Should i be worried?

[zach]

right now I'm more worried about the RRP$ on the Golf Wagon which appears to undercut the Octavia.

[woofy]

The only thing is that VW tend to love overcharging for options etc, so the Golf wagon may work out a hell of a lot more $$$

[aslsw]

My franchised service centre has made it clear that they won't service the Skoda (and did everything in their power to convince me not to order it - availability of spares, getting it serviced etc). It's a pity as they have serviced my current car since new and I really trust them.

There is VW service centre out the back of where they are, but I might take it to the dealer for the first few times at least.

[Calais]

My franchised service centre has made it clear that they won't service the Skoda (and did everything in their power to convince me not to order it - availability of spares, getting it serviced etc). It's a pity as they have serviced my current car since new and I really trust them.

Your franchised service centre is clearly speaking sh*t.

I find it abhorrent that businesses clearly staffed by monkeys can pedal such unsubstantiated gossip based on nothing other than the cars badge.

Wonder if they knew its all VW Golf underneath? wankers.........

[Antiplastix]

My franchised service centre has made it clear that they won't service the Skoda (and did everything in their power to convince me not to order it - availability of spares, getting it serviced etc). It's a pity as they have serviced my current car since new and I really trust them.

There is VW service centre out the back of where they are, but I might take it to the dealer for the first few times at least.

What they cant unscrew a sump plug remove/replace a filter, pour new oil in, reset the service light and stamp a log book. I certainly wouldn t trust them.

[K1W1]

What they cant unscrew a sump plug remove/replace a filter, pour new oil in, reset the service light and stamp a log book. I certainly wouldn t trust them.

More to the point it's the first service department I have ever seen that's turned down ongoing profit and therefore bonuses for the management.

[gregozedobe]

They probably couldn't be bothered going to the extra effort of getting trained in maintaining them properly, software tools, special oils, filters etc.

For a lot of places it is about volume and quick turnover, so they aren't interested in any "niche" cars. They may prefer to have cars where they don't need to think, that way they can push them through quicker.

Most businesses are focussed on maximising profit, and in some cases this means turning away certain customers ( it is nothing personal, not an insult to your choice of car, just their particular business model).

You are better off going to a place that does a lot of work on VAG cars anyway, as they will know what to look for and should be more efficient too.

[VW Convert]

I just looked at a review on themotorreport.com.au for the Superb Wagon, not that i can afford it but was just interested as i have my RS on order. The article has me feeling all warm and fuzzy then i scroll down to the comments which are by in large quite negative, very negative in fact.

One comment talked about the amount of dealers handing back the franchise in the last 2 years. I purchased the car on what i thought was logic and to be honest i now feel i might have jumped the gun ere.

You blokes think this is an issue ot just teething? The dealerships don't seem all that well put together either, its just got my brain ticking as to whether i have put $46k in the wrong place?

It is normal to have misgivings when having committed to a major purchase. I say don't listen to any journalists, most of them don't know the front end of a car from the back end and the most important thing to them is the hospitality afforded by the PR people of the car manufacturers.

Listen to people who own and drive the cars and trust your own feel for the car and the organisation that makes and sells it.

Cheers

George

[RaceBlueRS]

I bought an RS wagon exactly two years ago from the dealership in Burwood (Sydney). When it reached about 2000km I rang the dealership who told me that "Skoda do not require service until 15000km"

It has been back twice for servicing, which has been a painful experience because they will not give me a loaner and would only drive me to the train station.

My local garage was approached, but feared warranty issues if he touched it. Funny, it didn't worry him when I had a Commondore ute!

[Jake02]

I bought an RS wagon exactly two years ago from the dealership in Burwood (Sydney). When it reached about 2000km I rang the dealership who told me that "Skoda do not require service until 15000km"

It has been back twice for servicing, which has been a painful experience because they will not give me a loaner and would only drive me to the train station.

My local garage was approached, but feared warranty issues if he touched it. Funny, it didn't worry him when I had a Commondore ute!

Fantastic to have another RS in the area! I totally agree on Steve Jarvin's service. Total crap to me. One time they didn't actually service the car...