The Cupra is costing me a fortune this month…

[@CarFocused]

Sorry for the variation in brightness - that’s the iPhone HDR rubbish for you!🤦🏼‍♂️

[@RosskoPeeko]

Long press on the screen and it locks focus and exposure :)

[@neilmcguinness4422]

​​@@RosskoPeeko He shouldn't have to bro. IPhone HDR control can be inconsistent, but this device is truly bad.

[@RosskoPeeko]

@@neilmcguinness4422 but if you don’t lock exposure then any time you move from a bright to a dark area it will try and adjust. It’s videography 101. I lock exposure every time I’m filming and it never happens.

[@neilmcguinness4422]

@@RosskoPeeko It is how the IPhone automatically adjusts exposure that is the issue. It is clumsy and visually poor, whereas with my S23 Ultra for example it is all smooth and seamless and very easy on the eye as it has superior HDR control. If you lock exposure when walking round a car when the light source is behind you for example, wouldn't you have to reset it when you were round the other side of the vehicle facing into the light source?. And try doing this smoothly and seamlessy without a still recording pause feature on an IPhone.

[@paulmousley2634]

Hi just subscribed to your channel… great content I Al seeing have a St . Anyway I have a cupra 290 , great thing , just replaced the discs and pads on rear , obviously the tyres ( like yours) at 25k … just interested in how much mileage your car has done .. suspension would costly outside a manufacturer warranty I bet Cheers Paul

[@jimmyjt16]

I personally would've swapped the wheels round myself. Its a 20 min job on your drive. Also change the brakes yourself, its basic stuff.

[@CarFocused]

Yea I know but figured might as well just bite the bullet and have 4 new ones. Not overly keen on brand new up front and 2mm on the rear, wouldn’t want it kicking out on me unexpectedly. With newer cars like this I just have the dealers do the work haha. Plus I’m spending so much time running lately it’s hard to fit in 😂🏃🏻‍♂️

[@louisemmett1999]

@@CarFocused couple hours on a Sunday mate

[@richfixescars]

Little bit trickier for a DIY job as it's an electric handbrake.

[@jimmyjt16]

@@CarFocused each to their own,, but personality would never give my hard earned to garages to fit brakes. The charge a fortune for what essentially is no harder then a basic oil change.

[@shmarr7218]

I rotated my Subaru Outback tyres (same sides, back/font swap) a few weeks ago. Annoyingly it meant that my TPMS now reads the wrong way round!

[@Lewis_Treff97]

Ive picked up my cupra last week and needed new tyres as it was on original continentals on the rear which were cracking and had new sport contact on the front but ive gone and swapped my pilot sport 4s from my golf which is for sale onto the cupra. Luckily my cupra has done 9k miles so doesn't really need other work other than it being overdue a service. But going to take out an extended warranty for peace of mind like you mentioned

[@stuartcrozier6303]

Great videos, and feel the same pain here too with an 2018 cupra 300. Costco tyres did a great price on mp4s tyres £600 for 4 and found a local mobile mechanic to replace discs and pads, much cheaper that the dealers, saved 100's. My car was a marshalls approved used and found them to be awful with warranty repairs. My had a major service and told the water pump was leaking and needed changing for about £450. Told them it was under warranty (bought extended) and then it became less of an urgency. Took months to get sorted....so complain and escalate straightaway...keep up the great content 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks for the info - good to know mate!

[@carstenweiland7896]

If the shocks are weeping they are faulty, also - VAG and quality does not match up anymore these days.

[@haz_raf]

I bought my Cupra 280 in Jan 2022. Since then I’ve had to get a new battery, timing chain, radiator, nearside front and rear shocks, brake vacuum pressure sensor, suspension level sensor and bracket, boot handle, front wishbone bushes, vanos control gaskets and seal, and oil cap, brake fluid change, tyres all round PS4s, alternator belt, camshaft sensor, major service, DSG service, front brake discs and pads. And that’s all necessary work, not including any optional mods e.g. stage 1 remap, intake filter and hoses etc. 😅

[@CarFocused]

Jesus that’s some list 😂 Mine has been a little less problematic so far 🙈 At least you can rest easy now that most of it has been replaced hehe.

[@haz_raf]

@@CarFocused Yes, 100%. I know my cars tip top now (as much as it can be for >100k…) 😂 I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love it.

[@andym1056]

I read somewhere the DCC shocks on these do seem to wear out faster than non DCC. Mine had been done before I bought it around 40k miles

[@CarFocused]

Interesting. Mine is at 40k now on the original shocks…

[@damindra]

be thankful, just spent £945 fitted for 3 tyres (2 rear and 1 front) on my Panamera, then porsche advised disc and pads need changing, took to a friend and only needed to change pads, and rather than Porsche, got Brembo pads, for £270 all in, so over £1k in a month!!

[@CarFocused]

Ouch! Porsche ownership is another level though I guess!

[@jonnyvt6602]

Best check your warranty terms, shocks can sometimes be wear n tear items. Shocks are 300 a side plus fitting

[@igxtoxicology5132]

My suspension was misting for a few months. Then one weeped and I just had them both done on warranty last week by seat. Result.

[@CarFocused]

Lucky you!

[@richardhurr31]

"light misting of oil" is very common on these. Mine has it. Was told by the place that did my MOT that it's super common and considered almost normal on MQB platform cars. Was speaking to a VW technician too who said the same thing. Just got front and rear discs and pads for mine in Black Friday sales. Ferodo DS Performance pads and VBT J hook front discs and plain rear discs. £592. So much more than what brakes were on my previous car, a Mk7 Fiesta ST but they're massive in comparison lol. Will get them fitted at some point soon.

[@angrycupra8636]

My 2015 Seat Cupra ST, has all the same problems yours has! I've just replaced all my brake discs/pads every MOT I get advised of "misting on all shocks" the front shocks are pretty much ruined hardly any rebound left, the rears are making grunts on the rebound too. It's gonna be exspensive at some point, that said it was well worth replacing all the brakes you can deffinately feel the difference braking

[@CarFocused]

So it seems like the shocks on these are just crap and don’t last very long. I didn’t mention in the video but I’m getting a fair bit of creaking coming from the front too.

[@angrycupra8636]

@@CarFocused I bought some silicone WD40 type spray, i did all the bushings / springs front and rear and after a couple of days I got the creaking to completely go away, might be worth a shot until the time comes to actually swap them out

[@cooperSpartan117]

Discs and pads are easily done yourself. Rear will need a diagnostic too to rewind the calipers. My 290 came with the same conti sport contact 5 on the rear as yours did (previous owner kindly put PS4S on the front) had the exact same wheel bearing like noise from the rear. Bought some new Michelins for the back, tyre fitted showed me the old cintis had seriously delaminated on the inside and the inner sidewalls had cracked from the inside out. Tyres are mad expensive in these. Been thinking of getting some 18" wheels for mine. Cheaper tyres, bigger sidewalls for more comfort and cut down road noise

[@CarFocused]

Yea it’s nuts how much more 19’s are than 18’s. Both of my cars have the same size wheel too so it’s a double whammy for me 😂

[@colinbocutt2436]

I had MOT in March and all good ,however, i forgot about brake pads..Stealers did say rear brakes 75 % worn,and seems I need it done asap. Mileage just under 30 k for 18 plate. Thanks again for video . Hope things settle down once all done ,as going so well! all crossed !

[@CarFocused]

Cheers pal!

[@aerotus888]

What was the issue in the end?

[@mudguardrider8211]

My 19plate Leon 290 has a MOT and full service (including plugs) during May. Costing circa £400 at dealership, which is £20 cheaper than local specialist. Seat are offering a "All in service plan" for £35 pcm for 2 yrs. It'll cover you for x1minor service, x1 major service, x2 MOTs, and an additional 2-year warranty.

[@CarFocused]

That’s pretty good actually. They phoned me up and offered me that (stoneacre) but I declined as my car already has the warranty from when I purchased it last year from Marshall’s.

[@mudguardrider8211]

@Car Focused it is good, mate. Mine is also an approved use from a local Seat with a 12-month warranty remaining. It'll increase my current warranty by 1 year.

[@Ianw236]

Yeah that’s good it’s worth playing for warranty and servicing. It does eat front brakes. Sick of the amount of brake dust on the alloys.

[@jonnyvt6602]

Always put new tyres on the rear, to avoid lift off oversteer

[@thatsbigdave]

Am surprised you not had the dreaded waterpump/thermostat leak yet, I bought a cupra ST AWD estate five months ago and now I got the leak, roughly 1k to repair mine is a 68 plate with 33k on clock

[@CarFocused]

Not as yet - I’m guessing the symptoms were just loss of coolant? The car does seem to run hot though, the cooling fan is often on after a run but I’ve had the car pressure tested and there aren’t any leaks.

[@thatsbigdave]

@@CarFocused yeah these cars do run hot after I give it a bit the fan does come on, there are two water pumps on these and the one that fails is on the front of the engine about half way down, best way to tell is just look underneath engine and if leaking will see like white stains on the under tray where it has dried with the heat, and if you remove the under tray will see white stains on sump and drips on the pipe

[@Birmingham_racing]

I've had my shocks done from dealers under warranty and yeah they do offer 2 year cover for parts

[@g_aln6658]

I feel your pain. I have the same car and last month was discs/pads all round and two front shocks...it was a sore one lol

[@CarFocused]

Oh god everyone seems to be replacing shocks on these 😂😂🙈

[@rossgunn_4256]

My 2018 Leon fr all 4 injectors just went at 55k miles. I don’t rag the car around either so that was a bit bizarre but it’s back running now. Love the car!

[@CarFocused]

Ouch that’s unfortunate!

[@GARRYEASTON]

Are you saying all 4 went at once? or replaced all 4

[@rossgunn_4256]

@@GARRYEASTON all four went at once. Went off to a company who tested them said they were all not putting fuel through properly. Initially thought it was just an o-Ring as I lost 90 miles worth of fuel in a 10 miles journey. Replaced all 4.

[@wakaflockaproject]

What engine was it?

[@boma23]

Crap ethanol petrol. Get the lowest E content you can.

[@CHUNKYLOZZA]

Good honest video mate. Certainly push the dealership to replace anything that's going faulty.

[@hydraflyer]

Own a Cupra 300 Estate and the maintenance is expensive majors expect around 1k at dealers per 40k miles. Have to expect these when buying high performance cars over standard ones unfortunately

[@CarFocused]

Oh totally it’s just always a bummer when it all comes at once 😂

[@hydraflyer]

@@CarFocused Indeed I didn't like forking out £170 per Pilot Sport 4S it does hurt!

[@thepeller210]

Just ait until you get the waterpump/housing problem!!! I've been through 2 Cupras. I went to BMW 340i

[@ethanjwarren]

This video basically echos my ownership of my 2019 Seat Leon Cupra Lux. Got it approved used like you back in Sept 2021. Loved every minute of owning it and it’s absolutely everything I wanted. However, I I just replaced 2 rear tyres to Michelin Pilot Sport 4’s and I needed to get 4 wheel alignment done. My car has ADAS or something to do with lane assist and adaptive cruise, so of course it’s naturally £240 for a “special” wheel alignment from SEAT next week. It’s a good job I love it….

[@CarFocused]

Oh dear. These cars can be expensive to run can’t they! All part of the ownership experience I guess 🙈

[@shaun9905]

The garage were right standing there ground at not putting 2mm tyres on rear. 2mm tyres have 0.4mm tread left, just change the tyres!!

[@CarFocused]

Was worth a try. New tyres all round 👍🏻

[@aerotus888]

Great honest vid. Thanks and good luck on it!

[@CarFocused]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@Thomas-ou2sp]

I can't believe I'm listening to a fully grown man complain about having to keep up with his standard maintenance of a car. I own a 2018 st cupra, and if the car needs tires, I get tires! If the car needs brakes and discs, I change them myself. Which is very easy and cheap to do. If you want to know about expenses on a car, go buy any bmw, audi or merc. They will eat your wallet a lot faster compared to a hot hatch. Especially if you're not too concerned about breaking a nail like this, fella.

[@CarFocused]

Lol it’s more of the timing issue with them all needing doing at the same time. I can afford it, but just making people aware of the costs involved. I make videos documenting my experiences with my cars which is exactly what this video is 👍🏻

[@Thomas-ou2sp]

@Car Focused I used to own a 2018 A6 avant Quattro. Tires wore even, resulting in 4 x 20" tires being required along with front discs and a fuel pump all at once well north of 2,500 grand for one pit stop. You are getting away easy with these costs

[@RBcymru]

Totally agree mate. Audi used warranty a joke as it doesn't cover and wear and tear which includes suspension, air con etc. Basically it covers engine and gear box parts (s long as you keep the Audi service plan) but NOT clutch or water pump which is a common "wear and tear" failure. If you don't want expensive bills then don't buy a hot hatch out of warranty.

[@CarFocused]

@@RBcymru my warranty booklet states suspension is covered.

[@RBcymru]

@@CarFocused Lucky but do they watch your spirited driving videos ?

[@dohc123456789]

I enjoy your videos 😊 Any update as regards a warranty claim?

[@CarFocused]

Thanks! I’ll do an update video soon, possibly tomorrow 😊

[@dohc123456789]

Nice one. Reason I ask is last June '22 on my MOT I got an advisory for front shock absorber nearside light misting of oil (2018 Leon Cupra ST 300 4drive with DCC). Just today I had this year's MOT and it failed on major oil leak for the same shock absorber...also it got an advisory for light misting on drivers side front. They rang me and advised both to be replaced at a cost of £1005. Car is on 33,950 miles, last year it was on 28,500. When asked what I wanted to do I mentioned that it still had the balance of manufacturers (extended) warranty (1 month left). The lady said oh, I'll take it upstairs and get back to you in 5 minutes...which she did...and to my surprise they are repairing it FOC. I say to my surprise because from what I had read online this is often refused under warranty, so in that regard I got lucky, but of course imo it's only fair, as it's unreasonable that shock absorbers should fail at such a low mileage. In my 20k of it's total almost 34k it has been driven extremely sympathetically, and not potholed either.

[@CarFocused]

@@dohc123456789 seems to be a really common issue with these shock absorbers. Very fortunate to have one month left on the warranty! If you read the policy document it does specify that it covers shocks absorbers 👍🏻 But they will only be replaced if they fail, like in your case.

[@dohc123456789]

After speaking with them again regarding when the job would be done, I've learned that they are only replacing the leaking one Not the misting one.... although when initially discussed (and in that conversation they were unaware I still had warranty), it was highly recommended to get both done (when they thought I'd be paying) 🙄

[@CarFocused]

@@dohc123456789 surely they need to replaced in pairs?? I’d be complaining about that!

[@DjNikGnashers]

I can't believe you are ranting about needing new tyres. Then new brakes. These are consumables, it is what it is, and you should expect these costs and save up a bit. I only sell car parts for a living, and run a tuned M140i easily. I'd bet mine costs more to run that yours ! The discs needing changing gives you a chance to upgrade to a better set up, same with the suspension.

[@CarFocused]

It’s just unfortunate timing of maintenance issues but just thought I’d share how when they fall at the same time the costs can certainly add up.

[@CarObsession]

Decent views on this video mate, well done!

[@CarFocused]

Yea last few videos have done ok which is nice. Thanks mate!

[@leebradfield2438]

I had the front shocks changed on my Golf GTI performance, it has DCC and I managed to get them changed under warranty, just shy of £1k!! The rear suspension needed work out of warranty and that cost me £600 for arms, bushes etc 😢

[@CarFocused]

Hi mate what a nightmare. Good news on getting the fronts done under warranty though. Seems to be a bit of a common theme with these shocks needing attention. Not good really!

[@lukewatts3284]

Thanks for the letting us know this, i have had mine for a year and getting bills too. I see a lot of cupra mk3 owners any tips on getting the clutch replaced? Mines slipping 😢

[@CarFocused]

Is yours a manual? I’m hearing the clutches are a bit weak on the manual cars.

[@lukewatts3284]

@@CarFocused yeah it is always driven manual and couldn't bring myself to get the dsg. Yes I like to think my gear changes are pretty decent so blaming the clutch!

[@hemalst9611]

I can't understand why the tyres are so expensive are the run flats or something? I got myself two 18" michelin PS4's from Camskill at 80quid a corner with a 24quid cashback offer for the mk2 ST.

[@CarFocused]

It’s the 19’s mate, they’re a lot more expensive than 18’s 😤

[@antop4597]

320 quid for 2 front tyres fitted? i wish mine was that cheap, got them done about 4 months ago cost me over 400 quid fitted, through black circles too but mine were ps4s

[@CarFocused]

Ouch! Check out ATS as they’ve had a Michelin promotion lately!

[@DxCBuG]

What do you all say ? Conti sport contact 7 or Michelin PS4S? I am 5 years into mine and the original Conti Sportcontact 5Ps are done now. Stock 300 bhp car. For summer fun only, i have a set of Winters

[@CarFocused]

I have found the Conti 7’s to be very good actually, not much in it between them and the Michelins. So I would say go for whatever is cheapest!

[@DxCBuG]

@@CarFocused thanks for your input, appreciate it :)

[@muhammadchaka4142]

Should have got pilot sport 5 tyres, i have them on my Cupra and they are amazing

[@CarFocused]

I’ve actually got those on the RS! Just wanted to keep all 4 corners the same. Do love the Michelins 👌🏻

[@martynbywater]

Pilot Sport 5 are not as good as Sport Contact 7's. Sport Contact 7's are currently the best performance tyre you can buy, shortly followed my the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.

[@RiperSnifle]

good tyre, they last 5 minutes tho so not worth the high price IMO.

[@philiphawkins4684]

More likely the fitting of the tyre cause the mark, easy to get under it to check if the spring is broken..

[@CarFocused]

I couldn’t see any break on the springs and it’s a possibility it could have been from fitting. I’m convinced that side is sitting lower though…

[@srholds]

Congrats on reaching 15k! 🥳 I’ve recently had to replace the tyres on my FK8 Type R…..black circles quote was £294 per tyre for Michelin 4s!!! And now I have a nail in one that can’t be repaired as it too close to the sidewall 😭 Currently looking for smaller wheels….

[@CarFocused]

Thank you! Tyres are sooo expensive aren’t they unless you have 18’s! 😩😩

[@adeyp3871]

You can get a tape measure to check the rear suspension. From the top of both arches to the ground.

[@CarFocused]

I’ve done the finger test instead 😂

[@johnjackson2349]

​@@CarFocused I asked my missus if I could do the finger test and got a whack 😂

[@autozoomies]

i got a cracked alloy (luckily easy repair), but the Dimond cut has gone on all them, so looking at new alloys, maybe the Cupra R one, but that's like about £2k for the 4, plus tyres ps4s are about £190 each, i'll keep the tyres on current wheels for winter/road trips.

[@CarFocused]

Mental money isn’t it. The diamond cut finish on mine is starting to oxidise in places too 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@autozoomies]

@@CarFocused my front ps4s lasted about 9 months

[@andrewking695]

The rear tyre is rubbing due to the small plastic but on the arch liner, had the same on my car.

[@CarFocused]

Did you’re have any issues? I have checked and can confirm it is the plastic lip on the arch catching.

[@andrewking695]

@@CarFocused I put spacers on mine and done the same but they are a low car from factory with the standard 19 inch wheels. But I’d defo get it checked just in case and for piece of mind

[@manupasta]

That tyre issue is a common issue on golf’s where the tyres turn to 50P shape

[@CarFocused]

Any idea what causes it?

[@ToshYusaf]

Golf, scirocco, loads of VAG cars It’s a characteristic and doesn’t point to a problem that has a fix. Suspension related but VAG never find a reason. Just swap the tyres diagonally and front to back every 8000 miles. Don’t wait until you can feel a sawtooth or hear a noise.

[@philipporter4433]

Not just Vag... happened on my first set of Eagle F1's on my focus ST after less than yrs. Rotating fronts to backs every few thousand miles stops it.

[@adamfavsvidc]

​​​@@CarFocusedhad it on my fr 1.8tsi tyres had turned into 50p pieces allignment from factory was shocking. Full wheel allignment and possible rear sub frame allignmemt will 100% cure it. Mime required just allignment

[@alivekicking6247]

The thing is, on boring cars, you resent spending. At least with this, you know it's for something fun to drive!

[@CarFocused]

This is very true. It’s quite satisfying having new tyres too!

[@alivekicking6247]

@@CarFocused I can relate to that!

[@alivekicking6247]

I just took the very long way back from the supermarket in mine. Those pops and bangs when you rev match from 3rd to 2nd! I'm in a better mood now.

[@bird-dog81]

Hi. Whats your mileage on this. Ive got a 18 plate gti performance 38k on it just had to change all mine front and rear. Wasnt a bad job and saved myself a fortune.

[@CarFocused]

Hi mate I’m at 40k miles 👍🏻

[@bird-dog81]

@Car Focused yeah my brakes sounded like yours similar milage. Fronts are easy backs are a little more fiddly due to electrictonic handbrake but nothing a odb reader can't sort..

[@ricka006]

Always wanted a cupra, but my recently sold Seat Leon 2019 1.5 when I bought it had slight misting of oil on one of the shocks as an advisory on the MOT. Think it's quite a common fault with these cars. Also Cambelt and waterpump are expensive to replace too

[@CarFocused]

A lot of people having the same issues regarding the shocks misting up. Not good really!

[@ricka006]

@Car Focused you would think seat would do a recall on it if its a known problem. Was still gutted to sell mine though. Gorgeous cars to drive, so comfortable and the DSG 7 speed was a delight too. Really want a cupra but can't really afford one at the minute

[@DarkSphinxx]

its still a fantastic car and one of my dream cars.

[@ellerywood2881]

Is this a good first car

[@CarFocused]

No lol

[@Cayres9]

I'm still driving a 2007 Mitsubishi colt CZ1 its only a 1.1 litre engine car but is a lot of fun to drive , had it 6 years and never had to do anything in over 50 thousand miles of driving , car is not on 130 thousand and the clutch has only just started slipping and its the original one , car cost me £600 so top tip if you want a car you can drive for a few years and not worry about maintenance get an old colt ,BTW i had some cheeky person at the garage in his Mercedes say to me if you don't want to spend money fixing your car get a bus pass , I said to the guy mate i've probably saved more money in 6 years from not fixing the old car than you have had to spend every 3 months on that Mercedes lol He was not pleased. Anyway good luck with the Seat but as you said to drive fast cars you need to have the spare cash for repairs.

[@CarFocused]

😂😂 sounds like the Colt has served you well 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Cayres9]

@@CarFocused Yeah still not sure if o will be changing the clutch as gearbox is smelling like burning under the car too so maybe both need replacing ? Might just buy a new car I’m looking at another reliable beast the 1.2 Fiat Panda lol 😂 I’m not able to buy fast cars as my driving’s not good mate lol

[@stuartmattison8303]

You always move old rubber to the front to get rid of it first

[@friendlybrits5952]

Mad costs for a hot hatch. Glad I ended up with a Alfa Romeo Giulia similar issue in terms of maintenance costs but one hell of a drive and people look wherever you go

[@Booyamakashi]

Yeah, alfa and especially giulia is known for reliability and low repair costs :D

[@comfysofa1549]

Own a motorbike....set of pirelli supercorsa's....430 quid for the tyres on their own.....if youre using them as intended....youll be lucky to get 3k out of a set.! doing all my own work on my little toyota iq (new clutch, master and slave cylinder, rear dampers and front left shock) spending about 400 in total i was dancing the jig....my mate was quoted 1400 for a full service on his ducati...our mapped smax tears through front tyres at 100 quid each ( a set every 18 months or so) compared to bikes im fucking well happy with that!

[@KING0SISQO]

Understand this man’s pain. Just to get 4pot callipers replaced on the front wheels on my car is over a grand for a “known reason problem for the pistons eroding causing them to seize. I dont even want to know how much brakes are for it when it’s time 😅

[@jondonnelly3]

Maybe I better off with the FR with no DCC and reuse my 18" aftermarket wheels from my Golf 6 Gti. Should fit. Put a 250 remap on it. 300 too much power for front wheels anyway.

[@MK-lx6od]

exactly what I was thinking wish it was AWD

[@theonetruemeerkat]

Adaptive shocks are an absolute pain in the arse, not bad if you chuck the car back in 3 years! Had to pay over £800 for two rears for my Scirocco...

[@CarFocused]

I know they’ll try and avoid replacing them until the warranty is up too 😢

[@leandrobonder9847]

Lucky not to have a 4 drive version. Wait until to have the dsg fluid change!

[@CarFocused]

How much?

[@adamfavsvidc]

400 i think for service of dsg.

[@jonathanboreham8717]

Have you done a car vertical on it I would good luck with Marshalls Cambridge lol

[@CarFocused]

Yes mate did a full check on it before buying 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheRatedLive]

Congrats on 15k, if the garage didn't wanna fit the fronts on the back just swap the wheels over, jack the car up and swap fronts for back if it isn't a staggered wheel setup which I don't believe it is

[@CarFocused]

Thanks dude! It was more me just being lazy and trying to save time by not swapping them myself but just going to change all 4 now anyway.

[@Jack_Dean]

That's the painful thing about the 19s, I was pricing up some tyres for my S3 and it was about £50-60 more a corner to if my car was on the 18s. £400ish a set is much more palatable than £640 lol...

[@johnjackson2349]

My 340i had the same issues, I needed 3 tyres, at a cost of around £500, unfortunately I didn't learn my lesson and traded in for a focus st with the same size tyres 😂

[@Birmingham_racing]

Last person I would go to is dealers over something simple like brakes any garage can do it. If the garage didn't want to swap the tyres over I would else since the tires are legal

[@CarFocused]

I’m hoping to get the car across to my pals at FJRS. Means I get to have a catch-up with them plus it’s always great paying them a visit 😁

[@lanehogger1532]

Man the brake wear is very high. I recently sold my 1.6 tdi Leon 17 plate. Had it from new, front discs and pads still original and only replaced rear pads once( original discs ). Not bad for 122k miles. I don’t drive hard though and it’s definitely not a hot hatch but I was still impressed with how well my brakes lasted. The misting shocks however may as well been in the brochure 😂 I had a front left one that was permanently misted, never needed replacement tho.

[@CarFocused]

Haha it just concerned me a little with them being DCC shocks. Want them being in too condition really. Mine does get driven hard on occasions which will account for some of the brake wear, but I guess it’s all part and parcel of hot hatch ownership of you drive them as intended 😁

[@keithpedder4369]

That’s why I got rid of mine as to many niggles and over priced and like you with your Mk3 RS it got me down. Still love my UG and my Seb Loeb GR is incredible. Great vid again and congrats

[@CarFocused]

Thankfully it’s just maintenance and hopefully the suspension will be rectified under warranty should they discover a problem with it 🤞🏻

[@keithpedder4369]

@@CarFocused it does look iffy but my rears failed on mine much worse than that bud but luckily it was warranty but to many things started to go wrong and enough is enough. When they are good they are great but take a look at the cost of up and coming services as it will scare you especially if SEAT do it. Great content mate 👍

[@michaelyounes29]

Hi mate, came across your channel and really like your insight. You come across well on camera too! I've been looking at the Estate version but I'm wondering if I'm being a little frivolous getting a thirsty motor.

[@CarFocused]

Hi mate, thank you! The mpg isn’t too bad on the cupras - my long term average is 30mpg and that’s with hard driving thrown in!

[@powellj27]

Hey Gary always good to see a video. Pleased on the 15k Goal. Yes ares cost money all the time. I’ve found you can spend £1000 a year just on insurance and VED, add service MOT and fuel and your hitting over £6k a year. This is not including tyres. Your lucky with the warranty. When your warranty does expire are you going to pay out for an extended one? Your are correct looks like rubbing on the back this might fail on MOT for shocks. You could try putting the car in early for mot.

[@CarFocused]

Yea good idea. I need to try and get it all wrapped up in one visit ideally. So if they find a problem with the shocks just leave it with them, have it rectified and then MOT’d afterwards. I’ll do an update video 👍🏻

[@hdmk213]

Just get the garage to do the rear tyres then swap the rear and front wheels around. Easy enough to do yourself with a jack.

[@CarFocused]

With 2mm being left on the fronts I’m not going to bother swapping them now, I’ll just get another pair of new tyres and get them on next month, probably just before it’s MOT…

[@chrisbaxter5041]

I've just done a full major service on my 2.0 Polo Gti inc the DSG service it came to £800 its only on 44k and now needs a new shock which is mag ride so won't be cheap next job is a set of PS4s

[@CarFocused]

£800 for a service on a Polo - Jesus!

[@chrisbaxter5041]

@@CarFocused that's the major plus plugs all filters dsg oils plus a few other bits think the minor one was about 230

[@dayoh9775]

This is why i have my mk2 focus as a sunday car and sunny day car only and dont have a hot hatch as a daily,fuel,tax,servicing costs are just ridiculous 😢 As a friend of my says - if u wanna play u gotta pay 😩

[@CarFocused]

Yea that’s why I went for this car as it has the 2 year warranty. When that’s up in just over a year I might sell it on.

[@dreamcrusher112]

My 290 is getting rears at the end of the month, £350 for fitted oem. You have to use a mechanic for the rears due to the parking brake which is annoying.

[@CarFocused]

Mine is booked in now for MOT and brake fitting. The MOT if free but think the labour for the brakes will be £100…

[@richfixescars]

Just put PS4s on the front of my 290 Cupra, seem a bit noisier than the Continentals. Halfords fitted them on my drive for £320 and put them on the front. Let us know what happens with the suspension, mine is a 2020, with 2 years Seat warranty also. Hope they pay for your dampers. I understand why people buy new or lease, no big bills for 3 years. Congrats on 15k

[@johnjackson2349]

Interesting you said that, the ps4s on my 340i were pretty noisy aswell, although WAY quieter than the run flats they replaced! Still can't argue with the performance wet grip is impressive

[@richfixescars]

I might try the Continental sport contact 7 next time.

[@elliotwest8949]

Good luck with getting the Shocks changed. I bought two new Shocks from SEAT and two months later the new ones were leaking. Went back to SEAT, to have them replaced under Warranty and they refused to do it. Had to go through the Ombudsman in the end. Hope you don't have the same issue as me. In the end I sold the car. Will never buy from SEAT again.

[@CarFocused]

This is terrible - why are the shocks so bad on these?!

[@elliotwest8949]

@@CarFocused no idea. I wish I paid a little more for the aftermarket shocks. They were only £200 extra for aftermarket DDC Blistein shocks. I had to buy 4 new tyres and discs and pads all round aswell. Goodyear eagles F1 were a good tyre on mine.

[@jimmyboy1975]

Misting shocks is v common on the FR, just Google it, mines had advisories on the mot for the past 2 years.

[@CarFocused]

This is the Cupra though with the adaptive dampers. So more expensive to replace 🙈 I’m assuming the FR has standard shocks?

[@Ianw236]

Yeah sod that we got all 4 done at the same time. Pilot Sport 4S is the choice of most.

[@CarFocused]

If I’d have know I was going to end up doing all 4 I would have gone for PS4 S all round for sure.

[@jermainerobinson7098]

Nice video if you know anybody with a Costco card get your tires from there cheaper than most places. Also don’t get fobbed off with the shock absorbers that’s what they do if the car was not under warranty then they would change their tune about the shocks they would say get them changed straight away because it’s under warranty then they will drag it out until the warranty runs out it’s all a game to them. I have be in this situation before . If it’s let that could cost big money to put right as it has adaptive suspension and they know this Stand your ground 😂👍🏾👊🏽

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate yes I intend to fight this one 👊🏻

[@jermainerobinson7098]

@@CarFocused they do it to everyone Vw the main dealers had my golf gti for a year then tried to change me £2000 l put up a fight then they just charged me for the parts £700. There like bully’s if you say nothing then they will have you ask to speak to the manager of the dealer ship forget the people on the front that’s the only way you will get anything done if they get difficult, drop you a KZbinr, It might change things lol l know you shouldn’t but there’s more than one way to skin a cat. Lol👍🏾👊🏽

[@MC-kk1wt]

Would the used approved warranty cover the shocks/dampners though? I would have thought that was classed under wear and tear. I can picture SEAT trying to wiggle out of honouring the warranty and instead saying the shocks are weeping due to the roads blah blah blah...

[@CarFocused]

I’d hope not as they sold me a car with weeping shocks, the MOT that the car came with has it stated on the advisory sheet. If they won’t sort it I’ll just sell it to Cazoo 😂

[@CarFocused]

@@MC-kk1wt in all honesty it’s been a great car, which I’ve really enjoyed owning. Hopefully if any suspension issues are identified they can be sorted without too much hassle. Haven’t noticed any rattle on mine, the engine seems pretty sweet 👌🏻

[@lukoevans]

Don't bother with SEAT theyre too expensive, unless its warranty work. I take mine to a independent VW specialist and they're way cheaper!!!

[@simontaylor3211]

Congratulations on the 15k subs, Gary. Car maintenance is expensive, particularly with hot hatches isn’t it? That’s one thing I don’t miss when got shot of my S1.

[@CarFocused]

Thank you! Oh it certainly is, thank god for warranty hey! Hope you’re well 😊

[@simontaylor3211]

@Car Focused all good thanks mate. My son has turned into a car modifying geek - who knew? 😀

[@CarFocused]

@@simontaylor3211 😂😂 good lad!!

[@TheUltimateDIY]

I had an Audi s3 8v I sold it to return to a green focus rs mk2! ❤

[@CarFocused]

Nice! As you know I’m a big fan of the Mk2 RS 😊👌🏻

[@TheUltimateDIY]

@@CarFocused yes I know it, the focuses are more sensational than these automatic cars

[@vinland98trance]

Yeah, the parts for our fun cars, costs top dollar. Tires and brakes is normal wear and tear, but it is a bit early to replace the shocks. How many miles are on the car ?

[@CarFocused]

It’s done 40k - but you can see the fluid misting on the top of the shocks. Not great!

[@vinland98trance]

@@CarFocused Not good, I hope you get them replaced with your warranty. And grats on 15k subs, love your videos👍👍

[@clewis5220]

Personally I would never let my tyre Treads to go below 3mm on a performance type car. Don’t skimp stay safe mate

[@CarFocused]

I usually get every last legal mile out of mine 😂😂

[@angetassou166]

Donc si on comprends bien il ne faut acheter ce type de voiture quand concession, jamais à un particulier ou un multi marque qui ne fait qu'une garantie légère. Cela risque aussi d'être difficile de la revendre par la suite PS : de 2018 cela fait 6 ans il va y avoir aussi la distribution à faire , sans compter que la majoriter de ce genre d'auto vient d'importation sans km garantie, ni historique connu , en tout cas c'est le cas en France sur le bon coin, la centrale etc, etc....

[@euanscotland]

You could get a massive turbo, ECU and engine forged for the cost of that motor... 🤔

[@CarFocused]

I could sell both cars and buy an M2 comp…😂

[@adambeaver1749]

Congratulations on the 15k subs mate.....Well Deserved 👍 My experience with VAG cars is they are expensive in their upkeep. Hopefully you can get the suspension sorted under warranty. I had to do 2 shocks on my TTS when I had it....adaptive....just shy of £700 for the rears !! Congratulations again mate....Best channel on here 😉

[@CarFocused]

Thanks Adam. Yes just unfortunate timing needing brakes and tyres at the same time. The suspension is the icing on the cake haha but hopefully will be sorted without any hassle 🤞🏻 Thanks for the support as always 😊

[@SamAustin]

Many congrats again on the 15K subs. Very interesting around tyre costs. My Golf R has 18" cadiz wheels and it costs me £370 for Pilot Sport 4's all round from black circles back in 2020. The 4WD R does not seem to eat through tyres but then perhaps I drive it too slowly haha. My Fiesta ST would eat through the fronts quite often so it is for sure a front wheel drive thing. As for the suspension issues weeping should normally be okay but if you can get them to change them all under warranty go for it and hopefully they will. The rear left suspension my thinking about the black line is perhaps the roads you are driving on are quite bouncy and it affected the left. It is not something I have seen before but worth again checking out to be safe. It does seem like a heavy cost month for your cupra but on the plus side once it is all sorted it should mean happier miles ahead with less of a cost to your wallet in the future. Also, looking forward to filming next week with you 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks Sam, it’s always frustrating when they all come at once and you have to get your wallet out 😂 when it’s sorted it’ll be all good, just expensive consumables really.

[@steveparsons2575]

What's the mileage?

[@CarFocused]

40k

[@rextetron]

Performance cars come with a heavier maintenance price yes. Bought new Brembo discs and DS2500 pads to the front for mine. Parts only was already 600€, fitted them by myself. Took like 2 hours to do it. In a garage woul have probably been 800-1000€ as fitted. I've also had weeping front shocks in a local "MOT" a year ago, but funny enough, just had a basic service yesterday and the garage said they are now ok. A miracle has apparently happened. 😂 Congrats on the 15k! 🎉

[@CarFocused]

😂😂 fortunately when it goes into SEAT they film their vehicle inspection and send it straight to you, so hopefully it’s all true haha. Plus I did have a look at them myself too. Thanks for watching 😃

[@lwebb7]

the shocks on these are designed to leak... as long as its not leaking down onto the spring its all fine

[@CarFocused]

@@lwebb7 it’s leaking down to the bottom cup on both sides.

[@lwebb7]

@@CarFocused that’s annoying. If it’s leaking that far down then definitely get them changed on warranty

[@gaycha6589]

I would never buy a car with unmatched tyres. But tyres are a consumable and you always run best brand that OEM chassi team specced . Looks like that car had a hard life with previous keeper.

[@CarFocused]

Not necessarily a hard life, could have been a puncture on one side at the rear and they went for a more modern continental. It was only a one previous owner car and was on 29k miles when I bought it.

[@RosskoPeeko]

Know the feeling man. Tyres for me are now upto £160 a corner fitted not to mention £200 for just front pads :/ lol

[@CarFocused]

The things we sacrifice for our cars ey!😁

[@richardbourne6660]

I like the seat cupra in estate form not so much in hatch

[@colinbocutt2436]

I think it just one of those weeks you've had ,it does happen now and again. Mines also an 18 plate,little niggles but in general it's so reliable . The DSG /haldex service was most expensive last year,but done now again for another 4 years if I keep it . Congrats on reaching 15 k .

[@moonchild666]

Just out of interest, how many miles has the Cupra covered?

[@CarFocused]

It’s on 40k miles now mate

[@moonchild666]

@Car Focused Hmm, so nothing completely unexpected then (especially considering the state of the UK's roads!) Still annoying that they've all come together however. Feel your pain...

[@CarFocused]

@@moonchild666 this is the reason for the little rant, just unfortunate how it’s come at once. Mate the UK roads are an absolute joke, I’m surprised I’ve managed to avoid bending a wheel on the ludicrous amount of pot holes about 😂

[@Orange-label]

Mate same boat here, service, insurance and £500+ in VED 😱

[@CarFocused]

Always a shock when it comes at the same time isn’t it haha.

[@lwebb7]

The garage told you that you need the better tyres on the back???

[@lwebb7]

Also, it looks like you have spacers on the rear, is that correct?

[@CarFocused]

Ideally you are meant to run the better tyres on the rear of the car, and naturally this is what they were recommending. No spacers it’s totally standard.

[@lwebb7]

@@CarFocused well it all depends which axle drives your car... in a cupra the better tyres need to be on the front as its FWD (I have one myself) I have PS4S on the front and F1s on the back. Strange about the spacers as it looks spaced... that line you are getting on the tyre is from the tyre rubbing on the plastic arch tab which would only happen if it's spaced. Does the other side rub at all?

[@CarFocused]

@@lwebb7 quote - If you replace old tyres with new tyres and this does not apply to the whole set, there comes the question: Do you fit the new tyres at the front or back? Regardless of the drive type, we recommend not fitting the better tyres at the front, but always fitting them at the back. The reason is simple: The rear axle ensures the tracking stability of a vehicle.

[@richardhurr31]

​@@lwebb7you're incorrect. Go look up "best tyres on front or rear" and you'll see that best tyres on a FWD car go on the rear. It's a common misconception that you put the newest/best tyres on the front, but understandable why people think that.

[@martinwyllie6467]

You sure warranty covers normal use?? Suspension falls into that bracket

[@CarFocused]

I had a look at the warranty document and it seems to cover suspension. If they won’t cover it I’ll sell it to Cazoo and move on to another daily 😂

[@kelvinphang7072]

Feeling the same here. Changed top mounts, end links, bilstein b6 damptronic, dsg oil , car battery , car key, ngk plugs and replaced stone chipped windscreen this month for my 17 Cupra Leon.

[@CarFocused]

At least it’s all done now. I had my windscreen replaced a few months ago too after a lorry chucked a big rock up 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@cameronsingh7856]

I got my 2017 seat leon fr from marshall cambridge too couple months ago

[@CarFocused]

Have you used them for any aftercare? I’ve been using stoneacre and they are ok but will try Marshall for the next MOT / warranty inspection.

[@cameronsingh7856]

Not yet havent had too but i got a servicing plan so anything that they pick up on mot ill just try claim under warranty

[@cameronsingh7856]

@@CarFocused i would try marshalls Cambridge since you got the car from there

[@philiphawkins4684]

Go on autodoc for brakes, and do it yourself. Tyre wise not much you can do but swap the front to rear yourself.

[@CarFocused]

If the fronts had more tread on I’d swap them over but I’m not really sure it’s worth it now thinking about it, so I’ll just chuck another set on so all four are new.

[@TIM612826]

Welcome to the hot hatch world! They used to be affordable but are now 50k!!! 😂

[@CarFocused]

Haha crazy! I got the Cupra for 21k which seems like a good deal by todays standards 😂

[@alandonnelly9788]

Nice video mate it's never ending when a car starts 2 need parts before u know it your wallet has a massive hole in it that not what we like 😢

[@CarFocused]

Indeed mate and when it’s a hot hatch it’s usually twice the price 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ypno8225]

Focus RS-ST, Fiesta ST, clio RS-GT, Megane RS-ST. Never choose something else. It’s the rule. 😌

[@CarFocused]

Haha! I’m not sure I’d go for a Renault again, unless it has a decent warranty 😂

[@ypno8225]

@@CarFocusedThose frames are of surgical precision. without competition for the price! 😌

[@dennisjorgensen3446]

Take the car somewhere they will change the pair, or swap the front and rear wheels yourself and then get the pair of tyres changed, also, change the brake disc's and pads yourself, easy job, why pay main dealer price for labour on a standard maintenance job that most people can do themselves. and use a tape measure to check the rear suspension issue you believe you have... good video but you can do a lot yourself...

[@CarFocused]

It’s not quite as simple as that doing the rear brakes as I think you need to code out the E parking brake or something. It’s all done now anyway as this is an old video now 👍🏻