Shakey063

I've just put 225x45 SR 17 Continentals on my 2013 Superb. Great tyre. Very quiet compared to originals Dunlops.

Hey Guys, Digital Radio has started to filter in big time here in Australia. My favorite talk back radio station only delivers the Cricket on Digital Band (DAB). This really annoys me cause I want to hear the Aussies thrashing the poms at Cricket. Does anyone know of a digital device that plugs into the rear of my Columbus unit so that I may receive the digital signal. Is there anything I can do to receive the digital signal. I have an MY13 Skoda Superb Elegance.

It's a long way by boat to Australia. I ordered mine in early April. It arrived mid October and was delivered to me 30/10. I was watching it and monitoring it's progress. You can log into the shipping company and if you type the chassis (Vin Number) you can watch the ports that the boats stop off at. My car came over to Australia on a ship called the "Lavender Ace".

Not sure whether the owners manual states this or not. I actually found the best way to activate the tyre pressure monitor is to follow the following procedure. Drive the car at a reasonable speed for at least 15 minutes. (Warm the tyres up to normal operating temp) Pump the tyres up to specified pressure while the tyres are warm. (I normally use 35 PSI) Take the car for another drive. This time sitting on a long flat straight road (Freeway or something similar) Set cruise control and hold vehicle at constant speed Hold Tyre pressure warning button until it 'Beeps' Your accurate tyre pressures have been set.

They are designed to gently 'warm' the cabin with light and to prevent driver fatigue. Stops you falling asleep when driving long distances.

No...Read my entire reply. Or I'll clarify it a little better. Skoda have only been back in Australia since 2009. They were with us back in the early 1970's but disappeared through poor sales. Now...owned by VW Group, they have come back. But sales are very slow. Less than 200 Skodas sold here in our state called 'Victoria' (Which happens to be as big as the UK) BECAUSE Skoda is only new (again) to Australia, BECAUSE there are not too many cars sold each year, BECAUSE they are a limited sales market. (GM & FORD, TOYOTA SELL MORE CARS HERE IN OZ) I doubt whether there would be a Skoda involved in a serious collision whereby the air bags have gone off and the people owning them would have a good luck story (Like above). I'm a Policeman here in Australia and I've never been to a collision involving a Skoda vehicle. Again...there is not enough of them on our roads so that's probably why.

Looks to me like it's where the wheel balancing weight once was. It's square. I'd say your tyre people have just smashed the weight off the rim and maybe taken some clear off as well. This might be causing the corrosion. Picture appears to be pretty clear and you can see the smaller weight in the bottom picture.

niveketak , You've obviously read my post. You get my tick of approval. I was also criticising the people who had a crack at Pilot. I hope he comes back. And it was me who posted the collision question where someone had a crack at me over a selection or choice of words. All I look for is constructive answers. No banter, No abuse. There's enough anger in this world without throwing some around this forum If they can't do that...don't reply to the forum. Simple! I support this topic 100%

Boss Fox, Don't read too much into this big boy. It's a Forum....and I've posted one. I actually think that's what it's all about. We don't have too many Skoda's here in Australia and I'd even doubt there'd be any involved in serious accidents. I just want to see how they compare or stand up against other known brands. I'm not here to take your birthday off you or have a fling with ya misses. So relax. If you have anything constructive to add to this post...knock ya socks off.

Hello Everyone, A newspaper article here in Australia has quoted a professor as saying "If everyone drove a Mercedes Benz or another fully imported luxury car, there would be less accidents on Australian Roads". I'm interested to hear from Skoda owners about thier experiences with having a collision in a Skoda. 1. Did the vehicle save your life? 2. Did the air bags deploy? 3. Did the anti Skid system work?. 4. Did the vehicle handle the way you expected it to? I'd also be interested in seeing some photos of your vehicle after the collision (if you have them) I don't want any gory photos. I just want to see how the crumple zones worked. Do you think Skoda is a safe vehicle. How does it compare to other European cars? Do Skoda spend money on making cars safe like other Euro manufacturers? All comments welcome

I've put them on my car. They work reasonably well. Means I can drive with windows open and very little buffering entering cabin. I'm happy. Just wished I lived a little closer to Europe. Importing Skoda parts and Accessories to Australia is costing me a small packet. :-(

As per Stinker comments. I have wind deflectors on my Superb and they work reasonably well. In relation to the banter...let's keep this professional and free from slinging mud. No need for that. The world is too full of anger and name calling. We don't need more. Also Macpilot...having the rear windows open is not good for your fuel economy. Wind rushes in and hits rear window acting like a sail. It's like releasing a parachute behind your car. Closed windows and using your air vents is a far better method.

As per WaveyDavey ....heat them up with a hair dryer. You can also use fishing line placed behind the badge and gently worked downwards to prize the badge off. This way there is no damage to your panels. You can also use dental floss. Make sure the area is clean and all old glue removed before putting new badges on. Prior to removing the backing tape from the new badge...place them where you think they will go. Consider using a felt tipped pen and mark a dot on you paint work and one on your badge. They way you ensure it's level and lined up. Don't try to re-align once you've stuck it down. That's when it will start to lift off.

2.0 Litres are now slipping in as fuel is becoming quite expensive. The VXR8 is still being built over here and it's the last ever Holden commodore to be made in Australia. Ford who produces the Ford Falcon (5.8 Litre V8) is also stopping manufacturing of cars here in Australia. Ford has just released it's last V8 ute and Holden is looking at producing the last Holden Commodore Ute (Vxr8) which will be a 6.2 Litre and will give a Porsche a run for it's money. My last car was a Subaru Legacy Spec B wagon. Hung on like baby spew on a blanket. Went like stink. But happy with the Diesel and getting good MPG.

Have no fear. You've made a good choice. I'm in Australia and I have a 2013 Skoda Superb with everything. Skoda's are not that common in Australia. Being such a big country, General Motors, Chrysler and Ford seem to be the pick of most Aussie's. Our streets are full of Vauxhall VXR8 type vehicles. (Built here in Australia and known as the Holden Commodore). But those who know the true value call these cars "Common Door" (They are a dime a dozen at any wreaking yard where you'll find them stacked up quietly rusting away) But I like to stand out from the crowd. My mates give me a ribbing I tell you. You've got to understand that Skoda is rare here in Australia. Some dealers have already closed and I can think of three dealers that have folded in the last two years. It's only been back in this country for 5 years after being absent for more than 30 years. And most Australians didn't have anything much to say about the early model Skoda's other than they were trash. My own work colleagues dish out more Skoda jokes than I care to remember. I've heard them all....well most of them. But the jokes on them when they sit in it and realise it's an Audi without paying for an Audi. They look at the quality finish and it's fantastic value for money. My own boss has just purchased an Octavia for his wife. I've removed the old style badges off my car and replaced them with the newer style badge. It doesn't say "Skoda" on the new badge. I quite often have people stop me and ask me "What type of car is that mate?" and I reply..."It's not a common door....it's a little bit of European class" Keep it serviced, keep it washed and clean and It will give you many years of great motoring service. It is after all...Skoda is the third oldest car manufacturer in the world. (enclosed is a photo of mine)