The emissions fix has caused problems with our SEAT - what can we do?

We had the emissions fix done in our SEAT Ibiza 1.6 in January 2017, but - with 55,000 miles on the clock - it has just had to back to dealership with an engine block warning light and flashing coil light....

Is an engine flush necessary for a year old car?

I have a year old SEAT Ibiza coming up for its first service, with 6500 miles completed. The SEAT garage have asked if I would like an engine flush as it 'improves mpg etc'. I am of the opinion that one...

Has the emissions update ruined my SEAT Ibiza?

I had the emissions update on my SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI Sportrider. Eight weeks later, the turbo blew. SEAT tried to blame me by saying there was too much engine oil. I got an oil sample done and the oil was...

How should I go about getting my air conditioning re-gas done under warranty?

We have a two year old SEAT Ibiza which needed an air conditioning re-gas, costing £70 as it wasn't covered by warranty. Nine months down the line it has failed again. By my reckoning, it has a leak which...

Should I replace the timing chain on my low mileage SEAT Ibiza?

I'm experiencing the common timing chain rattle on my low millage (36,000) 6 year old Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI engine. I've been quoted £400 for replacement at an independent garage. Is it worth having the chain...

Which hatchback should I buy?

I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking of something up to a 2.0-litre engine. I am looking...

What should I look out for when buying a used SEAT Ibiza?

I am thinking of buying a used (2008 model) SEAT Ibiza diesel However, it has 97,000 miles on the clock, is this too much? What typical faults with this car I should look out for?

Is my 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra worth more because it has a new engine?

My 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra's engine has failed just before I was due to start looking for a new car. The CAVE engine failure I understand to be very common across the SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen line of 1.4TSI...

SEAT Ibiza problems

My son has a 2012 SEAT Ibiza. Last week the fan blower started playing up. It works at position four, but refuses to work on any other setting. I have changed the pollen filter and it still doesn't work....

Paintwork damage - what are my rights?

I bought my car new from a dealer four years ago. However, a year ago, the paintwork started bubbling on one of the doors. The dealership looked at the car, and claimed it had been resprayed - which is...