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I'm not sure how any of that information responds to the question of which piece of hardware to buy - MX+, vs. OBDeleven gen3, vs. something else? thank you,

Car key blade should be able to get a new one cut and fitted. Try an autolocksmith or timpsons. The handle you will get the part number off LLLparts under original manufacturer diagrams although there are some on Amazon (chinese) cheaper. Alasdair

Rifleman, That’s very interesting. To be honest whilst I used ACC for the Mway journeys, I didn’t monitor the screen enough to see of this happened to me. No Mway journeys planned foe at least this month. I’ll try torember the next time ‘I hit the M4’ Thank for the very informative post 👍

Long shot but oil filler cap seal/dipstick seal?? Alasdair

1.4 yes, only 1.5 no.

My info, whist not disagreeing with yous has more info: Carista OBD2: Carista is fully compatible with the OBDLink MX+ hardware. It offers basic code clearing and simple, menu-driven customizations ("customizations" or adaptations). Note: Because your Superb is a late 2025 model, Carista's beta testers network is actively updating compatibility for Mk4 platform elements. [1, 2] The "Gold Standard" Alternative – OBDeleven 3: If your main goal is advanced custom coding, the OBDLink MX+ will face limitations on a 2025 Skoda due to VW's factory SFD2 firewall restrictions. The OBDeleven NextGen device is an officially licensed Volkswagen Group partner that has built-in tokens to automatically unlock SFD protections, making it the preferred tool for modifications and "One-Click Apps" on a June 2025 vehicle. It is AI generated, however it not been asked to make a decision other than show me the best options available today

On my first Formentor (same engine and gearbox) there was a fixed service interval: 15.ooo km / 1 year. The facelift Formentor (same gearbox but the 1.5 TSI engine) came with a variable 30.ooo km / 2 years oil service. However, I did service the oil after 1 year and ~14.ooo km - less than half on ICE, since Monday-Friday I'm 100% EV. You should ask for the gearbox service history, since the DQ400e is well-known for it's mechatronic failure caused by an oil filter/mesh that fails and blocks one of the actuators. The 100k km "barrier" is quite often mentioned as higher risk mileage.

You really need to find out where the coolant is leaking from, you can't just blame the reservoir for leaking unless you already can see that it is. Maybe include your engine type/code.

Compression test next, just to establish that pistons/cylinders are okay.

I have some from Ali express that have caused no issues at all. https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJ0uxgm

It is fairly easy to obtain led replacements that do not cause electrical issues though.

I had exactly the same problem as you when I bought my 2023 Superb 2 years ago. The dealer where I bought it (Sinclairs of Swasea) couldnt fix it and it had to be referred to Skoda Support, who came up with a solution, but it had to go back to the dealer. As we were selling our house and searching for a replacement in Lincoln at the time and we were then living in Brecon, which was nearly 50 miles away, we deferred it until we moved to Lincoln, where it was resolved by Hortons. You will probably need to take it to the dealer. Mine was done under the manufacturer's 3 year warranty, so I assume you'll be able to get them to fix it under the warranty you had with your car? One thing they couldn't fix is when I use a pin location on the map, it shows the address, then England, Deutschland. Also, traffication shows the traffic laws for Germany in this country. The dealer says a software update should fix this when Skoda issue one, but I'm sure I'll have to live with this until I sell the car. I'm not that bothered about it, but a relatively new car should have everything working correctly. When we went abroad in April and May, pin locations and traffic laws came up correctly in other countries as far afield as Lithuania with the traffication notifications working correctly.

As far as I'm aware, the Skoda connect data is connected to you, and not the vehicle. If you weren't to reset your infotainment before you sold it, and the buyer didn't either when they bought it, then they'd probably benefit from it.

@Day40 How did the injector replacement go?

If you subscribe to the traffication app, you receive alerts to both fixed and mobile speed cameras. Well I do in the UK anyway

I'm On my second mk3 in last 6 years. Not found any problems other than the odd battery and sensor issues. Buying a used motor , same things need to be checked. ie, make sure it's been regularly serviced etc. I've been very happy with my 1.5 tsi SE L dsg estates. Good luck.

@FramusAz10 What did a battery test show? Have you made any progress on diagnosing your fault?

Does the alloy-block EA211 use cast iron liners?

I made a mistake in my reply - I think Google maps does show fixed speed camera locations. Apologies.

Are there any major things I should be looking out for?

Is that a 1.5 tsi phev? They are on variable oil servicing. Vorsprung Dutch Technik. But if you run one mostly on electric would you leave the same oil in from the factory for 2 years?

Thanks Lee, I was thinking more for future reference regarding the route data. It proved very useful on a previous KIA when I received a parking summons when I wasn't even in the car park. I'm aware something can be retrieved from Google Maps, but this only says where your phone has been not your vehicle

Volkswagen Golf 8 models come set to a flexible (Long Life) service regime by default straight from the factory, I would thought that Octavia / A3 / Leon would be the same?

Hi Numskull, I would like to buy the Brake Pads. How can I pay and get them. I live in South Manchester. Keith

Location location location. Long queuing is not necessary if you are visiting charging hubs with plenty ultra rapid chargers and these are not very busy sites. Towing is an issue as far as charging unless it is the type of charging hubs designed to allow vehicles to charge while still hitched up to what ever and not requiring unhitching and re-hitching. I expect the range with a horse box and horse at the Max Gross weight allowed will be greatly reduced. Could it even be half the range.