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Yikes... its there for a reason! As much as adas systems are there for a reason and have came a long way, they are far from perfect and not to be relied on. They are just assist systems and not fully autonomous. If you cant steer the car in the direction in needs to go once every 10 seconds, then there are other issues. To answer the question, yes it can be done and has been done by some - but I wont be showing anyone how to do it/where to do it or such, sorry.

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We did a bit of research and found the same advice online. Buy a Panasonic. So we did. I think I've made a loaf every day since we got it, no bad ones so far. A rye loaf was particularly tasty. This one has a little door for adding things which will be fun to try. Takes about 10min tops to set it up to run with very little mess. The needing paddle thing has been no bother so far.

TFTD Sunday: “When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they’re finished, I climb out.” ― Erma Bombeck

the 20mph speed limit introduced in Wales it seems is not and was not as popular with the locals as the Welsh Government had thought it was. Who would have thought that 🙄. It seems that many roads are being restored to their original 30mph unless statistics can prove otherwise. It has always made sense to make roads near schools and hospitals 20mph, but with the schools limits only being applicable during school times and terms, absolutely no need for such limits at weekends or after say 6pm, common-sense is going to prevail it seems at last.

Having a lovely home cooked Sunday roast dinner with my wife (with a bottle of wine) to celebrate having paid off our mortgage this week, 6 years early. Plus having it seemed, finally sorted a rattle in my Seat Ateca that has been driving me mad for months 🙂

why the ongoing fascination with "cheap home/destination charging? The Government is not pushing EVs via legislation for the benefit of being cheaper to run that ICE vehicles. Yes if you can afford the initial outlay and you do limited local driving then EVs can be cheap to run but guess what, the bubble is going to burst. One way or another as the sales of hydrocarbon fuels go down and the number of EVs go up (presuming the Govt doesn't move its goalposts again) then they will find new and inventive ways to make up the shortfall

I think you have a strong case for them to fix any brake issues and, asking for a copy of the checklist for the vehicle is a smart move - sends a strong signal that you aren't a walkover. Getting the 2-year warranty, service, and MOT package thrown in at no additional cost is a great deal. Hopefully, it will all get sorted and then you will have a great car but you have to question why they make it all so damn hard in the first place making the customer do all the running around. I have my own tale of dealing with Skoda to get my car to where it needed to be and whilst my local dealership does seem to be good (independently family-owned and not part of a wider network) Skoda UK customer service is terrible.

Worth noting, The Skoda Approved Used Car warranty excludes software/firmware updates - I find this laughable as modern cars revolve around software and module firmware. You should be okay as these should have been done as part of the pre-sales checks and also you are experiencing specific issues but worth knowing for the future if a workshop throws that back at you/

Brake shudder I can't comment on, but points 2 and 3 should all be fixable through software and firmware updates. The Telematics module will need a firmware update which should solve the SOS / Pop Pop issue and the same for Cruise control. Also, insist the dealer update you to at least infotainment software version 1941 if not the very latest 1969 version which has only been available for a few weeks. Do not accept the line "We can't do that, but it will you'll get it OTA". They can and they should. I have an SEL Estate First Edition and it's good now. When I first got it the SOS module would crash almost every journey, usually accompanied by Pop Pop sound, which would also affect the Infotainment software, specifically Sat Nav position. Purchased mine in October 2023 Skoda Approved but, like many, despite the promise that the software would be all updated it came with an older version that was very unstable. Had to take it to my local Skoda dealer to get the Telematics module firmware updated as well as the Infotainment system software. My advice, write down a list of issues you are experiencing and what resolutions you expect so there are no "misunderstandings", try to talk directly with the Master Technician and confirm on the phone, before collection, precisely what they have done (the service front desk are often clueless so speak with the Master Tech). Read through the forum, I posted a pdf of a Skoda-issued TPI document (basically a document that details symptoms and what the workshop should do to resolve them) which you could print out and refer to.

Dear Briškodians, Time for the long-overdue update. @AlexBlue was right! It was the battery. So, for future reference should someone find this page: if you have persistent errors with windows or you lose some functions like I did in the original post in this thread - check your battery!

a selection of vehicles I have owned since 1982 . In no particular order (and also the majority of these are "stolen from internet" pictures rather than the actual vehicle) .

So they don't blow smoke up your backside then 🤣 My wife's Kona has heated & ventilated seats. My view is that the heated seats give you piles & the ventilation cools them down! Don't think I've used the heated seats in my Superb🤔

You are telling me this isn't charging for free from solar array? edit: for info: the line is battery charge level, the filled lines are solar generation and where it went. Cost of solar: £7000 about 9 years ago. Return on investment: about 10 years mark, accounting for inflation. Effective cost of solar from after ROI: free. Feed in tariff is based on generation, not export. So self-consumed as much as possible. Charge car or don't charge, it doesn't make any difference to the payment.

It puts players with bigger feet to a disadvantage, their legs have to be further back than the defenders?

If i was to be getting another EV in 2 years which i doubt i will, it would very likely be one of these, just because i like how it looks.

Fridge raided for the healthier stuff to offset last nights....

I'll just leave this here.

And he's finished: In 3h 34mins 👍 I'm not expecting to hear from him for a bit - he'll be wanting a mug o' tea I expect 🫖 But in advance of that, a big thanks to those who asked for details of his sponsorship page 👍 Gaz

Once I get them to confirm the issues on Tuesday, I will ask for it to be fixed for free and also a courtesy car. I’m not sure how will Marshall deal with it but I’ve heard good things about them from a service perspective. I have shelled out for an extended warranty package, if they’re going to charge me something for any of these ‘already-present’ faults, then I must deem it not fit for purpose and reject.

I think you're right in your considerations. Perhaps give them a chance to remedy the issues, but certainly make your dissatisfaction known. You won't be the first, nor last, to put faith in the Approved used flag of 'trust us-it's great'. Surely not! I can see brake shudder not showing itself on a short test drive. Hopefully it'll be acknowledged, and remedial work undertaken. I personally wouldn't stand any messing around though - keep rejection in mind. Gaz

a dealers own inspection is worthless. If you have any doubts after checking a car yourself get an independent inspection. The SOS error is one of those things. I get it semi regularly on my superb at start up but the light by the button remains green at all times so as far as I'm concerned its a transient initialisation error and hardly worth worrying about. Cruise Control: leaving aside any "known firmware issues" , you are turning it on properly aren't you?

Hello Sam, welcome to the forum. Hmmm, a rare case of dealer speak with forked tongue! Was the brake shudder noticeable on the test drive - if so, what did the sales rep. say about it? Is there any unusual associated noise when braking? Is there a ABS fault indicator light lit on the panel?

The advatage of updating is only an advatage if you have issues. if you dont have Issler, updating might bring you into new ones. so: Never change a Running System if it is working.

Kudos for posting an update with solution 👍

The correct oil for fixed oil serviced on the TSI from 2014 is to VW 502 00 so usually 5w 40 FS. Ok for the Citigo as well which is only Fixed services. For long life oil and fixed or Variable on the TSI and for the Citigo fixed it is to VW 5w 30 FS III. Maybe even 0w 30 FS III if you choose.. I would not use 10w 40. What spec is it???

No pictures (visit pre-dates "smart" phones even if I owned one, which I don't) but I visited one which had a sign "Ill behaved children will be sold into slavery": The owner was pleased at my positive comments on the policy.

Moments of joy i reckon 😁😁

That’s what we had here tonight 👍

Je veux dire que c'est bien ça! I want to say that it is well that!

Translation please!

The behaviour of the flashing indicator on the driver's door is telling you that there is a fault malfunction in the doors locking system, it should give a single flash with a long period between flashes if the door locking has been performed correctly and there is currently no system faults. This still all points to something probably being wrong with the wiring section between the body and the rear hatch.

Tonight was leftovers from last night's Chinese. Still got some left as well.

Much appreciated thank you.

Good information from him. Rather important is to understand that even the biggest battery BMW i3,s max charge speed is 49kW. So these Rapid + and Ultra Rapid charger were not important to his journey or any charging, any 50kW Rapid would do, and some have only a 7 kW AC onboard charger and some a 11 kW. The Battery is 42.2 kWh, Useable 37.9 kWh. Lets say 38 kWh, well 3.8 miles a kWh takes you 144.4 miles. To go 165 miles it would be 4.3 miles a kWh. 180 needs to be 4.7 miles a kWh. 188 miles even from 40 kWh needs to be getting 4.7 miles a kWh.

I was the site engineer for the airport that was there before Peel ran it into the ground so they could buy it for £1 and redevelop it as industrial unit's etc. making millions... The road name was a standing joke for years and I've got a vague recollection there are some other funnies around there too.

The TSRS displays the last sign it sees? The satnav is reliant on it's latest update? I would rely on the signs I see.

I went from a 5 seater to a 7 seater and retained my boot liner and it fits perfectly when the two rear seats are not in use.

IMHO the brake judder is the priority issue to have investigated/checked. Cruise Control not activating is a nuisance that apparently can be sorted with a software update so a minor issue. I wouldn't hold your breath on the SOS error, IMHO that just about falls in the " they all do that sir" camp (presuming the light by the call button remains green). You could be chasing in and out on that trying to get a long term fix that isn't intermittent

That’s wonderful and something I needed to hear at this point. Thanks a lot !! I’ve heard the MK3 is solid, maybe they should’ve stuck to the same formula until this year’s complete revamp.

Was free and will stay free (as the extra sugar-milk-biscuit-cinammon-napkin etc in the Café), every VW group repair shop here has it and sometimes even without an appointment can help you with a scan.

Simples. The Manufacturers Warranty if you have valid one requires you to act when there are Recalls. VW Group forget that when they mess up they should pay the Cars Keeper the hourly rate dealerships usually charge to do work to the person taking the car in. Or minimum their fuel cost and they can pay for the next Dealership Service. VW Penny / Euro / Cent pinch time after time and it is always the customer inconvenienced, or baring the expense of them being at it.

Most summer tyres in size 225/45R18 are Y speed rated. For example, mytyres are currently listing 161 summer tyres in size 225/45R18. 152 of those tyres have a speed rating of W or higher, so only 9 of those 161 tyres have a speed rating of V or lower. It might be cheaper for Skoda to purchase Y rated tyres in this size compared to V rated tyres because it's the Y rated tyres in this size that the tyre manufacturers are geared up to manufacture in large quantities. It also means that Skoda can fit all of the 225/45R18 summer tyres that they order in to any Octavia MK4 including the ones with a top speed over 150mph. For the Octavia MK4, "skoda eshop cz" are showing that Skoda supply H speed rated winter tyres in size 205/60R16 and V speed rated winter tyres in sizes 205/55R17, 225/45R18, and 225/40R19. Winter wheels for Octavia MK4 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/zimni-kompletni-kola/c/winterSetOfWheels?q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIV%2B%282019%2B%29&text=#

Funnily enough I had a Moggy Minor 948cc but that was more economical than 35mpg - more like 40+ but it did a lot of longish runs . Various Fords were awful though MKII Cortina 1300cc(pre crossflow) was mid 20's mpg and with a mkIv 3.0l Zodiac you had to turn it off filling up to stop gaining on them! One surprise was a 76 Datsun 100a which did over 50mpg on a run - it was a great car except for the dreaded rust.

Looking dated is the issue that needs to be seriously thought about. People driving older vehicles surely do not care about there vehicle looking dated. Audi A2 Owners have cars that look ahead of their time IMO. What is needed is efficient through the air, efficient use of energy, size of interior for people and things and not just changing 'The look' to suit fashion. Maybe more sleek BEV estate cars, or Light Goods vehicles, generally practicality and good use of materials, and then recycling. Like as much being recycled as possible from the vehicles.

They definitely ARE radio antenna elements. Look at the lower heater elements - they are joined in the middle by a vertical strip, but the upper ones are not because they are not heater elements.