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I have just taken delivery of this iV to replace my Petrol Blue TDI

I've taken the plunge and ordered a Karoq Sportline 1.5 in Meteor Grey. Wait time being 14 weeks! Will Kodiaq 20 inch wheels fit in the with any issues? 😁

Cars are in dealerships now folks. Cheers.

@Mister Paul I have the Osram ones in mine, been in there for 18 months not had any failures yet. They were in my other VRS for a couple of years before that so seem to be doing well. @Mickvrs220 Herw is a link to a video I made for removing the front lights. There's a video for the rear lights too on the same channel. Its very easy but it did put me off before I tried it Removing front interior light

Hi, Sorry to hijack this thread. I wouldn't trust any MP even to buy me a bag of sweets because it would end up complicated just like taxing a car. I don't even think it's about climate change I think its about money? Yes there are a number of brand new Tuk importers who not only supply standard Tuks but can modify them to a dream machine; they also can make them street legal ready to register as brand new this takes a few weeks for the paperwork to be sorted.. https://www.rickshawrevival.com/ https://tuktukuk.com/ Our wonderful Yeti is 2016 so at the moment £30 road which actually surprises me. You're very welcome Robjon. Here in the UK our heavy industry is replaced by small industrial units and the only growth industry is fast food outlets; just how complicated can the government make it to do anything let alone doing something so complicated as buying a Tuk. Even when legal if anyone wants to be the slightest bit different it costs large amounts of money and with loads of paperwork; all I wanted to do was spend some of our hard earned money in retirement to buy the Tuk just for a bit of fun but suddenly just about everyone wants paying off. At my age of 72 with a clean licence I can buy a powerful car easily capable of 150 mph with 0/60 in a blink and receive a big no claims discount but a 40mph Tuk is considered special whereas an invalid scooter cruising at a mighty 5 mph is considered fine? Thanks for reminding me; https://www.watsonian-squire.com/ I used to own a BSA Golden Flash with a "Dustbin" fairing and aged 18 had a 1,000cc Ariel Square Four but I've sidetracked this thread enough so I'd better behave. Thanks Sad555; I don't need a pick up truck it was just the Tuk which really did appeal to me it bringing back my biking memories of 50 years ago; what really is sad is how the UK is constantly suppressed by tax; just to buy a bag of nails involves 20% tax so where is the incentive to buy anything; the Tuk I fancied would have tax added to it so now the government have lost this also they've lost the road tax and tax from the insurance company. I don't want to turn this into political debate but this is real life and it's accepted. Perhaps a company should start up here in the UK manufacturing cheap little runabouts that are not complicated to repair and with virtually no electronics; I don't want to drive around in mission control but our Yeti has lots of things included which I'll never use and even possibly don't even know about; I'm already retired but if I had to sit down and read just about using the Infotainment I'd rapidly age. I'm sure many Kirklees bone shaker passengers would prefer a small easily parked cheap to run three wheeler than travelling on a mobile roadblock which by the way puts out plenty of dirt? My wife and I when first married owned a second hand Citroen 2CV then later bought a brand new 2CV; we've owned 10 new Micra's; 2 new Toyota Aygo's; new Fabia and our current Yeti bought new and lots of small cars including a Bond Bug. The 2CV's were very enjoyable but were rust buckets. There's little fun in modern cars all clones of each other other than showing a new number plate to neighbours; who actually enjoys driving these days. Before marrying I owned many cars; big Healey's and Jags etc but out of the cars I've owned I've not had one I liked more than I like our Yeti. Skoda start manufacturing a car that is uncomplicated and cheap to run/ repair and insure similar to the Duster then I might be interest in buying another new Skoda? What a pity about the Tuk; I almost bought one yesterday. Kind regards, Colin.

This is my stock 272 with 1 passenger on board

Those sorts of statistics are utterly pointless to quote unless you’re the sort of great driver that needs to impress random people on forums. I’ve had just shy of 55mpg out of my 4wd 190 Kodiaq, but it was a one way trip with a serious tailwind, overall gentle downhill and completely unladen. So utterly unrepresentative of what the car is really capable of in normal driving. If I’d quoted the range the car was capable of at the end of that journey it would have looked amazing, and also been a lie: The economy/range was not quite so impressive for the return trip when the brick aerodynamics became as big disadvantage as the tailwind became a monster headwind...

For launching the boat I used my wife's Rav4, saved getting the Yeti anywhere near salt water

Well after a s***e week at work-I got turned over for a promotion- I decided to treat myself (with the wife's blessing ) to this bad boy, which comes next week

Honestly, it's a £45 repair (plus postage costs). I wouldn't be considering replacing the unit, just remove it from the car, post it over here, I'll fix it and send it back, simples.

Its a 2011, 1.6 diesel in silver. Also got the heated seats and black leather seats

It is located in the braking control unit. The standard setting on my diesel VRS 184 was set to strong. I tried normal and now deactivated. From what I can gather by reading on other forums, it is a form of traction control designed to stop wheel hop by reducing power and the use of the brakes. What I have noticed is since turning it off the throttle is sharper and not as laggy. There used to be a delay in pick up on my dsg box setting off, but now it sets off easily and more like a manual would. I know that on some 2018 Golf R the option to turn it off is not available, as I think they got rid of it as a function. I am not sure if it still on the Octavias. I used obdeleven to deactivate it so not sure what you would do to deactivate it on vcds.

👍 Thanks for that, saves messing around in the glovebox again. I've seen the plugged in modules, however I prefer the one for the rear screen for coverage and so my mug isn't recorded 24/7 when driving 😂

You are dealing with employees of some company that have a Skoda dealership. That is not Skoda though.

In my experience, every time I connect to car with Bluetooth, it displays me Android auto icon on pull down menu. Saying that AA is available. If I connect cable, it takes some time to connect (I have bolero). Sometimes it needs to unplug the cable, but that happens because the cable quality. If I remove the phone during break and return, it resumes navigation. So I have not installed the app and don't see the need for that expect you want to tweak settings without car connection (it does not appear under apps to launch it separately).

The blue wire that provides initial field coil energy to the alternator is broken. The place where at least 99 out of 100 of these breaks is at a bracket on the front of the gearbox where it, and another wire that may also be broken, go through a 2-pin plug/socket connection.

Hmmm You can pick up oem grade pollen filters on the likes of ECP/Car parts4Less at bargain prices but thats still only about 20 quid for labour ! The job isn't so bad on the Karoq after you've got the hang of releasing the side catches and damper ( It's a horrible horrible job on the Octavia ) But I would say for the average punter if they are getting a branded filter fitted for £35 that was a good deal.......

It took Chris Farthing 90 mins from start to finish, but he operates in a Skoda workshop, has access to the Skoda technical workshop guides, unlimited use of the diagnostics machine for the coding and has done a couple per week for several years. I'd regard myself as reasonably competent at DIY, I've serviced previous cars, changed brakes and hardwired a dash cam into the Kodiaq, but the rear camera was hassle I could do without. Anyone who has had to strip out the interior of a car, or has had to live with one where the trim has been removed and replaced by someone who isn't familiar with where the clips are and where to pull and push will know how easy it is to introduce rattles, crimp wires, forget to replace connectors, snap clips, tear trim, trap tools etc. etc. I'm not sure which car, headunit or cheap Chinese camera J.R. is referring to but anyone who thinks it is that simple hasn't fitted or tried coding one without accepting you won't be able to replicate the factory setup and features. Your profile doesn't tell us anything about your location or car so it makes it difficult to help, but even if you're a long way from Leeds the £280 Chris charges, a £40 Travelodge and a day out of your weekend makes having him do it by far the easiest option.

Just a thought

Yes, of course. I'm using the latest version, and it's good

Indeed... but Somerset itself isn’t a huge area and some may wish to travel for a big saving. In our case it was nearly £500 down to £200. I’ve travelled to Weston/Bristol before as well.

Did not change them myself, I just had them changed at the major service for my 1.4tis at about 50k km and 5 years. I did ask for the old spark plugs to be kept so I could examine wear and they did. Quite honestly the plugs were showing hardly any wear, I think they could have done another 20k+ km with no problem at all, but it was a relatively minor cost although I did not notice any difference in performance. This is not a high performance engine so any genuine spark plug you mentioned will do. As an aside, a few years ago I retrieved an old Toyota Echo from from my daughter who was issued a company car (Golf GTi) and the echo had missed a 'few' services so I undertook a major service myself. The standard spark plugs were incredibly worn and about 3x the recommended space. I was somewhat disappointed there was no subsequent noticeable change in performance or economy. In short if your car is going ok at the moment then do not expect too much when you change the plugs.

Didn't have the Dragy when stock but I had measured with a 10Hz GPS system the stock time a few times, and was around 16.5" - 17" Plenty of the current stage 1 dragy slips though if you look at the first pages! Latest one was a 1/4 mile pass of 12.18" (one page back but also added to the first page for consistency)

You have a 6 month warranty for a used car bought from a dealer. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/buying-or-repairing-a-car/problems-with-a-used-car/ It is nothing to do with the AA warranty he has supplied. Just speak to the supplying dealer clearly without loosing your rag & explain you want the car fixed at his expense.

I'll agree with that. VW and Skoda let you choose just what you want on your new car, and don't force you into the mix they want to sell you. Audi though are still pretty restrictive, and don't even offer heated windscreens! (When I enquired about a Q3, the sales guy tried to hide behind the 'Ford patent' argument until I pointed out that Skoda & VW can sell them!) I was also looking at a Toyota RAV4 - until I discovered that if you wanted a sunroof you couldn't have a spare wheel!! (Presumably CO2/weight related?) Chris

ye easy as that. With these bulbs i had to cut the connector down and then file the front of the bulb glass down. Tight fit but well worth it

Congrats... You'll need to consider the rolling circumference of the 20 inch wheels - it depends on the tyres fitted to them. Chris

Thanks for posting, Colin. I looked into Tuk ownership myself a few years ago - and for similar reasons (the f- word!). Although I didn't research Tuks as deeply as you have, I came to a similar conclusion - particularly in respect of their legality in the UK. Maybe nothing will ever be as much fun as an A10 combo. Mine had a Busmar York sidecar on a Watsonian chassis.

They changed how car tax worked. EG wifes last 63reg Fabia was £20, my 14reg Greenline Yeti was £30, and at the time a Ford Mustang was £1150! for each year from new. Now for cars registered after April 2017, such as wifes 68reg citigo, my 2017 Yeti and newer mustang are all £150 per year from year 2. However there is a surcharge in the first year for larger engine/dirty cars, my Yeti was £200 when new? Mustang is well over £1k. So buying secondhand you need a pre april 2017 Greenline or equivalent if going for a Yeti, whereas for the Mustang you need a post april 2017 car where the original owner paid the surcharge, and ongoing is only £150/year. Mind you the equivalent of current Yeti with more powerful engine is I think £185/year so again go post April 2017 for one of thise if you can. However can you even have one of those Tuk's new in UK as they are possibly too dirty to meet the requirements? I suspect you would have to bring in a second hand one and try and register it, but not certain you would be allowed to?

Have you looked at a Hyundai Kona? I did a few days ago with the MIL and was quite impressed with it... good size and the interior in the higher spec ones was very comfy and plush (but a bit spartan in lower spec ones). Might be worth a look as they do 2wd 4wd petrol diesel and hybrid modles

Hi, It's surprising where threads go with replies. Yesterday I was on the point of buying a brand new Tuk but then thought I'd just check a few things first and I'm glad I did. I'm not an expert on Tuk's just very interested in them and fancied owning a Tuk for fun. The bits of information I could find is that insuring a Tuk might not be straightforward Tuk's regarded here in the UK as a bit different and the only rough estimate I saw quoted was £300 per year; then the dreaded CO2 emissions; apparently the petrol Tuks are dirty and are quickly being phased out for electric Tuks although diesel Tuks are available but after our UK government got so many into diesel cars because petrol cars were so bad about ten years ago the government have done an about turn so even diesels now are classed as dirty; once we're all conned into buying expensive throw away electric cars electric wil be classed as dirty because electricity has to be generated; anyway I couldn't obtain a road tax figure for a Tuk but guess minimum £150 per year. As usual here in the UK if we want to do anything we need deep pockets; I only wanted a Tuk just to potter around locally in leaving our much bigger Yeti at home thinking a Tuk would be a lot of fun; fun isn't allowed in the UK. I've abandoned the Tuk idea it's just not worth it. Unless our Yeti starts to cost a lot in repairs its a keeper my wife and I love it. Kind regards, Colin.

If they are the correct spec plugs the make shouldn’t matter. Personally I got Bosch for mine last time. My advice is get a proper puller for removing the ignition coils, and make sure the engine is warm first. The coils can be very hard to remove, but I have had no problem using the proper tool. This is the one I’ve got : https://www.lasertools.co.uk/product/6298 Also, put a small bead of dielectric grease around the end of the rubber of the coil, it will help for next time.

In the last little while 14/7 - I had my 2018 My19 Sportline 280 delivered (demo with <5,000km), this one is to be a long term keeper for me. 15/7 - replaced the space saver with a used full sized 19" alloy and tyre from a 2017 wreck 21/7 - Serviced by my specialist shop @ 5,300km, revised engine coding to Audi and replaced the OEM brake pads with ATE ceramics 22/7 - System X Diamond super slick ceramic paint coating applied to body & wheels Today head off on a 1,200 km round trip for a drive to visit a mate on some quiet country roads and explore the cars capabilities 😇 30/7 - OEM towbar to be fitted by the dealer Then I can move to source a rear ARB likely with some Eibach springs and prioritise next steps Happy days Cheers chris

Another reason to get an estate Thule Wingbar edge!

This question has been asked a dozen times. Sadly, it's the normal behaviour, unless u have the first batch, i.e. MY15 & MY16. Those ones remembered the last Drive mode selected. No one has succeeded in cracking this nut.

the EA 888 being one of the greatest mainstream engines of all time, petrol is a no-brainer for the UK. will GPFs need as much babysitting as DPFs ? in NZ, diesel is the winner for lead-footed drivers lugging loads (tax is based on travel distance, not consumption). the appeal of the RS extends beyond the engine - pornographic seats and wheels and rear-end warble seal the deal. that said, i wouldn't mind an x-drive 330 D wagon in one of BMW's amazing range of blues

I get the impression heritage skoda are a motability dealer first and don't seem very interested in competitive pricing for people that don't have to use them. I had to call them about five times today to just get a price for enabling Smartlink. Didn't seem very interested! I'm in Bristol and have just bought a 16 plate Octavia so interested to hear how you get on!

I love mine

Mib1 card will work with mib2 maps, mib2 card will work with mib1 maps. But the maps on whichever card you use must be the correct ones for the unit you're using. I have cards available in the classifieds section if needs be...

Probably worth sourcing a replacement set IMO..........

Was going to suggest a place in the outskirts of Taunton, they’re excellent and get fair, but it sounds a bit too far out of your area.

You're right I have no kids and no excuse not to drive something noisy other than I don't want to wake my neighbours when I fire up my car at 05:00 to go to work. Perhaps if I was 25 I would be less considerate.

Horse for courses, some say the 1.4 / 1.5 150PS TSI isn't suitable for a car the size of the Kodiaq. Yet the same engine pulls the car, me, my family, the contents of the boot, a full roof box and a 1.5 ton caravan with absolute ease.

@J.R., right, your plan now needs to be to catalogue all your tools - seems like a completely stupid thing to do, but when I retired, I started doing that, and including "buying prices" which might come in handy if my garage gets raided. But don't despair, you might even find that you have "gaps" in your tool collection that you didn't know were there, so plenty scope for buying more tools. So, basically now every thing, except a few "odd balls" have their designated storage drawer or box, and all these drawers and boxes are labelled up and a printed out list is kept, only thing now is, I need to put my reading specs on to read the labelling on the drawers and boxes - which is a bit annoying! I think that I've handed out this story before in the past, but anyway, we used to have a Flymo which I passed onto my older daughter when we moved house, we went to a big garden centre and I spotted packs of spare plastic blades for that Flymo and as it was a bit old I thought that I'd be helpful and buy a spare pack. Maybe two years later I repeated that action at that same garden centre, went to stuff the spare pack of blades into the glovebox of my wife's Fiesta - and there was a pack already in there! I've never ever stripped these threads either, though I tend to service the brakes either annually or every other year. Edit:- I have ended up with a surprising number of Mole grips though, I tried to off load a couple to my mate, but he has the same problem!

I have just bough one of the sets. I have no idea why 🥴 I have never stripped one of these bolts nor ever seen one stripped. But I do like tools 😀 I do like bargains 😀 and I do like being prepared for everything or being able to help others out And I wanted to celebrate having (I hope, fingers crossed) some income for the first time in 4 months, backdated 4 months and the security of knowing the support from my government (France) will continue to the end of the year. In years to come someone with gorrilla hands will thank me for my foresight and I in turn will thank you although I wont recall your name as I've already forgotten it. So long as I dont forget that I have the kit or where it is stored! Am going to buy a muti-thread helicoil set now!

Picking up my 2018 Octavia VRS Estate on Saturday. Can’t wait, she’s a beaut.

The stuff worth keeping are the bits unique to the VRS, there are a trillion PD130 engines in breakers everywhere so the oily bits are largely worthless and should be weighed in.

Individual, like this

Inspired by your photo above spent 5 hours painting my 4 brake calipers Skoda Rallye Green in tribute to my Mk1 Octavia and Fabia Vrs models and put on the refurbished (painted silver) Audi RS6 replica 8.5J x 19” alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

Nah, it's just a difference of opinion. I tend to believe the manufacturer's documentation rather than what I read on an internet forum (even though VW do have a bit of a reputation for being economical with the truth 😉 ). Incidentally, here on the VW website is the VW news release from 2012 about the EA211 TSI engine : https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/the-new-golf-das-auto-international-driving-presentation-2797/the-new-golf-powertrain-structure-engines-and-gearboxes-2835 About half way down it says "the camshafts are not driven by chain here, rather by a single-stage, low-friction toothed belt design with a 20 mm wide belt and load-reducing profiled belt wheels. Thanks to its high-end material specification, this toothed belt's service life reliably spans the entire life of the vehicle." I guess that's what is meant by 'maintenance free' in the VW service training literature.