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I don't know how they sell demo cars to be honest. When I bought my A6 Avant it was cheaper to buy new because of the manufacturers discount and lower interest rate.

Makes you wonder what the point is of the motoring press if they can't be relied upon to provide honest unbiaised tests and reports. Dieselgate and now the 1.5 TSI just shows where their allegiances lie and it isn't with the folks buying their magazines etc. Understandable, but a very poor show and is doing them a lot of damage as well.

One of the reasons I've moved to Volvo is because they use torque-converter autos but I see that for their recently released XC40 hybrid they are using a 7 speed DSG!

Adds fuel to the fire of those who want to reject their cars!

I doubt that many engines will be able to meet that level and be drivable if the 1.5 TSI is anything to go by. I guess that will force most cars with an ICE to be hybrid. Whilst emissions need to keep being reduced an increasing number of hybrids is going to bring it's own problems with increased production and disposal of batteries and the fact that a lot of hybrid owners don't use the battery power, though the design could ensure that it is.

My diesel Yeti used to "pink" slightly under moderate acceleration but after that I always ran it on BP and Shell's high performance fuel (mainly for the additives) and it purred along after that. As suggested though, if yours is serious, best to get it checked out.

So which is it then! Whichever, there can be wear on the clutch packs due to how the car is driven (well, held) and so I guess this what Skoda use as a get out of replacing under warranty.

Or suggest that they give you a really good deal on some new rears if you are happy with the ride and look of the 45s. When you say dealer, is that a Skoda dealer or tyre dealer. If the former that's disgraceful.

I assume they are treating it in the same manner as the clutch in a manual where how the car is driven can cause premature clutch wear and so excluded. Can't remember the detail but I think someone said that holding a DSG on the footbrake in traffic can cause more wear than using autohold/parking brake?

Been a number of reports on the Volvo XC40 forum with the oil level rising due to diesel getting into it because of inadequate DPF regeneration which would be a real concern. No problems with the Yeti but glad I've gone back to petrol now. Of course they are now fitted with PFs so hopefully no issues around those.

Haven't noticed any problems yet, though I haven't had to reverse into any tight spots yet. I tend to use the side mirrors for reversing and have specced front and rear parking sensors and the rear camera so hopefully it won't be a problem.

Neither, it's full of motorbikes! I'd like to keep the TT inside but I'd struggle to open the door!

Is that the same Skoda UK that said there was nothing wrong with the kangarooing 1.5 TSI's, that it was a characteristic?

My thoughts as well. As Robjon, I like the driving characteristics of a diesel (had 7 on the trot) with the Yeti being the last and an ideal combination and owned for 4 years. Whilst I've only been doing 8k. a year I was commuting 3 days a week, 20 miles each way on fast roads so it was fine. No problems since I retired in April and been giving it some good runs but my driving is more relaxed now and was time for a change. I do like the characteristics of modern petrol engines as well as long as they've got some go!

Thanks Shy. I bought the TT in 2015 in readiness for my retirement, which I did in April, and it's only done 9200 miles! I plan on doing a few more now. I'm not getting rid of that until I can't get in or out of it! Drove the Volvo some more today and have to say I undersold the interior a little, it is a nice place to be. Photo of the beast. Chris

Thanks guys. First impressions. In Bursting Blue with the gloss black enhancements it looks great and like the Yeti it has some individuality. Felt smaller to drive than when test driving which is good. On the test drive it felt and looked quite a bit bigger than the Yeti which I think is down to the bonnet shape. Surprisingly it is almost the same size as the Karoq. Ok, bigger than the Yeti but it has plenty of space inside and a longer boot which is level with bumper and the rear seats when folded down. I had no problem when meeting other traffic down some narrow lanes. The XC40 has a digital dash as standard which has advantages from a layout point of view and shows speed via the dial and in large figures which is great. I still thick traditional dials are classier and look better though. Got them still in the TT so happy. The Volvo is touted as having a premium interior but in the front it doesn't put the Yeti to shame. When getting back into the Yeti after the test drive it still felt good. I think nowadays you really have to move up a few classes and costwise to get a really noticeable difference in quality. Externally the XC40 looks a lot more modern though. Nearly everything is controlled via a large touchscreen which has its good and bad points. Some things like stop/start and parking sensors/camera would be better using switchs rather than via the screen. Overall really like it though and think it will be a worthy successor. Did feel guilty when driving away from the dealership and leaving the Yeti. Hope it goes to a good home.

That's a high and mighty attitude from them! The light has cracked, there is no external impact damage and the car is under warranty. I think the onus is on them to prove it's not a manufacturing defect, not you to prove that it is! Just because they have only had instances on the sides so far has nothing to do with it. Keep at 'em!

Spent a few hours today giving the Yeti a wash and vacuum in readiness for the trip to the dealer tomorrow to pick up the Volvo XC40. Really going to miss this car. In nearly 4 years and 33k. miles it's been virtually fault free with only needing the right-hand steering wheel mounted switch replacing. So glad I went for a last diesel as it's been a joy to drive and just purrs along and has been pretty much perfect for our needs. Someone is going to get a great car as it's nicely specced and driven and looked after by someone a bit OCD. Been a member of this forum for a bit longer than I've had the car and it's good to see some members still owning Yetis (serial owners in some cases) and posting who were around when I first joined. As others have said, it's a great forum with very knowledgeable and friendly (in the main! ) members who are only too happy to help out and I was able to do this on occasions as well as my experience of the Yeti grew. Thanks to you guys and keep on enjoying your Yetis. I'll drop in from time to time, it's one of those forums that's hard to keep away from, and will be interested to see if the 1.5 TSI in the Karoq etc. ever gets fixed properly. Unfortunately it's the issues around that engine that in the main forced me to look outside of VWG for the Yeti replacement. Cheers, Chris

Not that it was a particular reason for buying one but I haven't seen many round here despite there being a couple of dealers in the area. It's Evoque and Discovery Sport country round here! What I do seem to be seeing is more and more Yetis! Given that production stopped a while ago now where are they coming from?

That's certainly a milestone for Skoda!

Totally agree with your last paragraph.

Will there be car enthusiasts!

Went for a colour change in the end. Love the Fusion Red and wanted a metallic red for a long time but thought it would be too much of a clash with the TT in metallic Samoa Orange. So have gone for Bursting Blue which looks great as well. Surprised that the size is so close to the Yeti as it looks and feels quite a bit bigger. Part of that is down to the high and flat bonnet but also it looks wider when I was looking at one parked next to the Yeti. Boot is quite a bit longer and with the rear seats folded gives a nice long flat load area which is better than the Yeti and provides more than enough capacity for most tasks. If I need anymore I will use my trailer. So no more seats out which is good for me. Picking it up next Friday, so not long now. 9 weeks from order.

They do get lots of stones stuck in them though!

Even though I've recently retired and a diesel makes even less sense than before (based on mileage) I would be happy keeping the Yeti for a few more years. Every time I see one (currently in France on holiday and saw a couple over the last week) I think what a great car. I love driving it and the space etc. But once the seed has been planted, in my case to change to petrol and to an auto, it is difficult to not follow through! Whichever way you look at it cars are a big and continuing expense and arguments can be had for both sides, changing regularly or keeping longer term. But as you can afford it just go with what you fancy, there is no right or wrong. I'd recently put a set of Cross-Climates on as well and paid off the balloon payment in February as the intention was to keep it but am now getting a Volvo XC40 for something completely different but still a practical SUV. Whilst very useful I won't miss the lift out seats of the Yeti, too heavy and cumbersome as you get older. The Volvo has a nice big flat load area just by dropping the rear seats. I agree that the Ateca (the front) looks better than the Karoq.