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Twilight, looking over towards the end of the South Downs: I quite like this photo, even though I appreciate its quality isn't all that. The Sun had just gone, the Moon just up, lovely pinky orange hues over the Downs and the sky's blue was splendid. A case of the camera not quite being able to capture what the eye could behold I'm afraid. Gaz

Skoda UK has launched new spec version with extra equipment (Edition name has also been used in the past) Scala and Kamiq Edition models Škoda’s popular Scala and Kamiq ranges will benefit from a similar specification boost and will also see new Edition models replace existing trim grades. As part of the range update, both Scala and Kamiq line-ups will feature three trim levels: SE Edition, SE L Edition and Monte Carlo Edition, all of which will come with a significant increase in standard equipment. The entry level SE Edition now includes metallic paint, rear-view camera, 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, 9.2-inch navigation display with three-year care connect and infotainment online subscription and Voice control. New SE L Edition models build on the generous specification of the previous SE L model, adding metallic paint, heated front seats, rear view camera, front parking sensors, keyless entry and Drive mode select. The new sporting flagship Monte Carlo Edition includes metallic paint, heated three-spoke sports steering wheel, heated front sports seats, adaptive cruise control, wireless phone charging and front parking sensors – all of which were optional on the previous trim grade. Starting OTR prices for the new Scala range (+£150 RRP over current trim offering) Scala SE Edition £22,255 Scala SE L Edition £24,055 Scala Monte Carlo Edition £27,955 https://skodamedia.com/en-gb/releases/1523

Skoda UK has launched new specs called Edition, with extra equipment, £150 more than existing price Scala and Kamiq Edition models Škoda’s popular Scala and Kamiq ranges will benefit from a similar specification boost and will also see new Edition models replace existing trim grades. As part of the range update, both Scala and Kamiq line-ups will feature three trim levels: SE Edition, SE L Edition and Monte Carlo Edition, all of which will come with a significant increase in standard equipment. The entry level SE Edition now includes metallic paint, rear-view camera, 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, 9.2-inch navigation display with three-year care connect and infotainment online subscription and Voice control. New SE L Edition models build on the generous specification of the previous SE L model, adding metallic paint, heated front seats, rear view camera, front parking sensors, keyless entry and Drive mode select. The new sporting flagship Monte Carlo Edition includes metallic paint, heated three-spoke sports steering wheel, heated front sports seats, adaptive cruise control, wireless phone charging and front parking sensors – all of which were optional on the previous trim grade. Starting OTR prices for the new Kamiq range (+£150 RRP over current trim offering) Kamiq SE Edition £24,190 Kamiq SE L Edition £27,335 Kamiq Monte Carlo Edition £29,435 All new Edition models will be available to order from 19 September, 2024, with first deliveries expected by the end of the year. https://skodamedia.com/en-gb/releases/1523

Skoda UK is launching new specs called Edition with extra equipment (they have done this in past too) Fabia Edition models The updated Fabia range will consist of four trim grades: SE Edition, Design Edition, SE L Edition and Monte Carlo Edition. All four feature enhanced specification that add significantly higher levels of standard equipment. For example, the new SE Edition comes with Keyless start/stop, Cruise control, dual-zone climate control and electric rear windows as standard. The new Design Edition comes with metallic paint, corner front fog lights, electric folding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control, rain assist and auto-dimming rear-view mirror. This is in addition to the specification of the Fabia Colour Edition, which it replaces. Fabia SE L Edition models replace the previous SE L model and adds a rear-view camera, corner fog lights, rain assist and electric folding door mirrors to the standard specification. The range-topping Monte Carlo Edition models get the biggest boost in specification, gaining a 9.2-inch navigation display with three-year care connect and infotainment online subscription, Voice control, full LED headlights and front parking sensors along with a rear view camera. Drive mode select and Keyless entry are also now part of the standard specification. This is in addition to the extra equipment already added to the Fabia SE Edition model. Starting OTR prices for the new Fabia range (+£150 RRP over current trim offering) Fabia SE Edition £19,880 Fabia Design Edition £20,680 Fabia SE L Edition £22,615 Fabia Monte Carlo Edition £23,115 https://skodamedia.com/en-gb/releases/1523

Around £5 on Ebay / Amazon and with a light / led when you open. Just get the dimensions from the 'Real McCoy' and be sure you are buying the same.

Surely the likes of this that fits in cup holder would suit.

Is it not a generic VW group cup shaped ashtray that goes in a cup holder?

So what did I buy? As a list of priorities I considered: -Space, either a decent hatch or estate -Nice interior with Android Auto and other toys -Minimum 250bhp petrol -Handle reasonably well in stock form -Reasonable costs to run and service -Low mileage (40k max) -Budget around £20k I considered all sorts, on my list was: BMW 330i F series estates Audi A4 Avants Jaguar XE R-Sport P250 Mercedes C300 estate Mercedes C43 AMG estate The car had to be either a hatch or estate, so the Jaguar was out unfortunately. It had to be interesting and relatively rare (to me) so that was the Audi out. I wanted low mileage (under 40k is possible) so the BMW was out as I couldnt find anything near this and the G series was just too pricey. It had to handle well too, which removed the C300 from the equation. Every review said it goes well in a straight line but not around corners. The C43 was left, but finding a non modified, low mileage example in estate format for under £20k was impossible. Back to the drawing board. I was browsing Autotrader and saw it! After some maths and reading reviews, I knew I'd found my next car... Late 2018 Skoda Superb Sportline. Moon White metallic, 272bhp, AWD Haldex based system, heated front seats, sunroof and DCC suspension. It came from a Skoda dealer and was up for £22k. After some conversation they gave it a full service, Haldex service and some new centre caps.

So, I had started considering other cars. The VRS was great, handled very well and wasnt slow but I'm nearing 40 and the prospect of either paying for rear subframe work or doing it myself was niggling. To top it off, I found a few small bubbles of what would soon be rust that hadn't broken out, which I knew would need addressing to stop them being a future problem. Likewise, priorities have changed since I first bought the car, with a toddler, dog, house to run and busy full time job I just find myself not interested as much in the car as a 'project'. Could I leave it as it is? Certainly, but before the value falls out of it I decided to move it on. It went to Alpine Cars who offered a very tidy £8k for it minus some of its modifications, this was over £1k more than trade and £900 more than somewhere like Carwow, who'd probably only knock me down to less. It'll have some work done I'd imagine and be back out for someone else to enjoy. I gave it a last clean yesterday before it was collected today, it still looks great and comes up spanking! The new car was waiting in the background however...

For anyone finding this, it can be unclipped but it's pointless because you can't get to anything behind. It's in pretty tight too. So to get to the fog light I'll have to get the under engine cover off.

Thanks. In the UK it's an optional extra, can of useless foam is standard and I've had my fair share of punctures over the years. Just checked, my current Mk3 car has a full size 205/55 R16 spare wheel & tyre which does fit in the wheel well so I'll keep that and see if it fits (if the dealer doesn't reply) and otherwise re-sell it on ebay. I did pay extra for it to begin with. From images on AutoTrader Mk4 SE L cars seem to come with 205/55 R17s as standard so the difference is only a few percent and enough to get me out of trouble.

they don't care about the specs. If something proves an issue they just up their premiums. No benefit to them to lobby the manufacturers

No. They didn't tell me that, but I reminded them that they had a recall on 1.2 engines because of this same issue, which at least they didn't deny. I'm just going to keep an eye on the bolts and the timing belt and will replace it if I see wear signs. I'm also going to explore the option of selling the car and getting a used Yaris Hybrid, as so far the Auris has been absolutely flawless, which I can't say about the Fabia whose issues are piling up (some are important, like this and the AC issues, others not so much, but shouldn't be there anyway). I don't really trust this car, and having driven a brand new rental Polo 1.0 TSI DSG this summer, whose clutches squealed like a pig among other issues, I think they don't learn anything and definitely didn't improve my conficende in VW group. In case it doesn't work out or I feel it's not worth it to sell the car, I'm definitely not going to bring the car to the Skoda Service again.

Well, Skoda called me back today. They told me that since the bolts were tightened outside of Skoda Service, they couldn't do anything despite me having sent a picture of the loose bolts and links to this forums and others with the same issue. I then asked what would happen if they magically loosened again and I brought it to Skoda Service, and he told me that they couldn't guarantee me that they could help me with repairs but that they'll try. Frankly, since the car also loses A/C gas and they can't find where, I'm thinking about selling the car and getting a Yaris, which I think I should have done since day one. There's also an Auris Hybrid at home and it has been flawless and way cheaper to maintain than the Fabia.

A new battery would probably be my approach.

I took ownership of my mums old Passat B5.5 tdi years ago and didn’t have an oil change in 10 years, yes 10 years. It did have a bit of an oil leak so got replenished, which probably kept it going First thing I done was oil change and fixed the leak, but it ran without fault until I eventually sold it then bought my Superb. So moral is, don’t be too put off if it’s really cheap, if it isn’t then it could be good bargaining power to get the price much lower. One thing I can absolutely recommend though, if your gut is questioning it (which it is, hence the post) then walk away, but if it’s cheap enough for you to be able to accept a loss then get it

Does your car have DRLs - it probably does? i.e the front "sidelights" being on all the time with ignition on? Twin filament bulbs - on DRLs should be the bright filament, on sidelights should be the same (but tail light are on too), but when using headlights, the dimmer filament should be on (and the same with parking lights, both sides but with L or R selectable using the indicator stalk). Please post results for all combinations to help pinpoint the fault....

Sounds like a problem with the headlight positioning motor on the drivers side. Best get a fault code scan done with VCDS or OBDeleven.

Yep, it's not activated by default as it's a chargeable SwAP feature.

I know this is done and dusted, but thought I'd wade in on this as have some training. Most car cleaning products are alkali of some nature because alkali chemicals have a slicky, slippy feeling and this aids as a natural lubricant. Its actually harder to really clear off the paint hence why a lot of instructions will talk about buffing off with a clean microfibre cloth. But they are likely mildly so, 8-10; and definitely not caustic per se. Likely they will have different dilution ratios depending on the state of the bodywork. I use a citrus prewash (these are alkali because Limonene comes from the peel of citrus fruit, nothing to do with Citric Acid), which can be diluted from 25:1 down to 5:1 on very dirty cars and still safe to use. Acids and Alkalis are equally adequate at surfactant actions (breaking the bond between two materials, i.e. paint surface and a contaminant); but alkalis have that naturally-lubricating action, whereas acids will end up being quite 'grabby' when they're flashing off (evaporating and need wiping off). It's this point that causes the contact damage to paint as clearcoat is soft and the microfibre cloth will scratch the clearcoat. That's one of the main reasons why wheel cleaners started off being acid and have now moved en-masse to pH neutral/mildly alkali (except where the brake dust is really repeatedly baked on, or things like aluminium brake parts which can be attacked by acids). Acids are generally still used for 3 things: Iron Fallout Remover (Thioglycolic Acid-based which dissolves the iron particles embedded in the paint) Waterspot remover (avoid the cheaper products using Hydrofluoric Acid which is a contact poison) as needed to attack the alkali limescale/minerals Glass Cleaner - because you can't scratch the glass with a draggy cloth and it flashes off better without needing additional buffing. So - the chrome strips are laminated plastic. No metal in them. It is true that they react and go cloudy when hit with strong alkali but the key here is not snowfoam, it is your local Scratch N Shine who, in an effort to shorten the time, will use a TFR (Traffic Film Remover) which is...a strong alkali. It is likely that the product is needed to be diluted properly in accordance with the manufacturer and left for a specified amount of time; and the dilution ratio likely won't be taken seriously, and in busy times, the pre-wash stage may be too long and in a strong sunlight it we be allowed to dry on. Only way to sort would be replace or take it to someone who can wrap it perhaps. There could be a possibility of using a ceramic coating product (btw not a hybrid ceramic wax or spray ceramic product - they are entirely different to a ceramic coating!) but this is a preventive measure, not a repair of a tarnished one.

While integrating the washer nozzle for the rear window-glass into the high-level brake-light's plastic moulding is undoubtedly a 'tidy' approach, it's perhaps not the greatest idea where longevity is concerned. My previous 2021 Hyundai i20 had this type of brake-light and there were several online complaints from owners of newish i20 cars about the moulding cracking in the nozzle area, with the predictable consequence that washer-fluid then leaked into the lighting part of the brake-light.

@wyx087 phone app says 15kWh charged last night. But remember pretty cold. That will be something over 14kWh. That was with a battery that was over 2 thirds charged though. But then 75% to 100% is 12 kWh usually. Signed out of app. Showing old email address. It will take me hours or over days to spot what has been changed. As the temp rises the predicted range will improve. Can't get reset for today centre screen. EDIT. Back to before they touched it. 3.3 miles done, 109 miles indicated range.

The Mini is dead simple basically 1% is 1 mile at worst. Round about 3 4-3.5 miles to a kWh it averages. Occasionally 3.6 miles to 4 miles on the right journey. Slow roads, right ambient temp. No AC on. Best ever A77 coast road. 4.6 miles a kWh. Average speed cameras 60;mph. That is the WLTP figure being achieved.

Honestly, I am not sure, might stick to the OE oil until warranty expires ... is not much more time, maybe two more oil changes if at all. I'd save surely some euro in the oil itself, but not sure it justifies the hassle, especially as there is really have no guarantee they will use YOUR oil ....

Have you had a proper battery condition test done? A battery left completely discharged for an extended period is very likely to be fubar.

Now guess why "Carefree" is on my ignore list.

My Mk4 is the only car I've owned with built in nav. Although I haven't experienced any problems with it, I would have been content not to have it. However, as my car was bought as a showroom 'demo' (with 140km on it) it came equipped with every factory option known to man. Prior to that I used TomTom exclusively and problem free for many years, it has lifetime free worldwide map updates and I still carry it to use in rental cars when I fly anywhere.

I think it could be a calibration issue as it looks similar to photos I've send of wrongly calibrated cameras. @East_Yorkshire_Retrofits could probably comment. Long story but my car had similar and it was calibration. Take a look at before / after at https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064278026431/search/?q=skoda camera&locale=en_GB

In your opinion. In mine, not so. Good job we’re all different else life would be boring… I prefer the routing algorithm and spoken directions in the built in system, then it’s Apple Maps, and a distant third Waze; can’t abide Google Maps these days. A friend uses the TomTom app and rates it highly - might give that a go.

?Has it got a DQ381 DSG? If so the Service Guidelines, Schedule is at 80,000 miles and it was done at 67,000 miles. The haldex is at 3 years / 30,000 mile intervals, but maybe it was serviced correctly, which really means not at a Main Dealers. Variable / Flexible oil changes are 18,000-20,000 miles, so up around 30,000 km. (32,000 really)

Just avoid using the built in system it's inferior to Waze and Google Maps. I seldom/never use it. I prefer the fast planning & rerouting of the aforementioned apps compared to the built-in system.

I’ve recently changed a rear hub and the spec was 90nm plus 180 - there was no way I could confidently take it to +180 - I quit at 90nm + a quarter turn.

So you’ve got a week to put up with a message flashing up on your screen? Am I in the minority here? Am I the only one with real, actual worries and real life problems on this forum? I was on another thread recently whereby some idiot was crying because the Skoda app wasn’t behaving how he wanted it to and he couldn’t get an accurate mpg figure for his trips. Get a f life mate, Jesus. It’s both tragic and hilarious in equal measure🙄😂😂😂

Hi AMACk, From all the posts I have read on this topic nothing conclusive has been found out and all the dealerships find nothing wrong In my experience with my 23 plate I find the engine is not as tolerant as other engines/cars I have driven and cuts out when in a too higher gear when the revs are low. Mine cut out today when I was in 3rd and maybe I should have been in 2nd, other cars/engines it would have been fine, that's the best way I can describe it with my experience with this engine. All the best, let me know what you think

Removing her from your insurance will probably increase the premium if you remain as the only driver.

Thanks to George for reminding me of this thread though! Seems the ID.7 is a good big(ish) Estate with the ID.7's good efficiency. Shame about the price, but there have been some great lease deals....

I’ve been driving for over 30 years and up until recently I never had the option to check my mpg or average speed on an app. Thing is, back in the glory days of the early 90’s when I was tearing around in my Escort XR3i my mpg or average speed was the last thing on my mind. Same throughout the 2000’s with my various other cars, until relatively recently when apps became available to check such things. Point is, I didn’t care then and I don’t care now. Do any of you really drive like your nan just to see how high you can get your mpg on the app? If you do I feel very sorry for you, and would encourage you to get a life. My car is a tool for me to get from A to B, work, the shops etc, therefore I get in and drive it. If I want to put my foot down I put my foot down, if I don’t I don’t, the app is the last thing on my mind. I totally get the argument for driving conservatively in order to save fuel, but in reality how much in monetary terms are you actually saving, a quid in every full tank? Two quid maybe? All that effort and stress to save a pound or two, I’ve got far better things to worry about. The ONLY thing remotely useful is the health check of the car, although I suspect that even that isn’t totally reliable. Im all for progress, but this app just seems like a useless gimmick to me, and therefore not worth a second of my time worrying about it. Each to his own I suppose.

Sorry for not updating ! Yes front and rear disks and pads plus an MOT for the same price the dealer wanted to charge just for the front !

The car should have gone no place other than back to the Skoda Main Dealership network since a Skoda Approved Used car. Then they could have employed competent people to correct the fault. It had supposedly had 'Rigorous Check's pre sale. 'Multi Point Vehicle Checks' Carried out by partially deaf blind and full blown daffties. Now that is an issue since it has been to others.

rubber in the winter carpet in the summer

As rubber remains ahead in the great Skoda car mat vote, the burning issue has also featured on the front cover of the enthusiast publication, "What Mat? Magazine". See pic and don't forget to vote - link below: DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!

Tonight's leader debate: not one word from Sunak or Starmer about whether they prefer rubber or carpet mats in their car. Clearly, the BBC cruelly ripped up the question I submitted. But you can vote on this important issue - link below;

I think I'd expect that to fail MOT on this, or possibly (ii) below it: What I would say is, don't whatever you do buy genuine replacement discs from Skoda, they appear to be of rubbish quality. Find aftermarket discs instead.

Thanks guys! I have a Roomster 1.6 -07 with the abs+esp+braking lights that turned on from nowhere. The mechanic checked for error codes and it was apparently the 00301. Would be quite expensive with a new abs unit så googled and found this excellent thread, a change of the 40A fuse solved the problem! As a bonus I actually noticed that the 50A steeringservo fuse right next to it looked somewhat broken (although not completely) and changed it as well, now the steering feels much smoother.

Well .... rather than me looking forward to changing for a new one next year it looks like I'll be out, sadly. If all models will now have keyless entry then that's it. Decision made. Surely the insurance companies would have more sway on matters like this?

This is Mrs Gaz's first insurance claim in 40 years of driving. She's not long off the phone to her insurer as, wait for it..... wait for it...... their online claims system isn't working 🙄 I'm sure she'll get her excess back. Our preferred repairer isn't on her insurers list. If we wanted to use our preferred repairer, we'd have to pay £200 for the privilege. I've given up. I've offered to glue it back on and use touch-up paint. I've offered to buy a £40 unit (same colour) from a scrapper and fit it, so we'd only have a small area of paint to sort out. But it's going through insurance. C'est la vie. Gaz