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i can’t understand why you would order a new car without a test drive first. Yes, you might get the new model before anyone else, but is it just because you can say “look what I’ve got” I spoke to my dealer yesterday and he tells me that they’re not getting any demonstrators till June at the earliest. I know my needs are more specific than others, but I’m going to wait thanks.

Nicely put Rooted. A few points to add to your comments… I usually keep my cars for 5 years as they have hand controls fitted, which are expensive. Motability will not allow them to be transferred to a new vehicle, even of the same model. Everyone is entitled to drive the car they choose. Just because you have disability why should it be any different? Yes, the advance payment can be expensive, but if I NEED a bigger “ luxury” car, then I am prepared to cough up. If I choose extras to make my life easier the I have to pay for them as well. Heated screen as I can’t reach far enough to scrape it. Adaptive cruise control too. If you’ve ever tried to drive long distances using hand controls then you’ll understand.

As said above… Ouch! I guess I am lucky in a way, as it would be on Motability so it’s only the up front cost that might tip the balance. However, I have specific needs regarding mobility equipment etc. I will have to have a test drive and see if it all fits first, but having had Skodas for the last 18 yrs without any mechanical issues, I am reluctant to change brand.

Any idea when the full spec brochure is released?

A bit of a daft question, maybe, but I’m not sure ifLED headlamps generate enough heat to melt snow whilst driving?

SWMBO had exactly the same camera fitted to her Octavia by a dashcam fitter. He used a flexible wire thingy to pass the cable through the head lining and with a bit of wiggling, managed to get it through the rubber boot into the tailgate so no messy wires there either. He also fitted the same in the Kodiaq as I couldn’t be @rsed with the glovebox malarkey.

I have a data SIM card and use the Online POI search function. It always gets me right spot without any fuss.

You can download the owners manual here… https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models I reckon that will help

. It started 2 weeks ago. SWMBO had a blow out in her Octy caused by a massive pothole in the dark. The hole has big enough to get my hand through! Fixed I got a puncture in one of my mobility scooter tyres. Fixed 1 week later, another bloody picture on the other side. Fixed. The day after, said tyre came off the rim as fitter ripped the tube changing it. This morning, the charger has packed up! WTF! This disability lark is very expensive

Thanks Dave

Well it is a palindrome, if there is such a thing for numbers?

Well that manual is soooo helpful 😂

The service book is on the Skoda dealer network and you only get the small handbook. The full handbook is Available online from the Skoda website

I think it refers to them continuing while driving, like the Nav updates. I set them going when stationary then I can turn the car off and go indoors or drive off and it continues till completed.

Well you’ve got nothing to lose. Good luck