on the annual recommendations from Skoda, the warranty would be ineffective per the servicing clause.   "Servicing – To ensure that your vehicle is maintained in good condition, it should be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. If it is not, we cannot be held responsible for any faults it may develop which could be attributed to the lack of service or maintenance. For this Warranty to remain valid, each service must be completed within 500 miles of the mileage recommended by the manufacturer or within four weeks of the recommended time period, whichever occurs first. If you fail to have your vehicle serviced in accordance with the manufacturers specification, cover will still apply for components which are not connected to vehicle servicing."

 

The way I break it down is that servicing the car will generally cost me £480 to do over the next two years at a local independent shop (without brake fluid), the two MOT will generally cost around £50 a year, and the two year roadside assistance around £100 per year. So signing up with the dealer for £720 is not a bad deal in itself if the car is reliable and does not need much to be done to it (repair wise) with the warranty coming as a freebee. The main question mark is how good that warranty is? Guess time will tell. 

 

Anyways, sorry about all the questions. My car knowledge is very limited but trying to understand it better thanks to you guys.  

 

 

 

 

A DQ200 DSG does not need Oil Changes for peace of mind. Leave well alone. 

Fabulous. One expense less

Fixed Service Regimes as Manufacturer Recommendations, Guidelines, Specification, Schedule.

 

The Cam Belt & DSG not applicable as shown here & the Air Filter schedule is ridiculous. Check Annually.

Thanks @Ootohere This is helpful. 

 

 

@Nico1881 You can ask the Sealer Person to show that the car has not only a FSH or FMDSH but actually serviced before you collect it to the Manufacturers Guidelines or Schedule. 

 

The Car is maybe out of Warranty but they have to be selling a car of merchantable quality. and 30 days without the new Warranty is nothing because they have the Consumer Rights to be thinking about.

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Any reason the car is not a Skoda Approved Used Car?

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@Ootohere The car is already mine (past three years) so just a topic about getting the extended warranty and DSG info. Thanks for all your help throughout this thread. I have signed up for the All in bundle now and hopefully the warranty is good enough to deal with any important and sudden pb that may come down the road (if any). Cheers