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This is a summary of my experiences after 3 months. The 2.0TSI DSG Karoq Sportline is the first car I have bought since I retired. It was ex Skoda 6 months old having covered 1100 mile. I've driven just under 2000 miles, when I was working I would have covered around 6000 miles in the same time frame. I feel this lower usage means it has taken me longer to 'gel' with the Karoq and learn to utilise its features. Switching from a 2013 2.0 TDI DSG VW Touran, build quality and feel of the fittings is much the same, although a few corners have been cut; gas struts for the bonnet replaced by a manual prop but how often is that really used, no Park Assist but I never used it. The DQ381 7 speed DSG combined with autohold/hill hold and electric parking brake make it much easy to creep out of awkward junctions and perking spaces especially on slopes which was the real ly awkward with the DQ250 DSG in the Touran. As you would expect the 2.0TSI engines torque delivery is different to the 2.0 TDI diesel. The petrol TSI uses the lower gears for longer and drops down sooner than the TDI did, Fuel consumption is of course quite different. On a long run dual carriageways and motorways I have achieved 50mpg (the diesel would have done 60+ mpg) which isn't too ba. However on running around town 20-25mpg doesn't compare so well with the TDI's 45 mpg. I think that the fuel consumption is improving the more I drive the Karoq possibly because I'm learning how to exploit its economy features. Which leads nicely on to Stop/Start (S/S) and Coasting. S/S is a Marmite feature (I like Marmite so maybe that has influenced my comments). Now that I have some experience with it I quite like it; I do find it has at least two different ways of operating: Sometimes the S/S cuts the engine, reducing brake pedal pressure restarts the engine, othertimes S/S cuts the engine and the Parking Brake light illuminates green meaning autohold is on, reducing brake pedal pressure does not restart the engine, moving the steering wheel slightly restarts the engine. I have not figured out yet why it does this. Coasting another Marmite feature, again I quite like this especially on two lane A roads where I think its better than cruise control, lifting off causes the Karoq to coast sometimes for over a mile withoiut losing speed, cruise control would have kept power applied. I'vef found my driving style has changed to exploit coasting - possibly because the TSI is less economical than the TDI. I also drive an EV from time to time and that sort of encourages you to ease off and use regenerative braking rather than actually braking. Why did I choose the 2.0l TSI Sportline? I didn't want another Diesel as my usage and mileage no longer suited a diesel, The 1.5 TSI petrol engine has had a somewhat mixed reception, I bought a 2015 1.2 TSI Fabia with dry clutch DQ200 DSG gearbox based on my experience with the wet clutch DQ250 in the Touran and I just prefer the wet clutch driving experience. I towed a 2 axle car trailer with the Tour an so wanted an engine whose torque curve was similar to the 2.0 TDI, so 2.0l TSI petrol and this Sportline specification. Finally the inbuilt Tech. I use Carplay for Itunes and Phone calls, the Voice Control I don't have the time or patience to persevere with. Its annoying that the inbuilt Phone via Bluetooth doesn't link into Carplay. Navigation entering destinations is frustrating, but resusing previous destinations is fine, I use the My Skoda App on my Iphone to set up destinations and download them to the Karoq, quicker and easier, so I'll probably renew my subscription when it expires. I have configured my own Driving Mode; Normal, with Sport Steering and no Sound Aktor. The combination of the Reversing Camera, the latest front and rear sensors and the 'emergency brake feature I find very useful., Finally I will never choose diamond cut wheels.........once scrapped........... Thats it I think.

Depends how you value your time and effort... but that's your shout. Personally I wouldn;t bother

Since I've done retrofit of VC, steering wheel and Columbus display. I changed ambient light, climate menus and main menu icons to new ones from MIB3

To be honest the filter is a £10 part and easily done DIY... it's not worth arguing over IMHO

No worries i have the cap! Just took it off while thinking i have an AC 😂

Today's update - dealer contacted me and advised that the place that they sourced the car from has done similar things before so they were none the wiser. However, recognising that they sold the car to me 'not as described' have offered to pay for a respray either at their repair shop or one of my choice. As I live 300 miles from dealer, will be my choice ! Just need written confirmation as they have asked for me to pay for it then they would reimburse me afterwards.

I confirm. I have just get a/c service and I had only 150 g of cooling gas. My a/c system should have 500g. Whistling noises in dashboard is symtopm of low cooling gas in system - as you said. But my problem is larger. I have change condenser last summer and I have checked cooling gas at spring, it was full. Now after 4 months seems to be leak, 350 g of cooling gas was missing. Another sympthom that I had was low metalic noises on idle when I accelerate, only with a/c on. It stops after last a/c services in winter. Someone has simmilar problem ?

https://www.drive.com.au/news/paul-newmans-v8-powered-volvo-wagon-for-sale/ 😁

So 18month is on and looks like the Mazzer has to go. No for any problems just that reality means we need a bit more of a load lugger. The mazzer has a huge boot but it's a slot so great for 2 but a struggle for 4. Also my Mrs has refused to drive it as the 21 inch alloys are worth about 30% of the car and she's notorious for knocking kerbs. I will be sad to see it go, it's so preeety. It's also increadibly comfortable and a properly nice place to sit in. It's foibles are forgivable, it's not the best to drive, the gearbox has it's own mind, the CD player can't really be used because the gear selector is in the way. But it's been completely reliable and not too bad on fuel. People keep asking me if it's broken yet and it genuinely hasn't not a sqeak or a rattle even. I've made one enquiry on a 530d Touring but the dealer very much gave a "we don't want your car" price.I spoke to the dealer I bought the mazzer from and he'd quite like it back though we haven't agreed a price. He's off on a hunt to find a replacement since ideally we'll do a deal again. So fingers crossed next car is some form of V8 estate.

A few snaps from a local cricket match last Saturday.

Like this 😂

Hello friends, I have a 2021 Skoda Superb Comfort Plus 1.5 TSI ACT 150 PS with 40,000 km. Recently, I heard a "grinding" sound while driving. When I took my car to the dealership, I was informed that the problem was related to the clutch and flywheel. My car was serviced by an authorized service center in its first year. Due to high costs, I had the second year's maintenance done at Bosch Car Service. All maintenance was done on time and without any issues. Despite pleading with the dealership and the main center, I was quoted a discounted price of 48,737 TL + 1,500 TL for diagnosis. Has anyone else experienced this issue? How was it resolved? Can you share your experiences? How can we get rid of this DSG problem? It's unacceptable for a 2021 model, barely three years old, to have this issue. We buy new cars to avoid frequent visits to mechanics and have peace of mind, but here we are, unable to get our three-year-old car out of the service center. I'm very dissatisfied with the service provided. After this bad experience, I don't think I'll ever approach a DSG vehicle again, even if it’s given for free. It's a nightmare. Due to the chronic issues with the DSG transmission, I might switch back to manual cars or opt for a Mercedes to have peace of mind. It’s unimaginable that a three-year-old car would have such significant transmission noise. People say DSG is a matter of luck, but from what I’ve heard and researched, a large number of people have brought their cars to the service center due to this issue. The luck aspect is long gone. I feel like I am being punished by SKODA for having the second maintenance done outside the authorized service center. They cannot stand behind their three-year-old cars and are pushing their chronic problems onto the customers. There's no choice but to opt for cars with a reliable clutch. They have created something called "goodwill warranty" to try to cover up defective products at their discretion. There are numerous cars with clutch/flywheel replacements at 20-30 thousand km. Haven’t they found a solution for this yet? This is clearly a defective product. We should be able to get a full refund. Update 01.08.2024: —> I have filed a case with the Consumer Arbitration Board regarding this issue. If necessary, I will continue to a higher court. I will pursue my rights to the end. —> I have opened a ticket with the relevant contacts in the Czech Republic for them to investigate the issue. I have complained about Skoda Turkey’s customer and pricing policies. —> As a result of my complaints, Skoda Çakıroğlu will refund the unfairly charged diagnostic fee. —> I have written a complaint letter to the Ministry of Commerce regarding the issue. —> I have sent my complaint to the Ministry of Industry and Technology regarding the issue.

I suspect the Varioflex seating might not be compatible with 4 WD system, as it probably increases the size of the transmission tunnel. Without the extra weight of the 4WD system the 2.0 l TSI might well be more economical. My ideal Karoq would be - 16" wheels, a decent tyre sidewall, 4WD, a torque convertor Auto (I'm not a fan of DSG), independent rear suspension, no sunroof (I'm a previous owner of a Yeti with a sunroof 💦), 2.0 TSi and Varioflex seating. If the 2.0 TSI engine had been available in an SEL that would have been the spec I'd have chosen; don't need 4x4 - 2WD would be fine, VarioFlex seating I would prefer as its equivalent to what was in the Touran and provides more flexibility, Panoramic roof nice to have but wouldn't choose it, The only optional item I would have chosen was the heated front windscreen. My TDI Touran when pulling out of a junction rapidly would trigger the traction control even in the dry, I've not triggered the traction control in the Karoq yet, given it has an extra 50 bhp on tap I assume its because the 4WD is cutting in, it certainly feels very planted powering into and out of roundabouts - I have 130 to choose from locally! I forgot to mention the virtual cockpit - I quite like it - it just needs a few minor tweaks with regard to on-the fly changes - the old VW MFD allowed you to select the items you wanted to see in rotation. It would be more user friendly if something similar was possible to select which items to show in the centre of the twin dials and rotate thru.

You mean the thermostat? Have you put it in the correct way?

@EB13 it is 4 years since @steslatt signed into the forum.

The writing was on the cards for it to be discontinued after GPS loction stopped working a couple of months ago and Skoda Support failed to reply to emails about it. I've been using Connect Lite since I first got an Octavia in July 2016, so I'll miss it's ease of use.

I'd think that it would be a good plan to get Halfords to code that battery to your car. Seeing any aftermarket parts on a car must put dealership's noses out of joint - "how dare you" sort of thing.

I echo everything you've said. I've just downloaded Fuelio and it seems this might be a suitable replacement. But I really would like to export the data I've put into connect lite over the last 4 years and then wish about trying to import said data into Fuelio.

Fw 1800 resolved android auto failure with samsung s23/+/ultra. I didnt see anything else with this fw. Yes. There is risk to brick your system. Update only if you have a reason, not for fun IT is no a game.

Yea i will go through the cabeling at some point but ill do that back home where i have my father who is a mechanic 😂

fixed it haha.. noo i dont know lol.

For the 1.3 the Skoda accessories catalog was offering an ''inox'' look one, the one that i have. For 1.6 is that black that @Felicia98noob has. https://mathewsons.blob.core.windows.net/stock/13380-19-medium.jpg?v=63831253507810

Not one of those i guess Oh okey hahahahahha, i thought it had because if these things 😂

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OE disc brakes seem to bad, especially the rears Some have had the disc literally fall apart and fronts not better either. I’m going to change my fronts soon with brembo coated discs (bog standard, I’ve got have them on the rear and coating still looks brand new after few years) and ate ceramic pads, saves cleaning all the time and not seen any issues on my test car (wife’s fiat 500 🤫)

In GR with Alex a/c there is only this: No relays.

Colder than the output hose? Photo would help, there are more types of AC. Factory type has relays and fuses near activated charcoal canister, on the opposite side from the battery.

Behind a triangle plastic cover with 2 screws.

I had some back and forth with TTEC on daughter's SEAT Ateca and they replied completely as if we had an Audi! Their whole purpose seems to be to fob people off and keep VW Group employees from having to sully themselves interacting with customers. Had the pollen filter issue with our Karoq - an Apr 22 car which we bought in Aug 23. The dealer serviced it in late June 23 so I took it for service under the approved used service plan in Jun 24 and they would only do a basic oil change, even though the service history said that's what it had last time. Dealer absolutely insisted that what they'd done in June 23 was a 1st variable service and that included a pollen filter change and extended inspection. I thought they be happy to get the car back onto the annual servicing schedule and, especially as VWFS were picking up the bill, would just do the normal 2yr fixed interval servicing, but nope, they wouldn't do it. So it's all out of sync now. Servicing on VW Group cars has always done my head in. One year on a Golf, on a 3yr service plan that was supposed to include the BF change back then, there was nothing on the paperwork to say they'd done it. On querying this, the service advisor hand wrote "brake fluid changed" on the paperwork and then absolutely insisted it had been changed! I've never been to that dealer since - luckily there's another smallish VW dealer same distance away and while they're not infallible they are much more willing to discuss issues and make sure I'm happy. I did manage to establish a relationship with the service manager there though, and only ever deal directly through them. In the previous dealer the service manager wouldn't speak to me and apparenly wouldn;t take VW Customer Services calls either, to their obvious frustration. I wish cars were sealed for life!

If you connect the 2 cables that are attached to the radiator switch (it's like to take a command from the system) the fan must start spinning.

£43 to replace - they're having a laugh! Dealer servicing and labour rates are just plain daft these days... as is their attitude in a lot of cases - glad I don't use them and have never taken out any service plans or other 'extras' when we've bought ours in the past.

Just for interest I used the Skoda chat service to ask the question re schedule for the Pollen filter. Anyway that conversation proved that the person was not a Skoda expert. I did check the web site and it shows that Pollen filter is 1st done at 40k and then every 2 years. At a cost of £43 on top of the Oil Inspection and Service. It clearly shows that it IS NOT done at the Extended scope service as being claimed by the dealer. I am looking forward to not being a Skoda customer once I choose to sell the Karoq.

I don't think so. Sat Nav, Dual Zone Climate, LED DRL's, Adaptive Cruise over SE.

Even where the Pollen / Cabin filter gets replaced at a service i think best to then be sure the job is properly done. Take it out, vacuum the area and wash / disinfect it and dry and put back in that new filter. Then there is checking the Coolant Level and see is it filled to MAX or by the time you got home has it set it's own level. Check the OIl Level cold as they handed the car back, and also at Normal Operating Temperature to be sure they put enough oil in. Check the Tyre Pressures they set and reset if needed for your need and reset the TPMS. Just because they do services every working day in workshops does not mean they do it right or can be trusted. Then, was the Road Test done? HAS THE BODY INSPECTION FOR THE CORROSION WARRANTY BEEN DONE? You pay a premium price for Main Dealer Servicing, so be sure they do at least the basics correctly.

Skoda dealer near me has become very mercenary in the last few years - so much so I think I’ve bought my last Škoda………

The Pollen filter has been in the UK shown for 2 decades as @ 2 years / 20,000 miles. (or sooner.) Skoda UK changed in 2019 from calling it Interim / Minor or Major Services of a Fixed Service Regime. They went to Oil & Inspection Services & Extended Scope @ 3 years. As it is Pollen Filter, Fuel, Air filter, Spark Plugs became extra cost/ When it was Major Services it was not a Major at the First 2 years, but a pollen / cabin filter change was due. The Air Filter changed to at 6 years / 60,000 which is ridiculous if they never check it.

The Dealers statement contradicts what they have actually done. By not replacing the pollen filter they have not done things in sync. Suppose this was an engine critical part which was not replaced after 24 months and a fault developed 6 months later as a result of that part not being replaced, Skoda would argue that the vehicle had not been serviced correctly....... I have found that some Dealers are very reluctant to the point of reusing to accept they are at fault.

My first port of call is Electroverse RFID card. The charging location may not be accurate on the app, but Electroverse has so many partners the RFID works most of the time. Even CPS is now on Electroverse. But there's report of RFID only working after 4th/5th try. May not work if charger has poor mobile reception. Only big 2 not on Electroverse are BP Pulse and Podpoint for me, so I tend to not bother with those 2. I'm in debt on both accounts, apps no longer on my phone. Shell Recharge RFID is another card that is accepted by a lot of networks. Worth signing up for free and having in back pocket. Came in useful in Portugal at the hotel chargers for my friend who didn't rent a Tesla. The rapid charging hub at A1M Stevenage is coming along nicely: (my photo from a plane, visible to the right of motorway) TBH public charging is easy now and improving at staggering pace. Price may not be competitive though. Need more destination charging points like these. This very long off-peak pricing is reasonable and allow overnight parking for full charge. Wording is precise and on point. "plugged in vehicles only" https://www.speakev.com/threads/east-lothians-mature-and-reasonable-pricing-for-ac-chargepoints.186257/?post_id=3641741#post-3641741

Having looked at where and what i might have to pay if i Public Charge where i am going from tomorrow the tariffs are accurate. When you mess about and an app does not work and you get no answer on the phone or they are no help and can not get the chargers started you might well just use Pay & Go and the expensive tariff if you have messed about for 20-30 mins already. Vow not to use them and then when needs must you do.

It was originally a VW Group employee car (so I was told, and bits of paperwork left in the car seem to confirm that) and then the dealer registered it to themselves to be used by one of the salesguys but pretty well at the time we bought it. I paid for the tax for a year on collection - actually taxed it myself in their showroom - so it's been double taxed for most of the last year. There's no insurance check when taxing a car - hasn't been for years. Our own insurance won't care - it's just an admin error. And anyway it's fixed now. I'm just most dismayed by how many things a dealer who are supposedly "one of the good guys" can mess up. When we bought the car they didn't realise they'd registered it themselves and I only found out as I did a V-Check on the car and it showed 2 keepers. They knocked £2K off the price for that (the car was very dear in the first place though). Servicing has been confusing as they insisted they did a variable service at 12mths, even though they recorded as an oil change service, so at 2yrs ( a couple of mths ago) they would only do a basic oil change (covered by service contract) and wouldn't do the extended inspection or change the pollen filter. We also ordered a new one at the same time, with 9mths lead time, and "agreed" a cost to change of £6K. Car turned up much ealier than exepected and they wanted £13K to change it (my wife - it's her car really - still wanted to go for it! 🤯). Not getting the new one makes the repeated faults with the a/c (it's still noisy after they changed the compressor) and the rattling suspension that they can't fix, even more annoying.

Many cars with stop/start do this. Sometning my 1.5 TSi manual does is that if it stops in a traffic queue, it restarts as soon as the car in front moves off.

Bonjour Bap 33, j ai acheté l autoradio à munga je vais regarder derrière le fakra/iso au cas où j ai la version officiel du vcds ( version 10 vin) merci

What are ZapMap playing at, giving out duff information, apparently, according to Dave.

Completely normal, nothing to worry about.

You should have that on the other side too, the bottom is Velcro then what you do is put something in the boot which you want to stay where it is then box it in with those plastic things and it’ll stay. Wont work for you as you’ve got a rubber floor so redundant basically

Little drive out to Liverpool last weekend to the Ultimate Show, great event and car looked spot on i think

I had this problem. I got round it by having music playing. When the music muted, it meant Waze was making an announcemnt. Turn the radio volume up at that point. I could hear the announcements after that. Hope it helps.

Skoda yeti it's basically a roomster.

Greetings all, I am new to the world of Skoda/VAG, having been in the Vauxhall world for the last 35 years. In the world of Vauxhall Opcom was the go to system for OBD diagnosis and live data checking and testing. Which system is recommended for Skoda's - this is something I will be using occasionally to reset service intervals and check and diagnose any warning lights or messages. I see there is OBD + apps such as Carly, OBDeleven and Carista and laptop systems such as VCDS I would appreciate what recommendations you would have for a good diagnostic system for occasional use. Cheers Jonathan

@Berta178 , @Gabrielem I made a how-to document to update the firmware. alternatively, I highly recommend going to MIB-Helper.com - VAG Infotainment System toolset it is very helpful in detailed with step by step instructions. Firmware Update Guide v1.0.pdf