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Yikes... its there for a reason! As much as adas systems are there for a reason and have came a long way, they are far from perfect and not to be relied on. They are just assist systems and not fully autonomous. If you cant steer the car in the direction in needs to go once every 10 seconds, then there are other issues. To answer the question, yes it can be done and has been done by some - but I wont be showing anyone how to do it/where to do it or such, sorry.

the 20mph speed limit introduced in Wales it seems is not and was not as popular with the locals as the Welsh Government had thought it was. Who would have thought that 🙄. It seems that many roads are being restored to their original 30mph unless statistics can prove otherwise. It has always made sense to make roads near schools and hospitals 20mph, but with the schools limits only being applicable during school times and terms, absolutely no need for such limits at weekends or after say 6pm, common-sense is going to prevail it seems at last.

why the ongoing fascination with "cheap home/destination charging? The Government is not pushing EVs via legislation for the benefit of being cheaper to run that ICE vehicles. Yes if you can afford the initial outlay and you do limited local driving then EVs can be cheap to run but guess what, the bubble is going to burst. One way or another as the sales of hydrocarbon fuels go down and the number of EVs go up (presuming the Govt doesn't move its goalposts again) then they will find new and inventive ways to make up the shortfall

I think you have a strong case for them to fix any brake issues and, asking for a copy of the checklist for the vehicle is a smart move - sends a strong signal that you aren't a walkover. Getting the 2-year warranty, service, and MOT package thrown in at no additional cost is a great deal. Hopefully, it will all get sorted and then you will have a great car but you have to question why they make it all so damn hard in the first place making the customer do all the running around. I have my own tale of dealing with Skoda to get my car to where it needed to be and whilst my local dealership does seem to be good (independently family-owned and not part of a wider network) Skoda UK customer service is terrible.

Worth noting, The Skoda Approved Used Car warranty excludes software/firmware updates - I find this laughable as modern cars revolve around software and module firmware. You should be okay as these should have been done as part of the pre-sales checks and also you are experiencing specific issues but worth knowing for the future if a workshop throws that back at you/

Brake shudder I can't comment on, but points 2 and 3 should all be fixable through software and firmware updates. The Telematics module will need a firmware update which should solve the SOS / Pop Pop issue and the same for Cruise control. Also, insist the dealer update you to at least infotainment software version 1941 if not the very latest 1969 version which has only been available for a few weeks. Do not accept the line "We can't do that, but it will you'll get it OTA". They can and they should. I have an SEL Estate First Edition and it's good now. When I first got it the SOS module would crash almost every journey, usually accompanied by Pop Pop sound, which would also affect the Infotainment software, specifically Sat Nav position. Purchased mine in October 2023 Skoda Approved but, like many, despite the promise that the software would be all updated it came with an older version that was very unstable. Had to take it to my local Skoda dealer to get the Telematics module firmware updated as well as the Infotainment system software. My advice, write down a list of issues you are experiencing and what resolutions you expect so there are no "misunderstandings", try to talk directly with the Master Technician and confirm on the phone, before collection, precisely what they have done (the service front desk are often clueless so speak with the Master Tech). Read through the forum, I posted a pdf of a Skoda-issued TPI document (basically a document that details symptoms and what the workshop should do to resolve them) which you could print out and refer to.

Dear Briškodians, Time for the long-overdue update. @AlexBlue was right! It was the battery. So, for future reference should someone find this page: if you have persistent errors with windows or you lose some functions like I did in the original post in this thread - check your battery!

a selection of vehicles I have owned since 1982 . In no particular order (and also the majority of these are "stolen from internet" pictures rather than the actual vehicle) .

So they don't blow smoke up your backside then 🤣 My wife's Kona has heated & ventilated seats. My view is that the heated seats give you piles & the ventilation cools them down! Don't think I've used the heated seats in my Superb🤔

You are telling me this isn't charging for free from solar array? edit: for info: the line is battery charge level, the filled lines are solar generation and where it went. Cost of solar: £7000 about 9 years ago. Return on investment: about 10 years mark, accounting for inflation. Effective cost of solar from after ROI: free. Feed in tariff is based on generation, not export. So self-consumed as much as possible. Charge car or don't charge, it doesn't make any difference to the payment.

If i was to be getting another EV in 2 years which i doubt i will, it would very likely be one of these, just because i like how it looks.

I'll just leave this here.

Once I get them to confirm the issues on Tuesday, I will ask for it to be fixed for free and also a courtesy car. I’m not sure how will Marshall deal with it but I’ve heard good things about them from a service perspective. I have shelled out for an extended warranty package, if they’re going to charge me something for any of these ‘already-present’ faults, then I must deem it not fit for purpose and reject.

I think you're right in your considerations. Perhaps give them a chance to remedy the issues, but certainly make your dissatisfaction known. You won't be the first, nor last, to put faith in the Approved used flag of 'trust us-it's great'. Surely not! I can see brake shudder not showing itself on a short test drive. Hopefully it'll be acknowledged, and remedial work undertaken. I personally wouldn't stand any messing around though - keep rejection in mind. Gaz

a dealers own inspection is worthless. If you have any doubts after checking a car yourself get an independent inspection. The SOS error is one of those things. I get it semi regularly on my superb at start up but the light by the button remains green at all times so as far as I'm concerned its a transient initialisation error and hardly worth worrying about. Cruise Control: leaving aside any "known firmware issues" , you are turning it on properly aren't you?

Hello Sam, welcome to the forum. Hmmm, a rare case of dealer speak with forked tongue! Was the brake shudder noticeable on the test drive - if so, what did the sales rep. say about it? Is there any unusual associated noise when braking? Is there a ABS fault indicator light lit on the panel?

The advatage of updating is only an advatage if you have issues. if you dont have Issler, updating might bring you into new ones. so: Never change a Running System if it is working.

Kudos for posting an update with solution 👍

The correct oil for fixed oil serviced on the TSI from 2014 is to VW 502 00 so usually 5w 40 FS. Ok for the Citigo as well which is only Fixed services. For long life oil and fixed or Variable on the TSI and for the Citigo fixed it is to VW 5w 30 FS III. Maybe even 0w 30 FS III if you choose.. I would not use 10w 40. What spec is it???

I've got a few (near) ticks there, (1966) Vanden Plas 1100 (single carb), I drove a mate's Beetle once not my cup of Darjeeling at all, I really enjoyed a ride out four up in a 2CV in the late 70s with the Daventry roundabouts in the fog at a pace to a village somewhere in the fog, I thought about getting a Lomax three-wheeler at one time, (2000) LHD smart Passion coupe, (1996) Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i, I always fancied a SAAB 900 (and 99 and 96) I test drove a s/h 9000 but it was far too big for my likes, a mate was a rep and had use of his boss's BX 16v, being a rep and having no costs to the car he drove it like a rep, great fun on the country roads. I've had a few pushbikes in the past but nothing with an engine despite carrying an organ donation card since 1985.

Same thing for me. On setting #3, you can hear a light/discrete buzz. The more it's silent in the car / outside, the more you can distinguish it. But once again, it's discrete...

Never been in a Zoey, but I have been in my neighbour's Nissan Leave (sic), and hard pass on being in that for its 2 hour unrefuelled extra-urban range.

Je veux dire que c'est bien ça! I want to say that it is well that!

Translation please!

The behaviour of the flashing indicator on the driver's door is telling you that there is a fault malfunction in the doors locking system, it should give a single flash with a long period between flashes if the door locking has been performed correctly and there is currently no system faults. This still all points to something probably being wrong with the wiring section between the body and the rear hatch.

Much appreciated thank you.

Good information from him. Rather important is to understand that even the biggest battery BMW i3,s max charge speed is 49kW. So these Rapid + and Ultra Rapid charger were not important to his journey or any charging, any 50kW Rapid would do, and some have only a 7 kW AC onboard charger and some a 11 kW. The Battery is 42.2 kWh, Useable 37.9 kWh. Lets say 38 kWh, well 3.8 miles a kWh takes you 144.4 miles. To go 165 miles it would be 4.3 miles a kWh. 180 needs to be 4.7 miles a kWh. 188 miles even from 40 kWh needs to be getting 4.7 miles a kWh.

Like he said if you have a Renault Zoe like I have you would not have to stop at all and therefore could have used super cheap home charging and destination charging, and VAT at 5 % unlike diesel, petrol and public charging.

The TSRS displays the last sign it sees? The satnav is reliant on it's latest update? I would rely on the signs I see.

The issue is detailed here, worth a read: Climate SYNC issue forum link

Yes, just cut the pink wire and tape over both ends.

I went from a 5 seater to a 7 seater and retained my boot liner and it fits perfectly when the two rear seats are not in use.

Thank you ! Sorry, totally my mistake I was confusing by looking at 2 different types of left over/ unused oils as I also have to do a job on the MFG VVC and that has some leftover 10w40 It is indeed the 5w40 502 stuff and perfectly ok for fixed services ! So I can use on either. Old age conundrum. Stupid thing is I got 2x these earlier ( and used some clearly, probably on her citigo which is why I have 1L+ left). The only question really I guess which car is best to use on - should I use the Quantum on my vRS and the cheapest whatever I can get for her citigo. e.g. I can get PETRONAS Syntium 3000 E 5W-40 Fully Synthetic Car Engine Oil 5 Litres for £23, I'm guessing this will be inferior to the Quantum but is still a pretty decent oil

IMHO the brake judder is the priority issue to have investigated/checked. Cruise Control not activating is a nuisance that apparently can be sorted with a software update so a minor issue. I wouldn't hold your breath on the SOS error, IMHO that just about falls in the " they all do that sir" camp (presuming the light by the call button remains green). You could be chasing in and out on that trying to get a long term fix that isn't intermittent

That’s wonderful and something I needed to hear at this point. Thanks a lot !! I’ve heard the MK3 is solid, maybe they should’ve stuck to the same formula until this year’s complete revamp.

Eight years ago now, my then vRS had to have new brake discs at under 18k miles. It happens, frustrating as that may be. You're still in a position where you should end up with a very good car, that you'll be very happy with 👍 Gaz

After reading the experiences in this forum, I would take an inordinate amount to research the car model and engine and trim if (at all!) buying a VAG car again. It is just a very souring experience when the car is basically perfect on other counts. The build is solid and features even on the SE trim are amazing. My previous Auris was not a great joy to drive but it was practically faultless even after 140k miles.

The High Performance Course will be running a Young Drivers Day near Towcester on Saturday, 24th July 2024. This is open to those who are aged 30 years or less and hold a full driver's licence. The aims of the day are to: Promote awareness of driving skills at advanced levels Encourage the participants to develop their own skills Have fun More details at http://www.high-performance-course.com/ydd.htm

Was free and will stay free (as the extra sugar-milk-biscuit-cinammon-napkin etc in the Café), every VW group repair shop here has it and sometimes even without an appointment can help you with a scan.

Simples. The Manufacturers Warranty if you have valid one requires you to act when there are Recalls. VW Group forget that when they mess up they should pay the Cars Keeper the hourly rate dealerships usually charge to do work to the person taking the car in. Or minimum their fuel cost and they can pay for the next Dealership Service. VW Penny / Euro / Cent pinch time after time and it is always the customer inconvenienced, or baring the expense of them being at it.

The possibility of "Road charging" is EV related because it is why the scheme will be inevitable? The evangilists bang on forever about how they can charge and on a good day with a following wind they can actually get paid for driving about 😉 But the truth will be, we know from experience in other things, that once the dust settles and everyone is on board, all the benefits of money saving will disappear. It will end up costing the same if not more. And Co2 will still be rising. As a quick aside. Last Sunday in mty 2 litre diesel I needed to go to Colne from Bolton. My trip meter range said 463miles when i left, when i got home my Range was 466miles. Because i hadn't done a decent run on the motorway for weeks. Does this mean i used no Diesel on the trip? Was it Free?

I guess you haven't figured out yet that all those individual pieces of plastic in your wallet plus the tracking of your mobile phone plus that number on the vehicles you drive plus the list of websites that you visit , the purchases you make on Amazon can all be linked together relationally to fulfill Big Brothers wet dreams already . As for believing any political party that's irrelevant although interesting example as 15 years or so I was a "victim" of identity theft/fraud. Having an ID card simply makes it easier to proof in a standardised manner that this is me should you need too (Side note as it happens I always have my Driving licence with me when I go out) .

True... But you'll pass Cheshire cameras 🤣 ANPR isn't just for LEZ...

Most summer tyres in size 225/45R18 are Y speed rated. For example, mytyres are currently listing 161 summer tyres in size 225/45R18. 152 of those tyres have a speed rating of W or higher, so only 9 of those 161 tyres have a speed rating of V or lower. It might be cheaper for Skoda to purchase Y rated tyres in this size compared to V rated tyres because it's the Y rated tyres in this size that the tyre manufacturers are geared up to manufacture in large quantities. It also means that Skoda can fit all of the 225/45R18 summer tyres that they order in to any Octavia MK4 including the ones with a top speed over 150mph. For the Octavia MK4, "skoda eshop cz" are showing that Skoda supply H speed rated winter tyres in size 205/60R16 and V speed rated winter tyres in sizes 205/55R17, 225/45R18, and 225/40R19. Winter wheels for Octavia MK4 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/zimni-kompletni-kola/c/winterSetOfWheels?q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIV%2B%282019%2B%29&text=#

Funnily enough I had a Moggy Minor 948cc but that was more economical than 35mpg - more like 40+ but it did a lot of longish runs . Various Fords were awful though MKII Cortina 1300cc(pre crossflow) was mid 20's mpg and with a mkIv 3.0l Zodiac you had to turn it off filling up to stop gaining on them! One surprise was a 76 Datsun 100a which did over 50mpg on a run - it was a great car except for the dreaded rust.

Try operating the windows by turning the key in driver's side door lock and holding it fully turned. (Start with locked car). Doors should all unlock and if you keep key fully turned, windows should start lowering together. That effectively bypasses the switches to test the motor itself.

From years on this forum - new battery was the way to go. Over the years people have reported lots of strange problems which were resolved when a new battery went in. And this way you know the battery isn't going to let you down at an inconvenient time and place.

Looking dated is the issue that needs to be seriously thought about. People driving older vehicles surely do not care about there vehicle looking dated. Audi A2 Owners have cars that look ahead of their time IMO. What is needed is efficient through the air, efficient use of energy, size of interior for people and things and not just changing 'The look' to suit fashion. Maybe more sleek BEV estate cars, or Light Goods vehicles, generally practicality and good use of materials, and then recycling. Like as much being recycled as possible from the vehicles.

Hi Jack, welcome. You could also try your local VWSkoda Dealership, probably best to avoid excessively busy times, but politely asking should get you a "complete record" printed off on paper from their machines, best to take your V5C or a note of your VIN in to ensure they get the right car though perhaps the registration should be sufficient you always want to check and cross reference any information you get from any source (including the internet and manufacturers) with if possible two other (hopefully) reliable sources as all databases have errors and omissions. The "complete record" can only give you what has been recorded on it, which even if complete won't be too much and sometimes can be not a lot after initial delivery when new, so have a look at things like MoT history (freely available online) and any other sources. Full service history means a lot less in recent times to decades back as, VW servicing in particular, is little more than engine oil and filter change and a visual check for other chargeable work, there's also a "maintenance" schedule which older folk at least would consider part of servicing. A tip I give to all new, and current, owners of particularly later cars is to buy and use, in a preventative manner, an appropriate (12v) car battery charger maintainer if they want the battery to last a reasonable time of life and give good service and to avoid hassle and car issues on the car from the battery getting too low. Too low is before any warning messages and lights and well before the engine has any difficulty starting, the complex computer systems don't like low battery charge and can make you suffer in unexpected ways for your mistake. Just because the engine starts and the lights seem brighter enough doesn't mean the battery isn't in a low state of charge. Which leads me on to my second tip, read the Owner's Manual as soon as possible (before buying the car is best) and refer to it and you could save yourself time, hassle and money, despite what some think it's not illegal in any way for a man (particularly "tradesmen") to read instructions. - https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models VWSkoda "update portal" - https://updateportal.skoda-auto.com/ VWSkoda "Recall Campaigns" (well the ones they admit to) - https://www.skoda-auto.com/services/recall-campaigns HTH. Good luck. Below an old servicing and maintenance schedule (so out-of-date pricing) to give you an idea of the (limited) work that might have been carried out by VWSkoda Dealership. Independent garages or owners can contribute to service data systems too.

Sounds like a good change made by Skoda as far as i am concerned. If i park when rainy, snowy etc and then get back to the car missing seeing the Parking Ticket or note giving me abuse for taking their parking spot i do not want the wipers starting. Or if there is maybe sand blown on the glass.