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Hi Mistac, thanks for the reply. I haven’t tried logging out and back in, is it easy to do?

Hi, can anybody help with how I change the Skoda Connect user name that appears on the welcome and shutdown screens? I’ve updated the nickname in my Skoda Connect ID account, but the old name entered by the salesman when I purchased the car new still appears. Many thanks.

Hi, I’m interested in ordering a boot liner for my 2021 Skoda Karoq SE Drive (with space saver spare wheel), but need to know if it has a raised or lower floor. I did not spec the variable floor and there is about a 40mm drop in the floor height from the tailgate latch trim. Any help greatly appreciated.

Hi, has anybody had mudflaps fitted to their Karoq and if so are they any good at reducing the amount of road dirt thrown up the sides of the vehicle? Many thanks.

I’m looking at getting a dog guard for my new Karoq SE Drive and would be interested in hearing recommendations. I’m currently considering Travall or Guardsman, both look sturdy but not sure about the fixing arrangements. The Guardsman appears to be easiest to install, but looks as though it’s held in place by the rear seat back locking mechanism, which I’m not sure about. Any comments or recommendations would be much appreciated.

Hi, for some reason one of my keys is no longer recognised by my 2017 Fabia SEL Estate. I’ve swapped to the spare key which works fine. Has anybody else had this problem and if so does it require a trip to the Skoda dealer to get the problem sorted? Many thanks.

Hi, can anybody help with advice on how I can tell if the alarm on my 2017 Fabia Estate is activated. I had to isolate the alarm when I took the car on a ferry to the Isle of Wight and made several attempts to reactivate it, so not now sure if it’s activated or not. Many thanks.

Hi, is anybody having problems using the Amazon Music app on CarPlay? It worked fine on my 2016 Fabia hatch that I traded in a few months ago, but for some reason gets stuck and displays ‘loading’ when trying to play music on my 2017 Fabia Estate.

Hi, can anybody help with where I can buy a variable boot floor for my new Fabia Estate? Many thanks.

Picked up my new car on 1st Sept: Fabia 1.0 TSI 110 Estate, Cappichino Clubber 17" wheels Privacy glass Spare wheel Changed from a 2016 Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 Hatch and what a difference. Much more responsive and 6th gear a must have! Really pleased with my new Fabia, just wish I had gone for the 110 Estate last year.

Hi, i picked up my new Fabia 1.0 TSI 110 Estate SEL yesterday and there are no rubber inserts in the bottom of the centre consol cup holder, coin or under gear lever trays. I traded in a 2016 registered Fabia SEL hatch that had them and wondered if anybody can confirm wheter they have them fitted in their new Fabias. It seems a bit crazy to have removed them from the SEL spec because they are a nice touch in stooping items placed in storage areas from rattling around. Many thanks.

Hi, has anybody taken out the Skoda 2 year service plan for £278? I'm thinking of signing up, but wondered whether it's just as well to pay as you go? Any thoughts greatly received. Thanks.

That's great, many thanks.

Hi, my Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 engine sounds a little grumbly when accelerating through the gears to about 2000 rpm under load while warming up and I wondered whether it's normal. It's done it from new and I thought perhaps it would quieten down when run in, but it's done 1200 miles now and it's just the same. It's nowhere near as noticeable when the engine is hot and is very smooth when revved while the car is stationary. I will get it checked when the car goes in shortly for a 1000 mile check, but wondered whether I am worrying unnecessarily.

Many thanks, I will see if I can find it in the morning.

Hi, just noticed that there is mention of SD card as well USB in the Fabia brochure and wondered if anybody could advise where to find the slot? I've had my new SEL for a month now and don't recall seeing a SD card slot anywhere. Thanks

Hi, I picked up my new Skoda Fabia SEL last week and really delighted with it. I resisted the sales pitch to purchase Autoglym Lifeshine treatment and wondered if there is anything I could do to protect the new paintwork beyond washing the car regularly? I use Autoglym shampoo and conditioner and generally wash my car ever two to three weeks. I see Autoglym do an Aquawax product that looks as though it should be quite easy to apply, but not sure whether it's worth it or whether I should use it on new paint finish?

I have just ordered a new Fabia on PCP over 42 months and looking to buy GAP insurance. Although good advice has been provided on the merits and companies to consider can anybody help with some guidance on first year deferral? I've checked and my car policy will replace the car with a new one in the first year, so will I need to get a quote for a 3 year GAP policy or 4 years to cover the 42 months of the PCP agreement? I think it's the former but thought it best to ask. Thanks

I have just ordered a new Fabia on PCP over 42 months and looking to buy GAP insurance. Although good advice has been provided on the merits and companies to consider can anybody help with some guidance on first year deferral? I've checked and my car policy will replace the car with a new one in the first year, so will I need to get a quote for a 3 year GAP policy or 4 years to cover the 42 months of the PCP agreement? I think it's the former but thought it best to ask. Thanks

I have just ordered a new Fabia on PCP over 42 months and looking to buy GAP insurance. Although good advice has been provided on the merits and companies to consider can anybody help with some guidance on first year deferral? I've checked and my car policy will replace the car with a new one in the first year, so will I need to get a quote for a 3 year GAP policy or 4 years to cover the 42 months of the PCP agreement? I think it's the former but thought it best to ask. Thanks

Thank you all for the advice, I will press on an order the car without voice control.

Glosrich it's not the £30 but the 10 to 12 week delivery for a factory ordered car that I would prefer to avoid. Sent from the sunny south coast......

Thanks for clarifying that. I understand SEL comes with steering wheel controls, Bluetooth and voice button, but I'm not sure whether I have to spec the £30 additional voice control to be able to make and receive hands free calls via CarPlay? Don't want to pay out for it if it's not required.

Hi, just about to order a new Fabia SEL and not sure whether I need to spec voice control in order to make a receive hands free calls etc. I have an iPhone 6 Plus and see that it can link to the car via Mirrorlink so will this negate the need for the Skoda voice control? Many thanks.

Hi, I thinking of changing my Octavia 1.4 TSI for a new Fabia and wondered which 1.2 TSI engine is best to get. Most reviews seem to prefer the 90ps version, bit I would welcome the view of owners of both this engine and the 110ps. Most of my driving is in town, but I don't want the car I buy to lack power or torque especially on hills. Many thanks.