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There are lots of conflicting reviews regarding Skoda claimed MPG figures and what it's like in the real world. I felt confused and wasn't a 100% sure I would see a good MPG with the battery flat on a relatively long return journey. This is the reason I thought some stats from my first descent run would be interesting for prospective buyers. 116 miles with a 95% full charge from beginning I managed 62.8 mpg. Lots of traffic and an early morning start. The return Journey was 109 miles with a 1% percent battery and after initially feeling a little anxious, I returned 55.4 mpg, which is far better than I expected. Clearly, everyone's driving style is different and I drove conservatively about 65mph on the motorways in the ECO setting on the driving mode selection. The car automatically switched to electric only when close to the destination and used what charge there was stored to help maximise the efficiency. The car uses the navigation route calculation to workout when to kick in the battery, innovative thinking from the German engineers. The verdict is you can achieve a good MPG on a flat battery when driving longer distances. This is because the combustion engine is continuously charging the battery through out the motorway stints. How does the above compare with the economical diesel versions of the superb? My colleague drives a Passat that is a few years old and the quoted MPG is 50. I wonder if this figure is close to a typical driver's experience..

I think the bungee cords that hold the back seats up when folded forward are a poor design. Way to much effort required to hook them around the headrest chrome tubes. I find it difficult and my wife finds it impossible. Look at the pictures and see the easy modification. I had some chrome 100 mm S hooks laying around in the garage, I think they were only a pound for 3 from a market stall. 3 small strong magnets secure them under the seats when not in use so easily to get at when required.

Hello guys/girls/aliens! My name is Mike, used to work for Listers Group and ran a large online enterprise from the Worcester branch and used to help many of you with your parts. I've since moved away from the group and set up on my own. I now run and own Coverdale Car Parts. https://www.facebook.com/COVERDALECP/ Our website is in development but not to worry, you can still message me on the Facebook page or of course send me a PM on here. I cover genuine parts for the big 4, as you can imagine, but i also cover most other vehicles if you have the need. All parts are posted/couriered or personally delivered if you are local to Worcester. Please jump over to Facebook, give it a like and a share for me and of course let me know if you need anything. I need your help at this early stage of business to get off the ground! - The service books on the site are on order, so please show your interest in the pinned post. ( I know the Skoda lot were very interested in these as they were the first to go on the digital servicing and if like me like a book stamped then these will probably be for you! Even did you a Skoda green version! Books due late next week. Colin is also setting up a landing page for you to order parts too from Briskoda, so you'll be able to do it that way too. Cheers Mike