snapped alloy.

daz_vrs · 29-06-2006, 18:22

well skoda have finally got back to me about the broken alloy. there insisting they get the broken arb which the garage threw away over a month ago. because they cant get it there closing the case saying a stone has caused the damage and there is nothing they can do about it.

Where do i stand? Surely this cant be acceptable!

Lummox · 29-06-2006, 18:26

When was the ARB changed? was it under warranty?

What do you have to gain by taking it further? Did you loose any money etc as a result of its failure?

Dr Zoidberg · 29-06-2006, 18:34

They didn't swap the wheel under warranty IIRC

daz_vrs · 29-06-2006, 18:50

im a wheel and an ARB out of pocket. not to mention ive been driving around on my spare for over a month.

the ARB broke as a result of the wheel hitting it when it snapped.

for those of you who dont know of the incident look at my earlier post.
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia...one-day/53524/

Lummox · 29-06-2006, 18:59

Ah I get ya.

I'd say at the very least a letter/mail to customer service. Maybe even your CAB and why not a motoring magazine such as auto express?

I dont see how a stone caused the damage, unless it was half a house brick. The standard caliper just doesnt run that close to the wheel, and if it did surely it would be a risk on all Fabia vRS's.

daz_vrs · 29-06-2006, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Ah I get ya.

I'd say at the very least a letter/mail to customer service. Maybe even your CAB and why not a motoring magazine such as auto express?

I dont see how a stone caused the damage, unless it was half a house brick. The standard caliper just doesnt run that close to the wheel, and if it did surely it would be a risk on all Fabia vRS's.

My point exactly. Shame Skoda dont have the same view on it!

Local paper here i come!

vRSLen · 29-06-2006, 21:20

Give 'em hell Daz!

**robmawer** · 29-06-2006, 21:37

If I'd been told that, first thing I'd ask is how a stone can do that...I mean, surely a bit of a design flaw, having a wheel which can be destroyed by something which makes up the majority of road surfaces!

Rob.

barney_b · 29-06-2006, 22:17

I don't understand why Skoda need the ARB, the wheel broke first. If the ARB went and then the wheel that would seem understanable.

I'd be looking for the cost of the ARB & wheel, if they refuse then seek advice.

Ps. I think Skoda's warranty claims budget has taken a hammering from me alone! Paying for your own warranty work is obviously a VAG induced cost reduction technique!

29-06-2006, 18:22	#1
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	snapped alloy. well skoda have finally got back to me about the broken alloy. there insisting they get the broken arb which the garage threw away over a month ago. because they cant get it there closing the case saying a stone has caused the damage and there is nothing they can do about it. Where do i stand? Surely this cant be acceptable! __________________ skoda- loved by the intelligent....hated by the plonkers!!

29-06-2006, 18:26	#2
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: snapped alloy. When was the ARB changed? was it under warranty? What do you have to gain by taking it further? Did you loose any money etc as a result of its failure? __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

29-06-2006, 18:34	#3
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,538 Thanks: 23 Thanked 186 Times in 137 Posts	Re: snapped alloy. They didn't swap the wheel under warranty IIRC __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

29-06-2006, 18:50	#4
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: snapped alloy. im a wheel and an ARB out of pocket. not to mention ive been driving around on my spare for over a month. the ARB broke as a result of the wheel hitting it when it snapped. for those of you who dont know of the incident look at my earlier post. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia...one-day/53524/ __________________ skoda- loved by the intelligent....hated by the plonkers!! Last edited by daz_vrs; 29-06-2006 at 18:53.

29-06-2006, 18:59	#5
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: snapped alloy. Ah I get ya. I'd say at the very least a letter/mail to customer service. Maybe even your CAB and why not a motoring magazine such as auto express? I dont see how a stone caused the damage, unless it was half a house brick. The standard caliper just doesnt run that close to the wheel, and if it did surely it would be a risk on all Fabia vRS's. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

29-06-2006, 21:20	#7
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,070 Thanks: 169 Thanked 178 Times in 123 Posts	Re: snapped alloy. Give 'em hell Daz! __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

29-06-2006, 21:37	#8
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	Re: snapped alloy. If I'd been told that, first thing I'd ask is how a stone can do that...I mean, surely a bit of a design flaw, having a wheel which can be destroyed by something which makes up the majority of road surfaces! Rob. __________________

29-06-2006, 22:17	#9
barney_b Skud Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 435 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: snapped alloy. I don't understand why Skoda need the ARB, the wheel broke first. If the ARB went and then the wheel that would seem understanable. I'd be looking for the cost of the ARB & wheel, if they refuse then seek advice. Ps. I think Skoda's warranty claims budget has taken a hammering from me alone! Paying for your own warranty work is obviously a VAG induced cost reduction technique! __________________ My Fabia > Mikey the Pikey

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