Question 1

What is a diagnostic inspection?

Accepted Answer

Modern cars have an onboard computer or Engine Control Unit (ECU). This continually assesses performance, with sensors throughout the car letting the ECU know of issues such as raised engine temperature, low fluid levels or problems with emission levels or the windscreen wipers.
The ECU triggers an error once a problem has been found, and the relevant dashboard warning light will flash, but there are hundreds of potential error codes, which only specialist diagnostic equipment can read. So when a warning light flashes on the dashboard, a diagnostics check is needed to assess how bad the problem is, and what may have caused it.

Question 2

We use state of the art diagnostic equipment

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Live data shows multiple readings from across the engine to assess whether everything is working as it should. The equipment can also check and rectify braking systems where there’s an electronic handbrake, and adjust headlights where possible.
You don’t need to go to a dealership to get diagnostic testing done. Most garages and workshops will carry out diagnostic testing for nearly all models and types of vehicle.

Question 3

What happens at a Fixter diagnostic inspection

Accepted Answer

We charge a fixed fee for diagnostic testing that can be done while you wait. This is usually done within an hour, but if further work is required, it will clearly take more time.
Our highly-trained and qualified mechanics will give you a no-charge, no-obligation repair quote if testing highlights issues with the engine or anything else, and talk you in detail through what is needed to put things right. So next time a dashboard warning light flashes on, don’t pay dealership prices for diagnostic testing. Let us manage it all for you, picking up your car for its testing, and ensuring a fair price and a reliable service.

Question 4

What happens when my dashboard illuminates a warning light?

Accepted Answer

The warning light is just the beginning—it doesn’t give the whole picture. There are hundreds of parts in your engine, so the exact nature of the fault may not be immediately apparent.

Question 5

Examining fault codes to identify the problem

Accepted Answer

A diagnostic check accurately identifies the fault, avoiding more serious problems that could lead to costly repairs, potential safety hazards or worse damage. With these tests, your car is plugged into sophisticated diagnostic equipment which reads the error codes your car’s ECU has generated to explain the issue in full.
Diagnostic checking looks for errors across various vehicle systems, including tyres, engine management, lights, emissions and more.

Question 6

Seat

Accepted Answer

Seat S.A. is a Spanish automobile manufacturer, founded over 65 years ago in 1950.In 1986, the German Volkswagen Group bought Seat from the Spanish government to become the owner and operator of this established marque.

Question 7

How popular is Seat in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Since the VW takeover, the number of Seat cars on the roads in the UK has grown steadily to over 500k.

Question 8

Marketing similar cars to different markets

Accepted Answer

Although the structure and engineering behind all of the Volkswagen Group’s cars are closely related, based on very similar systems and practices, VW has aimed Seat at a market that offers something a bit different to Audi and VW.

Question 9

Seat: Affordable, youthful versions of established models

Accepted Answer

Given that the brands under the VW umbrella (not forgetting Skoda too) all carry similar architecture, what sets the Seat models apart from their counterparts is their character, price-point and their ability to deliver slightly sportier handling due to their tuning. When you think of Seat, you think fun. VW: solid. Skoda: value. And Audi is for the executive.So despite all being very similar machines under the hood, VW has created each of them to sit in quite different marketplaces. The Leon, for example, will appeal to a different type of driver to the Octavia or the Golf (and the Audi A3) despite being almost the same car. The same goes for the Ibiza, the Arona and the rest of the models in the Seat range.

Question 10

Seat’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Seat ranked 10th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Pitted against the other makes under the VW umbrella, it was Skoda who ranked highest in 7th place, with VW and Audi performing less admirably at 17th and 20th respectively.

Question 11

Recent Seat recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Seat models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 12

26/04/2019 – Seat Ateca (2018)

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The locking pin for securing the head restraints may be missing from the central rear seat

Question 13

13/04/2019 – Seat Ibiza and Seat Arona (2016–2018)

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Due to an incorrect setting, the handbrake may have to travel further to ensure immobilisation

Question 14

17/02/2019 – Seat Ateca (2018)

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The fitting of the headrest in the rear seat’s backrest may be defective

Question 15

24/08/2018 – Seat Ibiza TGI-CNG (2018)

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The nuts of the gas pipes may not be sufficiently tightened, causing a leak of gas

Question 16

27/07/2018 – Seat Ibiza and Seat Arona (2018)

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The seat-belt buckles may open unexpectedly

Question 17

23/03/2018 – Seat Alhambra, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon and Seat Altea (2011)

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The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position

Question 18

04/03/2018 – Seat Alhambra (2016–2017)

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The passenger airbag module may have been produced with an inadequate welded connection

Question 19

04/03/2018 – Seat Leon (2014–2015)

Accepted Answer

In the event of deployment of the passenger airbag, the casing of the gas generator could be damagedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Seat Alhambra	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Arosa	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Exeo	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Ateca	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Toledo	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Altea	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Leon ST	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Altea XL	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Mii	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Inca	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Altea XL	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Exeo	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Alhambra	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Leon ST	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Mii	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Altea	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Inca	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Ateca	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Arona	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Toledo	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Alhambra	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Arosa	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Exeo	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Ateca	£56	£44 - £54	£7
Seat Toledo	£56	£44 - £54	£7

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