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This is a part of the problem. Perhaps, the biggest part. Another problem is there are many HW faults, too. Apart of buggy MIBs and overheating screens, there are coolant leaks, faulty gearbox selectors, 12V drain, etc etc. That is UK specific, by the way. Here in Spain, extended warranty covers SW and electronics, too. Otherwise I'd went bankrupt or just burned the car 2 years ago.

I got a C apostrophe D estate

I changed the 12 Month fixed tariff today. Offpeak just down 6.9 pence to 6.7 a kWh, but the day tariff 5 pence a kWh lower, all helps. (Gas a bit higher in the new year.)

GIven the complexity of the computer networks that we now drive on the road (in the old days we used to call them cars) then if the 'car manufacturers' are not willing to become 'software developers' then you have to ask whether they should be manufacturing mobile computer networks (sorry cars).

It does not remove incentives or disincentives installing home and work place chargers in any way, it just maybe highlights how those with that facilities are making a nice little earner over those that can not. There are Smart Meters and not Dumb Chargers with Wall Boxes. Nothing wrong with actually claiming and receiving expenses fairly. So that means the cost of not just the Energy, but Charger Installation and vehicles running costs. The system is no longer fit for purpose with HMRC and BIK etc. Those business users with a PHEV just running on liquid fuel and those BEV,s running for 10 times less than public charging costs.

My rule of thumb with any modern car is that 10 years or 150,000 miles is their reasonable, not too much trouble, lifespan. After 10 years there are lots of parts that die due to age. After 150,000 there are parts that are just worn out. I’m not saying an older or very high mileage car won’t give good service but you’ve got to expect to spend more on repairs.

The incinerator at Westbury has approval, but construction has not yet started, so it seems it will go ahead despite the report yesterday that emissions from incinerators is as high as the now closed coal fired power stations so it's hard to see how these incinerators can be seen as part of the greening of our energy supply system. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3wxgje5pwo

It has twigged with me that range in electric cars can be, within quite a wide range and much over WLTP, what you need/want it to be. Again a trip to Liverpool from Worcester this morning. WLTP of the Zoe, did it in the Scenic 2 weeks ago and that went fine despite have the smaller 60 kwh battery, and made the 120 miles journey with 55% of the battery left should should be fine getting home. Zoe has a WLTP range of 238 miles so should not be able to make it. Journey cost about £4.40 in night time charged electricity. Reclaim off HMRC for about £50 for the unclaimed 45p a mile (as I get car allowance etc). Happy days.

1.5 tsi. That was my choice but isn’t on your list. 40+ average mpg, very little maintenance required compared to a diesel. phev is pointless, you’re just buying an overly complex worst of both worlds vehicle.

Got the car back this afternoon and it has been fully updated. The gearbox software has also been done, the F533 module is now correctly coded, virtual pedal is working correctly and infotainment system is now running 1969. It's such a shame that it takes a series of strongly worded complaints to Skoda customer service to get anything done & get anywhere with faults like this. But they're resolved now and I'm very grateful to Skoda customer service for helping with my problems.

Right, an update. Tonight I removed the light, covered the hole in the bodywork with a plastic bag taped in place with detailing tape, to keep the worst of the weather out. I then set about drying the rear lamp indoors. I started with a (newly bought) hairdryer set on max fan and mid heat, with a large desiccant bag nearby. I'm not sure how much the desiccant bag helped, but the hairdryer worked very well, and I was content letting it run until I realised that a 2kW hairdryer might be quite an expensive way of drying the light. By the time that thought occurred to me, the light was already pretty dry. I had a careful look around with the aid of a torch for any tiny drops of water that I'd end up sealing in if I didn't shift them at this stage. There were a couple left, so I figured I'd need a cheaper but still effective solution to shift them. Enter the hot water bottle. I have rested the light on a cushion with the desiccant bag under the bulb holes, and rested the rubbery hot water bottle over the top of the remaining water hole and left it to evaporate the water. The cushion allows me to position the light perfectly for the hot water bottle to sit neatly over the drop of water and associated condensation, and I'll check on it and replenish the hot water bottle as required. I have a little tube of clear silicone sealant on the way for tomorrow, and will use some very cheap and nasty interdental brushes to clear the accumulated crud out of the channel where I intend to run the silicone sealant. I intend to err on the side of caution, and use as little silicone as possible. I'll squidge the sealant into the gap between outer lens and main lamp body with a toothpick, and hopefully that will be that.

I have the 1.5TSI SEL Manual Estate - First Edition and really rate the car. No denying that Skoda dropped the ball, in terms of software, when they initially released the MK4 but, at this stage, the issues the Mk4’s initially suffered seem to have been resolved via software updates. To give some context, other car manufacturers also seem to struggle with the onboard software they have. End of day all of them are car manufacturers and not software developers.

Another reason I chose the Octavia is because I had family visiting from abroad this past summer, 2 adults, 2 (almost) teenagers and a month's worth of luggage which they hauled all around the UK in a hired one which seemed a cracking car. I had a ride out in it too a couple of times and really liked it, as did my Brother-in-law who put a good couple of thousand miles on it during that time.

I wouldn’t stress, reading the forum paints a disproportionately bleak picture. You might be totally fine, the previous owner may have diligently had some or all updates done. If you got a good deal and you do find that some software / firmware updates are ultimately required you can get them done and at least you know it can all be fixed through these updates. Whilst the forum may have spooked you at least you are informed. I find the car very sound, I get good mpg and drives very well and I like the tech that the Mk4 comes with. All-in-all it’s a great family, with dog, car.

lol DQ200 with dry clutches ? = not a good idea either DQ381 ... frequent mechatronics failures if you don't ruin your DPF in TDI by being ignorant, it lasts long

It charges 12V battery when recuperating energy to HV battery, same as during charging. It does not need an engine for that.

Just unlucky by the sounds. My TSI VRS 2015 just ticked over 96k miles and I've had no problems in 3 years of ownership, just general maintenance. My previous car which i had for 5 years was a 2013 A3 2.0 TDI. Best car i've ever owned. went up and down the country taking it well over 100k miles and it never missed a beat. Sometimes you just get lucky or unlucky as the case may be.

The approved mileage rate applies to folks using their own cars for company miles and not to company car drivers. It is intended to cover the cost of extra insurance, fuel, wear & tear etc. The same rate applies to all types of cars and has not changed since 2012. So when paying 7p/kWh its a good deal for EV drivers, but paying 79p at a public rapid charger not so much. Company car drivers have a rate of 9p per mile if claiming fuel costs but most will get fuel paid by the company. The 9p rate also applies if drivers reimburse the company for private miles. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-travel-mileage-and-fuel-allowances/travel-mileage-and-fuel-rates-and-allowances

In the UK updates will be covered under the original manufacturer's warranty although, my guess, you likely would have to request it or say that the system was unstable to prompt them to do it. Skoda extended warranties, Skoda Approved Used car warranties tellingly do not cover any software/firmware updates which, given how tech-centric cars are nowadays, seems a pretty major omission.

This is the problem, there are a whole host of different updates out there that will make these car's systems very stable and reliable but Skoda will only update components if you report a specific issue. It's a shame that you can't just take your Skoda to the dealership, they connect it to the diagnostic computer and it applies all the latest updates relevant to your vehicle. I have begrudgingly paid for the climatic control module to be updated as it never retained the Sync setting between journeys, I could have lived with it and, I guess, many owners don't even know that the system should remember the Sync setting between journeys. It's a bit rich that you then have to pay for it to get a proper working firmware version installed when the module had shoddy firmware out of the factory. Fortunately, I was just within the manufacturer's warranty to get the Telematics module firmware updated along with the Infotainment system. It's very telling that, outside of the original manufacturer's warranty, all other Skoda warranties, such as Skoda Approved Used, don't cover software.

While that is meant to be the case my experience, and many others who have bought "Skoda Approved Used" cars have found that they don't bother and, if you ask, will tell you that everything is up-to-date or you will receive any updates OTA. That's what is good about these forums, get informed, and then you can specifically nail them down on the updates required.

If you're buying through your local(ish) Škoda dealer then all the software updates should be applied, plus a bunch of other stuff... Being armed with the info as to what updates to expect is important. The post from @spcdust in the thread about red flags is a good resource.

IMHO you (as in everyone not you specifically) should only be able to claim back a maximum of the amount you've actually spent as supported by receipts. £50 back for spending £4.40, that's disgusting, sort of thing MPs get dragged across the front pages for ;o)

Unplug the single-wire connector from the oil pressure switch, looking for oil inside the connector. If there is any, replace the switch.

It will be difficult to say if the wires are the original fault or maybe it did need the new turbo but the wire was damaged by being trapped when they fitted the new turbo ? At least you have done well to find this damaged wire.

-> next 2025-2026 cross compatible on: Skoda Columbus (Mib2H), Seat Navi Plus (Mib2H), VW Discover Pro (Mib2H), Audi MMI Navigation Plus (Mib2H) # ECE 14.0 GB Version: V03.959.821.AR 390 ECE 2025 DevVersion: P390_N60S5MIBH3_EU_NT_Q1.24 VW portal: https://vw-maps-cdn.lighthouselabs.eu/vw-maps/P390_N60S5MIBH3_EU.7z VW portal: https://navigation-maps.volkswagen.com/vw-maps/P390_N60S5MIBH3_EU.7z Files inside: 2024.04.04 Downloadable: 2024.10.15 Published: 2024.--.-- Škoda portal: https://infotainment-cdn.skoda-auto.com/base/maps/HIGH2_P390_EU_202445.zip Files inside: 2024.04.04 Downloadable: 2024.11.14 Published: 2024.12.0? # Rest of World 14.7 Gb Version: V03.959.821.BB 393 ROW 2025 DevVersion: P393_N60S5MIBH3_ROW_NT_Q1.24 VW portal: https://vw-maps-cdn.lighthouselabs.eu/vw-maps/P393_N60S5MIBH3_ROW.7z VW portal: https://navigation-maps.volkswagen.com/vw-maps/P393_N60S5MIBH3_ROW.7z Files inside: 2024.05.17 Downloadable: 2024.10.15 Published: 2024.--.-- Škoda portal: https://infotainment-cdn.skoda-auto.com/base/maps/HIGH2_P393_ROW_202445.zip Files inside: 2024.05.17 Downloadable: 2024.11.14 Published: 2024.12.0? ======= coverage ======= # EU Albania*, Andorra, Austria, Belarus*, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina*, Bulgaria*, Croatia, Cyprus*, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia*, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo*, Latvia*, Liechtenstein, Lithuania*, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova*, Monaco, Montenegro*, Netherlands, Northern Macedonia*, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania*, Russia*, San Marino, Serbia*, Slovakia, Slovenia*, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey*, Ukraine*, Vatican City * partially # ROW Argentina*, Australia, Bahrain, Botswana*, Brazil*, Brunei*, Chile*, Indonesia*, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho*, Malaysia, Mexico*, Mozambique*, Namibia*, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines*, Qatar, Reunion*, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland*, Thailand*, Turkey*, United Arab Emirates * partially ======= instruction ======= 1. download 7z/zip archive from direct link 2. extract content to SD Card or USB 3. insert memory device into slot of Columbus 4. start of update usually is offered automatically, manually can be found under Navi-> Settings !!! note for MAC users -> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/452002-direct-download-links-for-ece-20182019-maps/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-5095042 couple of potential questions are answered in previous posts: Columbus Maps 2024/2025 Columbus Maps 2024 Columbus Maps 2023/2024 Columbus Maps 2023 Columbus Maps 2022/2023 Columbus Maps 2022 Columbus Maps 2021/2022 Columbus Maps 2021 Columbus Maps 2020/2021 Columbus Maps 2020 monthly POI's collection files downloading from X-o-m-k-a's blog

got one a few yrs back in Edinburgh, not terrible, decent boot 👍 wouldnt buy one with money like, but not the worst

Just over 200 miles at the weekend 62.7mpg. But as Prezafab says, lots of motorway roadworks. 2.0 TDi 110

Thanks @weylandall installed and working now, The cable routing process was surprisingly easy.

Same can be asked about 0 VAT for EV's, BIK. or 0% VAT for home battery install. or even the cycle to work scheme. If you don't like the rules, work with your MP to get it changed. As the saying goes: don't hate the player hate the game.

As said by Luckypants the mileage allowance for first 10k miles has been set at 45p per mile for years and it represents both all the running cost and depreciation. The 25p per mile is suppose to be be for the running cost but not so much depreciation. As customs/ HMCE Officers we would look to reduce or suspending our cars when the mileage rate and recommence on April 6th when the higher rate returned. We actually got 63p per mile for cars over 2 litre engine size which was very nice. This was over 30 years ago so with inflation that must be about a £1 a mile. Whatever the rules are one should work within them. If it is not want the government want then change the rules hence they got rid off the 3 engine size rules to go to one much lower rate. If one is forced to use public transport the tax collection can become much less efficient. Work to the rules. It is a £100B plus industry for the Big 4.

Small update I saw on the internet that there is a small LED light on the center console. This is it. As you can see there is a small opening and inside there is a LED. Mine of cource didn't have that light, there was only the opening So, i did a small LED RGB light from a LED stripe that i have. I removed the cental vents , it's just a snap, there's no screw or anything like that. There is a small thread about that Anyway, i upload again my photo. As I have described, I have already installed interior lighting in my own way. I also connected this LED there (it is 5V) I did the wiring. Αnd installed the LED whichever way I thought would be best. And this was the result. I didn't like the intensity of the light, so I decided to put a white acrylic piece in front of the LED. This is the result Μuch better, and the appearance is like the factory one Some photos from the lighting, in the evening. In reality, it is lower in intensity than what is shown in the photos. I am extremely happy with this result as well.

Engine: 1.4 EA211 CZDA (Y 2018) Type: estate Mileage: 94000 miles Cambelt changed 0 times DSG dq200 Gearbox oil changed 1 time Any other major work done? coolant pump replaced 180 EUR

I'm very happy with my 2.0TDI 200. It spends most of it's time on the motorway which is probably it's most natural habitat though and it couldn't be happier on longer runs. 41k miles so far and averaging 50mpg, and that's with a few thousand miles of autobahn driving included. Plus it's the 4x4 which probably hurts efficiency slightly. Can easily get 60+ on the motorway at more moderate speeds. I would worry about keeping a PHEV in the long term due to the additional complexity. You might be glad of the additional boot space in the non-PHEV versions too, if you are using it for holiday runs.

you are comparing Japanese engineering vs 'German' engineering, it is not a secret that the Japanese have sorted this out better regardless of what people will say, especially on this forum :-). I owned a Mazda 3 in the past and it was perfect (I went for an Octavia because I needed the space). Yes, my Octavia also has issues but I wasn't surprised since I owned several VW group cars before.

Starters for Felicia 1.3 are around 0,8-1.1 kW 1.7-1.8 kW are for diesel 1.9

I was only offered the update after l mentioned it. I'm on 1896 too.

I had been to the dealer like 6 times in 3 years( 3 times for annual service, 1 recall and other 2 times warranty related ). I got a free loan car each time but no offer for latest software update recently. I'm still on 1896.

Did you not realise most of those things before you ordered when you viewed one in the showroom and took a test drive??

Maybe less issues with no DPF or AdBlue (SCR) but then a PHEV has a petrol engine with a GPF, the DSG and a Small Battery and plenty computery bits that have been causing issues. Then there is a 1.5 TSI ACT with a DQ200 DSG. A 2.0 TSI seems to have the KISS principle. The thing to consider is the DQ381 DSG, simply because VW are not admitting to fundamental design, manufacturing or material faults yet.

Landfill can produce methane gas which is captured and then generate electricity. There is a ban coming on biodegradable waste into landfill and there should be processing & recycling. There is a ban coming on new incinerators in Scotland but before that comes in there are new plants approved. The ban has been suspended in England.

i just got my car serviced yesterday (Melbourne) and they offered me a free loan car, and some coffee when i got there. I had already updated my infotaintment to 1969 myself and it's all good. They did say there's 2 recalls for my car (2023 vRS) for some heating unit thing, and front parking sensors which they did for free ( i assume they would? who's charging for updates when the car is under warranty?)

i have 2016 2.0 tsi 280hp, almost 11 l/100 km [26 mpg], very bad mileage. with e5 ron 100 petrol, as 98 is not sold here and 95 e10 is not recommended. i dont know/trust PHEV. would consider this only if you can charge it daily at home and will sell it before it breaks. i would go with 2.0 tdi. pay attention you don't shut down the engine during dpf regen and change oil much sooner than skoda says. regarding trim for sure you want all the parking sensors, camera, radars, heated alcantara

I had a 2016 2.0 TDi 190 L&K until just over a week ago, when I changed it for a 2023 2.0 TSi 190 L&K. I've covered between 6 and 8 thousand miles each year since I retired at the end of 2017 (lockdown excepted). I've been very happy with both of the cars, but switched to petrol due to my annual mileage and also because a lot of my mileage is in the summer driving to Lithuania every year to visit SWMBO's family and friends, so winter time mileage can be quite low and the car doesn't get a chance to warm up properly. I like the L&K trim and I use just about all of the extras that trim gives me, so I'm happy to pay extra for it. I know it's not to everyone's taste, but it depends what you want from the car and it's a personal choice. It's early days yet to say much about fuel consumption for the petrol engine, but last week I went from Brecon to Hereford and, due to traffic, I was following others most of the way at 45-50 mph and it was showing just over 50 mpg when I arrived, which seems pretty good.

This is where it's a bit of a lucky dip. I would say that the majority of cars are perfectly fine. Others start fine but go wobbly, but correct themselves after some dealer TLC. And then there are the others need some hardware & software updates (usually very early ones with low software revisions).

Also it does prevent becoming landfill and thus polluting the ground and it makes sense to leveridge power generation from the resultant heat so we are preventing one form of pollution and getting almost free energy so almost a perfect win-win, especially if the exhaust gases are scrubbed before being released to the atmosphere.

You need to get a fault code scan done, there are so many reasons why the engine management light can come on so it's really impossible to guess.

Sorry for the delay, I wrote a reply on Saturday but it disappeared into the ether! Many thanks for all the replies, very helpful. I don't need to cover lots of miles, so I'll probably get a petrol car. I was really interested to see that the Mk3 doesn't have the boot/hatch split - to me that was one of the key features of the Superb. Being an FNG, I fell for the marketing blurb - on the Skoda Used Approved site, this 2017 hatch has the following in the description: Electrically opening and closing tailgate/trunk lid (Tailgate/trunk lid electrically operated wo. Virtual pedal) Notchback Enough to fool a stupid person into reading this as the split boot/hatch 🫢 Anyway, I'll keep looking. Much as the earlier cars have a lot of merit, for simplicity I'll probably go for one of the newer cars. Thanks again for the responses, much appreciated.

This is what I have done to my daughters 9n polo ( as well as a line of mastic along the joint between the two halves of the light) vw polos of a certain age seem to suffer with condensation in the rear lights.

You could always drill a small (2 or 3mm) hole at the lowest point of the light to let the water run out if it builds up.