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Thanks for the replies all. When I booked the car in, I explained that the inspection and oil service were both due within a few hundred miles so I asked for both to be done. On my service paperwork it was detailed as an inspection with oil change but I've been charged £203 so neither of the standard costs for servicing. I'm convinced they've got it wrong. But, thinking about it, as it's on lease, I will need 1 inspection, 1 oil service and 1 brake fluid service over the term so it should work out the same.

No Felis. The dates for these are detailed separately in the paperwork. March 2020 for the MOT.

I've just had my superb serviced for the first time at 18500 miles and about 18 months. This car is on variable service. Looking at the display it says that an inspection is now due in 360 days. Is this correct? Why isn't it still the 2 yrs it said on the display when I bought the car? Has the dealer changed my service scedule? Thoughts are appreciated.

Had my headlight recall work done on Saturday. Dealer ordered a new door handle and gear lever too for where the 'chrome' is peeling off.

Just put another 300ml in my Tdi. That's the third top up in 9k miles. Going to have to get it checked out.

Zenbasses, I feel for you. See below, mt VRS was hit a few days before the lease was up. My insurers were rubbish, telling me that it may go 50/50 despite being hit centrally in the rear whilst stationery. Look at the damage and then the first page (of 6) of the part/work invoice for a small shunt. It's rediculous! The whole insurance industry is full of parasites who encourage dishonest claims. If I am asked one more time by the solicitors assigned to my accident if I have uninsured losses or injuries I will scream. If you're genuinely injured then claim and don't feel guilty. You should do what's right for you and remember, no matter how nice the Volvo driver was, you owe them nothing. Now the insurers have been made aware of the accident, you should declare it at renewal regardless of whether a claim is made. I'm sure they'll have a record of it.

So, after the voluntary transfer, last week Skoda refunded me one month PCP rental. Today, they have sent me the final invoice requesting that I pay it within 14 days. It just has the extra mileage charges, the wheels, although highlighted on the report and being pretty trashed, have not been charged for. Well done Skoda. I'm impressed.

Accidents on the M6 are never really cleared, they just make way for the next one. If people start to move too freely, Highways England enforce the 40mph on "smart" sections of the motorway.

I was looking at the skoda document here: https://www.skodafinance.co.uk/en/private_customers/how_your_agreement_works/solutions_pcp/what_to_do_at_the_end_of_your_agreement.html It states that "acceptable Light scratches limited to the wheel rim, which do not exceed 50% of the rim and must not be visible from two metres away, corrosion not caused by wheel rim damage, light scuffs on the rim edge of wheel trims" are fine, As has been stated, light is a very subjective term. To be fair, Skoda appear to be fairly lenient. I just wish they'd apply a bit of discretion so in my case, as the only defect identified were two wheels, the car could have been returned in a significantly worse condition and still meet their guidelines. Saying that the guy from BCA did know that the car was being VT'd so I don't know if they try a bit harder to recoup costs in this case. To be fair, the wheels are pretty damaged from city centre parking and multi-storey car parks so I wouldn't argue that they were light scratches. I've read somewhere that their refurb costs are around £40 per wheel. If so, this is way cheaper than getting it done myself. When I get the bill, I'll have another conversation with them to see if charm can reduce it a little.

I don't really notice it. 150 bhp in this car is just fine for me. If it wasn't then I obviously wouldn't have bought it. For me, a superb in whatever guise (and I test drove lots) does not encourage overly spirited driving but each to their own.

A superb is a good upgrade. Just swapped my manual VRS TDi for a Superb 150 DSG. After 700 miles, it's clear that it's a much better car in just about every respect. Not sure why but I seem to be driving much better now. The car is a much more serene place to be which affects my driving. 20% saving on fuel costs helps too.

OK, after calling an hour beforehand, a nice guy from British Car Auctions just came to collect my fully valeted VRS. He commented on how well it had been maintained and that after 50K+, apart from scuffs to 2 alloys it could not be improved further. For those who are wondering, the guy checked the car thoroughly for 30 minutes inside and out, examined each panel individually and completed a full inventory . Everything was recorded including the number of mats, head rests, locking wheel nut, wheel brace, load cover and all of the other 'tools' which are included. Jigger, your concern for other motorists and for my financial well-being is laudable. You'll be glad to know that the spare wheel (that I had the wisdom to purchase as an optional extra because I didn't want to be stranded or inconvenience other road users should I ever end up on a motorway with a shredded tyre and a can of foam) will hopefully be passed on to the new owner. You'll also be glad to know that I have not 'over-extended' myself on either the previous lease or this new one. For information, the inspection is completed using a hand-held device similar to a mobile phone. A report and inventory is created on this. You will then be asked to 'sign' to confirm your agreement and it is then emailed to yourself and their office. The driver made his own way to my house, left in my vehicle and he will be taking it the 50 miles or so to Leicester tomorrow to be left in what he described as being a huge field filled with other cars from the VW group. Apparently selected dealers are then invited to view and buy vehicles from here before they are taken to auction. I know what the bill will be for the excess mileage because that's clear and in the contract but I'll let you know what the charges are for two 18" scuffed gemini anthracites. Hopefully, someone finds ownership of this car as enjoyable and trouble free as I have.

Thanks for the thoughts. I'll let you know whether I have the bottle to leave it out and if so, how I get on. I'm looking at excess mileage fees of about 14K due to a change in circumstances plus refurb costs for two anthracite alloys so my bill for voluntary termination will already be quite high. Still, it's less than the difference between my settlement figure and the actual value of the car!

Hi all Sorry, I can't see this mentioned but my beloved VRS is being picked up by British Car Auctions and is making way for a superb. My question is, do I also need to replace the space saver I specced on the VRS? If not, I plan to use it for the superb. Thanks

Of course politicians will make an issue out of it. It's blatant lies on a massive scale. Lies to consumers and governments all for a multimillion pound company to try to save a few quid. The incredible thing is that they thought they'd get away with such greed and lies. As for residuals, it's hard to see how they can be affected much more. Half way through a PCP and mine is already worth £3k less than the minimum future value. No way I'll be keeping mine. I think that the damage to the reputation will be massive though which in turn may lead to bigger promotions which always affect residuals.