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I think you might say I have found how to stop the noise but I'd rather find the cause and so, either get it fixed or learn how to disable it. My neighbour has a 2021 Superb Sportline Plus with same engine as mine and his does it but much quieter for some reason. I guess there is a spectrum and mine is at the louder end? I suspect the Dealer will say "they all do it" and so I have to live with it. In the scheme of things, not too big a deal I suppose. I was just wondering if anyone had managed to stop it happening. This forum is so good for things like this.

We have a new Superb 2.0 TSI 190 SE L DSG Estate since Oct 2022, replacing a similar 2018 1.4 TSI 6 speed model. It has an annoying characteristic that the old did not have and that is when you are stopped/parked and the engine is off (but ignition on), you can hear an annoying electrical buzzing noise. if you turn the climate off (via middle fan control), it stops. I have attached an audio file where you can hear the noise, when I turn the climate off & on. Searching the forum, it may be related to the "Automatic supplementary heater" the car seems to have. I have unticked the option in the Climate menu options but it does not change anything. I have it booked into the dealer for them to comment but I expect them to say "they all do this". Any advice welcomed ... Climate buzzing noise.mp3

That's correct, I am paying off the loan, or in their language, exercising my right to withdraw with the 14 day cooling off period. BTW, I did ring Skoda Financial Services to clarify this and they said that the only limit in play here is the £60,260 figure which is reassuring. Not sure why these websites have the (confusing) £25,000 figure.

(Apologies if this has already be covered recently - I did search but could not find an answer) I ordered a new Superb Estate SE L 2.0 190 TSI DSG in March using the PCP deal (with the pre-price rise £3k contribution) and it should arrive later this month (hopefully). Since we ordered, we now have the funds to payoff the car so I plan to call the Finance Company to cancel (withdraw?) with the 14 days cooling off period provided by the Consumer Credit Act, once we collect the car. I then came across a couple of car finance related sites that make this claim: https://carplus.co.uk/faq/general/cancelling-car-finance-within-14-days/ https://www.mycarcredit.co.uk/cooling-off-period-car-finance/ I looked at the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39/section/66A) and I can only see the reference to the £60,260 figure. Our finance amount is approx £32k so I am wondered if this is a real world issue? I plan to ring Skoda Finance and ask for clarification on this but I wondered if anyone else has come across this > £25k scenario?

Just been told by a salesman at a main Dealer that Skoda are no longer accepting new iV or EV orders 🙁 Anyone else heard this?

Yes, the price went up by 5-ish % on Apr 1st plus Skoda reduced the PCP contribution by £1000 so it worked out around £2500. I managed to get the order in before hence the saving. Regarding the £40,000 VED threshold, I thought I was below but I am not too sure now. I am really struggling to find out the "list price" used to calculate the total. I know it includes the selected factory fitted options but not things like service plans or warranty (so I am told). The real problem is that the brochure (https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/71165c49-62c5-4f74-b29a-be6ad40d7373) has 2 prices: RRP and OTR. So, is the VED "list price" = RRP + options or OTR + options, or something in between. Totally confused. My dealer used the OTR price as the base price (before adding options) but another I talked to said you had to deduct delivery cost and first registration fee 🤔 Of course, with a 6+ month lead time, if the price goes up again in the mean time, even by a small amount, it will take it over the 40k as mentioned by 310golfr

The deed is done. Ordered new Superb Estate 2.0 TSI 190 SE L 5dr DSG with following options: Metallic - Petrol Blue Wireless charging Rear view parking camera Travel assist - park assist, traffic sign recognition, adaptive lane assist, predictive ACC and traffic jam and emergency assist Retractable parcel shelf 1x USB-C port in the rear-view mirror panel Rear backrest release from boot Variable boot floor Crew protection assist and rear side airbags Temporary space saver wheel Winter pack with heated rear seats- Superb Dynamic chassis control Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles) Delivery estimate is currently 27 weeks. Ordered via CarFile who are excellent BTW. Also managed to get the order in before the prices went up on 1st April, saving £2500. Crazy ..

Thanks for the feedback. It seems a real mess at the moment re: options. I am guessing that the other VAG brands probably have priority on parts that are in scarce supply which makes Skoda the bottom of the list. I was told by Skoda direct (and the local Dealer) that you definitely cannot order the camera as a part and fit on arrival. Also, your mention of s/w issues echoes a lot of other posts regards the Octavia 4. I suspect I am better off getting another Superb!

Does anyone know what the current situation is re: retrofitting a rear camera on the Octavia 4 (1.5 SEL DSG w/electric boot in my case)? We are trying to decide between the Superb or the (newer tech-wise) Octavia. We love the camera in our Superb and would be loathe to lose this feature on a new car. I know you cannot buy from new (except vRS) and, so far anyway, the Skoda dealer claims you cannot buy as a part and fit it when the car arrives. I can see 3rd party companies who claim to fit them (inc. the washer jet) but the Dealer I spoke to said that when the car's software is updated the camera would stop working. Not sure what to believe.

Damn! Just spoke to Skoda, no 17" wheels available to order on the SE L 😞 So 18" wheels it is ..

Many thanks for all the very useful replies. I agree with a lot of what has been said - so current thinking is: no DCC if able to get 17" w/All Season tyres Amundsen infotainment as better value. After using the Columbus in my current car, I actually think real buttons for volume, etc. is probably safer when driving plus, the button to go direct to Carplay is really good. For Columbus, you have got hit Menu then find the Carplay icon wireless charging - no sure on this. There is a claim by Skoda that it enhances signal when poor but I am sceptical. You could, I suppose, buy a charging pad, put it in the recess and just plug this into the USB .. maybe. area view I am undecided about, hard one to call without seeing it in use in person As the new MIB 3 units have no SD card, does anyone know how you update the maps that come with the Skoda Connect subscription. Doesn't seem obvious. The other question relates to the current sim card slot I have in my current car: I think this is gone now so how do the maps add the traffic data overlay (green/red roads) & roadwork locations, etc? Is this now built in to the Amundsen and added as long as you have an active subscription?

We are looking to replace our Jan 2018 Superb SEL 1.4 Manual with a new 1.5 SEL DSG. There are a few option changes since we bought in 2017/2018 so we are unsure of the value add of some of these: Columbus 9.2" screen infotainment (std on our 2018 model) is now an option. I know it has improved since our model but is it worth the £1,065 over the std Amundsen 8" system? What do you get extra apart from more screen real estate DCC - does this really add the £1,070.00 value? I suspect not since the ride on our car with 17" wheels & all-season tyres is very good. We think we can still get the 17" wheel option for a new SEL Area View- costs £850 but does it really improve visibility when parking or is it a bit of a gimmick? We've come up with this list so far, any obvious omissions we should consider or one that really should be removed? 1x USB-C port in the rear-view mirror panel £60 Columbus HDD satellite 3D map navigation with 9.2" colour touch screen, web radio, integrated Wi-Fi £1,065 Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles) £630 Travel assist - park assist, traffic sign recognition, adaptive lane assist, predictive ACC and traffic jam and emergency assist £1,100 Rear view parking camera £405 Rear backrest release from boot £95 Retractable parcel shelf £55 Temporary space saver wheel £200 Wireless charging £280 Crew protection assist and rear side airbags £495 Variable boot floor £165 Winter pack with heated rear seats- Superb £825 LED package plus - Superb £295 Lastly, we see that the new Superb will be likely 2024 which a long time away and, seeing the early model gremlins in the new Octavia IV features, it may be better to stick with the proven, outgoing, model rather than get one of the early Superb V production runs. Anyone have a different perspective on this?

The EE 500MB per month for 12 months is another good option if you need more data or 3 network coverage is not good for you. I get mine from eBay e.g. https://ebay.us/JnNx7b currently at £16.95

Same problem on a 2017 plate Superb III. You can see the 503 web service error on the in-car display (top left) so they must be having server troubles :(

He shouldn't be too sad, here's video of the Golf R400 Concept. Listen very carefully at the very beginning (approx. 3 secs in) when the car is started This noise is also discussed in these threads: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8170 http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2960 The second one verifies it is not the Starter Motor ..