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@Stonekeeper Unbelievable, but when you hear how much the monthly cost of storage is and the length of time the cars have been there, you have to wonder if the storage costs almost equal the final value after x years.

That engine sound does not appear particularly unusual to me.

An issue with that case may be that it's an RFID shield - OP sounds to primarily use KESSY without physically taking key out of bag. I was thinking more along the lines of a small, hard plastic case.

So I've managed to dig out the Fabia service manual I've downloaded back when Erwin for regular citizens was still a thing. Headlight "Low": Headlight "High": ... So the "Low" headlight definitely has no replaceable DRL LED modules or Control units of any sort. But what is also interesting is that for the "High" headlight DRL LED module it says "Part of the headlight, not a spare part". And indeed the module itself has no label with a VW part number. So I'm guessing that if this thing went bad then an official Skoda garage wouldn't want to replace it since they cannot order the thing without ordering the whole headlight. So much for repairability...

I think it's called hiding in plain sight 😉 You would be surprised what people who live in a different world than us do

Engine sound please advise

Ah... Ok. Thought it was the same as the bigger cars where some fuses are accessed by pulling the glovebox down on a RHD car. Presumably you've checked connectors the headlight itself and on the back of the dashboard switch?

Others have suggested an upgraded radiator too from a 190 model. Does anyone know if thats a straight purchase and fit to my mk3 150 tdi please?

Well....the do say that a fool and his money are easily parted. You could also equally say that if a person has that much disposable cash, do they really need a good investment???

On a RHD Fabia Mk4 the fuse-box is to the right of the steering-wheel, while the pollen-filter is behind the large glove-box that is on the opposite side of the car's dashboard. So replacing the pollen-filter should have no effect on wiring/fuses.

T think that it is only the 130PS version of the 1.5TSI that is a Miller cycle engine.

Not so sure, there will only ever be one "first" produced so it should be a good investment or an excellent tax liability mitigation. I doubt it will be driven far if at all. It was in aid of Ferrari's charity

Do you have a lot of speed cushions on the roads you drive? That sort of wear, if it's just in the inside shoulders as it appears to be, is characteristic of tyres that have regularly been rubbed on speed bumps when you straddle them.

Your tyre pressures are far too low... Hence the wear. I'd also suggest you get the tracking looked at if that wear was on the inside edge as it suggests a slightly toe out setting at the moment However, the key problem will be the pressures your using IMHO.

Brake light switch on cars of this age is just a Hall Effect device bolted into the end of the primary cylinder ("master" does not seem to be very PC these days) - there may well be another mechanical switch on the pedal to let the car's other controllers know that the brake pedal has been pressed - check to find out and spray with a suitable lub - without getting it on the pedal though! Edit:- the brake servo will have spring inside it, just a thought.

There are clearly some very rich fools about if they are happy to spend 40 times over the odds for something that ugly (IMHO of course)

EV PoweredFirst Ferrari Luce sells for $40m, almost 40 times its es...The first Ferrari Luce has sold for $40m at RM Sotheby's Monterey auction, almost 40 times its estimate, with every dollar of the price going to charity.

I have just replaced all four tyres on my 2018 Superb Estate 2.0i. I do average mileage (I am not a Rep) and mainly on country roads so low average speeds and local journeys. A couple of trips per year across to France and use motorways there. Front set were Nexens which were recommended here. Fitted in January 2024. Mieage not recorded. Rear set were Goodyear fitted in September 2022 - mileage 69889 km Current mileage 139,000 (average mileage??) I was a little shocked to see cords showing through on the Nexens right on the shoulder. This suggests low pressures?? I do run less then recommended due to the harsh ride - maybe 28psi -30psi unless loaded then increase to 30-32psi The Goodyears show very uneven wear from side to side on the same rear axle. What accounts for that? Somethindg seems a bit off. Maybe I will get the tracking checked. I have fitted Yokohams this time.

Amazon sell them. Not sure if will fit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-Shielding-Waterproof-Universal-Protector/dp/B0GXKPQXXC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=JGAA6RHGL005&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WjAjp0G2BbpUKhGkR_VCF0dLxWHseIlPjqhW_f_tEc31CtrIirhozHqjuBYAp7pMflOppOfemVqx9ZDulvRvp1fij9KohDyG2fHPzwjIIB1HIr-N4ObRBHFekfZ022sCBW3babiMkhDaTHXKZN1vOwyt5qz_9ZkzgjqhEdU3QS0Sgbk0M6dJvdfyzMwvwJNfo2AGrXvo8p3-AXTzpLVSy8v4mk0ow1KB0L5NjU86Xo3uo5z82XFB2d9cqHEH55PRjDybMS0IgeQgzZxtOpu0VLcR0VeNYcRw0Zz8jrVgiZg.etK-emoAKBzdEneHJcwMZg5EZx_sVN2WvRHnx44ffK4&dib_tag=se&keywords=skoda%2Bcar%2Bkey%2Brigid%2Bbag&qid=1786873312&sprefix=skoda%2Bcar%2Bkey%2Brigid%2Bbag%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1-spons&aref=BjaB0naEoF&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

The Service Agent asked me to try E5. The car is going soon and we will not be getting another Škoda or VAG car so their handling of this issue, and others, has cost them a customer.

TBH the issue sounds more like an intermittent connection or a dry solder joint either externally or internally... Presumably you've checked connectors and fuses etc as the fuse box is closed to the pollen filter you replaced so could have been disturbed? Otherwise a second hand headlight would likely be massively cheaper...

Thanks very much

I've bought 3 new Skoda since 2019 - took the discounts and the servicing every time then payed 'em off in the first 14 days - I never incurred any extra charge from VWFC but my bank, HSBC, charge around £20 for the draft - can't use a direct payment as there's a limit of £15k and VWFS won't accept 2 separate payments - other than that, it works fine. I did notice that Honda have a couple of 'gotcha' clauses to prevent anyone doing the same thing with their 'incentives'..........

Hi, I have just bought a 2023 Karoq auto but am disappointed to find the car does not creep to allow for slow movement parking.Yes I know, I should have checked during the test drive. Is there a setting I have missed? I have read we can cause damage to the clutches if we use the brake to "creep". Is that correct? Also, my 12 year old Mercedes auto will hold the car on a hill, perhaps on a queue of traffic, by pressing the HOLD feature but the Karoq will need the Auto stop feature turned on. Is that feature reliable? Seems twin clutch auto boxes need different treatment from simpler torque converter boxes. Still learning. Thanks in advance

It would appear to me that you need an upgraded oil cooler with thermostatic control to prevent overcooling on lighter loads.