bletch

Hi, I havent tried mine in winter but it does seem the 1.2 heat up much quicker than my ol 1.9 tdi. Also, if you live in Norway Møller offers Defa prewarmer fitted for app 8000,- nok. I am concidering it, but have always managed without. Even with -20c. Just put on warmer clothes.

I have the 1.2 105 and its not undergunned in the Octavia. Of cource its no racer, however it has no problem keeping up with traffic and also have some extra oomph. I came from 1.9 TDI in Roomster, and the 1.2 is actually faster. Never mind more sofisticated and silent. However you dont get the extra push the 1.9 had. That is because 1.2 is accelerating more steady from 1500 rpm up to 6000 (although you change gear sooner than 6000 rpm). Where the 1.9 was slow at first, then pulled hard before loosing power again. I also had a Fabia 1.4 mpi with some 65 bhp. THAT was undercooked. When approaching a hill I had to plan in advance, close the windows, turn off AC, raise the sail, pray to the gremlins and pull in my stomach (to loose weight) and still could not keep my speed up... You could literally see the red hate in the BMW and Audi drivers eyes 1 mm up my back..... 1.2 TSI are a completely different story and its also fast enough to actually have "some" fun in. For an ordinary driver its plenty enough. Of cource you have to go down a gear when in 6th crusing on motorway if overtaking. Otherwise its perfectly fine also packed with my family going on summer holiday. I can understand a 300 bhp BMW driver would raise question about it, but on the other hand that is really strange because that are 2 completely different cars for different people. You know most people does not NEED 300bhp? My advice is to let your friend alone and let him enjoy the 1.2 TSI not having you complaining about the small engine. And then he will do just fine. (Hope I am not insulting you, that is really not my intention). The 1.2 is comparable to bigger engines in heavier cars. Octavia 1.2 weights about 1170 kg. I live in Norway that have an insane high tax for large engines, so most Audi A4 have either 1.6/1.9 TDI or 2.0 136 bhp diesel in a 1600kg heavy car. VW Passat are most common with 1.6 TDI 105 or same 2.0 TDI and Mercedes have their 136 bhp diesel in their heavy car. 1.2 TSI in Octavia is faster than all those cars. Take a look at Youtube and search Octavia 1.2 acceleration. You will be surprised. Of cource, if packed up mpg IS affected, but only by a margin. Go from lets say 52 to 50 mpg. However, as I love cars I sometimes wish I had a bigger engine. Happens when sitting at home dreaming of a 50000£ VRS (expensive in Norway). But I never think that when actually driving the car. Then it always feel decent enough. So all in all I am very happy with it. And for its price, its a winner.

Cant edit last post so sorry for new post.. Just checked the spare well and it seems you should to use the original Skoda spare as it has a "spike" or some connecting device in the bottom of the well. I wanted to buy the insert kit with the jack, and place that in a winter wheel. But that would be useless as I have to lay the winter wheel with the outside facing upwards. And not downwards as original spare. So answer to my own question: You can use any wheel as spare, but not with the insert jack-kit. So will have to buy a separate small emergeny jack. So hope someone know it I can use any old WAG jack with the MK3? Would have been so much easier if car just came with a spare... (bought it demo, so could not spec it myself. Thought it would be easy to buy a spare, but dealer is asking £500 for it.....!!!).

Another question, if I use one of my winter tyres with 16" alloys as spare, can the alloy be damaged? It will lay face down, and the Skoda-alloy goes a bit outside the rubberwheel. If I lay it that way on the ground it will get scratched. Will it do the same in the spare-wheel well? I think all original spares are steel with the yellow 80-marker. I have never lifted out a spare wheel, so dont know if it just laid in the well, or if its mounted on some sort of connector? Maybe protect it with a carpet or something..?

Wonder why Skoda changed to a doble scissor jack..? Can you tell if the "pad" (where the jack connects to the car) are similar to the MK2 jack? Havent found any pictures of the MK3 jack other than packed in the kit... Or does anyone know if the lifting spots are similar on MK2 and MK3? As said I would guess a MK2 jack would do the same job, and its more common and easy for me to buy used.

Thanks for replies. I have always just used the jack that came with the car, and it worked quite well. But it does not sound good with collapsing jacks, and I have always been worried about that. But so far so good. I Had a Fabia and a Roomster before that both had the one-scissor jack. Look like Octavia 3 has a different jack on pictures I have seen. A two-hand scissor jack. Maybe this one is more stable than the old model? For the regular wheel change I will get a trolly jack, but also need a smaller jack I can have with me on long hollidays. A trolly is useless there... Also I am a bit nervous after reading about broken sills (that was the name), and I am reluctant to use wood or other home-made sollutions to a brand new car. But you just use a piece of wood not cutting the "line" into it?

Hi, does anybody know if the jack in Octavia 3 are similar to the jack in Octavia 2? Or every single VAG car... It seems to me that all VAG cars have the exact same jack, but I might be wrong. Maybe they are different regarding how they "attach" to the car´s channel (not shure if its called that on english), or maybe can handle different weight... My Octy didnt came with spare wheel, and I need a jack to be able to change tyres twice a year... Have seen a jack for Golf 1997 for sale close to where I live, but am unsure if it fits the Octavia and can handle the weight. Also not shure to trust a 17 year old jack on my new car but that is another problem.. Dealer are asking a ridiculous price for the jack, not even mentioning the full spare wheel kit.... So hope to pick up a used jack and use one of my winter or summer tyre as a spare. Sorry for my bad english. Regards, Bletch

Spend a weekend in a 1.9 tdi Roomster and the Octavia will feel whisper silent... No seriously, although I did own a Roomster, I do find the Octavia very silent. Mind I have the 1.2 tsi... Regarding road noise I think the tires are very important. I changed from Continental to Pirelli and the difference was huge. Like getting a completely new car.

I forgot to mention my car is a 1.2 tsi. I took it to the dealer who looked and listened to it and will replace compressor on warranty. So mine was a faulty ac.. The tdi on the other hand is known for some turbo noise after shutting down the engine as described in a pinned thread...

Had problem writing on phone so got two posts... Sry.

Think I got the same problem... Today was the hottest day in Norway in ages with 33c. AC worked perfectly when driving home from work. However, at evening when temp had dropped to 22 I heard a similar buzzing/whining sound after acceleration and when pressing the gaspedal. Like a turbine. It disappeared when turning off AC. It has never sounded like that in 5 months even in similar conditions last days. It does seem to work but the sound is very noticeable... So it seems like a similar issue at OP has. Have you solved your problem? And, if its not the compressor then wonder what the problem can be. Are going abroad with car tomorrow so cant call dealer until monday. Just hope AC wont fail as its supposed to be just as hot the next couple of days...

Would be nice with a review on this as the 1.2 dont have alot of options with remaps or boxes. In Norway i have only found one supplier of a powerbox but noone dare to admit buying and using one since powerboxes are a bit no no compared to remap.

I am unsure about it. Sometimes I love it and it keep the car in centre of lane. Other times its annoying bouncing in the lane. However, I don't understand when it should shake the steeringwheel... Its done it only twice. Both times when in middle of lane but with some lets say strange markings on road. If I let car drift towards side of road it never warn me. Ideally I would have turned the auto-steering of and only let it warn me when drifting off road. But since it don't give a warning I could never trust it. For now I keep it on anyway. Maybe because the gadget and modern car feel the auto-steering gives.. Almost like the car drive itself.

There is a plastic device dealeres use to allign it correct when fitting. I did front and back sills without it. I just tried to slide it to feel where they would fit best, then marked with a tape and prayed it would hit right when finally pressing it on. The tape is strong so if it barely thouches the car its almost stuck... It went well I'd say if I learn to ignore the squeak when stepping on it at some places. 2 got correct and sit thight. But two got slightly misplaced thus make a clic/squeak-sound stepping on them. So, to get it absolutely correct get the plastic thing or let dealer fix. However they sit nicely and do their job. Just remember to wash with water and shampoo and also degrease before fitting.

I am experiencing the opposite... When driving a red Fabia (1.4 - 65) every Audi in town was on my tail... Now driving a Roomster 1.9 I havent seen a single one that close... First, the engine is much quicker so I only have to press the pedal a little just to show the Audi/BMWs etc that the Roomster is quick. And usually and strangely they calm down after that... Also, the colour change from angry red to the calm and cool Ocean Blue metallic might help. I felt every car got insane when behind my red Fabia, when now they even keep the recommended distance... Strange really. :P