AK67

For 12k, what a bargain. Did the SE have cruise and fogs then? If not, still a good buy.

VG point! *worried expression*

From experience, council highways departments are notoriously pedantic, quoting precise 'intervention criteria' whilst neglecting appalling surfaces, potholes etc. I genuinely hate them!

Thanks, ball rolling...

It's worth giving a little history of my car. It went from the manufacturer straight to a hire car company, then back to the manufacturer after doing the usual 10,000-12,000 miles. Then the dealer sourced it for me from the manufacturer.

I thought I'd covered everything but sadly not! I guess I felt reassured buying a v low mileage, nearly new car from a dealership...false sense of security!

Interesting responses so far, appreciated. I recently bought a car less than a year old and noticed signs the very same day that repairs had been carried out (legacy of bumper masking and spray overlap underneath). Surprised that the dealer's vigorous, multi-point inspection didn't reveal this........

When buying a used car from a dealer, I wonder if anyone can tell me what you're entitled to know regarding repaired accident damage? A data check can reveal if it has been written off, but how about finding out about less devastating damage? Thanks, AK67.

What model did you get, I can't remember you saying? SE 1.6TDi?

Like Mark I've never had the calculator out, but it's undoubtedly economical. I've only had my Rapid a few weeks but my previous Skoda, a 1.9TDi Octavia, could just about go from NE England to the Loire Valley on a single tank of diesel.

Sounds realistic to me. I do around 18k, plus a trip to the continent every other year.

David, with front seats edged forward today, I got a single bed base in my Rapid and could close the boot lid.

Thecko, what mileage would justify a new diesel engine in your view?

RichMitch, please say more about the TDi. Cheers.

David, another important plus point is Skodas holding their value well. ...and if you want to witness a poor quality trim, climb into a Kio Rio! I've had a Fabia from 2001, an Octavia from 2009, and a Rapid three weeks ago. A tad early to give feedback on the Rapid, but the Fabia and Octavia were fabulous cars.

I should have mentioned that I asked the dealer about this, the service manager, who said that Skoda is aware of it and don't regard it as a problem. Misting is only temporary.

I must admit,despite it being a good-looking car, the bonnet issue - subtle it might be - needs questions answering by the dealer.

Ok Mark, thankin' you.

One estimate was 2-8 months...aaaaaargh!

There's more to this than I'd imagined!

Thanks mate.

...the warning will always appear then I guess.

Thanks Kenny.

...so the V5 shows "GreenTech" but the figures below are for a non-GreenTech. Bad luck mate!

Can someone save me digging in the handbook and tell me why I get this warning on the MFD each time I switch off the engine? Cheers.