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The front radar is quite well protected, only snow has caused mine to stop working as it can't throw out a signal, but cleared. Without wanting to state the obvious, is it activated? I only ask as my blind spot warning suddenly became inoperative when in Spain, error message blind spot unavailable, which would have been a real pain! On checking, for no apparent reason it had been deactivated (no tick), easily sorted after a moment of panic. Disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes if all else fails and see if that resets it.

Here are 2 links that hopefully will answer all your questions..... www.skoda-auto.com/_doc/a1a05a53-26b1-4278-9251-515531f22ecb www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/d1040b95-40f0-431a-95ed-d531f289c13f 235/50 R19 is an approved tyre size on a 7J ET43 rim To check off set and rolling diameter, use www.willtheyfit.com

Premiere of Skoda Superb Mk4 will be broadcast live on 2 November at 19:00 CET on You Tube.

Plenty of Skoda Superbs in use by UK police, traffic, dog cars etc, but not armoured, it's just too expensive at £150K for general policing duties and basically no need. Ministry of Defence have quite a few 280 estates in SE guise used as covert command cars for EOD (bomb disposal) teams throughout the UK, again unarmoured. Quite rapid, plenty of space for kit and inconspicuous (covert blue light fit). Chronologically - Omega Estate 3.2 - ST220 Estate - BMW 5 series - and more recently the Superb.

Think it is actually the PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) that have the largest fleet of ballistically protected Skoda Superb. Anyone wanting bigger brakes, recently Alcon developed a 4 pot calliper and new disc to cope with the increased weight, if the REVO upgrade isn’t enough!

I am using Links Automotive in Macclesfield, VAG trained mechanics with all the right kit. I have found them to super helpful.

As far as I can see, you will need: 3V9 861 411 Boot Floor 5E9 861 527/528 floor retaining bar 3V9 864 321 cover for retaining bar (2 required) N 908 265 03 screw (2 required) 3V9 864 511 filler panel left 3V9 864 512 filler panel right 3V9 858 857 A filler panel left with sound system (check variations) 5E9 853 909 A clips (4 required) N 909 747 01 scred (2 required)

Let me know if you need nothing else. PS Sorry about the rotated iPhone images

OK, I'll do later and PM you the VIN.

OK, I'll do later and PM you the VIN.

I have the variable floor on an estate, will that do?

No, they need to be unzipped to Mib1 and Mib2.

Thanks, just brush up on my Russian now!

I guess this is classed as the Rough Road package? Do you have the link and part numbers for all the parts in the illustration?

I had to replace my tyres (235/45/18) a few weeks ago and went for Continental Sport Contact 6. Performance in both wet and dry impressive, but they are definately a noisy tyre. It's something I can live with that are out-weighed by the other redeeming factors.

That is really interesting, never knew that certification was so strict in Europe/Germany. Thankfully, or not, there are no such restrictions here in the UK. But just for my own curiosity I am going to find out why the 2 Borbet wheels are certified differently.

How about these that seem to fit the bill? https://www.borbet.de/en/configurator#409273768!3F259E9 Meet TUV, but don't know the price...

The North is so unspoilt and that is why we return year on year. The BF sailing was on the new MV Galicia and I think they were short staffed as the shops closed early and dinner was a self-service affair. Previous trip on the Pont Aven were much better, great food, cinema etc, but this was pre covid. We travelled through Asturias last year, stayed in Llanes (hotel la torre) and then onto Ribadeo via 1 or 2 small hotels. Cudillero, 'the most beautiful village in Spain' lucky we arrived early and got out before the masses/coaches arrived, it has its charms but I think there are nicer coastal villages on that stretch. We didn't have time to venture to Galicia last year, but have travelled in that region before, always stopping at Martin Codax winery to top up on Albarino/Godello before we head East and home!! I'll tap you for information if we go back that way, most likely September next year. Salud, David

Yes, we have travelled in that area a few times. As you say, quiet apart from the hot spots of Merida (fantastic Roman remains) and Caceres which can be quite busy. We found the area around Trujillo to be devoid of the usual tourists and gave you almost a true taste of 'old' Spain. As I am sure you know, the Parque Nacional de Monfragüe is a fantastic area to relax and cheap to eat and sleep. Up in the North this year..again, San Sebastian and then around Jaca. We decided to drive via France this year as the Brittany Ferries 2 night crossing we did last year was terrible and costly....never again. Where's your 1st favorite place then?

You need to carefully pry off the cover (with a trim removal tool, or similar, NOT a screwdriver!) that has the window switches as it’s all one piece. You can’t remove the mirror control switch on its own. There is a small tab at the back and a couple along the length of this plastic piece. There’s a coupe of connectors attached which you can release and bingo, the control switch can be removed. Beaten to it by excellent video posted by mryan358!!

Quck search on the internet revels that genuine Q3 wheels in black appear to black all over. So, I would say those have been resprayed?

Not sure super glue will work or be strong enough, but use an aerosol activator that will give instantaneous setting results, look for mitre system which is 2 part activation of super glue.

This has been mentioned before on this forum. However, I had the same issue so removed the switch, took it apart (carefully!) and cleaned with spray contact cleaner. Put back together and all working fine.

Sorry you had issues early on in your ownership! I would go for a repair bracket a known and approved replacement for broken lugs on headlights. As @langers2K said part number 3VO 998 225 should fit and make a permanent repair that will go unseen to most people. Just take you time measuring and cutting the damaged part off!

I'll have it, PM sent.