I'm seriously starting to fall out with my Octavia at the moment :(

Since buying it last year, I had a steering clunk which after replacing the front ARB, turned out to be the steering rack -

Unlucky :(

I had a similar problem on my old car. Oil pump failed, then needed a new cambelt.. then alternator went, then I got a nail in a tyre. Overall cost me about

Yeah, bit of a bummer...

I think its worth keeping on top of things, and it all averages out nicely in the end.

Yeah mate i know what you mean my can't seem to go longer then a month without making a new knocking or clonking noise! just as i think everything is ok!!!!

Thats the trouble with cars,you have a good run and then everything comes along at once.

I'm coming up for MOT,Tax,Service incl Cam-belt+water pump(2nd change).

All servicing will be done by Mike at IP which takes the sting out of it.

Although can't complain as its on just over 130K miles now in 4 years.

These things do seem to all come at one.

Bit like Tax/MOT/Insurance..all seems to pop up at once.

I'm sure this will be the end of your troubles.

I'm coming up for MOT,Tax,Service incl Cam-belt+water pump(2nd change).

Same as me in feb, Arhhhhhhh!

I know how you feel Phil

My Octy vrs is the first VAG car I have owned (always had Fords befor). I used to have the belief that VAG cars had superior build quality compared to Fords, but not any more :thumbdwn:

My cherished Octy vrs has only done 16,000 miles, gets really well looked after, but has still had quite a few problems inc;

All four wheels replaced due to corrosion, hazard light switch replaced, engine oil leak (cam box cover), oil level sender unit replaced, 6 CD player replaced, exhaust mounting bracket completly corroded away at only 12K :eek:, wiper spindles seized and today the o/s head light adjuster f****d up which I have now stripped and repaired myself.

Despite the problems, I still love my Skoda :confused:, I cant explain what it is about the MK1 Octy vrs, but you just cant help liking em

Bad luck Phil,

Cars can be a serious pain in the butt sometimes (especially when they start costing!!) Look on the bright side that your car still looks stunning and very different from everything else on the road.

Cheers

i must admit i love my octy but have to say and this includes all the VAG group. They aint as well built as everyone says.

Next time i'm getting some JAP crap car, has to be said they are bloomy reliable. (still keeping my mk1 golf tho )

VrsPhil,

I feel for you, my wife has bought a Panda( brand new) and done only 425 miles before it let her down (immobilisor issue, unable to start vehicle, diagnosed as factory **** up :( ), whereas my Octy vRS has covered 62000 without a hiccup of any description (apart from 1 coil pack changed under warrenty).

I guess its just the luck of the draw :(

VrsPhil,

I feel for you, my wife has bought a Panda( brand new) and done only 425 miles before it let her down (immobilisor issue, unable to start vehicle, diagnosed as factory **** up :( ), whereas my Octy vRS has covered 62000 without a hiccup of any description (apart from 1 coil pack changed under warrenty).

I guess its just the luck of the draw :(

Only one ??

When doing an Octy vRS coil pack on warranty or SUK bulletin on the earlier Octy vRS's, the garage usually contact SUK and all four are replaced, well, at least they did on mine and most others?

:( i know how you feel, we have had our octy rs for 1 year now and have had 4 courtesy cars in that year, and i am about to take it into the garage again in an hour, dont think i will be coming out in my car so that will be 5 courtesy cars

Only one ??

When doing an Octy vRS coil pack on warranty or SUK bulletin on the earlier Octy vRS's, the garage usually contact SUK and all four are replaced, well, at least they did on mine and most others?

Sorry wasn't very clear (it was late ). One failed, all 4 replaced.

Sorry wasn't very clear (it was late ). One failed, all 4 replaced.

No probs, I was just worried you had missed out on the other three, as its not often you get anything for free from SUK.

Since December last I have had to replace:

2 x window regulator assemblies

central convenience unit

central convenience wiring loom

exhaust centre mount rattle

ARB bushes

ARB

radiator mounts

we should start a self help group.

cambelt and water pump done as skoda would replace the rubbish water pump.

2x arb links

2x front wheel bearing

1x steering arm which conicidently led to 1 week later

1x steering rack

i have a milltek sat waiting to be fitted ,but i can't afford to yet,just incase i need to sell it to buy something else thats broken.

mind you my wife says my SEAT's were as bad.just easier to DIY :(

edit:forgot 1x central control unit for conwhatsit i daren't add it up :(

edit again 4x coilpacks

1x coolant temp sender.the list goes on,not to mention previous owners warranty work.

Im in the wrong place here really as I have Felicia, but I know what its like when everything goes wrong at once! Mine cost me

I know how you feel, Phil

I had a similar situation with my previous car, a 1995 Jaguar XJR. Awesome car, but f**k me was it unreliable.

2x Air con reciever/drier

2x A/C condenser

2x Gearbox oil leak

2x Engine coolant leaks

2x Exhaust Manifolds

2x Rear exhaust backbox

Engine oil leak

Driveshaft bearing

A-frame bushes

Rear Shock Absorbers

14-15 mpg

Various other bits and pieces.

Total spent was around

My Skoda Fabia is absolutely the worst piece of crap I've ever owned in my 40 years of driving! TWELVE returns to the shop in the course of a 24 month 'warranty' (including 3-4 tows); and another THREE TOWS since going out of 'warranty'. Engine head changed at JUST SIX MONTHS on a brand new car! PLUS, horribly FAULTY 'warranty' work each time (including the plastic cowling falling off after an oil change, fog light plastic blank falling out after servicing, leaving the "1.6 Valve" plastic signage off the engine cover/filter housing, leaving a MELTED main fusing strip piece in the battery box, etc, etc.) "SKODA. Simply Clever"---make that "Simply CRAP."

Oh dear! This one thread alone is enough to put you off Skoda forever. It is true "Jap Crap" is probably more reliable and the problem with all cars these days is that they are so complicated that the average person (or garage even!) can't fix them when they go wrong.

The only problem I have had with my MK1 vRS is the squealing rear brakes, which I have now cured (see my other posts) I have had 4 older Golfs in the past and had a fair bit of work to do on those to keep them running. The difference between a mint car and a shed is about 2 problems i.e. squealing brakes and worn clutch, both of which are jobs that you may to do on any car. All I say is as soon as a problem arises do your best to get it fixed otherwise you end up hating the vehicle.

As for warrantys, in my opinion that is the biggest part of most peoples complaints "I have had the car back at the garage 4 times and it still hasnt been fixed" etc. etc. Find a good independant local garage and trust your car to them or even better do-it-yourself as I do. Then I only have myself to blame when its broken. Look at the fancy showroom at the main dealer and think who is paying for it!!

My Skoda Fabia is absolutely the worst piece of crap I've ever owned in my 40 years of driving! TWELVE returns to the shop in the course of a 24 month 'warranty' (including 3-4 tows); and another THREE TOWS since going out of 'warranty'. Engine head changed at JUST SIX MONTHS on a brand new car! PLUS, horribly FAULTY 'warranty' work each time (including the plastic cowling falling off after an oil change, fog light plastic blank falling out after servicing, leaving the "1.6 Valve" plastic signage off the engine cover/filter housing, leaving a MELTED main fusing strip piece in the battery box, etc, etc.) "SKODA. Simply Clever"---make that "Simply CRAP."

....And there again there are Friday afternoon cars! That sounds like bad luck!

Touch wood, mine is all sorted now. I invested in VAG-COM which has already paid for itself AND saved me a fair bit.

Like I said in my first post, I don't really blame Skoda/VAG and I still think that it's much better than some of the crap I've had in the past (french). I just hope that I get a bit of trouble free motoring now!

I'm sorry to hear of everyone elses problems... I hope they have outcomes like mine

On the subject of dealers, I've always been of the opinion that it's unfair to generalise as they are basically independant companies, however, I have recently had dealings with a couple of Toyota dealers and I'm sorry to say that they wipe the floor with Skoda.

I would still have another, but I think I might buy the next one new/ 6 months old rather than three years.

I've had 2 problems with the Passat since I bought it 18k miles ago, a cv boot split and the heated seat packed up. Not bad for a car with 124k on the clock.

I'll be fixing the heated seat in the near future with a replacement genuine part, and all servicing is done with OEM parts, on the button - but all DIY. I think as long as you look after a car, and fix things as they go wrong rather than letting them build up, then atleast I won't fall out of love with the old gal.