Squeaky suspension

[Dodgy2006]

Hi, I have a 55 plate octy vrs with 14.5 k on clock no probs lately except for really creaky and squeaky suspension and along with the screeching brakes its starting to do my head in a little.I was just wondering if i should get it checked out or is it a common skoda fault???
Cheers.

[th4neuk]

Mine's doing the same but at the minute the seat is creaking that much the dealer can't here the suspension. They are replacing the seat first then looking at the suspension!!!

Can't fault the dealer so far so imho I'd take it in and get it looked at.

hth

Cheers

[pdhealy]

Worn front ARB bushes methinks... mine has the same problem.

If you notice the squeak disappears on a wet day, and returns when it's dry, then chances are it's the ARB bushes. Common problem. Not too expensive to replace

[Dodgy2006]

Thanks for the replies lads.
Will this be covered by warranty or is most suspension stuff down to wear and tear but bearing in mind the age and milage I cant believe stuff is wearing out or needs replacing so soon.

[pdhealy]

Not sure if it is covered by warranty, as it might be classed as a consumable. Well worth trying your case with the dealer, as it's still within the warranty period.

[Kookie_Monster]

Originally Posted by pdhealy

Worn front ARB bushes methinks... mine has the same problem.

If you notice the squeak disappears on a wet day, and returns when it's dry, then chances are it's the ARB bushes. Common problem. Not too expensive to replace

Guys... I have the same problem, but opposite to what pdhealy said: the squeaky sound only sets in when it's raining. Late last winter, the car would make a slight ** clunk **. Then came summer and the noise just went away. Now it started to rain and it sounds like my right front suspension is falling apart! lol

I'm thinking about the ARB bushes? Could it be?

If it is... could I replace the bushes without having to replace ARB?

[matthewb]

Its the ARB bushes,just make sure the dealer replaces both at the same time ARB and new bushes ,if they just replace the bushes the problem will come back in a few weeks time.

[Kookie_Monster]

Originally Posted by matthewb

Its the ARB bushes,just make sure the dealer replaces both at the same time ARB and new bushes ,if they just replace the bushes the problem will come back in a few weeks time.

Hum... I was affraid anyone would say that. lol

Thanks m8!

[Bakie]

Originally Posted by pdhealy

Not sure if it is covered by warranty, as it might be classed as a consumable. Well worth trying your case with the dealer, as it's still within the warranty period.

Could be a warranty claim as they are prone to failure.

I have a 110TDi and about 3 months out of warranty my front ARB Bushes started squeaking and were at their worse after I'd had the aircon running.

I called Skoda UK and asked them if they had brought out modded parts as it was a know issues because someone on here advised I ask my dealer to fit the modded parts. Skoda UK said there were no modified parts and then asked about the acr, it's agfe, mileage etc and where I brought it from.

Two days later my dealer call me to ask me to book it in to have the ARB and bushes replaced as a goodwill gesture from Skoda UK I did have to pay the labour costs but the parts were supplied free of charge.

So if yours is still under warranty you could argue that they should be replaced under warranty but then again your dealer may not refuse to replace them as a warranty repair in which case you have nothing to worry about.

[Pimpmyskodia]

I have the same problem on my rear suspension, like said, it disapears on wet days,