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Skoda Columbus RNS510 Head Unit Repair Service for 3T0035680, 3T0035686 and 1Z0035680
Repair service for Skoda Columbus RNS510 head units (3T0035680, 3T0035686 and 1Z0035680) fitted in the Skoda Octavia, Superb and Yeti. We fix bootloops, random reboots with popping in the speakers, and units stuck in German or showing an SWL message. Includes the latest software and map updates.
£150.00
Description
Repair Service for Skoda Columbus RNS510 Head Units found in these car models: Skoda Octavia Mk2, Superb Mk2 and Yeti (2008–2015). Pictures used on this page are for illustration purposes only! 1–3 Day Turnaround · 12-Month Warranty · Drop-off or UK Postal ServiceFaults covered with this repair service:
- Unit stuck on bootloop – keeps rebooting after showing Skoda logo.
- Unit reboots and makes a popping sound in the speakers.
- Unit reboots randomly.
- Unit stuck in German language.
- Unit shows SWL message on startup.
- Unit stuck on white screen or blank screen.
Included with each repair carried out:
- Latest Software and Maps Update
- Security Pin Code retrieval
- Speed Cameras
- Video in Motion activation
Repair Service options available:
- Drop-off and Collection: Conveniently drop off your unit with us and collect it once the repair is completed.
- Postal Service: Ship your unit to us via post. Once repaired, we will mail it back to you securely.
- Removal and Reinstallation (+£15.00): Bring your car to us. We remove the unit, repair it and refit it. The unit needs to stay with us for 1 to 3 days. By appointment only.
More about this Repair Service:
What warranty does this repair come with?
- This repair comes with a 12-month warranty on the work we carry out, or 6 months if the unit had been opened, repaired or taken apart by others before. Please register your warranty on our Warranty page.
- The warranty covers the same fault we repaired. A different fault, or a fault caused by improper use or fitting, is not covered. The warranty is void if our warranty seals have been tampered with.
How does the Postal Repair Service work?
| Step 1. Book your repair |
| Step 2. Print your order confirmation We’ll email it to you straight after booking. No printer? Write your order number on a piece of paper and put it in the box with your sat nav unit. |
| Step 3. Pack your sat nav unit safely Wrap it in bubble wrap and put it in a sturdy box with your order confirmation or order number. Please don’t put any tape directly on the unit itself or on the bubble wrap, only tape the box. |
| Step 4. Post it to us Send it to the NaviTex address shown on your order confirmation. We recommend a tracked postal service, so you can follow your parcel all the way to us. You need to arrange and pay for the postage to us yourself. The shipping you pay on our website is only to send your head unit back to you, so we won’t send you a postage label. |
| Step 5. We repair, test and return it When it arrives, we repair it and test it. If you give us your phone number, we’ll send you a WhatsApp video of it working. Then we post it back to you. |
What is the turnaround time for this Repair?
- Turnaround time for this repair is 1-3 days.
- Please note that “Turnaround Time” refers to the time your navigation system will stay with us for repair and test, it doesn’t include shipping time!
What if it’s Non Repairable?
- At NaviTex we have a Very High Success Rate on repairing these Skoda Columbus RNS510 Sat Nav units!
- Unless someone else attempted to repair your Sat Nav before then it should be repairable.
- If under any circumstance it is a “Non Repair” you’ll be refunded in full except the shipping cost which will cover shipping the unit back to you.
21 reviews for Skoda Columbus RNS510 Head Unit Repair Service for 3T0035680, 3T0035686 and 1Z0035680
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Mark Dauncey –
Had the dreaded booming rattling the doors.
Sent the head unit and got it back in a few days working properly with updated software and mapping (which I haven’t used!)
Going strong a couple of months on.
Great service.
Andrew Phillips –
Columbus unit going crazy. Sent it in and had it back repaired in just a few days. Great service.
Barry Back –
Excellent service Head not working at all.Sent one day arrived back 2days later, fully fixed .
Michelle Ray –
Columbus radio making a popping sound through speakers & kept turning itself off. Sent to theses guys & it was repaired & returned within the same week 👌🏼 All updated & works better than before 👌🏼 Amazing service would highly recommend 👌🏼
Chris Pickles –
Great job done very fast and at a great price! I had already checked how much it would cost for Skoda to replace my faulty Columbus unit with a new one – £1,500. And I had also checked with a local car audio firm how much it would cost for a new non-Skoda unit that would do most (but not all) of what the Columbus does in my Yeti – over £1,000. I shipped my Columbus to Navitex on Friday, and it arrived back here on the Tuesday – all working properly! Thank you very much, Navitex!
Ben Bennett –
Excellent superfast service, very pleased
Dan –
Excellent service. Unit works perfect
I Highly recommend it.
Greg –
Fantastic service. I originally sent my unit away to another person eBay and they couldn’t fix it. Within a day of arrival, my stereo was reviewed and I was contacted for an update. Regular updates were provided all the way through the repair. honestly can’t re recommend this service enough, five stars ⭐
Mark H –
Columbus system was stuck in continual reboot. I took it out of the car on Thursday morning, put it in the post, and it was repaired, updated, and on its way back to me by following the Saturday morning. This is an amazingly fast and cost-effective service.
Frank Mitchell –
My scoda superb sat nav unit repaired very fast.
Excellent service highly recommend Navitex.
Jordan –
Sorted our head unit, it was turning on and off every few seconds, returned and sorted I also like WhatsApp contact feels more personal
Andy Bennett –
Super – no problems at all and the job was completed very quickly – thank you!
Bryan –
Nothing to say but brilliant service what ever was wrong is right now including CD player which hasn’t worked for years good good good!!!
Paul Dakin –
Excellent service, unit now back in and running well.
David –
Great service as promised. Unit had been popping the speakers and not booting. Fixed in days and posted back ready to refit. Thanks
Greg Langley –
My Columbus unit seemed to have many faults so I posted it to the guys at Navitex on Tueday, got it back on Friday with everything working as it should Absolutely superb service!!
Dom –
Would recommend this service, Skoda columbus stuck in boot loop, fixed and updated maps, quick service.
Mark weeks –
My columbus sat nav was stuck in a reboot loop,the navitex guys fixed it and updated it too. Very reasonable price and a quick turnaround of a few days. Recommended
Phil Chapman –
I buggered my radio with a map update from an online satnav gps map site. It didn’t work and left the radio not able to power.
Chatted with Andrei and dropped it off. Ready the next day. All working with new maps and software.
Would I recommend? Without a doubt yes.
Mark –
My Skoda unit has been fully repaired and firmware updated like new. Ultra quick turnaround.
Alasdair –
Navitex returned my repaired audio unit swiftly and did everything they said they would.