Question 1

What does an oil pump do?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the oil pump is to circulate oil under pressure from the oil pan into the car’s oil circuit. This oil is needed to lubricate parts like the rotating bearings, sliding pistons and camshaft where constant, fluid movement is essential.Although primarily used for lubrication, pressurised oil also helps to cool parts of the engine where friction can be an issue. Because oil and lubrication are so important to the smooth running of your car, even the slightest dip in oil pressure can have a noticeable effect on the reliability of your car.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 2

How often should an oil pump need replacing?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.Additionally, there are numerous other reasons why an oil pump might fail and need to be replaced. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 3

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 4

What causes an oil pump to break?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous reasons why an oil pump might fail. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of a bad oil pump?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Low oil pressure (this could be indicated by your engine warning light)
Increased engine operating temperature
Tapping or pinging noises coming from the engine

Question 6

How often should you replace your oil pump?

Accepted Answer

You should replace your oil pump if it starts showing signs of wear. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 7

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 8

What is the average life of an oil pump?

Accepted Answer

In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 9

Can you drive with a broken oil pump?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid driving with a bad oil pump. If oil is not constantly being pumped to the parts of the engine that need lubrication, they will overheat and in extreme cases your whole engine could seize. To avoid serious and expensive damage to your engine you should have the oil pump looked at as soon as you notice an issue.

Question 10

Do oil pumps deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 11

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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Your oil pump is not specifically checked as part of an MOT test, however if the car has low oil levels the tester may issue an advisory. For your safety (and your wallet!) it's best to regularly service your vehicle and have the oil pump checked if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above.

Question 12

Skoda

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Skoda Auto is a Czech automobile manufacturer originally founded in 1895 as Laurin & Klement. In 1925 Laurin & Klement was acquired by the industrial conglomerate Skoda Works, which itself became state-owned in 1948.In 2000 Skoda became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

Question 13

How popular is Skoda in the United Kingdom?

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Skoda’s growing success has been down to strong support from its parent VW Group and its credibility as a mainstream supplier of great value sensible cars.The number of Skoda cars on the road in the UK has grown consistently over the past 20 years to over 740k and rising.

Question 14

Great value, solid, sensible motoring

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With models so closely related to those of Volkswagen, Audi and Seat, it’s no surprise that the mechanics behind Skoda’s straightforward range of practical town and city cars has proven so reliable and increased in popularity over time.They deliver models from city car to saloon, and as you’d expect in today’s market, there’s a couple of SUV models thrown in to complete the set.

Question 15

Skoda supply an abundance of choice and trim for differing budgets

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There are a plethora of trim levels available for every model—and that’s not forgetting Skoda’s entry into the electric car market too.

Question 16

The Skoda Citigoe iV

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Skoda’s 4-seater city car electric model is powered exclusively by a 36.8kWh lithium-ion battery allowing for a range of 265km. With zero emissions and compact dimensions, the Cititgoe iV is the ideal city car, taking into account its practical interior storage, nimble footprint and ecological performance.

Question 17

Skoda’s reliability and reputation

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Skoda ranked 7th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Given that most of the marques to make the top 10 were Japanese or Asian manufacturers, it’s quite an achievement for this budget brand to attain such a high rank and efficiency score—only 2.1% behind the number one spot (Suzuki: 97.7% efficient).

Question 18

Recent Skoda recalls and reliability issues

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

Question 19

17/05/2019 – Skoda Karoq (2018)

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

Question 20

15/02/2019 – Skoda Octavia and Skoda Karoq (2018)

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

Question 21

02/03/2018 – Skoda Karoq (2017)

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In the event of the curtain airbag being deployed, parts of the covering of the A-pillar could break off

Question 22

09/02/2018 – Skoda Citigo (2017)

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The towing eye fitted to the vehicle may be defective

Question 23

26/01/2018 – Skoda Octavia and Skoda Superb (2017)

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The strength of the rear wheel bearing housing may be insufficient

Question 24

14/07/2017 – Skoda Octavia (2008–2009)

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A thermal overload can lead to an insufficient earth connection and interrupt the current flow to components int eh ABS/ESC control unit

Question 25

15/04/2017 – Skoda Superb (2016)

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Due to abnormalities in the chemical composition of the initiating device, the seat belt tensioner on the passenger seats may fail to trigger in the event of an accident

Question 26

19/11/2016 – Skoda Citigo (2016)

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The front panel of the sunroof may become detached on account of inadequate bonding and may fall on to the roadAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Skoda Fabia II	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Skoda Octavia II	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Skoda Superb	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Skoda Fabia	£1164	£911 - £1113	£152
Skoda Roomster	£1027	£768 - £939	£173
Skoda Roomster	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Skoda Citigo	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Skoda Felicia	£1056	£841 - £1028	£122
Skoda Felicia Pick-up	£1056	£841 - £1028	£122
Skoda Favorit	£921	£715 - £873	£127
Skoda Fabia II	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Skoda Favorit	£921	£715 - £873	£127
Skoda Octavia Tour	£1035	£825 - £1008	£119
Skoda Octavia III	£1135	£831 - £1015	£212
Skoda Favorit	£921	£715 - £873	£127
Skoda Yeti	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Skoda Roomster	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Skoda Felicia Pick-up	£1056	£841 - £1028	£122
Skoda Fabia III Estate	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Skoda Rapid	£1058	£758 - £926	£216
Skoda Fabia II	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Skoda Octavia II	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Skoda Superb	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Skoda Fabia	£1164	£911 - £1113	£152
Skoda Roomster	£1027	£768 - £939	£173

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