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Took my time in finding the one I liked the look of to replace my MIB1 with it's micro screen and ordered one that I'd seen seller/manufacturer recommended around the internet a bit for Mk3 Octy specifically and has been far better than I expected. I don't get the use out of the car to justify spending out on OEM and I like the pretty open ended possibilities that this offers and I get my bigger screen look. Octacore 4GB/64GB model on link below: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000642821453.html A bit of a rushed install as I was at home on standby when I went out to start and phone rang.... All matched up well, connected 2 supplied cables to power the inline antenna amplifier and brought all over towards centre behind screen where all would now plug into back of new unit, just enough and no more to work without stretching on RHD models. Canbus module with it works perfectly and allows full integration into all bits to play with and keep functionality for settings etc, I've retained the factory USB port as is with it an added another to glovebox as I could run 2 lines from it. Factory mic isn't utilised so has 3.5mm mic plug at back and will run one from that up to beside where factory one lives when I get a chance, inbuilt one by reviews says its just too quiet, so not even going to go there. Short clip to show some of features I have gained for £162 from those industrious folk way East. All pics and vid still have screen protector film on so makes it look a little less crisp, but does a good job for my needs and can play with Carista and VAGDPF now on the big screen finally

As many readers know there are some big issues with the First Edition and Skoda UK seem in no rush to solve our issues. Perhaps the key issue is the fact that our cars are not compliant with with law because of the MPH/KPH Issue. A number if us have pushed our dealers and it seems they can do nothing, it needs a new hardware unit to solve. Skoda know this but seem in no rush to help us. Again, a number off unhappy owners have contacted the Honest John in the hope of putting some pressure on in terms of getting help from a review site. We could do with as many First Edition Owners as possible to contact HJ via email to explain your issues. He appears to be collecting our issues and is in contact to Skoda' head of PR. So please, if you are unhappy with the issues, please send an email to HJ ASAP and help us put pressure on Skoda UK. I know at least two members on this site have got so sick of the car that they have now part exchanged in annoyance. Perhaps they could take the time to email as well to help those of us that are hanging on in the hope Skoda will be stirred into action? Thanks for reading

Swapped my wheels from winter to summer set, also fitted turbo inlet pipe and intake hose😎 wheels have 15mm spacers all round... To me thats how they supposed to be from factory...

Sorry to here this. If it is failing to do what was advertised, and if you complained early enough, AND the dealer hasn’t been able to fix it (they get one go, not lots of attempts to fix) then you should be able to reject. The law is quite clear, selling dealer has to fix it in one go, saying they are waiting for manufacturer isn’t relevant (your sales contract is between you and dealer). Any commercial contract between dealer and Skoda is their problem, not yours and doesn’t change your rights. How the dealer gets refunded by Skoda is not your problem and no reason to delay remedy to you. Don’t let the dealer try and get away with making you accept a bad deal, you are entitled to your money back (less an amount for usage, say same per month as a PCP payment). Not obliged to get an exchange or replacement, and are free to take your money to another dealer (or another car brand). I suspect the dealer will be very selective in what they tell you, try and suggest anything else, and avoid you returning the car, until you put both sets of the keys on the desk and ask if they would like your debit card to process the refund (bit drastic, but a good way to show you are serious). You are not required to agree to a non-disclosure (gagging) agreement to be refunded. Others might also like to be aware of distance selling rules, if you ordered remotely (phone, online etc) get 14 days to reject from delivery, and won’t be any deduction of price. If you get a chance, let everyone know what outcome is, or what you have chosen instead.

Rankings are not relevant unless you know what is being scored and what weighting is given to each. You need to read the reviews and tests to see if the combination of characteristics is what you want in a tyre. If I want the best tyre for grip, a lot of time they do not score well for noise, cost, wear or rolling resistance but I am more than happy with that. I have said it before and will say it again (and again no doubt) that you pick the tyre for the conditions you see most.

I’ve noticed the plastic on these cars does wear easily but, I think from your photo, a previous owner has had the height adjuster set too low causing the belt to be pressed hard onto the plastic. It’s just my guess . I would pull the belt out to check there isn’t a frayed edge somewhere.

I can start one if you like. I have several ageing laptops. Most of which are either steam powered or clockwork.

Having had 4 Skodas over the last 20 years I thought the new Octavia would be yet another excellent car. How wrong I was! There are so many annoying things surrounding the use of the new infocenter and with the car software that doesn't work correctly as mentioned in other posts. I can't see Skoda sorting these things out anytime soon, if at all, and the frustrated feelings every time I get in the car I can no longer live with. Despite the huge financial cost I'm off! Skoda you've let us down and you're losing loyalty.

This review was posted in the Karoq section of Briskoda initially, but thought those who frequent the Performance and Tuning Section might also be interested. Recently had my Karoq Sportline 2.0TSI 190 TSI 4x4 tuned and wanted to share my experience. The ECU tune was provided by TVS Engineering who are based in the Netherlands. They have dealers/workshops throughout the UK (and the world) that can install the tune. I chose their Stage 2 ECU remap - this is their maximum performance tune available for a stock engine. They claim up to 280hp and 450Nm, compared to the stock 190hp and 320Nm. The engine installed in this car is an EA888 Gen 3B with a Bosch ECU. The tuning shop I took the car to needed it overnight to unlock the ECU, flash the base Stage 2 tune onto the ECU, and then do some performance runs and logging. They then send these logs/data to TVS in the Netherlands for assessment where the necessary tweaks are made to fine tune the file. This back and forth can occur several times until both TVS and the tuning shop are happy with the results, and the final tune is flashed to the car. So they effectively take a ‘base’ tuning file and fine tune it to your individual car. They can also do a custom tune – ie - you can specify the increase in power and torque (within limits of course). My car is stock except for the ECU tune - no hardware mods. I’ll probably add an aftermarket cold air intake in the future for some increased induction and turbo spool sound. The attached performance figures were recorded using a Dragy GPS Performance Meter. Using launch control the car ran consistent 0-60 MPH (0-96 KM/H) times of 5.2 to 5.3 seconds over several runs. From a standing start (no launch control) the car ran 6.1 to 6.3 seconds. Temperature was 18 degrees Celsius with high humidity at time of testing, on a dry track. This is in comparison to a stock 0-60 MPH time of 6.9 seconds using launch control. 1/4 mile time was recorded as 13.8 seconds. The Sport Information readout in the car’s infotainment screen now indicates maximum power of 248hp, but unsure of how accurate this is. However using an OBDEleven scanning tool ‘Nominal Torque’ is now rated at 470Nm, with a live data readout showing a peak of 480Nm. The car wasn’t put on a dyno, but rather data logging was completed on closed circuit roads. There was the option to dyno the car, however the tuning shop didn’t deem it necessary unless I wanted a readout of hp and torque gains. I was mildly curious to see what the car would pull on the dyno, but already had a good idea what the final figures would be based on previous tunes TVS had published on their Facebook page with customer's cars. Obviously the car feels significantly quicker than stock. It seems to accelerate just a quickly in third/forth gear as it does in first/second gear, leaving me wondering if torque/power is being limited in first/second gear. Third/forth gear acceleration seems especially rapid. The engine feels stronger in both Normal and Sport driving modes, with Sport mode feeling particularly more lively. There is still a small amount of low rpm lag until approx. 1800rpm, but this is followed by a rapid and smooth power delivery all the way to redline. The car is deceptively quick at times because of the linear way in which power is delivered. The car was also remapped with the TVS Stage 2+ DSG (TCU) tune to handle the extra torque and power that the engine now makes. It has improved gear shift times, stops the transmission upshifting too soon, and provides a smoother low speed driving experience compared to the jerky and frustrating stock DSG tune. Overall I’m happy with the gains and how the car is performing so far. Happy to answer questions. 0-60 MPH: 0-100 km/h: 1/4 Mile:

Haven't had a chance to try it properly but so far I've noticed deeper intake sound but not extremely noticeable and more responsive throttle...i would like to think that the car now pulls a bit more but that could also be down to summer tyres being on now as with winters on dry road there was quite a bit of resistance... Will report in few days time once i give it few beans😇

It is certainly much easier to spec a factory fit tow bar. Having a tow bar retrofitted requires quite a bit of work, some require extra cooling mods, and also has to be coded to the vehicle, and I believe on MY 21 this is proving a headache. Also you say a 2.0 TDI, it’s worth noting that the 2.0 150 tdi manual is not homologated for tow bar fitting

for heated seat memory: 08-Auto HVAC. Adaptation. IDE01067-Retention of driver’s seat heater level From Active for 10 minutes to Active En 08-Auto HVAC. Adaptation. IDE07948-Retention of frt.pass. seat heater level. From not active to active for 10 minutes or Active

Please give us update if you manage to enable rear DRL lights.

Thanks for that bonelorry and yes it is the bike from Preston that’s on their website/autotrader and eBay. I was just interested in the long distance buying scenario should it arise for me in the future. Did you get out on the BMW today or maybe tomorrow?

yeah sorry i was the other one who never passed details, email sent so he should now have the 5/5

Yesterday I had my Superb's first service done in my ownership, at 143500km and also got front + rear sway bars installed, which made a huge difference, as well as upgraded footrest and pedals from superskoda. The sway bars made a huge difference in handling and body roll, which was the only complaint I had compared to my previous car, a Kia Stinger, and the upgraded footrest and pedals just are a better feel in general. Also found out that my previous ice track adventure and one bigger roadtrip with friends and their 10 cars meant that I now have worn out rest of the 40% I had left on front brake pads and discs so need to get them changed, considering getting a combination of TRW / Zimmermann / Brembo combination in some way. Now I need to decide whether I want summer rims in 19" or just swap out the 18"s to summers and then the car is ready to get tuned to stage 1.

Hello, I own two Skoda Octavias MK1, both from year 2000, AKL and AVU motors. Have always liked the aesthetics of the model, so much that I couldn't settle for just one; bought the AKL 4 years ago, and the latter a few months ago. I have learned from the forum. Hope to be able to contribute and help others as well. Cheers.

Just the right amount ! I keep an eye on classifieds for another.

Simply as you are driving have stop/start enabled on not. If you are going to be stopping you can put stop/start off, and when stopped and you want the engine off press the button and have stop/start enabled and the car will switch the engine off.

May be you can try to make a different setting with VCDS to have a less persuasive S&S, using the "limit start voltage" parameter... It's the same operating process as S&S deactivation, but instead of changing the original value from 7,6V to 12V for complete deactivation, just try something in between. I've changed it to 8.5 or 8.6V on my Mk3 and I have to say, that the S&S triggers are much less nerving! I would almost say I forget I have a S&S system, though it still activates sometimes. It doesn't strike me anymore, when the engine stops upon S&S activation. May be worth to try this option...

my front springs have distinctive coloured dots - 2 pink + 2 blue on both . Can anyone please advise on what they signify. I've a 1.2 TSI Outdoor model.

same problem 2-3 months key battery change, replace key keys in 9 months again same problem

Hi All, Just to update. The police have let me know they are taking no action on the alleged incident, which prompted me to start this thread. To quote: “This investigation originated from an allegation that a driver failed to stop and exchange details following a road traffic collision. Our enquiries have not produced sufficient evidence to support a prosecution against any person involved and there will not be any further action by the police.” It really does show the value of having a dash-cam, although it is the first time I have had to use it ‘in anger’ in the 5 years it has been installed. I will continue to be wary of any attempt by whoever is the ‘third party’ to claim against me, if the police have given him/her my name and address. Thanks for the responses and various advice. Cheers Paul R T

Present version of the 'Highway Code' on page 129:- Tyre Pressures. Check weekly. Do this before your journey, when tyres are cold. Warm or hot tyres may give a misleading reading. Note:- 3 points and or £2500 fine for an incorrectly inflated tyre. ( Per Tyre ) See page 126. This is incorrectly inflated for the load being carried at the time. Tyre Pressure goes up when hotter and down when cold. Tyres will get hotter, when driven, the faster you go, the heavier the vehicle is, the lower the pressure that is in them. When a tyre hits a pothole / speed bump the pressure momentarily increases beyond the maximum inflated pressure limit of the tyre. Thanks, AG Falco

Thanks for the welcome! I concur: I find the AVU to be economical, consumption wise, and I believe it is pretty much the same motor as the BFQ. I haven't had any major issues so far. However, from my experience, the secondary air system, the electric accelerator, the EGR valve and a different PCV system make it more prone to some TLC than the AKL.

Way back in 2007/10 while the owner of a brilliant wee Mk1 Fabia vRS I was a very active member, registered as Ming. Unfortunately I've had to change user name to Fabill as Ming was linked to an email that is now redundant. I'd very much like to get back to being registered with user name Ming. If anyone knows how I can do that please advise. I've just taken delivery of a Kamiq SE 1.0 110 DSG hence my return to Briskoda. Looking forward to the banter.

Hi Merlinman, sorry, I've lost the details of the actual cost - and it was before the pound and euro were at par on exchange rates! I'd expect you're looking at a fiver or so - but you can get quite far with the order in Superskoda to check the final price to see added costs before committing. There might be similar and cheaper on Ebay, and I've also bought electric items from Aliexpress, like a miniature hifi amplifier. I've never had non-receipt issues there but there can be a long delivery delay.

They don't make many RHD, it's a very small market, and once they're all sold that's your lot.

all the guess work is a bit pointless.............it needs plugging in.

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Yeah, I'm going to take a look today. Cheers.

When my superb -17 was delivered the heating was reset everytime the car was locked, didn't have a memory at all as I recall it. But - later I added the memory function with OBD-11. The function exists but on at least my car it wasn't active from factory.

With regards to the microphone. Is it inside the interior light like the MK2? If so I found one for my MK2 that fits in the factory position inside the light but has a standard 2.5mm plug on it. It's a Fiscon. Maybe they do one for the MK3.

You people have a lot to answer for I will be checking my car tomorrow for evidence of a clandestine angle grinder wielding mischief maker And then will spend the rest of my life staring at other peoples B pillars and telling them they need teaching how to use a seatbelt

That looks really smart and something I wish I had tried rather than going mib2. I had got an android unit but it was a while before I tried to fit it and then found out it was for a MK2 octy. This is really slick. Be interested to hear if it slows down over time as I have heard that of older models. Mostly due to not enough memory for upgrading I think.

Before and after pics of latest bit replacing the basic stereo but retaining / expanding the functionality.

I love the virtual cockpit !!!

@vrskeith No cameras allowed in the garages i visit were there are often just cheeky monkeys & no drinks on offer.

There is not much overlap in sizes between the 4 and 4S. My cars that have 4 cannot fit 4S and vice versa If I have the choice I would go for the 4S every time One overlap size was tested here

your first post says you are? or at least were ? Clutches are designed like a fuse, they are the first one to go and that way protect your engine, gearbox, driveshafts, etc. The are designed for the torque of the engine + a safety margin but certainly not 40%.

I bought a 195/60/16 spare wheel from a Yeti, it works out very close, (good enough to get you out of trouble), to the 225/50/17 on the Scout. Think I paid £60 and had never been on a car. And I'm hoping it never does!!!

If it is of consolation,, several of us have received acknowledgement from HJ stating that he is in touch with the Head of PR & Press who have responded already requesting details of the affected vehicles.VIN etc so we appear to be achieving more than we have as individuals or our respective dealerships have. We keep our fingers crossed and remain objective.

It wouldn't be a sudden drop off necessarily although under certain loads and revs etc depending how suddenly the torque increases it could be noticeable. Just ask them about it. I can't remember what it's called but the ECU basically has a torque table or graph or something programmed in. So it knows that at any given revs, load, air flow and injection quantity how much torque that equates to and calculates this on the fly. So it's basically needs tweaking so that for instance if it's not producing 200nm at a given revs and before it would only be producing 180nm that it still calculates and reports 180 and not the higher 200.

The former owner left some marks on the rims. We don't like that do we? I'm going to go over it at least one more time.

New battery today. After 3 failures to start over the last 9 months & countless re-charge & trickle charge sessions I finally caved & got a new battery. Of course this is no longer a DIY job on a modern car because the car has to be re-coded after fitting the new battery & I do not have any suitable diagnostic tools - why would I? So annoying that even the simplest of jobs on most cars are now beyond the competent DIYER. After searching around I finally decided to go with Kwik Fit who charged £184 fitted & coded & they had a branch less than 1.5 miles from me & did it while I waited. All good. The guy who fitted my battery had to take the car for a run to clear all the residual faults on mine. When he returned he asked what the hell I had done to the car because it was "so $£$%^&% quick". He he. I just love it when the whole sleeper image of this car surprises someone. Made me smile all the way home.

Welcome to Briskoda. I loved my Mk1 Octavia. I ran it for 12yrs and without question it was the best car I've ever owned. Never let me down and was still going well with 160k on the clock. It had the trusty BFQ engine, which was very economical and would return 45+mpg without effort.

Also try searching for fan or auxiliary belt noise on internet/YouTube. See if you can fine something that sounds similar. I would be very surprised if the timing belt itself is making the noise as they don't slip. If they did you would have a very hard time keeping the engine running. Cars used to slip the fan belt quite often up to 15-20 years ago. Modern belts aren't affected so much. My guess is a fan/aux belt slipping and it's nothing to worry about unless it keeps doing it.

It’s probably looking for a VW car. Same happened to me. When I used the Skoda software it recognised the VIN Ok. Tom

Do you mean 'Ultra High Performance ditch finders' 🤔

I picked my 2021 Monte Carlo up yesterday