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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?

The only face of the battery I cannot see is on the bulkhead side, nothing at all on the rest, surprisingly - and yes I have looked under the felt blanket. I need to find a long socket set to actually remove it and check the other side as it is not accessible. I could try a long charge, perhaps that would do it. Again, need to know whether it's an AGM though! In case it does need swapping, do new batteries need 'coding' in? This was the case for the AGM on my old BMW.

Hey folks, I keep getting a low battery warning on my (new to me) 2018 with 16k miles. Assuming it's the OEM battery giving up. Trying to establish whether or not it's an AGM or standard type but there are literally no markings on it, and the book is useless of course. Can any owners confirm it's an AGM battery I need? It's an 096 I believe, based on a Reg checker and my tape measure. Thanks and sorry for asking such a seemingly daft question!

Awesome, thanks so much. I appriciate your concise answer after having sifted through a million options on another thread

I have been going round the houses a few times on which is the best spare for my 2018 2.0TSI 220 UK spec Superb. The 'official' spare is little more than a toy and a massively different circumference to the standard fit 18" wheels so I'd like something more suitable for a 2 week trip around remote parts of Scotland. I have found a supplier offering a 215/60/ R16 which is pretty darn close in circumference and will fit in the wheel-well. Their listing states it's not for the 2.0TSI but I think this is probably referring to the 4x4 version which I believe has bigger brakes. Somebody on here confirmed that in Oz they supply the 16" as a standard spare but Skoda in the UK insist it should be their silly skinny 18". Has anyone actually tried to fit a 215/60/ R16 steel on a UK spec 2.0TSI 220 vehicle? This is the product I have seen: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362134127896?hash=item5450e04518:g:9Y0AAOSw9IJeQoxT Thanks!

What conclusion did you come to @AndreasZ?

5 series is pretty decent value compared to other premium competitors in my opinion, but it's a very different proposition to the Superb.

It's a false equivalence to be honest. Value brand Vs premium brand. I exchanged refinement and gremlins for newness and cheaper maintenance. I miss a lot about the BMW in many ways, but that's partly the sh** Skoda dealer experience more than anything. And the road noise. As I said above, I'd take the 2.0tsi 220 over the 4pot BMW diesel, although I don't have experience of the newest generation. Mine was nearly 11 years old and although only on 70k I felt like I was always waiting for the next thing to break! A side step from the BMW would be better made into an Audi A6.

I've just moved from a 2011 F11 520D Tourer into a 2018 2.0TSI SEL Superb. - Can't comment on the Superb diesel. My 520D n47 4-pot was actually decent enough. It had lots of torque at high speed but was a bit slow off the line, obviously. Noisey outside the car, but fine inside. Mine was manual so cannot comment on that. I have the 2.0TSI 220 (they have pulled it back slightly now, but it's very similar I believe?). I'll take this engine over the BMW any day of the week. Smooth and quiet. More than enough punch. I have the DSG6 wet box, which seems great to me. Smooth through the gears. Only the occasional odd gear selection in 'normal' mode. Hate the 'sport' mode. Lingers far to long in the gear and often leaves you in 2nd on a 30mph road?! I didn't want the 'notorious; DQ200 7speed dry box, so avoided the 1.4/1.5TSI engines. BMW was a better drive in terms of handling and manners. That said, the Superb is totally fine. Both are boats. Had no major issues on the BMW (and it was old), but there was a catalogue of minor issues. Mainly electrical. Not had the Superb long enough really, but most of my issues are with the crap dealer experience buying used approved, rather than the car design. Generally happy with the Superb but miss the BMW in the following ways: The road noise. Oh the road noise. On 18 inch wheels the Superb is the noisiest car I have ever owned by far (Mondeo Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, Toyota Yaris, Honda CRV, BMW 520). If you're bothered by road noise, I'd pick the 520. Seat comfort is average at best on the Superb. Build quality is fine on the Superb. Good in places, scrimped in others. Prefer the Skoda in the following ways: Engine. Much nicer than the N47 BMW Styling. Actually much prefer the exterior styling. I didn't enjoying being labeled as a BMW driver. That said, you get a bit more grief on the road in the Skoda I have noticed. Better boot space and rear leg room. Cheaper parts. Hope this helps!

Your logic makes sense for sure. I don't quite understand when they don't have an OEM spare where that is the same diameter as the road wheels.... Seem bonkers. I'll have a look round and see what I can find. Hoped it was going to be a bit easier lol. So far, the dealers say 18", owner report factory fit was 16" and the common sense approach is something completely different.

Ha it's amazing how much debate there is around which spare to use. Two dealerships have now told me to use the 18" space saver... Which of course is the more expensive of the two. So are you saying 205/65r16 is the correct one?