Seat Altea 1.6 cr tdi Ecomotive se 103 bhp

Hi, Happy Xmas any way, Have put a deposit of £40 on Seat 1.6 Altea that has done 890000 miles at a price of £4,900 not to bad a scuff or two. will give MOT & change oil...

Timing chain problem on SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - a known issue?

I read with interest your response to a recent question regarding a noisy timing chain in an Audi A1. My 2011 Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI has suffered from a similar problem and a while ago, the timing chain was...

Volkswagen emissions recall - what to expect?

I have today received a letter from SEAT regarding my EA189 diesel engine, they state my engine will need a software update to the engine management system. What can I honestly expect if I choose to have...

New car running in?

I'm soon to take delivery of a Leon 1.4 150 petrol, and having never owned a brand new car before, wanted to ask your advice on running it in. Should I stay below a certain RPM for the first 1000 miles,...

Buying SEAT Leon FR 1.8 - problems with timing chains?

I am interested in a one year old Seat Leon 1.8 FR petrol. Have the widely reported oil consumption and timing chain problems with VWG TSI engines, been banished from this version of the engine? Would...

SEAT Ibiza DSG problems

I bought my SEAT ibiza in 2010. The mechatronic is defective and needs replacement. The problem is it will cost me around 2500$ at the dealer and I can't find it used. My question is does the mechatronic...

Seat Ibiza 1.2 TDI- chain or cam belt?

I have spent a long time now trying to find out a definite answer to the question as to whether or not the 1.2 Ecomotive diesel engine has a cam belt or a chain and it a belt what the change interval is?

In view of the Volkswagen scandal could I claim for the DPF?

Last year I had to have the DPF replaced at a cost of around £900. In light of the Volkswagen scandal, is it likely I will be able to claim this back? After receiving a letter confirming my vehicle is...

Seat Leon SE 1.6 TDI - is it EA189 or EA288

I have a SEAT Leon SE 1.6 TDI. The Engine code on the V5C is given as CLH but it is not totally clear whether I have a EA189 or EA288 engine - can you advise?

SEAT Exeo buying advice?

I'm thinking of buying SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TSI 2010 67K miles. I a see practical sporty estate that should have several more years reliable service - assuming its been well looked after (full service history...