Brian888 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thought I'd post this as a warning. So last week my 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS with the petrol Tsi engine went bang. Timing chain issue. Engine toast. Quick google search showed me numerous people have had the problem over the VAG range with Tsi engines. Something to do with the timing chain tensioner. Skoda have offered zero help due to being over 5 years old. So beware if you have one of these engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Is that not the case with all motors over a certain age i.e. unless you buy an extended warranty then you are on your own? Unless you have a Kia with a 7 year guarantee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian888 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Yes however many people have had a substantial goodwill contribution towards the fault. There is a known fault with the tensioner and an updated part was issued in 2012 however no recall or advice to replace the part. It's just something I wouldnt expect from a 5 yr old engine with full dealer service history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 It's a sad day when people expect compensation for their car parts breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Worth noting though, so if anybody has one of these they can at least get it checked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 It's a sad day when people expect compensation for their car parts breaking. Gaz there is a Difference between a Car part breaking and a Car part not fit for the purpose intended , manufacturer knowingly not replacing the faulty part I would be pee'd off , you paid for a product fit for purpose Seems to be a common trend with newer cars , profit margins are tight and items are designed within tight thresholds to coincide an expiring service life just after the warranty runs out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Gaz there is a Difference between a Car part breaking and a Car part not fit for the purpose intended , manufacturer knowingly not replacing the faulty part If you bought a bed and the headboard came off five years later, would you expect a replacement? I wouldn't. I'd say there's a time limit on anything remaining 'fit for purpose' these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 If you bought a bed and the headboard came off five years later, would you expect a replacement? I wouldn't. I'd say there's a time limit on anything remaining 'fit for purpose' these days. You're comparing apples and Vladmir Putin there. There's no real relation! I'd say it largely depends on if you're the original customer or not - as if the car has since been sold privately (and thus the new owner has not directly given VW/Skoda any money) they're well within their rights to decline to help. However, if it's the original owner, in the interests of customer loyalty (which is a huge thing in the car industry at the moment I can assure you!) it's probably worth their time to stump up the money and help the owner out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian888 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Gaz- maybe I am being unreasonable but would you be happy with a new car requiring a new engine after 55k miles and 5years with a full dealer service history? At a cost of £6500 I'll add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 If you bought a bed and the headboard came off five years later, would you expect a replacement? I wouldn't. I'd say there's a time limit on anything remaining 'fit for purpose' these days. The workshop manual may not indicate the part needs to be replaced for X mileage or time , if the part has failed within its service life and the manufacturer knew the part is faulty and should be replaced to meet its design purpose Yes I would expect compensation, it was up to the manufacturer to replace this part at the next service or recall the car But service history of the car does come into it , maybe they did not have a chance ; only the OP knows But based whats in the press lately about VAG, they arent going to get any awards anytime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertex Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 There's a well documented thread on golf gti forum. You may be able to seek better advise there as many have had this happen to them. Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 If you bought a bed and the headboard came off five years later, would you expect a replacement? I wouldn't. I'd say there's a time limit on anything remaining 'fit for purpose' these days. Yes and no, however I think it's more to do with the lowering of build quality by German manufacturers and their extreme reluctance to recall vehicles which have foreseeable design flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 yup.. thought yours would be the 10 plate... they changed the pistons and injectors in the 11 on wards plates... 95% I hear are 2010 plates with the drinking oil etc problems.... mines had zero problems for 3 years now... 11 plate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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