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This is the chart I have, which by my reading says to do the DSG at 4 years even if it hasn't reach 40k?

That makes more sense now! No, front wheel only as it's the lowly 220 tsi variant.

@ApertureS Thank you, this is very clear, thanks. As it's not booked in, I'll likely do it on next year's service which should be approaching but shy of 40k. @UndertheRadar First I've heard of changing the 'haldex' (I assume pump?) oil. I'm at 4 years and 23k, is it of significant value to change the DSG oil at this point in you view/experience? I was expecting to be doing it but was talked out of it by the service centre! @roottoot Good to know. The car came with two services included (oil changes, basically), of which this is the first. Unless Undertheradar talks me out of it, I'll probably get it done on the next one based on the information here. Inclinded to use my local VW specialist after that as they always served me well on the old Bimmer.

I believe is a DQ250 (5 speed wet box). The engine is the CHHB 2.0L TSI 220 BHP. I just want to make sure I'm doing the right things at the right time. It always amazes me how difficult it is to fine definitive information on such matters.

Thanks. I guess what I'm trying to establish is what is considered 'proper' servicing of the DSG. I could frankly do without the cost at the moment, but would much rather do my preventative maintenance properly. My trust in the dealer network is near zero unfortunately.

Hey folks. I have a 2.0TSI 220 DSG. MY understanding from the vague 'maintenance' infographic supplied by skoka that the DSG oil should be replaced at 4/yrs or 40k miles. I'm at the 4 year mark but only on 22k miles. The dealer is telling me to wait until 40k until we change it. They are however, wanting to do spark plugs, which I would have thought are far less less likely to be needing changing. Can anyone confirm this is the correct advice? (Forgive my cynicism, but I've had a very poor experience with a couple of Skoda dealers so far, but this one I haven't used.) I will be using a local specialist as soon as the extended warranty and servicing vouchers expire. Just want to be sure I'm doing the right thing at the 4 year point. Thanks

No, none that I could see. Looked as it it had never been stickers but I guess it would depend on whether the stickers were paper or plastic. Interesting, didn't know there was value there. I let the garage keep it.

Oooh the mystery deepens! The car was registered March 2018 so that actually adds up. Perhaps my frustration is unfounded on this occasion then.

Hi folks, thanks for your help on this. I went over to an Independent Specialist who have now installed and coded an EFB+ for me. Time to speak to the dealer as this was an Approved car bought only 2 months ago. Although I have little confidence that they will be interested. Having taken the old battery out, there are indeed no stickers. The only marking stameped into the plastic is "VW AG 0118B", which doesn't throw up anything on Google. Does anyine recognise this? Is it perhaps a (incorrect) VW part which has had its stickers removed?

Yes, I will probably post there. I think (hope) the days of dealership monopoly are numbered for those that don't offer an exceptional service to customers. When the online dealers are offering no-quibble returns and detailed condition reports some of the shady dealership practices just can't continue for the long term.

This is really helpful. There is a date stamp on the flap but I'm not sure if this came with the battery or the car? The date is correct. So is there usually a marking on the terminal itself? I've never noticed that before. If I throw that Varta AGM in will it harm anything if I don't get it coded for a week or two? I had the Bimmercode app for the old BMW to code new batteries, it was easy. Need to check out some of the options above for VAG.

Thanks for confirming. I just assumed the markings were on the side but it seems not. The Approved Warranty guide does in fact say batteries are excluded. I'll go to my local VAG specialist whom I actually trust. They looked after my old 5 series very well. In all honesty, I had a major battle with the dealer just after purchase over another issue. I don't have the fight left in me. Life is too short. The jury is still out on the brand for me, but this'll 100% be the last Skoda I buy from an official main dealer. I've had dealings with three Skoda dealerships now, and all have been truly terrible. I have come to the conclusion that the 'approved' scheme is a marketing gimmick which is very hard to hold the dealer too when it comes to it. Even Skoda UK admitted to me that they (as a customer service team) have no means to hold their own dealers to account if they don't want to co-operate. They can make calls and send emails but there it stops. Any real power of sanction sits so far up the corporate tree that it's very had to get any traction as an individual.

I didn't pay much attention to it, but now you say it... 🤦🏼‍♂️ This is a Skoda Approved car! It's not worth the paper it's written on. Can I replace it with a Varta Silver AGM and recode using ODB Eleven via my ODBC adaptor? https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/e39/

Thank man, all really helpful. I'm beginning to think it may be a very generic battery not up to the job. Picture attached. It wouldn't surprise me to be honest. The Skoda dealer it came from have already proven themselves to be pretty shabby on other issues with the car.

Argh, thanks. Is there an app where I can do this myself via ODBC or will it need someone with access to VCDS?