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Selling due to having another car. Here is my 2011 skoda octavia vrs petrol 6 speed manual 59392 miles Mot until march Full service history Cam chains and all pullys/guides done Recent clutch and flywheel 18 inch alloys in black Alloy full size spare wheel All with nearly new tyres Lowered 50mm on volksguard springs Black grille Xenon headlights Team helko wind deflectors Fitted waterproof seat cover Vrs floor mats Dvd,fm,dab,cd,sat-nav internet headunit Reversing camera Boot install with sub in a stealth box so it saves space, false floor hiding amp and power cap with access to spare wheel. This car has been my pride and joy for just under 4 years and never driven like a race car, hopefuly new owner will treat it the same way. Feel free to call, txt or e-mail. I work in the week so if i dont answer the phone leave a voice mail with name and number and i will get back to you asap. Thanks for looking Price reduced £7500 Will only let me up load one pic, more can be sent via email or whatsapp2 points
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I picked up my new Superb today, it's a 150 TDI DSG SEL Executive hatch. I've only done 34 miles in it so far, and I'm already very impressed with it. It's very smooth, quiet and comfortable. It's much more refined than my old car, a diesel GTC, and despite being a much larger car and without me even trying due to the low miles and it being the first time I've driven it, the Superb seems so much more responsive. I tried the ACC briefly, and that's brilliant, if a little sharp on the brakes (but it worked!) I never noticed the dreaded throttle lag, the DSG worked fine (I have had one before) and no rattles or squeaks so far, as some others have reported. It looks so much more expensive than it was, I even got a nod and a smile from an Audi A6 driver at the lights. I have yet to work out the finer details of most of the gadgets and gizmos, especially the Columbus infotainment system (and, yes, that's a finger print magnet and a half!), but I would appreciate any advice on what VCDS changes can be made. I have noticed one unexpected specification to my 150 TDI (that's what I ordered), when I fuelled it up it has an Adblue filler, is this a new addition to MY2018 150 TDI models, or have I somehow ended up with a 190?2 points
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Is anyone else just completely and utterly bored with people sniping at each other, just because they prefer a different brand of mobile phone, or complaining about a phone company that dares to release a handset that isn't what you want? It makes precisely zero difference to you if I like or dislike Apple or Android, and when Apple choose to make a high end phone for a grand, there's nothing stopping you spending a tenth of that on a perfectly serviceable Motorola or cheap Chinese brand.2 points
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Just completed another of my continental road trips covering 2011 miles, or 3238 kms, in a week, visiting the many attractions of northern Germany. On many occasions on the 120 km/h limit stretches of the autobahn I found I would be overtaken by cars travelling way in excess of the limit, only for them to suddenly slow right down so I'd catch up with them. When it starting happening regularly I realised they were lookie-looks who just wanted a gander at my car as they very soon accelerated away again, probably thinking "Oh, it's just a Škoda". The best part was reaching the derestriction whereupon the car accelerated effortlessly to an indicated and restricted 256 kph, catching and passing and no doubt surprising those lookie-looks. Two years on and it still doesn't fail to generate a smug smile.2 points
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i watched this and i think i'm over this now....a car is a car, use it, break it buy another one. THE END2 points
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I cleaned a couple of BMW 5 Series the other week. A 535d E60 and a 520i F10, another 530 E60 came and the owners were admiring the clean cars and comparing penis engine size and power. They looked at Piglet. They admired the styling and said it must be a 2 litre because of it's size. One couldn't believe it was a 1.4TSi and has 148bhp. They admired the massive boot. Another said 'check out the rear legroom. It was a great feeling watching three guys drooling over her.2 points
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New member! But loves a good landscape........ Loch Thom, Greenock,Scotland by Michael Martin, on Flickr2 points
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With this being the projected devastation of the largest designed (Tsar Bomba 100 Mega Tons ((they only ever tested the 50MT version and it was the biggest explosion in history))), but never tested nuclear device detonating in the most efficent manor as an airburst at 14,490 meters, Belfast and one in Dublin (in the name of equality), Leitrim is looking like a winner and the general prevailing winds off the Atlantic would tent to be favorable.1 point
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They've dropped the price of the new umbrellas then. The cheapest I could find the one for my Superb when I got the car was around £35-40 so I got the measurements of the Skoda one and went shopping. I found a plain black one in Next that was exactly the same measurements..... Price....... £9.99.1 point
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Worth 10 k more or costs 10k more. The 2 are very different and that my friend is the problem we have in life. Some people know the cost of everything and the value of nothing1 point
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Did you just take the card out. If you did you are supposed to dismount it so it is safe to remove1 point
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Wouldn't buy a car without DSG now having had it on my Tiguan and specced on my soon to be 2451 point
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Respect here on doing it non-stop, but then he has just cycled around the world in under 80 days.1 point
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After 20 laps on an R1, Vale has decided to try and race Aragon. MvdM will attend as sub.1 point
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HHC works with a manual. When on a slope, as you take your foot off the brake onto the throttle, it holds the brakes on for 2-3 seconds to stop the car rolling back. Obviously you can use the handbrake to do the same thing This is different to autohold which will hold the car for a much longer period.1 point
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Well they know their onions. How many other towns/cities do you see Octy vRS taxi's?!....ahead of the game in Boro.1 point
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So far so good, yes started with only the tiniest amount of black smoke which i think is normal. Will have to see when it gets much colder what it is like.1 point
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I have used winter tyres since 1990 , when I got marooned in a snow drift near my home on North York Moors. What I have learned is this- - you don't get stuck on winters and the grip level on snow especially is astounding - but the laws of physics apply when you are on black ice - when I drove Mk 4 Golfs I'd get bloody awful tramlining and torque steer on winters - but not on anything I've driven since - there's a bit more understeer on winters and it gets worse as the weather warms up - steering tends to be a tiny bit lighter -I assume wider tread gaps and smaller contact patch - driving down rutted forest tracks , muddy fields , heavy snow and slimy river banks winters have always got me home safely - you can read all sorts of comparative tests about brands of winters . I have had pricey Michelins and Vredesteins , Nokians and bargain basement Lassas, and they all work . All are night and day compared to summer tyres - I would be far happier on 2wd on winters than 4wd on summers - you may not rely on them often but when you need them , they deliver and that assurance alone is priceless1 point
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Except not many cars produced 245bhp 30 years ago, that was borderline super car territory.1 point
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To be fair most people have reacted favourably when told of the Skodas arrival....... but I do live on Teesside. Straight talking folk up here.1 point
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It still happens because a lot of people only know what the badge tells them, and know sweet fanny adams about the cars. Its a sign of the times unfortunately, people are so hung up about labels/badges they think they are better because they have the trending possessions.1 point
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A few of my efforts from Castle Hill. I find it a difficult place to photograph despite a superb view.1 point
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Page 218: When approaching maximum speed (launch control function) The launch control function is available in mode S or Tiptronic. › Disable the TCS » page 221, Braking and stabilisation systems. › START STOP deactivate » page 211, Manually disable / enable system. › Fully depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot. › Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot. › Release the brake pedal - the vehicle is running at maximum acceleration.1 point
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Goodyear Vector 4Season tyres for me, all year round. 45,000 miles from the first set, second set heading the same way. They cut through standing water like the proverbial butter knife and warm up quickly. Yes, they side-slip a bit in fast corners but in a very predictable, progressive way. The factory-fitted whatever-they-were ('normal' tyres) lasted 12,000 miles.1 point
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I have busy bee this morning, and now duly knackered after 4.5 hours cleaning Car wasn't really dirty, so I didn't snowfoam this time, rinse with jetwash, 2BM wash, rinse again and towel dry. Applied Fusso 99 for durability and then topped with Meguirs Quik Wax (as heard good things about it for black cars), glass treated with Hellshine Ghost rider. Wheels treated with Autoglym Alloy Wheel Seal.1 point
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No way, I've got the legs for it. Besides I can give the hips wiggle, which Wanderer can't do without a hit of morphine first1 point
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I was told some years ago when I had a Rover Sterling V6 that the noise was tappet noise, and that it would go away when the oil had warmed up. It did. I also experienced it on my Superb CR 170 Mk 2, as well as my current Mk 3 190d. It similarly goes away when the oil is warm. It can also happen to an individual tappet if there is a block in the oil supply to that tappet. That is sometimes referred to as a 'lazy tappet'. Apparently because of the thicker, colder oil when you first start, the hydraulic tappets do not pressurize properly. The gaps are not properly taken up until the oil is warmed up a bit.1 point
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Just replace 'cloud' with 'someone else's computer' whenever you read anything. The march to using cloud is pretty much unstoppable, the vendors want that OPEX income and to try to bind you into that subscription model. Much much better than selling you a CAPEX box once every 10yr. If you're paying for the service you should get something back for downtime, these are critical services for business but tbh the contracts written by the vendors are pretty much cast iron.1 point
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It's good that you've got someone you can trust with the car, they're few and far between!1 point
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My second Roomster was an ex-Motability 1.2TSI SE DSG, which replaced my 1.9PD Roomster Scout. I thought the jewel-like petrol engine made the diesel engine seem agricultural. DSG was a joy. I loved my Roomster but due to advancing years and stiffening joints, I had no choice but to swap it for something with a higher seat. I still miss my Roomster, its practicality and its quirkiness. Much as I love my Yeti, I still consider my Roomster the best car I have ever owned. Enjoy yours, Malcolm1 point
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Classic ATS maybe? I'm a big fan of the Enkei RPF1 and Rota Grid styles as seen in David's photos above. For lightness and value for money Rotas take some beating.1 point
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Went to the Haynes Car Museum at Yeovil, last Sunday, with a group of 20 or so cars. Car went fine route planning and timetable went a bit pear shaped but fun all the same. A couple of images below, one at the museum and an arty local shot..1 point
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Took car into local garage also armed with details of the Sencom kit. Turns out a single wire was broken in the door loom as you suggested. As it was just 1 wire, they soldered a new bit in, rather than ordering the kit. Now the door locks fine. Thanks for your help1 point
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Hello Chris, Had same symptoms recently on mine (57plate, 2-grade trim), it'll be the wiring inside the rubber sleeve thing that takes all the tailgate wiring across from the top left rear pillar to the tailgate somewhere near the left hinge. Common Roomster fault as they age and the wires and insulation stiffen up. You can prise back the boot, we found several wires broken and others with split insulation. My garageman did a temp bodge with deft soldering in of extra short bits of wire, wrapped the repair in insulating tape, until I could get the relevant wiring repair kit online. It comes from Germany, is beautifully engineered, c/w bullet connectors at both ends of new super-soft cable sections, enwrapped in an identical rubber boot. Mine in May this year was 58.67 euros, they didn't charge P&P (guess its an old item they want to sell off!), cost me £49.51, plus my local chap's modest labour charge to fit it; He cut away the old boot, then spliced in the new kit wire by wire, it comes with a chart to ensure correct matching-up. Simples! You need SenCom part SKU 888913, SenCom Kabelbaum Reparatursatz Skoda Roomster (5J) Hecklappe. www.sencom-kabeltechnik.de Let us know how you get on. Richard1 point
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Just drive the car normally when it's regenerating. More often than not, you probably won't notice when it happening. I find my car regenerates every 350 miles or so, sometimes it'll be lower if i've been sitting in the **** London traffic. From personal experience and over 150,000 miles of DPF diesels: (Apologies for going over some of the things mentioned above) The oil temperature will be slightly higher than normal, usually 99-103ºC on average. The idle RPM will be slightly higher than usual (just a shade under 1000 rpm) The engine may feel a little 'lumpy' at part throttle, this is due to post injection taking place to raise the exhaust gas temperatures to around 550-600ºC for regen. You may hear the exhaust note become a little 'boomy' at certain rpm. Mine is like that at around 2200-2500rpm, at part throttle. The cooling fans may continue to run at full speed for a few minutes when turning off the engine during regen. This is to dissipate the build up of heat in the engine bay. (There is no problem interrupting a regen BTW, it will simply resume on the next journey, once the engine is up to temperature). There will be a hot/burning smell for the first few thousand miles. This is just the various coatings, release agents and excess sealants burning off with the increased heat. This is normal and will pass. Ever followed a car with a brand new exhaust on it? That....... Occasionally, there may be the odd puff of white from the exhaust. This is the incinerated soot being kicked out the back and is normal. Some of the above may vary slightly as my experience is based on 2 CFGB CR170 engines, but I am guessing there won't be much difference. And the final rule: forget about the DPF and just enjoy the car. As long as there are no warning lights on the dash, there is nothing to worry about.1 point
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