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Mrs and me picked up our 1.2 TSI DSG Yeti in brilliant silver this morning. It's an April 2016 reg and only had 2900 miles on it. We had been looking at a new one but with baby number one on the way, used was better value. This will be the wife's car but I will drive it when I can. Did about 100miles of mixed motorway and town driving today and we love it. Looking forward to taking part in this forum a bit more

Being as how each driver has subjective feelings about his own choice of car, I suggest you try driving both engine models and see what you think. I have been a diesel convert for many years, but have just taken delivery of a 1.4TSI petrol Yeti and actually like it more than the diesels I have had previously. You need to drive the different engines before you make up your mind. Nobody else can make up your mind for you. Good luck!

Follow up... Brake pedal switch needed replacing. See DIY guide on this site. Very useful. Local Indy confirmed this.

Maybe something like this, Andy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Charger-Haweel®-Passenger-Extended/dp/B01C8VCG2S/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1495531566&sr=8-8&keywords=belkin+cigarette

Don't forget to get a flip out bumper protector too. I got one off Amazon for about a tenner

Hi guys, if someone finds this thread, I have found the cause of the beeping and feel kinda stupid. I have an LPG conversion on the car and the little module inside the car was beeping to inform me to change the LPG fuel filter. It has nothing to do with the car itself. I guess you learn on your own mistakes. There is no way you will experience this unless you have the exact LPG kit.

4 weeks In and currently racked up 207 miles and averaging 18 - 20 miles a day which for a fat lad that never went anywhere unless it was in the car I didn't think was bad. Lost some inches and dropped nearly a stone (9lb in 2 weeks) missed the 3rd week so weigh day again Friday.

OT, I know, but I've solved the problem- £shop touch screen tool .

I'll second that thought, as I average 40+ miles to and from work on mainly A and B roads, I have gone for the DSG, now I arrive at my destination chilled out and relaxed, it's amazing how much difference it makes. My 1.6 D Octavia SE-L DSG estate is a godsend. Well worth the money.

http://ankk-vagcom.com/category/codages_vagcom/skoda/skoda_yeti_5l/ Open the link in Google Chrome and it'll even translate it from French to English for you.

Good morning all, My name is Jan, I'm from the Netherlands and i'm driving a Skoda Fabia Mk1. I'm interested in technique, and like to do little maintenance / modifications jobs on the car by myself. That's why i liked to sign up here! Best regards, Jan

Once TCR takes off in the UK it'll be interesting to see how it effects other series. The BTCC is very expensive, with a huge fan base. While it's Clio Cup support series uses a far more road based car but does have the kudos of being on the TOCA package. Cost should not be that different to Clio Cup or high end Mini Championship. Given the choice of Clios, Minis or TCR it should be a no brainer if it can get the exposure and fan base. But that will take time. 350bhp TCR car with aero (effectively a slightly lower spec BTCC car) or a Clio/Mini largely based on a road car... Interesting times ahead.

most recently there has been a 21% drop in diesel sales -the market will decide!

Hi, it is not that I feel I am trying to get the highest mpg, but more that after getting to know the car, I can tell when it feels correct to allow the car to coast to the next junction or allow engine braking, if I feel I need engine braking then instead of braking to get it to engage a gear I pull back on the stick which knocks into sports and Into a nice low gear, then pull again to go back into economy were it usually goes back into coasting if you are still moving and want the extra momentum. It might all sound like it's a lot of messing to get more mpg but to me I now do it without giving it much thought. I was behind an astra the other day for about 5 miles, he must have hit the brake peddle at least 50 plus times and I only pressed mine once when we eventually got to a roundabout, but the main reason I could rely on coasting and engine braking was from keeping a safe distance to the cars In front unlike the astra driver. I would also say this is one of the Main reason's I have never been involved in an accident or made an Insurance claim.

Could still be the brake light switch as it has two circuits one for the brake lights and the other for engine electronics. If you have cruise control does it disengage randomly? I had that issue and it was the brake light switch athough the lights were working.

Ask Skoda UK what the Warranty & Service History is and which Campaign was done. Does one show outstanding here ? it would be 34F7 if it does. 34H5 does not come up. http://master.skoda-auto.com/mini-apps/recall-actions Mechatronic Control Units have been replaced recently because '34H5' never sorted anything. Is the Main Dealer an Arnold Clark Dealership as well, or who are you dealing with?

first name tony and live in france hence frenchtone ; - ))

Yep, all up front with the insurance, went up 22% but, I'm seriously Fn old so, best to ask yours before you buy.

Today was not a Skoda day but a BMW and training day.

Mick Dixon's Matchless Diesel Conversion. http://dieselbike.net/BritishRally14/Britishrally14.htm

Washed, polished & waxed ready for the National Meet on Sunday. It'll get another quick wash on Saturday before heading down to the hotel. I'm a bit achy now I tell ya!!!!!

Bickerton Skoda have one this colour in the showroom at present. Looks pretty good in the flesh IMO.

I see this is back up for sale on AutoTrader. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201708238626182?atmobcid=soc3

Wee update. The paperwork all came through today as I had requested from Skoda again. It says " Replaced Turbo Valve" them reassemble etc. Whatever it is the dealership are billing Skoda for warranty against dieselgate fix. Just dont see how an actuator or the like would be affected by it..... Egr etc maybe.... So Im none the wiser for waiting for paperwork.. and our case is now closed. Car still running well and no limp mode. Case closed but darn it..... Turbo valve??

I can reset mine on the mfd screen. Can you not?

I have the estate version, which once the slightly fiddly installation was dealt with has been very good: https://www.travall.co.uk/skoda/superb-saloon-2015--

I had the same thought, it's a downside of having the latest up-to-date tech I guess. I might try a cable to see if it works, but thinking about it, I don't think it will, as the 3.5 audio cable only carries audio (Insert Homer Simpson, doooooh here)

I don't work for anyone... in no way affiliated with cgon or other related companies. I'm semi-retired, an electronics engineer by training, been in service management for decades, travelled and worked around the world and worked in every industry you can think of for major companies like HP, GE, Malvern Insts. etc. Have driven many diesel company cars from all manufs over the years. Seems odd that I have to defend myself in an open forum which ought to be more welcoming of intelligent individuals. Maybe my first post here, but I have been on this forum and many other forums for years. Generally I have found the info on this forum very useful and all that I have required to solve the few issues I have found with our Yeti. Basically that’s been the best options for alloys and winter tyres. Got a set of used Passat alloys and fitted new Nokian tyres which have worked brilliantly through the dark season. Disk brakes badly corroded on the rear at a ridiculous low mileage. Fronts eventually had the same issue, replaced with Pagid products all round, been much better and lasting longer also. Only other issue has been the aircon failed a couple of years ago, which was a warranty garage fix. Other than that car has had no issues. Yeti had emissions fix done late last year as part of Skoda service as had a 5 year service plan when purchased car. At time had not found anything on web to suggest it was not in any way detrimental and decided to have it done. Since then of course have noticed more regenerations as fan often running when car parked for long time and also much ado online regarding EGR DPF failures, etc. etc. We have always planned on keeping any new car we buy for 10years and as such need to ensure it performs with minimal issue until it gets replaced with an EV. We shan’t be buying another diesel or petrol car again. So having seen the cgon ezero1 product and the information relating to it I am very interested in seeing what this can achieve. I contacted a local garage who it turns out have been involved in the development work of the product working with BT fleet vehicles and cgon. Again not surprisingly this is all fleet related as that’s the biggest benefit to haulage/operators and is to be expected. The guy who owns/runs the garage business spoke to me and although they are now not involved and won’t be installing via his business, he has it fitted to his own petrol vehicle and had nothing but praise for its benefits. I have also contacted cgon directly and spoken with them to find a local installer along with has this been done with the infamous EA189 engines in the VAG arena. The technical people will be getting back to me and it would appear some 3 or 4 weeks before local garages are online with approval to fit, although there maybe an option to have this done sooner via a mobile solution. I have all the mpg data from all our vehicles so I will be able to see any mpg changes. Since the EA189 DPF seems to be a key issue I would also like to get some data sucked off the vehicle so I can see how that is currently performing so have before and after info. If I go ahead and get this fitted, I will post back any useful data, but I will only do that for those who visit forums like this for like minded individuals who seek to give unbiased views to others who are looking for help and guidance in their quest to find information from either side of the equation. I will do the same on some of the renewable forums that I frequent. A life lesson that I learnt early on is to put yourself in the other persons shoes and fully understand the situation from the other side of the fence. Something that seems many on here might like to try and do rather than being such grumpy old men who basically poo poo anything that they love to call snake oil. If only here in the UK we had a culture of embracing new technology, rather than being so scathing, we might actually have entrepreneurs and inventors who stay in this country and we all enjoy the benefits of a booming economy. I only wish I had come up with some brilliant idea that I could have brought to market.

Easier option is just encourage your neighbours to have better cars than you in the hope that if the thieves are going to take anything it will be one of their cars

Lovely motor J , welcome to the Yeti world

Mine returns exactly as expected at mid to late 30s low 30s once I push on! Can't grumble I love the tone when the engine is pressed!

There is no way the washer jets are heating the water passing through.

Will be a bit more than that

Diesel mate, the bluefin has made a night and day difference to the car. It now pulls so much stronger throughout the range and gives the car the shunt that's needed. At the same time it's nothing ridiculous that would put any excessive wear and tear on the transmission. We did a 3rd and 4th gear pull from around 30 against a standard vrs with almost the same mileage and age and mine was several car lengths ahead by the end of it. economy has changed but nothing ridiculous, as long as I am sensible i can get around the same return. One thing I don't like is that no matter what driving mode you select you still have the same power output from the engine. all in all worth it in my opinion.

A couple more traditional images..

Thanks YA, thats very useful

Nice, they will be the expensive mono tube b6 or b8 ones that come with the b12 kit, just upgrade the springs to complete the package as it will be a shame to waste the shocks.

Yeah it is some going like you say, I was told 12/14 weeks upon placing my order, could have been a lot longer like yourself and others on here. Hopes yours comes round soon.

Having tried out the smaller petrol engine version we decided to go with the diesel engine 110 front wheel drive to save extra friction and wear and tear of a four wheel Yeti. We have been very happy with the 110 Yeti with now 100,000 miles on the clock and always returning 55 - 56 mpg on a full tank. The lower power 110 model seems ok for two up driving with plenty of grunt for overtaking. To date we have had no problems staying away from the updates for emission tests come MOT time. Just had the water pump and timing belt changed for safety but they left off the cam belt cover bolts at the garage. Good job I don't trust garage mechanics and checked it out as soon as it was collected by the Mrs. Otherwise it has been one of the nicest vehicles we have owned and now 6 years old with winter/summer tyres from Dunlop on Yeti. Why on earth they put in H4 bulbs on our 2011 model I will never know? Would go out and purchase another new one if possible.

Leave well alone if it's not playing up, mines at 165 k now, as soon as that starts playing up I think I'll get it replaced with a generic one. I was talked into taking my last car's out, ( before it was specifically made illegal to do so ) I regretted it after as it smoked and smelt like an old black and white taxi

Liking the red on the grill and bumper...Is that just a vinyl wrap or painted?

My car texts me now! GPS tracker is working.

Cleaning up the trim that goes below the steering wheel and holds the ECU. There are holes drilled in the underneath where presumably a car phone was once fitted. Seems like a good place to install my bass controller knob. I'm still not sure if I'll install a sub, but it's easier to install the wiring now. Then I realised I installed the bass knob in the wrong piece. Not sure how I ended up with three different ones! This is the correct one. Bought some contact adhesive and refitted the rest of the boot carpet. There's foam around the edges of the glass vacuum tube displays in the dash to keep dust out, which had turned into a sticky mess. This was my solution. Re-fitted the back seat. So I had to try it out.

Thanks! If i'd choose r32 or r32 it would be too expensive. Value of this engines is increasing and above that i'd have to do a transmission swap to dsg. But who knows, maybe in the future, i'm not saying no:)

Plus mandatory heated front seats IIRC!

As a child, I used to love drawing cars and would spend ages designing new models. Rather surprisingly, nobody from BL, Ford, VW or any other manufacturer ever approached me with a view to producing my designs so I decided to set up my own company. Needing a name for my new brand, I employed the services of a consultant (AKA my Mum) to make some suggestions. The chosen name, Kephigo (made up from bits of my forename, middle name and surname), was quite brilliant, sounding vaguely European whilst also sounding a bit like the Austin Montego, which was a car that I knew my Dad wished he would be able to afford one day. With a great name and some amazing designs that combined the best bits from the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazard, the A Team's GMC Ventura van, the Ford Gran Torino from Starsky and Hutch and The Fall Guy's Chevy pick-up with those from my Dad's Austin Maxi, how could the project fail? Alas, it did due to one small oversight on my part - whilst there was absolutely nothing wrong with the designs I realise now that it was unfair of me to expect my brother to develop the engineering and business prowess to get the project off the ground. Unfortunately, he was more interested in pulling wheelies on his Grifter so I am now driving a Skoda and NOT a Kephigo.

Trying out some recent detailing purchases last night on a quick Z4 detail..... Solution Finish Koch Chemie polishes Powermaxed Tsunami wax Results....

My Octavia II FL Vrs had its annual detail this week. A few weeks ago I had the wheels refurbished and rear spoiler resprayed due to peeling lacquer and so I was motivated to get the car looking its best. I have used primarily AG and Meguiars products, primarily for their ease of application & removal, price point and accessibility for purchase. - Wheels and bodywork washed down with AG bodywork shampoo, using 2BM then rinsed - Lower door panels wiped down with AG Tar remover, then washed and rinsed again - Paintwork and glass washed down using Farecla clay mitt, using AG bodywork shampoo with quite a high concentrate to offer plenty of lubrication, then rinsed - Dried using CYC blue drying towel - Bodywork polished using Meguiars Ultimate Polish, on a Meguiars Polishing Pad using my Argos DA polisher. The polisher feels a bit rough and ready, but for a once a year task it's perfectly adequate for my particular needs and the results vs doing it by hand are remarkably superior. - 2 coats of AG EGP applied, with about 4 hours curing time between coats. I have some Collinite 476 left that I intend to make use of in a few weeks but for the moment I will add a few more layers of EGP over the coming weeks. For me EGP is so easy to apply and remove and my favourite AG product. - Wheels dried and wiped down with Sonax BSD - Tyres shined with Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel - RainX applied to side windows and bootlid glass - AG Bumper and Trim Gel applied to front grill and honeycomb inserts - Interior wiped down with AG vinyl and rubber care and vacuumed - Exhaust tips polished with Autosol and wirewool Hope you enjoy the photos.