Steering needs looking at ??!!!??

h1gg1 · 02-02-2007, 20:23

Took my VRS Octy into Skoda at Macclesfield today to look at the following problems;

- Rattle in door
- One of paddles in left middle vent not moving in unison with the others.
- Interior light switch fell off when sliding it.

The girl in reception, 'Polish' i think, said that all things were checked and;

- Door needs to be stripped and investigated, definite rattle.
- New vent unit needs to be ordered.
- switch has been mended and seems to work ok now.

However she also said the mechanic has said the steering is out and needs looking at and may require replacement???

I probed her for more information and she couldn't explain.

What i need to know is, if there's something so wrong as to warrant replacement steering parts, is this covered under warranty? (car is 55 plate)

Plus the other items, are these covered under warranty.

She couldn't answer this, and said that on investigation this could be confirmed.

Just spent £11,000 on this car last week and dont want to have to fork out just yet - what are your thoughts on the above???

Advice is appreciated.

Regards

Steve H.

TeflonTom · 02-02-2007, 20:32

warranty will cover steering components for sure... but to be honest if it is that bad they shouldnever have sold it to you in that condition

h1gg1 · 02-02-2007, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

warranty will cover steering components for sure... but to be honest if it is that bad they shouldnever have sold it to you in that condition

Actuallt bought it from Skoda Halifax, but took it here beacause it is closer to home. Might have a word with Skoda Halifax tomorrow.

Regards

steve H.

TeflonTom · 02-02-2007, 20:36

you will have to check the details of the warranty

fordfan · 02-02-2007, 20:38

A year or so ago we took an Octavia into a dealer for some warranty work, one job of which was an air vent. This was not covered as it was explained to us that people like to stick air fresheners and the like in them, which is quite understandable as they are not designed for this, we were also shown the Skoda buletin about this.

02-02-2007, 20:23	#1
h1gg1 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steering needs looking at ??!!!?? Took my VRS Octy into Skoda at Macclesfield today to look at the following problems; - Rattle in door - One of paddles in left middle vent not moving in unison with the others. - Interior light switch fell off when sliding it. The girl in reception, 'Polish' i think, said that all things were checked and; - Door needs to be stripped and investigated, definite rattle. - New vent unit needs to be ordered. - switch has been mended and seems to work ok now. However she also said the mechanic has said the steering is out and needs looking at and may require replacement??? I probed her for more information and she couldn't explain. What i need to know is, if there's something so wrong as to warrant replacement steering parts, is this covered under warranty? (car is 55 plate) Plus the other items, are these covered under warranty. She couldn't answer this, and said that on investigation this could be confirmed. Just spent £11,000 on this car last week and dont want to have to fork out just yet - what are your thoughts on the above??? Advice is appreciated. Regards Steve H.

02-02-2007, 20:32	#2
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,928 Thanks: 43 Thanked 200 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Steering needs looking at ??!!!?? warranty will cover steering components for sure... but to be honest if it is that bad they shouldnever have sold it to you in that condition __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

02-02-2007, 20:36	#4
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,928 Thanks: 43 Thanked 200 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Steering needs looking at ??!!!?? you will have to check the details of the warranty __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

02-02-2007, 20:38	#5
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,948 Thanks: 28 Thanked 224 Times in 195 Posts	Re: Steering needs looking at ??!!!?? A year or so ago we took an Octavia into a dealer for some warranty work, one job of which was an air vent. This was not covered as it was explained to us that people like to stick air fresheners and the like in them, which is quite understandable as they are not designed for this, we were also shown the Skoda buletin about this.

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