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Just a quick note to say "Thanks" to the many forum members who gave advice and assistance when asked - a friendly knowledgeable bunch, and I have appreciated being navigated through various niggles and enhancements.
I drove my 1.6 TDI Spaceback Elegance for 30K+ miles and it behaved really well, gave excellent fuel economy and has been a 100% reliable car.
Previous to that, another 70K+ in a 2.0 TDI Octavia, so have spent the last 100K+ in a Skoda.
Before moving to Skoda I drove a number of Suzukis, mostly 4x4s, and my wife has been running a Swift for the last 3 years and my daughter an Alto (both very good small cars).
I have just picked up a new Vitara, and first impressions are excellent.
Will miss the forum, but maybe back in the future - Who knows?
Good luck to all,
NigNB
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I've got a set, interested?
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Am selling the Rapid, so have some Skoda Rapid Spaceback accessories for sale, all genuine/original parts, supplied by main dealer:
- Skoda Roof Bars (Used once!) - as new, with keys etc., £100 (cost £174)
http://www.theskodashop.co.uk/product/Rapid_SpaceBack_2013_>_5JJ071126
- Skoda Rubber Boot Liner (Hardly used) - nice original condition, £10 (cost @£30)
http://www.theskodashop.co.uk/product/Boot_Mat_(Rubber)_-_Rapid_5JA061190
I live near M11 Herts/Essex border, and would prefer collection than postage as items are heavy/bulky
Will be listing some more shortly.
If interested, please PM me.
Thanks, NigNB
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Am selling the Rapid, so have some Skoda Rapid Spaceback accessories for sale, all genuine/original parts, supplied by main dealer:
- Skoda Roof Bars (Used once!) - as new, with keys etc., £100 (cost £174)
http://www.theskodashop.co.uk/product/Rapid_SpaceBack_2013_>_5JJ071126
- Skoda Rubber Boot Liner (Hardly used) - nice original condition, £10 (cost @£30)
http://www.theskodashop.co.uk/product/Boot_Mat_(Rubber)_-_Rapid_5JA061190
I live near M11 Herts/Essex border, and would prefer collection than postage as items are heavy/bulky
Will be listing some more shortly.
If interested, please PM me.
Thanks, NigNB
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Thanks RMurphy195, that's a really useful suggestion.... good idea and it'll keep me busy this weekend!
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Really happy with mine, now up to 26,000 miles, and not had any signiifcant issues.
The Cambridge Vindis Skoda dealership looks after me well, as they did for my Octavia before.
The car easily tows our Eriba Puck caravan, comfortably covers daily 25 mile motorway commuting, and the extra legroom in the back is much appreciated by rear passengers.
Flexible boot and split rear seat handles most eventualities, and our Jack Russell has a permanent basket.
Cheap to insure, service, tax and great fuel economy.
All in all, one of the better cars I've owned.
I have only one issue really - what's happening about the diesel engine upgrade (all gone a bit quiet from my side).
Hope others have had good experiences, and I've found the forum really helpful (thanks Chris et al).
Thanks...
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Having double-checked the bulb, and other lights I looked into the fuses.
Seems that the same fuse that protects some of the rear lights also protects part of the tow electrics and I had managed to blow the fuse when I plugged in my Eriba Puck caravan.
Doh!
Replaced fuse and tow electrics and rear fogs all working ok now.
Interestingly, this fuse also stopped the offside caravan lights working (nearside were fine).
As if anyone needs reminding, don't forget to check the simple things first....
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Thanks all, have definitely got a problem as no rear fog lights working.
The bulb warning light hasn't come on, so I'll get the car into the local Skoda dealer asap.
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Have I gone mad, or is something not quite correct?
When I pull out the light switch to the first notch, the front fogs come on and a symbol lights up on the dash......
When I pull it out to the second notch, no symbol for the rear fog lights?
Is there a symbol?, what might have happened?
Thanks guys,
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Many apologies to those following this thread, but I finally got around to getting on with it today.
I followed Chris's advice using an old credit card to carefully lever out the boot light fitting (good idea, ta).
The fitting comes apart quite easily, but take care if you're not familiar with it.
The bulb was not sitting correctly in the actual holder, and was simply and quickly re-seated.
I popped a meter on the terminals and all ok (another good idea, ta RickTT).
I suspect it could vibrate loose again at some stage in the future, but for now a straight forward and successful repair.
Thanks for the advice guys, all working properly now.
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Thanks Chris, finally have a nice day to clear out my boot and have a good poke around.
Have an old credit card waiting to assist...
Will post if I find anything interesting
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My Spaceback has a niggling intermittent fault - when I open the hatchback the interior light (on the left) doesn't come on.
If I gently tap it, it does comes on - clearly a connection fault?
But how does the light fitting come out please?
Thanks.
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Does anyone remember the Top Gear episode when Clarkson held a remote against his head to demonstrate how it dramatically increases the range?
It does work, but heaven knows what it is going inside your brain.... any ideas?
Not sure, don't believe it - just try it;)
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Oops...... Looks like early reports restricting potentially affected diesel engines to 2.0 TDI may have been premature.
It is true that some journalists have been suggesting that final confirmation from VW may pick up 1.6 TDI engines too, but I think a lot of private owners are in for a shock this week!
My V5 clearly indicates CAYB, and more internet research confirms that VW 1.6TDI engines (105 & 90 PS) which carry engine numbers starting CAYB & CAYC are EU5 EA189 blocks.
This could mean that significant numbers of VW cars & vans, Audi, Skoda & Seat cars with the much-deployed common rail DOHC 16v
diesel may have the defeat software installed.
Ironically, all of the VAG cars marketed under Greenline, Bluemotion etc. that use the "clean" 1.6 diesel are also affected!
Mmmmmmm - pants on fire!
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Although almost all reports identify the 2.0TDI engines, increasingly some 1.6TDI blocks are being implicated.
If so, this opens the problem up even further......
Off to check V5 for which CAY engine code I have?
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So many different reports in the media, and my dealer has just sent me a polite information email indicating that there may be an issue with my car.
Although I do have a 2014 1.6TDI Rapid Spaceback, which doesn't appear to have an EA189 engine, my previous car was a 2010 2.0 TDI Octavia which may well have - hence I might have "caught" the email in error.
However, anyone out there know if Rapids may be mixed up in the fiasco?
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Sometimes you can get a deal on the Skoda full size spare with tyre...... Might be worth chancing your arm for a set?
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As above, exactly same as on my old Octavia - don't forget to switch off!
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Have owned Suzuki's for many years, including running a new Swift now - great cars.
Also had a Swift Sport previously, and only ended up selling it for better fuel economy when I stepped up to @18k pa.
Miss the fun factor ;(
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Really happy with mine..... Great car for the cash
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I had a water retention issue with one door (nearside front), which was caused by blockage of the drain holes/slots.
After a particularly heavy downpour, some worrying sloshing noises...
Thankfully I'd read the previous posts advising how to release the water and it was solved in a few minutes.
My preferred tool of choice to release the wax?
One of those wooden hot drink stirrers, as used in Costa, Starbucks etc.
Since then nothing - but what do people think about still getting the door rubbers modified?
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Am liking the mods Chris - I was really pleased with the Skoda original rubber boot mat too.
Is the divider tray a Skoda part?
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Just what I was after dukedl, thank you very much.
Much appreciated,
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