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More likely to cause problems while changing it than prevent problems that may be a long way into the future. If it ain't broke...

The touch and swipe never worked for me. What did work I posted previously back in 2025 Good Luck tom Sanqhar9 March, 2025 I have done it after touching (not swiping) the '>' to the right of the destination name. Most of the time this brings up a menu that includes an 'Edit' option. Touch 'Edit' and the 'Delete' option appears. I say "most of the time" because sometimes it does not seem to work. I have not yet worked out why. Not a swipe anywhere. It was in an older version of the Owners Manual P186 "Delete destination ▶ In the Navigation main menu, tap the function surface  → Destinations. ▶ Tap the functional surface  and select the desired list of destinations. ▶ Show the destination details by tapping on the function surface  at the de- sired destination. ▶ Tap the function surface Edit . ▶ Tap the function surface Delete and confirm the deletion. I had misread the significance of '>' in the third bullet point. Sorry the cut and paste seems to have blocked this out

And cars registered on the road are not necessarily the ones doing the miles. RAC reports than EVs are doing more miles per car than ICE cars. Just talking to my Renault Dacia Sales guy and he is telling me that they are struggling to get enough 5s for customers such is the demand and even ordering now might mean the car next year. So many new EV models on the way, updates for 5 and Scenic as well as Sandero EV version although Dacia still planning to do a petrol version. Diesel long gone i gather. VWs future looks to gang on the ID2 variants and whilst the Polo looks good and not bad spec the Raval and Epiq look better and better value. Looks like a dire situation for VW in Germany as these ID2 variants are Spanish made I gather. Polo, Fabia, Ibiza production ending. There is clearly only one direction for the dominant power train for all vehicles. As Yazoo said, the only way is up.

Hit by a stone on the M6 during the storms the other week. Made a huge bang but couldn't see the damage straight away as it was behind the rear view mirror. Because of the proximity to all the ADAS stuff it needs a new windscreen 😭 A few cm lower or to the left it could probably have been replaced. Hope this doesn't turn into a tech saga 😐 Anyone had a new windscreen and encountered any issues?

This is why I love forums, just whipped the tags off the plug, flipped it over, 5 minute job and it’s transformed the sound entirely. Nice one @spacelord

Yeah, press and hold. Didn't think of that. And not in the manual. Thanks for the suggestion

Yes, but registrations aren't sales, are they? Look at the number of new car sales currently on; the discounts are only applicable if the car is registered by a given date, by the new owner.

Gates or INA would be my recommendations. Used the latter on my old Vectra B and it's somehow still going...

Seriously?? - Madness.

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Slower EV charging was my main concern. Hope to have 3 phase at the next place.

Why are you concerned by that? Europe's voltage is actually 230V not 220V. Currently, we have a minimum approved voltage of 240V -6% = 225.6V, whereas Europe has an allowed voltage variation of up to -10%, so 230V - 10% = 207V. Now, given that most of our appliances are either sourced from Europe or made to their standards to allow us to sell to them, nothing major will happen. If we continue to use the 6% variation standard, then we will be better off than mainland Europe. Don't forget that because the voltage has dropped, so will the energy drawn, so bills will drop slightly. Proposed UK Mains Voltage Changes Explained | eFIXX

Make & Model: Skoda Superb Mk3 1.6 TDi Greeline SEL Estate. Jungle Green Metallic. Mileage: 142,000 Price: £3,250 Location: Chingford, London E4 Condition: Used Very good inside and out. There are some marks, in line with age, but all in all the car looks great. 2 Keys. Slight dent on nearside sill. 19 inch Phoenix/Trinity Wheels were fitted when I bought the car. These do have marks & laquer peel on them. Tyres are good. This car has the usual Skoda Superb SEL extras including umbrellas, Bi- Xenons, Front & rear parking sensors, electric tailgate and electric leather front seats (Both of them). Please read this bit carefully: I have decided to sell the car, as it seems to have developed in the last 500 miles, an engine fault whereby there is loss of power once the engine is fully warmed up, after say 45 mins of driving... Acceleration becomes very poor at this point as it is holding back and will not pull above say 3,500 RPM, making driving anywhere above 40mph problematic. Other than that, the car starts first time every time, there is no smoke at all, and no Check Engine Light on the Dashboard. I have not had the fault diagnosed, since I've spent a fairly hefty sum recently with servicing and seeing to other items, so it is time for me to call it a day. From what I have read, it could be as easy as a clogged throttle body OR an EGR, Sticking Turbo etc..sadly, I as mentioned Ioathed to spend any more money on it, which is a shame. Service history: This car has a full and very comprehensive documeted service history, both Main dealer and independant. The last service was completed less than 2,000 miles ago, with brand new front brake discs and pads. Water pump and Timing belt have previously been replaced. I have priced the car at what I think is a reasonable price. I am happy to answer any reasonable questions, and you are of course free to come check over the car, subject to arrangement... If you happen to be a mechanic, then this could, possibly make for a fairly quick fix. I will have pics loaded up by Friday, September 4th ASAP... In the meantime thank you for looking. Collection: Yes

I have not heard any credible supports of such. All our EVs and numerous home batteries seem very good at copping with electrical inputs and tvay xan be wrong polarity, voltages outside range. My experience over lastc5 years. I am concerned about this move by the UK Grid to continue to rachet done the voltage from 240v down towards mainland Europe's 220v as I think that could cause a number of issues.

Chargers can send spikes into the battery and cause damage, and also chargers, especially home chargers, and really especially those that have been self-installed have done a lot of damage to themselves, and I daresay that they even caused fires that may have destroyed/damaged their homes.

Read online that it might be high pressure fuel pump not keeping pressure when engine off when warm. Pressure dropping due to heat/failure when engine off and takes 2-3secs to get to full pressure again. Think you can monitor pressure with vcds. Could also be sticking diverter valve.(GFB) DV+ According to google its something to do with brass piston in alloy casing that can stick when hot due to metals expanding at different rates. If it was installed dry it may need lubricating with engine oil or HT silicone.?? (acording to google so pinch of salt may be required) Alasdair

A set of 4 high quality Brock B36 alloy wheels in Hyper Silver and fitted with near new Hankook Ventus Prime 4 tyres. Larger 55 aspect gives quiet, easy going ride compared to lower profile tyres - better pothole resistance ! Really good looking wheels that will enhance any car's looks. Hankook Ventus Prime tyres are in good order with circa 6mm tread and no repairs. One wheel only has very small mark, all others perfect.. Originally fitted to a Skoda Karoq, these wheel should fit similar size VAG vehicles BUT please check details of offset, stud pattern etc before purchase as I cannot offer return refund. Wheel specs : 7.5x17 5x114.3>112 ET38 Brock B36 (Hyper Silber HS) (72.6cb) (NaNkg Load) (11.0kg Weight) (60d Seat) (0 Cap) (DE) Skoda valve caps included. £400 or near offer. Can deliver within 25 miles of Pulborough West Sussex for £10, or you can collect from Pulborough

Definitely not a DIY job, the system must first be vacuumed-out (usually for several hours or overnight) to remove any moisture after replacing the condenser and the drier - the vacuuming also confirms if the system will hold pressure or not - then the correct gas/lubricant charge has to be measured into the system. All the above requires specialist equipment.

Hi @pab567 , wondering if you still do something like this. I have a MIB2 unit that I would like to upgrade for a bigger screen, maybe 9.2" and to potentially look at installing VC if thats something you could assist with. Any help would be appreciated. Car is Skoda Octavia Mk3 2017

Picking the sweet spot is the aim.

You'll certainly use it a lot, since towing destroys the range.

Really quite small, not much bigger than a shoe box. Certainly lesson learned about charging up when one stops for even 15 minutes and half full if it is going to give one enough to complete the whole journey and battery is going to be warm to accept good charge rate although the charging from 59% to 90% or invariably slower than the charging from 19% to 50% is the reality. Nice cheap sub 10p a KWh today and looks even cheaper for tomorrow 4th of September and even cheaper than that, possibly negative, on the weekend ahead. Hopefully some plunge pricing at public charges due to over abundance of wind and solar generation as we approach the autumnal equinox.

Tesco was not the only supermarket with duff fuel. I once cross-fuelled a diesel car and had to be towed to an AA depot, where they drained the tank and flushed the fuel lines before I could continue my journey. I was actually on my way to a job interview in Birmingham at the time 🫨.

Tow one of these behind you