build quality sucks.

keltmoss · 07-07-2005, 20:41

I have had my Fabia about nine months now and done 11000 miles and i have to admit i think the build quality leaves a lot to be desired.From day one my brakes have made a grinding noise,i've had constant squeaks and rattles from all areas of the dash and also from the rear seats and the drivers seat has now started squeaking like the springs have burst or something.I take very good care of my cars ( some would say im obsessed )

but i am getting more and more frustrated as i find more faults.Oh forgot to add that the drivers door handle has come loose and the front grille at the fog light on the passenger side is also loose.Had it into my dealer and took the service manager out for a spin and typically it didnt make one single squeak bit i was well annoyed at the guys attitude.He basically said if the mechanics couldnt find a fault on the day there wasnt much they could do.Any advise guys cos im driving with the stereo at 20 just to drown all this out.Also has any one else got these problems as the service "*** hole" manager says hes never encountered any of my problems before.Thanks.Im off to punch a wall or something.

Dr Zoidberg · 07-07-2005, 20:45

Sounds like your car was built at about half four on a friday afternoon.

Tom_vRS · 07-07-2005, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr zoidberg

Sounds like your car was built at about half four on a friday afternoon.

As was mine I believe.

keltmoss · 07-07-2005, 20:54

It is the worst thing in the world.My routine is this.
Get up at half five feeling knackered
Get dressed and by now i dont want to go to work
Go out the back door and now im awake enough to remember whats coming
Open the door,ease myself in....
squueeaak.the seat sounds like pavarotti has spent the night in it.
Turn the key and already the vibrating\rattling noise from rear seats is there.
Reverse out the driveway getting more annoyed now.
Pull away and yep the dash is rattling now.
etc etc until its too much that even with a sore head i drive with the stereo full blast and the window down to let the steam thats coming out my ears dissapate.

Another trip to Chathams comin up me thinks.

Superted · 07-07-2005, 20:59

If it's still under warranty keep taking it back until you get satisfaction. Also, ring Skoda UK customer services, the number will be in all of the bumf you have within your service literature, they are good. I know as i recently needed a new dash and no problem. Don't give up just keep plugging away

Lummox · 07-07-2005, 21:05

1. New drivers seat base (mine did the same, was ok after a new base).
2. Adjust the rubber rear seat stops (common and easy mod, takes five secs).

Just two sugestions that may ease your stress.

keltmoss · 07-07-2005, 21:12

Thanks lummox.The rear seat mounts.Is that easily done and does that cause like a rattling sound.Its hard to pinpoint exactly where the damn noises come from cos im driving all the time but its definately from the rear seats somewhere.Also my car is still under warranty so will i get the drivers seat fixed without charge?Thanks again guys your easing my pain.

WW_VRS · 07-07-2005, 21:13

Not had a single problem with noises. Mine has had soundproofing fitted under the carpets & in the boot and under the bonnet. But that wouldnt stop the grinding/vibrating and so on.

The grinding only happens when the discs are rusted up, which they do very very quickly when left wet. A little sweep of the brake peddle later & it's gone.

I guess I've been lucky with the seats, not heard a squeek yet.

Definitely worth going back, or go to a different dealer. I know it sux that they say things like 'if we dont hear it we cant fix it' - but that's life.

I sincerely hope they get to the bottom of it quick as I've not had problems (yet?) with the Octi 1.9 SDI Classic, Fabia 1.9 TDI, and my own Fabia vRS.

Sounds like a little oil on the door hinges may not be a bad idea (or grease, or whatever it's meant to be). The rattling dash - wire loom loose bashing about maybe, hard to say.

The squeeking seat appears fairly common though, perhaps I got lucky

Lummox · 07-07-2005, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by keltmoss

Thanks lummox.The rear seat mounts.Is that easily done and does that cause like a rattling sound.Its hard to pinpoint exactly where the damn noises come from cos im driving all the time but its definately from the rear seats somewhere.Also my car is still under warranty so will i get the drivers seat fixed without charge?Thanks again guys your easing my pain.

Quick check, does the noise go away when the seat are down?

If so the have a look below the metal hoop part of the catch when the seats are down. There is a little rubber stopper much like you get on the underside of a bonnet. Unscrew it a few turns, this should take up the play int he seat backs and stop the rattle.

**delcac** · 07-07-2005, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Quick check, does the noise go away when the seat are down?

If so the have a look below the metal hoop part of the catch when the seats are down. There is a little rubber stopper much like you get on the underside of a bonnet. Unscrew it a few turns, this should take up the play int he seat backs and stop the rattle.

Bloody hell!!

keltmoss · 07-07-2005, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Quick check, does the noise go away when the seat are down?

If so the have a look below the metal hoop part of the catch when the seats are down. There is a little rubber stopper much like you get on the underside of a bonnet. Unscrew it a few turns, this should take up the play int he seat backs and stop the rattle.

Yeah lummox it does.I noticed it after i had the rear seats folded down a couple of times when i was away fishing and when i got back and cleaned the car and put the rear seats back up the rattling\squeaking started.Did you get the drivers seat problem fixed under guarantee mate?Thanks again.

Lummox · 07-07-2005, 21:33

My seat was fixed under warranty but it is really up to your dealer and Skoda to diagnose yours and fix it as is required.

Johnwg · 07-07-2005, 22:04

Had mine for 6 Weeks and covered 1800 miles, also had constant rattles from the dash and doors, if it wasn't for the way the car actually performed I'd be getting more than pi$$ed off by now. Must admit I thought build quality was one area I wouldn't have had to worry about, but after reading neumerous reviews before I collected the car - the reality is its the one thing letting the car down at the moment

Tom_vRS · 07-07-2005, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnwg

Had mine for 6 Weeks and covered 1800 miles, also had constant rattles from the dash and doors, if it wasn't for the way the car actually performed I'd be getting more than pi$$ed off by now. Must admit I thought build quality was one area I wouldn't have had to worry about, but after reading neumerous reviews before I collected the car - the reality is its the one thing letting the car down at the moment

Hear hear.

beeftech · 07-07-2005, 22:14

Mine had 2 annoying rattles: 1 from the glovebox area, which was loose mountings and another that transpired to be a misaligned front panel!!!! Eh???

Anyway It Dunt rattle no more

My Dealer is ACE Think I must be one of the lucky few!!!

b1ackb1rd · 08-07-2005, 08:38

Well the only annoying rattle I've got is from the passenger seat ... thank god she has her own car

(cue distant sounds of Basil Brush ........ "boom boom")

SteVRs · 08-07-2005, 08:54

My gearlever rattle appears to have cured itself (9000 miles), except for under hard acceleration in 3rd/4th.

Dash still rattles though. Still, serves me right for buying a cheap car eh?

des_pd_ tdi · 08-07-2005, 09:06

I can't understand this I've had 5 VW's, they all rattled around, apart from my mk1 Derby.

My Fabia has been the most reliable, nothing in the interior squeaks or rattles, the only thing that caused concern was the ARB drop link that needed tightening due to my 40+ speed humps everyday to work.

Even my wife comments on how infrequently it visits the garage and petrol station

Des

MikeW · 08-07-2005, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1ackb1rd

Well the only annoying rattle I've got is from the passenger seat ... thank god she has her own car

(cue distant sounds of Basil Brush ........ "boom boom")

Excellent joke! I've got one here for all the owners of French cars.....

I say I say, did you hear about the frog that broke down?
It was TOAD away!!!!!

**roo** · 08-07-2005, 10:01

The only rattle I ever had was from the diesel engine.

b1ackb1rd · 08-07-2005, 10:06

Mike ... you're a sick man

BLiND · 08-07-2005, 10:25

I have 2 rattles which *seem* to come from the far right and left air-vents on the dash... just can't seem to find whos doing it!

logiclee · 08-07-2005, 10:41

Both my Octy and Furby had back seat rattles, both sorted by adjusting the rubber stops.

Fabia's dash is silent but currently have a dashboard rattle on the Octy below the head unit. I'll have to sort this myself as it's not standard ICE.

Cheers
Lee

lfc958 · 08-07-2005, 13:00

I thought my glove box door was rattling, it was the contents, on a repack it went.

It was actually an item i put in the secret compartment( false floor) vibrating, just took it out - problem solved.

Fabia 12v · 08-07-2005, 13:23

Not a squeek!

07-07-2005, 20:41	#1
keltmoss Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	build quality sucks. I have had my Fabia about nine months now and done 11000 miles and i have to admit i think the build quality leaves a lot to be desired.From day one my brakes have made a grinding noise,i've had constant squeaks and rattles from all areas of the dash and also from the rear seats and the drivers seat has now started squeaking like the springs have burst or something.I take very good care of my cars ( some would say im obsessed ) but i am getting more and more frustrated as i find more faults.Oh forgot to add that the drivers door handle has come loose and the front grille at the fog light on the passenger side is also loose.Had it into my dealer and took the service manager out for a spin and typically it didnt make one single squeak bit i was well annoyed at the guys attitude.He basically said if the mechanics couldnt find a fault on the day there wasnt much they could do.Any advise guys cos im driving with the stereo at 20 just to drown all this out.Also has any one else got these problems as the service "*** hole" manager says hes never encountered any of my problems before.Thanks.Im off to punch a wall or something.

07-07-2005, 20:45	#2
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,730 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 144 Posts	Sounds like your car was built at about half four on a friday afternoon. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

07-07-2005, 20:59	#5
Superted Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Posts: 429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	If it's still under warranty keep taking it back until you get satisfaction. Also, ring Skoda UK customer services, the number will be in all of the bumf you have within your service literature, they are good. I know as i recently needed a new dash and no problem. Don't give up just keep plugging away __________________ cheeRS:

07-07-2005, 21:05	#6
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,276 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 734 Times in 616 Posts	1. New drivers seat base (mine did the same, was ok after a new base). 2. Adjust the rubber rear seat stops (common and easy mod, takes five secs). Just two sugestions that may ease your stress. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk

07-07-2005, 21:13	#8
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,853 Thanks: 45 Thanked 81 Times in 71 Posts	Not had a single problem with noises. Mine has had soundproofing fitted under the carpets & in the boot and under the bonnet. But that wouldnt stop the grinding/vibrating and so on. The grinding only happens when the discs are rusted up, which they do very very quickly when left wet. A little sweep of the brake peddle later & it's gone. I guess I've been lucky with the seats, not heard a squeek yet. Definitely worth going back, or go to a different dealer. I know it sux that they say things like 'if we dont hear it we cant fix it' - but that's life. I sincerely hope they get to the bottom of it quick as I've not had problems (yet?) with the Octi 1.9 SDI Classic, Fabia 1.9 TDI, and my own Fabia vRS. Sounds like a little oil on the door hinges may not be a bad idea (or grease, or whatever it's meant to be). The rattling dash - wire loom loose bashing about maybe, hard to say. The squeeking seat appears fairly common though, perhaps I got lucky __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

07-07-2005, 20:54	#4
keltmoss Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is the worst thing in the world.My routine is this. Get up at half five feeling knackered Get dressed and by now i dont want to go to work Go out the back door and now im awake enough to remember whats coming Open the door,ease myself in.... squueeaak.the seat sounds like pavarotti has spent the night in it. Turn the key and already the vibrating\rattling noise from rear seats is there. Reverse out the driveway getting more annoyed now. Pull away and yep the dash is rattling now. etc etc until its too much that even with a sore head i drive with the stereo full blast and the window down to let the steam thats coming out my ears dissapate. Another trip to Chathams comin up me thinks.

07-07-2005, 21:12	#7
keltmoss Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks lummox.The rear seat mounts.Is that easily done and does that cause like a rattling sound.Its hard to pinpoint exactly where the damn noises come from cos im driving all the time but its definately from the rear seats somewhere.Also my car is still under warranty so will i get the drivers seat fixed without charge?Thanks again guys your easing my pain.

07-07-2005, 21:33	#12
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,276 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 734 Times in 616 Posts	My seat was fixed under warranty but it is really up to your dealer and Skoda to diagnose yours and fix it as is required. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk

07-07-2005, 22:04	#13
Johnwg Turkish Delight Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 2,074 Thanks: 66 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts	Had mine for 6 Weeks and covered 1800 miles, also had constant rattles from the dash and doors, if it wasn't for the way the car actually performed I'd be getting more than pi$$ed off by now. Must admit I thought build quality was one area I wouldn't have had to worry about, but after reading neumerous reviews before I collected the car - the reality is its the one thing letting the car down at the moment __________________ 2006: Silver: Octavia II VRS TFSI ESTATE 2002: Green: Audi A6 SE 1.9 TDI AVANT

07-07-2005, 22:14	#15
beeftech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Mine had 2 annoying rattles: 1 from the glovebox area, which was loose mountings and another that transpired to be a misaligned front panel!!!! Eh??? Anyway It Dunt rattle no more My Dealer is ACE Think I must be one of the lucky few!!! __________________ '05 Corrida Red Fabia vRS: Revo'd to 185Bhp '90 Nugget Yellow Corrado 1.8T: KO4S and 265bhp

08-07-2005, 08:38	#16
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 302 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well the only annoying rattle I've got is from the passenger seat ... thank god she has her own car (cue distant sounds of Basil Brush ........ "boom boom")

08-07-2005, 08:54	#17
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	My gearlever rattle appears to have cured itself (9000 miles), except for under hard acceleration in 3rd/4th. Dash still rattles though. Still, serves me right for buying a cheap car eh? __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

08-07-2005, 09:06	#18
des_pd_ tdi Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ruislip, Middlesex Posts: 712 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I can't understand this I've had 5 VW's, they all rattled around, apart from my mk1 Derby. My Fabia has been the most reliable, nothing in the interior squeaks or rattles, the only thing that caused concern was the ARB drop link that needed tightening due to my 40+ speed humps everyday to work. Even my wife comments on how infrequently it visits the garage and petrol station Des __________________ Tiguan Sport Auto Gone but not forgotten, Roomster Scout, Fabia VRs.

08-07-2005, 10:06	#21
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 302 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mike ... you're a sick man

08-07-2005, 10:25	#22
BLiND Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have 2 rattles which seem to come from the far right and left air-vents on the dash... just can't seem to find whos doing it! __________________ John Blind

08-07-2005, 13:23	#25
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,028 Thanks: 11 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Not a squeek! __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

08-07-2005, 10:41	#23
logiclee Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Both my Octy and Furby had back seat rattles, both sorted by adjusting the rubber stops. Fabia's dash is silent but currently have a dashboard rattle on the Octy below the head unit. I'll have to sort this myself as it's not standard ICE. Cheers Lee __________________ Another Ex-Scooby owner. Mondeo TDCi 130 6 Speed Ghia, Octavia 1.9TDi Elegance (Now Sold), Fabia 1.9TDi Comfort and Felicia 1.9D GLi

08-07-2005, 13:00	#24
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,068 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	I thought my glove box door was rattling, it was the contents, on a repack it went. It was actually an item i put in the secret compartment( false floor) vibrating, just took it out - problem solved. __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

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