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For the last week or so, most mornings I've found a small puddle of water just inside the line of the fos wheel on the garage floor. I'd say that it amounts to about 2 or 3 tablespoonfuls. I've tasted the water and it certainly isn't coolant, and in any event the water level in the expansion tank hasn't changed. I'm sure it's not aircon derived as I've not used it for about. the same period. I thought it was rainwater being held with somewhere below the windscreen but I've no idea where to look. To sum up, I don't think this is serious to take the car off the road, but it niggles me that I cannot find a solution. Hopefully one of you might be able to suggest something. Thanks

Google tells me it was dropped as standard on MY24 cars, where it became a circa £900 option. So if it's something you want, carefully check the spec of late '23 cars when the change would have been made.

Much of that lead was created by the UK outsourcing manufacturing and, in doing so, exposing our manufacturing processes, designs, etc., giving them even more power by learning how we do things. I can remember back in my lifetime when it was the UK that led the entire world in many fields. One such item is trucks; think back to all great British lorries that once ruled our roads and those overseas. Now it there is not a single one left. We are now a massive importer of lorries instead of being an exporter. You can look at so many other things, toys is another prime example.

If 85% of solar panels are made in China and they are much cheaper it is hard to do anything else. Again the UK could add extra import duties but would we be shooting ourselves in the foot when solar panels are a key to cheaper electricity which benefits so many businesses and domestic economies.

There is so many strange things that the UK Government & politicians think is acceptable and then others that they are dead against.

We always have the power and now out of the EU. EU levies extra 35% on Chinese EVs, but not hybrids so the Chinese do even more on hybrids. UK chooses not to. Protectionism tends to harm all but the EU countervailibg duties on EVs, extra 35% on SAIC ie MG vehicles !!! Less on BYDs. When UK was in EU there were hundreds of Anti Dumping now there are only a few tens. UK continues to prioritise finance and specialised industries ie military, pharma, luxury cars, sports etc. Difficult to change when China has such a lead in mass production and cheap energy.

How did you get on? I'm currently considering doing the same. Wheels and Tyres - Skoda Octavia Mk3 (2013 - 2020) - BRISKODA

I think a test drive in both SEL and Sportline models is a good idea. Personally I found the ride quality on the SEL variant better than the Sportline so opted for that when I changed my car.

When my car did this it was due to water condensation in the car and was cleared by drying out the interior. Yours looks more like the condensation may have been there for some time and has corroded a connection, possibly the connections to the cluster.

Hello! I'm talking about Skoda Octavia mk3, 2014, CKFC engine, 4x4 (not scout). First coldish morning after summer I had small problem with starting up the engine. It wasn't cranking to start up, but it took 2-3 seconds more than usually. Slight after engine was running few warning lights turned on; servo steering wheel, ABS, Traction control, TPMS, parking senors, hill hold (there isn't warning for that for that, but it doesn't work). Engine works OK, no check engine light, no vibrations, no extra noise. Of course I thought about bad battery. Later on I started engine again, same thing. I changed battery and re-calibrate BMS, same. Meanwhile i checked all fuses. All of them are OK. Maybe corrosion on GND? Anyone with same experiences? How did you solve them? Any other idea? I appreciate for all the answers!

Hello. I'm looking to replace the light on a superb 2017, mk3, sportline, TSI 4x4. Child 1 reversed into it and cracked it. (Passenger side / UK) The current version has part numbers: 3V9.945.207/ 3v9.945.207.A/ 3V9.945.711/ 3V9.945.711. B./ Inside the currently fitted version, are some square bulb reflectors. (see image) which hide the bulbs from direct view and appear to be clipped inside the rear cluster. I've just got a replacement from ebay, identical part number as above, but without these bulb covers clipped inside. Q1. Have i got the wrong light cluster ? Q2. Can I swap them over and add them to replacement cluster ? If so, how do I open up the rear light cluster ? There are a few hex-screws on the back of the light cluster... Any help and advice - hugely appreciated.

Certainly not a dealer only job. Straightforward enough for a relatively competent DIY’er. Gaz

@Evolution13, just maybe they should have thought a bit more seriously about letting most of the UK, production jobs leave these shores for China years ago in the pursuit of even greater profits. By allowing that to happen they just handed the vice grip that a foreign power could if they so wished, use against us.

Hi..having to replace front nearside wing Someone put a nice ding in it. Got a new painted wing from approved supplier. Any advice on who to select to replace the wing? Is it really a dealer job, or can an independent he trusted? In Stownarket area

In my experience, even running the tyres at 'Eco' pressures does not result in a 'harsh ride' on either the Octavia or Fabia - on 16" wheels.

Yes, that's it, many thanks. I guess it's a wait and see game now.

Hi @dan245 I had a Octavia vRS CR DSG for 13 years. Loved the car and covered 139k mostly trouble free miles in it. April '25 I changed it for a '23 (73 plate) Karoq 2.0 tsi Sport line. I also tow a caravan with both. What I liked about the Octavia: Looks good 😊 Fuel consumption. Solo 50+, towing 30 Boot size Comfortable seats How does the Karoq compare: It's a mid sized SUV, personally I prefer the look of the Octavia hatch Fuel consumption whilst not as good solo it's only 1 or 2 mpg less when towing. The cheaper unleaded offsets this. The boot on the Karoq is easier to load (I have a spare wheel so a false floor) but it is smaller than the Octavia. Seats are more comfortable than the Octavia The ride I find is similar between the two although I don't have DCC. Even with the 45 profile tyres it's ok. As for towing, it's so much better. I had a tow trust detachable tow bar fitted along with the dedicated electrics by a local mobile fitter. Works as it should. Just check the vin to make sure it can be coded. Agree about the matrix headlights. Never been flashed but try not to think about replacing. Hope this helps

Worth doing a word search with Google or Briskoda.

It’s a slippery slope. Then when you’ve exhausted the cheap parts you move on to more expensive projects! I’m fast heading towards the only thing left to do is order an eibach pro kit and lower it! Then I’ll have to convince the Mrs she needs things for her kodiaq!

One of the biggest disadvantages in the Sportline is the ridiculous 40 profile tyres fitted to the 19" wheels. The wheels are also 8J rather than the 7J in the rest of the range, so the standard 215 tyres give little protection to the rims over potholes & when parking. I have a SEL Edition that came with 18/50 & I dropped those to 17/55. You're already aware of the issues with the sunroof & while the dancing headlights sound great, it's something else to go wrong as the car ages. We're already seeing instances of LED indicator failures requiring a whole headlight replacement at over £1k. If boot space is a premium requirement, maybe look at an SEL with Varioflex seats. They can be flipped forward or removed completely. Skoda dropped them as standard but I can't remember when. Whatever you go for, buying from an authorised dealer seems essential for the warranty, as does extending it as soon as it expires. Door locks, shock absorbers, electric boot struts & software issues all seem common.

Doubt the difference bewteen 94 and 91 would make any real difference but the increased side wall will help. 205/55/16 against 225/45/17 side wall difference is about 3/4" more. I run 205/55/16 on my mk2. Mid range GT radial FE2 94V and its not bad plus good tyres in dry and wet. Son has 15" GT radial all season on his fabia and again good tyre in dry and wet Alasdair

Everything has been back to normal for a few weeks now, I don't know if it was the car or the android auto. Skoda said there is nothing wrong with the audio system. I hope it continues to work..

Had different but similar warnings on my mk2 58plate 1.9tdi. Foglight symbol on bright with lights even if the fogs were off. Also quite a few dim lights. EML just showing,DPF just showing and a few that came and went all dim etc. I dont have DPF so I removed cluster and cleaned terminals etc and replaced and cured the phantom lights. Reckon it had come loose or was making a bad connection.Remember to disconnect battery before removing and replacing. Alasdair

The UK Government with the loudest voice (Sir Ian) AKA Sir Iain Duncan Smith is so very worried about China that they got their nickers in a twist about China and France building the new Nuclear in the UK. This government is so concerned over security and China that they do not want a Company fabricating wind turbines in a Yard in Scotland. No issues with how many Oil licences that a Chinese business has for oil and gas extraction in the North Sea because the is in partnership with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company. (China National Offshore Oil Corporation / CNOOC) No issue with how many ports / terminals Chinese companies own (3), or business,s or allowing a huge Embassy to be built in London. This is a very very strange state of affairs in the UK. So wind turbines could spy on shipping. China has satellites............. & Oil fields and structures in the UK,s North Sea. & already many Chinese built wind turbines.

Don't, just ordered a reversing camera 😆