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Hi, while its theoretically possible to squeeze a few more mpg out of your vrs it's unlikely because all that extra power is so addictive. Also, any savings you make will be offset by the extra insurance costs. Still worth doing though.

I always swap mine when the fronts are between 5 - 6 mm then change all 4 at between 2 - 3 mm.

Yes, takes a few minutes with their STS unit.

Start around £6.5k and haggle. I got £6k for my L&K 1.8 TSI at 24k miles and 4.5 years old.

Mine used about half a litre in 4.5 years (I had 2 variable services from new). Mileage was a low 24000 though.

I used my STS unit supplied by Shark. Very simple: took 3-4 minutes.

I'm pxing my octavia next Saturday. I've had it remapped for the last two years but have returned it to standard to sell on. Do i tell the dealer that I've had the car remapped so they can inorm the next buyer?

Took the remap off today. Plugged in the STS unit in and downloaded the original map. Took it for a spin and whoa, what a difference. All the mid range torque has gone. It's still a quick car but the lack of oomph is so noticeable. If anyone wants an STS unit get in touch. I'm open to offers.

I don't really care what the badge is as long as the car drives and handles well and is quick. 0-60 in under 8 seconds, costs around £20k and is reasonably economical when driven sensibly. I love turbo petrol engines. My Octavia is brilliant to drive, especially with the remap. But it's time for something new and the new Octavia is still a few months away and the Focus ticked all the boxes and is available now. When I change the Focus I may well get another Skoda. Depends what they have in the range that fits my criteria at that time.

I went for Candy Red pearlesant paint.

Yes it reverse parks itself. Bit of a gimmick i think. It can recognise road signs but it's an option i didn't tick. I just went for 18" alloys.

The Focus has a better MFSW, Bluetooth, DAB radio, ipod connection rather than aux in and LED ambient lighting. Downside is the smaller boot but the interior just looks more modern bit I guess it's down to personal taste.

Rear lights not an issue for me as it's the car following me which has to look at them.:-P

Rear lights not an issue for me as it's the car following me which has to look at them.:-P