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My VRS has managed to completely kill 2 brand new batteries in the space of less than 24 months. The issue first started when the original battery with the car (yes I know I should have replaced it years ago) started draining overnight/when it was left standing. So I then bought a brand new Exide battery and things were ok for a few months. Then the car started draining the battery again, eventually resulting in it just not taking any charge at all. At this point I once again bought a brand new battery, but Bosch this time. That seemed to fix it as the battery never went flat and therefore there were no charging issues. Then I came to start the car earlier today and it was dead, completely dead. I got out my charger that you plug into the house electricity socket and started trying to charge it, but as soon as I connected it the charger said the battery was fully charged and wouldn't charge it any further. It gave me enough electricity try and start it but it was still dead, the relays clicked for about 2 seconds and then stopped. I now have to purchase a third new battery in less than 24 months, but the problem still remains and I have no idea what that problem is. I'm posting on here in the hopes that someone had a similar experience or some knowledge that could point towards the component/system that is either shorting/huge parasitic draw/broken/etc. Here's some further information that may or may not be relevant. When this first started I took to leaving the doors open and the alarm off, so the alarm and remote central locking was not active when this happened. The car had been standing for about a week I noticed that for a lot of the battery flat instances that it had been raining beforehand, and that before this happened we had a huge downpour and thunderstorm. I also notice that on cold mornings the relays for the electric power steering will click whenever I turn the wheel. Other than that I really don't know. I'm hoping that someone here could help me. oh I meant to add if you need any further information please ask. Thank you, Eddfaf

Just how do the RAC arrive at that fact? I wonder, when there are more ICE (a mix of pure ICE and hybrids and PHEVs), the latter are highly unlikely to be plugged in compared to the pure electric ones being registered. Do you have anything to back up that interesting snippet? Regarding the Renault 5, I'm not at all surprised by what your dealer told you. That car has been widely accepted as a car worthy of consideration. One thing for certain is that if it was also available in drive variants, then the availability issue would be far worse than it currently is.

Waze used with usb connection from Samsung A17 on a 2026 Karoq. Problem: turn direction arrows appear correctly on info system screen (waze display) but are corrupt on the driver centre console. This has been a problem from day one of ownership. example: waze might show turn next left but console shows turn right example: waze might show turn next right at roundabout but console indicates "do a U turn"! A solution would be appreciated.

Oh yeah, ta.

1 white or 2 orange:

I have a 2025 Octavia VRS with 23k miles, it’s been using coolant, I wouldn’t expect this from a car of this age, there’s no wet spots on or under the engine. There has been an intermittent low level coming in for low coolant, level was topped up with manufacturer coolant today. I can’t get an appointment with a dealer or my lease company garage for two weeks. Am I worrying about it too much or is this a common issue for the VAG 2.0tsi engine

Hi all can anyone helped with what rear coil springs I need for my 2013 skoda superb 2.0 tdi cr170 estate manual FWD. My springs are so rusty all the coating has come off so I can see any paint marks / dots

Yazz and the Plastic Population not Yazoo. They did Only You and Don't Go.

Not that hard to change, if you're competent enough to remove the bumper readily. Home/DIY refilling is definitely a bad plan though.

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...

So did you resolve the issue.. my Superb is doing the same kinda thing.. I don't get any dings but sometimes the tailgates does not pull in and close... and sometimes it does, but if it doesn't I get the tailgate open warning in the middle of the dash cluster and I need to get out, open the tailgate again and close it but when it's about an inch away from the latch I give it a little helping hand and it closes properly. Doesn't happen all the time tho..

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.