FlyingGecko

It's not pointless for you Phil, it's what works for you, and that's what counts. And all it's cost you is what, £40, for the second trolley? Worth it for your peace of mind. I've a distant cousin with mild OCD and that's bad enough for his family.

That's what I had on my two Octavias, Westfalia seem to be the Skoda-preferred make. I'm always happy to be proved wrong. I see it's exactly the same photo on PFJ's website for a Mk3 and a Mk4 car. Interesting that Skoda have exactly the same dimensions and mounting points for the rear beam on the two versions.

Hi stever750, same in my experience too, but I recall posts around five years back when I got my 220 vRS Octavia there were more than a few who took a cavalier attitude to this. One of the reasons I avoided the forum for a long time. That and the inability of posters to (a) bother searching properly (or even at all) when needing advice and (b) starting new topics with ridiculously vague headings, or even just to announce that their new car had landed at the dockside. Sadly there's only been a slight improvement in these areas. Personally I don't give a flying fig if the engine explodes, that's between them and their bank balance. But if they crash and injure someone or worse while uninsured they deserve everything the law throws at them.

Following e-Roottoot's post above - how many people doing this also tell their insurers? If you don't, you are then driving illegally without valid insurance. A removable tuning box is no excuse. If you're happy to pay several hundred ££ tuning your motor, why won't you spend a fraction of that on an increased premium?

There was a group test on the Auto Express website last year, should still be available. Someone also mentioned the "hockey puck" to go in the lifting cup. There's a chap on Ebay (in the UK) sells versions of these, just a couple of quid. I got three different ones.

You'll probably find that the steel beam horizontally behind the bumper will be different from Mk 3 to Mk 4.

Try Richard Grant Mouldings, Leighton Buzzard. They're at rgmautomotive.co.uk , I suggest phoning them. They already have one for th ehatch, and should be able to tell you if it fits the vRS. I've had five from them over the years for our Skodas - very helpful people, good prices, and the packaging even says which of their staff did the final trimming. I've had silver, matt black, and carbon fibre effect.

Caveat emptor. I'd have thought in most western countries the law requires the buyer to know exactly what they are buying. If any assumptions are made on either or both sides then unless deliberate misinformation is supplied then the seller can't be entirely responsible. They're not mind readers. As regards the Youtube link in your first post, I see that's not a French market Ambition - as someone else said it might be different from country to country. Also that dealer car might have th efogs fitted as part of the additional configuration. dealers will alway prefer to show a car with extras rather than the most basic specification. Unless you can find evidence that a French 2020 Ambition has the lights fitted as standard you have to accept your mistake. It always says in the small print - which these days is usually not very small and is very readable - prospective purcahsers should make sure exactly what the specification is on the car they intend buying. Yes, the configurator and specifications do change, and frequently, but I've never not been able to clearly understand what's fitted and what isn't. I suggest moving on, and just enjoy a great car. Sorry Alphonse.

Three times is three time too often in a car this new. Are the door lock and striker plate on the B pillar aligned correctly, in the outside chance there's a new fault there, stopping the door lock catching properly? It'd only take a few mm to cause a knock-on electrical problem. But I think it's the actual door electronics at fault rather than a mechanical cause. Meanwhile I'd make a note - but you probably are already - of when it happens. A return trip to the dealer might be called for. You could argue it's a safety issue, being trapped inside the car if there was an accident. Good luck anyway.

Hi, and welcome. Have you contacted your dealer? They're all still open for servicing (and MOTs, not that you need one yet). Your car will still be under warranty.

I expect a hybrid Karoq will wait until the next fully new version, like the Mk 4 Octavia, and they'll be working on that already, together with getting the Enyaq into showrooms. This stage in the Karoq lifecycle is a bit late to warrant the investment on an existing platform. I know they've done a hybrid in the Superb, but that's a car aimed at the fleet buyer or business user where a hybrid gains tax advantages. But I could be wrong.

Ha! That was a wild shot from me.

CJJE, thats another reason I chose the Karoq. The ease of adjusting the AC controls, the stop/start function, all the things that are best served with one or two touches at most is imperative. But don't get me started on ths topic, we'll be here all week.

Nissan Sunny? If you're happy with the dealer and their reputation you'll be fine. There are no issues to get wound up about (there are still naysayers about the DSG box but youwon't even have to worry about that). Read the link that ords posted above this. Just get it serviced regularly and it'll be a friend for life. I still miss my 220 and I sold it eight months ago.

There've been a few "spyshots" in the motoring press and online, but it'll be small stuff - new lights, wheels, some grille remodelling, etc, It won't be much inside, that's good anyway, and the two-spoke wheel is already in there. Are you thinking of buying one, and worried about getting an obsolete model?

Tommo11 - My pal of over 6' and around 23 stone had no problems in his Karoq. There's obviously plenty of headroom if you're long in the body, and legroom was never an issue for him. (His Karoq's been replaced by a Mazda 2 - really - since his wife now has a Mazda CX-30, which is slightly more cramped upfront than the Karoq.) I don't have your problem because I'm only 5'6" and 10 stone, so I'd have room to spare in a Superb! The Karoq isn't a small car. It's a medium sized car. Definitely smaller inside than a Superb, but then what isn't? My neighbour traded a previous generation Superb estate for an Octavia hatch and is happy with the reduction is space, even with two leggy teenagers. The Karoq cabin is differently proportioned than the Octavia, my reference point, but overall the useable space is the same. Me, my big pal, our wives and ten days luggage all fitted easily and comfortably in his Karoq for a tour of Northern Scotland, covering nearly 1500 miles in late 2019. We never felt cramped or overcrowded. If size is a concern, have you considered a Kodiaq ?

In old money, that's still nearly 12 stone. A permanent passenger.

Last summer I went from an Octavia vRS 220 with DSG to 1.5 TSI Karoq with 148/150 bhp. The power band is unusual in the 1.5 - it revs freely to the red line (and the box hlods on to higher gears than I prefer, the engine is a bit noisy at high revs) but the torque is delivered well below top revs - a bit like a diesel. Looking at official figures, the 2.0 TSI only has marginal performance improvements (top speed is largely irrelevant these days!) and I think the added weight of the 4WD system is partly the reason. But I suspect the 4WD doesn't produce the standing start front wheel spinnning which is a bit embarrassing. The Octavia was like that too, all down to lack of weight over the front wheels (my previous Saab 9-5 with 220bhp and the same performance as the vRS never lost traction at the traffic lights). I'm a bity disappointed in the mpg, Driving fairly staidly I'm getting around 33, 34 mpg per tankful. I'd expect to get a little over 40 on a long run, 200 miles plus, which I do a few times a year. The 2 litre Octavia matched these figures with no difficulty. OK, the Karoq's a bit of a brick compared to the Octavia, but this is a new engine in the VAG group, with cylinder deactivation and all that. The Karoq is a very good car, and suits my driving these days, almost. It's very comfortable, as good as the Saab and that was GOOD. I'd really like it to have another 20, 25 bhp, and better front wheel traction. I think the 19" wheels might be a bit harsh compared with the 18" on my SE-L. But that's my preference. Whether you're buying new or used, you need to try both engines to see which you prefer. Don't be blinded by the various cabin toys - choose the wrong engine and you might regret it every day.

As you loosen the Torx screws, try to keep the bumpstops in place, otherwise they'll drop away from their original position and you'll have the devil's own job to know or go back to where you start from. Three hands will help! Try one side at a time, then the other, then back to the first one, making tiny adjustments and check after every one. It will take time but otherwise you'll just be getting lost. I thought my rattle was some loose trim or a rear seat catch, until I tried the bump stops. If I recall correctly one was out a different direction than the other. (There is another thread on here unconnected with boot rattles, about the bottom corners of the hatch not lining up properly to the bumper, out by a couple of mm. I've looked at several cars at my local dealers and they all vary, but it is a narrow range. Your adjustments might or might not produce a slight gap. However it's only noticeable if you know it exists and look for it. Having seen the horrendous and laughable panel gaps and trim misalignments on a Tesla S down my road, a car costing around three times my Karoq, I think I've got the better deal.)

Adjustment is really critical, and watch for the lock catch getting too tight.

I went from a petrol vRS Octavia Mk 3 to a Karok 1.5TSi SE-L trim, 220 bhp to 150. The in-gear acceleration is obviously poorer in the Karoq, but in non-frenetic driving the 1.5 petrol is fine. As with the Octavia, standing starts can produce wheelspin, and since I guess the diesel might have a slightly heavier front end, that effect might not be so noticeable. The Karoq is as roomy inside as the Octavia, the boot is smaller - but then what isn't after the Octavia - but still big. In SE-L spec the rear seats come out so the space is more versatile. If you're thinking of one of these crossovers/SUVs/whatever you want to call them, the Karoq is a great choice. It's understated, no quirky looks, still has proper buttons and knobs for moast controls, and does the job. It took me a few months to like the car, after my black vRS, but I'm really glad I changed. The engine characteristics are obviously different between diesel and petrol. I'd never have a diesel unless it was an automatic, but that's just my preference. Apart from I can't stand the smell of the stuff, so I'm prepared to pay the price in fuel consumption. I strongly suggest testing both, but TBH the 1.5 petrol is fine. For me. But I'd love another 20 bhp or so, petrol or diesel.

How much has your insurance gone up?

Everything Colin said about the Stop-Start - yes. My trick is to just drop my left hand to the switch at the first junction after the car's warmed up enough for it to kick in. I know where it is without looking (try that when everything's controlled from a touchscreen). The DSG box is fine, from the 7 speed on my 1.4 Octavia, the 6 speed on my vRS Octavia, and now my 7 speed Karoq. My OH's car is a 75 bhp VW Up, post box red - I love driving it at 100% - something I could rarely do in the vRS.

I had a 9-5 2.3t Vector, which I had Hirsched from 185 to 220 bhp. Hirsch springs too. Loved it, had it for longer than any other car and put over 120k on it. When the time came, I got an Octavia vRS, 220 bhp (the model just replaced) and ran that for over four years until this June. Give and take a couple of inches here and there, it's the same size as the 9-5, it did everything the 9-5 did, was just as comfortable after a 200 mile trip, and much easier on petrol. More reliable too, and cheaper to tax! The only downside was the front wheelspin from a standing start, something the Saab never suffered from, the Octavia being lighter all round bu a fair few kg. I only changed it for a Karoq (1.5 petrol) because I wasn't getting the chance to use the power these days, and before the Octavia started to lose a lot of value. The DSG gearbox is excellent, (ignore the naysayers), the boot and interior space is huge, and I'd have another one in a flash, but with hthe 245 engine. I know wehat you meant about the 220 Saab, but the problem with all motors is that one quickly gets used to their power, and want more. I remember when I picked up my 9-5 after the Hirsch treatment. know you're looking at a Superb, but I strongly recommend looking at the nearly new Mk3 Octavia vRs's around, there are a lot of 245 models out there - and remember, that's the engine they're still putting in the brand new Golf GTI. Happy shopping.