Octavia advice needed

stripee · 09-02-2007, 00:30

Dear all

New to this forum and in need of advice quite quick before i lose my temper and get rid!

Mine is a Sep 99 Slxi petrol estate with standard fit everything. it's done 103k, and has given me all sorts of trouble with various things mostly petty ever since i got it in sep 2002, but has in the main been reliable in terms of the drive. and i do of course feel emotionally attached to it.

Have a list of problems that i need to get done if i'm going to keep the car.

would like to know if people think I should keep it or quit while i'm ahead. and would like an idea on cost as i fear i have developed a habit of getting truly shafted cost-wise getting work done on my car. (no longer take it to the skoda repair garage as i distrust them intensely)

to be done, put estimates i've been given in brackets:

- cam belt and water belt (£350)
- hand brake cable (£50)
- rear discs (£140 pair)
- rear pads (£100 ish)
- rear callipers (potentially - need looking at) (£100ish can't remember if each or pair)
- front left cv joint (already had it packed with grease about 5 months ago, but it's starting to rumble again) (£150)

thanks in advance

like i said, not bitter...but for ref:
- also engine sounds a bit throaty/raw at higher revs, trip computer button is a bit intermittent/loose connection, and the rear boot lock doesn't activate the central locking anymore, despite being replaced last year.

- about 6 months ago spent about £450 getting the electrics fixed (a couple of sensors) on the engine which meant it wouldn't start from warm). Concerned was taken for more than a ride on that one...

Advice greatly appreciated

Stripee

stopan1j · 09-02-2007, 01:15

Thats cars for you unfortunetly - they cost money to keep on the road - all the items you mention are normal wear and tear items and cost money especially if they all need replacing together. Your car is high milage for any car and is to be expected - unfortuanety you own the car when they need replacing - cant advise on costs but they seem in right area, prices could be reduced if you could do the work yourself. I used to have a 1999 2.0 slx by the way stil as good as the face lift model that succeeeded it.

Best of luck in your repairs, once they are done you should be fine unless you have engine, gearbox or clutch issues to content with

KenONeill · 09-02-2007, 14:02

£240 to change rear discs and pads - even with labour, someone's having a giraffe there!

cheezemonkhai · 09-02-2007, 15:48

I paid £149 from GSF for the a set of 4 disks (front and rears) and a full set of pads. Got the local garage to change them for me with a brake fluid change for an additional £100, but that was only because I couldn't get the old ones off.

Whoever is quoting that much for the brakes is having a definite giraffe in your loft.

The GSF parts were brembo and pagid too, which IIRC are the same as the OE parts.

Clive 1939 · 09-02-2007, 17:59

£240 for rear discs/pads!!!? Someone's taking you for a ride. Gawd knows how many hours of labour he's included in that. See my recent post re rear discs + pads for £41 (and that includes £12 shipping from Germany!

***DGW*** · 10-02-2007, 18:33

Dealer price for rear discs should be around £30 each. I don't have the price for pads but £100ish is patently ridiculous. You need to go elsewhere to have your car serviced.

Lummox · 10-02-2007, 18:47

Indeed all cars cost money, even mine, My car decided to snap its main battery lead coming 70 mph up the M1 on tuesday night. Not really that good having no main electrics and 'just' running on the alternator.

Timo · 13-02-2007, 17:49

Sounds like you haven't had the best of luck, but the prices you are paying are mad, you need to look elsewhere unless you only have one garage in a 100 mile radius. Even then may be worth a little drive.

stripee · 14-02-2007, 16:59

Thanks to all those so far who have replied. I have decided to keep my trusted occy for a bit longer. Am hoping I can get the whole lot done for less than £600. It hurts, but not as much as taking a loan for a new car, or getting rid of "Olly".

I might even treat myself to a full valet inside and out!

So frivolous

Stripee

09-02-2007, 00:30	#1
stripee Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia advice needed Dear all New to this forum and in need of advice quite quick before i lose my temper and get rid! Mine is a Sep 99 Slxi petrol estate with standard fit everything. it's done 103k, and has given me all sorts of trouble with various things mostly petty ever since i got it in sep 2002, but has in the main been reliable in terms of the drive. and i do of course feel emotionally attached to it. Have a list of problems that i need to get done if i'm going to keep the car. would like to know if people think I should keep it or quit while i'm ahead. and would like an idea on cost as i fear i have developed a habit of getting truly shafted cost-wise getting work done on my car. (no longer take it to the skoda repair garage as i distrust them intensely) to be done, put estimates i've been given in brackets: - cam belt and water belt (£350) - hand brake cable (£50) - rear discs (£140 pair) - rear pads (£100 ish) - rear callipers (potentially - need looking at) (£100ish can't remember if each or pair) - front left cv joint (already had it packed with grease about 5 months ago, but it's starting to rumble again) (£150) thanks in advance like i said, not bitter...but for ref: - also engine sounds a bit throaty/raw at higher revs, trip computer button is a bit intermittent/loose connection, and the rear boot lock doesn't activate the central locking anymore, despite being replaced last year. - about 6 months ago spent about £450 getting the electrics fixed (a couple of sensors) on the engine which meant it wouldn't start from warm). Concerned was taken for more than a ride on that one... Advice greatly appreciated Stripee

09-02-2007, 01:15	#2
stopan1j Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed Thats cars for you unfortunetly - they cost money to keep on the road - all the items you mention are normal wear and tear items and cost money especially if they all need replacing together. Your car is high milage for any car and is to be expected - unfortuanety you own the car when they need replacing - cant advise on costs but they seem in right area, prices could be reduced if you could do the work yourself. I used to have a 1999 2.0 slx by the way stil as good as the face lift model that succeeeded it. Best of luck in your repairs, once they are done you should be fine unless you have engine, gearbox or clutch issues to content with

09-02-2007, 14:02	#3
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 11,043 Thanks: 63 Thanked 548 Times in 536 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed £240 to change rear discs and pads - even with labour, someone's having a giraffe there!

09-02-2007, 15:48	#4
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,478 Thanks: 106 Thanked 507 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed I paid £149 from GSF for the a set of 4 disks (front and rears) and a full set of pads. Got the local garage to change them for me with a brake fluid change for an additional £100, but that was only because I couldn't get the old ones off. Whoever is quoting that much for the brakes is having a definite giraffe in your loft. The GSF parts were brembo and pagid too, which IIRC are the same as the OE parts. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment. Last edited by cheezemonkhai; 09-02-2007 at 15:50.

09-02-2007, 17:59	#5
Clive 1939 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 30 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed £240 for rear discs/pads!!!? Someone's taking you for a ride. Gawd knows how many hours of labour he's included in that. See my recent post re rear discs + pads for £41 (and that includes £12 shipping from Germany!

10-02-2007, 18:33	#6
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed Dealer price for rear discs should be around £30 each. I don't have the price for pads but £100ish is patently ridiculous. You need to go elsewhere to have your car serviced. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

10-02-2007, 18:47	#7
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,304 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 735 Times in 617 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed Indeed all cars cost money, even mine, My car decided to snap its main battery lead coming 70 mph up the M1 on tuesday night. Not really that good having no main electrics and 'just' running on the alternator. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

13-02-2007, 17:49	#8
Timo Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 393 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed Sounds like you haven't had the best of luck, but the prices you are paying are mad, you need to look elsewhere unless you only have one garage in a 100 mile radius. Even then may be worth a little drive.

14-02-2007, 16:59	#9
stripee Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia advice needed Thanks to all those so far who have replied. I have decided to keep my trusted occy for a bit longer. Am hoping I can get the whole lot done for less than £600. It hurts, but not as much as taking a loan for a new car, or getting rid of "Olly". I might even treat myself to a full valet inside and out! So frivolous Stripee

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