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Pirelli Centurato P1. These tyres were fitted to the rear on 23rd Nov '19 and have remained there throughout. I am a bit disappointed that they should fail with so much tread left. Mike

HI, Because I only looked for bulges, didn't look hard enough on the first wheel. I only noticed a problem in the second rear I looked at, decided to recheck the first wheel and low and behold exactly same break up of tyre tread. These tyres have covered 31.5k miles so I suppose they have done enough miles, got to say there are a few mm left on the treads right across the width. Again many thanks for your assistance. Despite the other machinery in our garage, the Roomy has a place in my heart. Cheers, Mike

Hi Roottoot, Just finished removing the rears and found the problem. The tread has split in the middle of the width, for about a quarter of the circumference. Changed onto spare. I will take it for a road test, I hope that solves the problem. The tyres are well within tread depth with low mileage, I'll need to show them to my tyre man. Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Mike

Hi All, Been a while since my last visit as the car is or was faultless up to recent. Car is a 1.2TSi, '64 plate, circa 56k miles. About 3 months ago I detected a low frequency vibration, at first very quiet, now it is plainly noticeable. I cannot work out what is causing this noise. The 'vibration' occurs between 50 and 60 mph, recedes and reappears around 70. There is nothing felt through the steering wheel, the brakes are all fine, steering is fine, the vibration occurs whether under power or coasting, uphill, downhill or on the flat or cornering. Clutch is fine, gearchange too. I suppose the noise/vibration sounds a bit like a rear window is open and causing buffeting, that's the sort of noise. Can anyone come up with a suggestion as to what the issue is ? Thanks, Mike

Hi AGFalco, Thanks for the directing me to the manual method, I see it is described on pp53. I suppose it is a case of "if all fails read the instructions". I'll give it a go tomorrow. Thanks, Mike

Hi Everyone, All other door locks operate OK, however there is a faint clicking from the tailgate lock when pressing the button on the fob. It's stuck in the closed position meaning I cannot get into the boot. What can I do ? Thanks for any help. Mike

Hi All, I managed to drive over my spare key...idiot ! It still works after a style, but it is 'distressed'. Today I attempted to use the fob to open the car, no go. I had to change the battery a short while ago and now it ppears it needs changing again. I opened the car using the blade in the key hole, put the key in the ignition and turned it which caused the alarm to go off. My local stealer has quoted me huge numbers and delay to get one. Is there somewhere that forum members use for a replacement service, the car is a '64 plate, thanks goodness the second key still works. Ta Mike

Thank you everyone who answered my 'key' question, I am now fixed up, thank goodness. 👍 Mike

Hi J.R. Thanks for your answer, do you have any contact details for this Polish guy ? Mike

Hi All, Well the noise issue is explained, now another question. I need a second key. My local Skoda Dealer explained before the lockdown that there would be an extended delivery time, couple of months and a huge cost, can't remember exactly but would set me back several £ hundreds. Does anyone know a way of getting another key at a sensible cost in a reasonable timeframe ? Thanks and Stay Safe, Mike

Hi Folks, Thanks for all the input, I have an answer. Apparently the noise is being caused by a flap in the airsystem/ aircon. It will be fully investigated when our garages up here return to 'normal' Mike

Thanks for that. The sound is definitely coming from above the pollen filter and towards the bulkhead. I got the fibre board off but didn't take it any further as it seems to need a contortionist to get up and under and remove the filter . Car runs fine, I just don't know what might happen if I let the 'ticking' go on. Thanks for you help. Mike

Hi Guys, thanks for your responses. I did an on-line search for fuel pump issues and I am fairly sure it's not the pump; it primes instantly when the ignition is switched on and then no further sound. This morning I got right round into the passenger's footwell to listen, the noise seems to be under the dash, but definitely on the nearside. Another development, when the 'ticking' is heard I switched on the aircon and immediately the noise became much more intrusive, also when the noise is not present I can induce it by switching on the aircon. It goes away when I switch the a/c off. So I am leaning towards a relay, but the handbook does not mention relays, there's got to be some somewhere ! Can you suggest some diy action, and first I need to be able to find my way into the area of the noise, how do I go about that ? Stay Safe Mike

Could it be the fuel pump ?

Hi All, '64 plate, ~25k miles, 1.2 TSi SE (Roomster), tank half full. Started this morning as usual, after 10secs or so a noticeably loud, dull clicking of about sec in period could be heard, the clicking lasted for 10/12 clicks then disappeared. No lights on dash. I drove off and then stopped about 50m later (to speak to neighbour) no clicking when I stopped with engine running, then clicking re-appeared again for about 10/12 clicks and off again. as far as I can tell the noise seems to come from under the floor on the passenger's side. At first I thought 'relay' but the noise is too dull, it's almost a light thump. There is no sign of fuel on the underside nor is there any smell either under or in the car, the car drives and revs fine (up to 60mph), no apparent sign of starvation. Has anyone a suggestion as to why the clicking ? Thanks. Mike

Hi All' Found the offending key, it was hiding in a recess in the drivers door pocket of a new car, phew. Mike

Hi Folks, I have managed to lose one of the keys. I've called the local dealer and discovered it will cost me £215 to replace it and up to 21 days, it has to come from the Czech Rep. Does anyway know a cheaper way ? Thanks, Mike

I see what you mean about Highland Audi, just had my first taste of their poor attitude via the Service Desk aka Service Prevention Desk. In response to a perfectly level and reasonable question I received a very unhelpful response; I'm considering dropping the Service Manager a letter. The car is now booked in at Stirling Audi for its service and aircon check, and I will let HA know why. Mike

Hi Roottootemoot, Thanks for the headsup. I believe my engine is the 105bhp, I don't know if this service plan is for the 105, however I will ask as it will be going in for a 25k service in the next couple of weeks. So far it has been a fantastic vehicle, a bit thirsty perhaps but otherwise superb, carries all my bee hives, fishing tackle, garden rubbish to the dump and does shopping duties with ease. Why did I not get one earlier, even my wife likes it !! Mike

Hi paulatthehug, Sorry to read about your experiences with AC Inverness. I live on L Broom nr Ullapool. I too had a Yeti, I was my 5th Skoda and a great car. My previous experiences was with Newmarket Skoda in Stirling. I moved up about 6yrs ago and began using AC; I was warned about them, my Yeti was under warranty too. It was at the time when the Skoda franchise shared the same building as the Volvo dealership on the roundabout. It quickly became apparent that AC were bad to deal with. Many, many communications with Skoda UK proved ineffective, even their MD eventually ignored my problem. Coming from Newmarket where the service was very good I couldn't understand why life suddenly became so difficult. Eventually I took my Yeti to VW, almost next door and had it sorted. When I decided to change my car I was forced to look elsewhere due to AC's horrendous service experiences. Skoda UK were as useful as a chocolate fireguard, and as for AC I wouldn't pi*s on them if they were dying of fire. When you come out of warranty there's a good Audi/VW Tech in Invernesss who will look after your car.

Hi, Just acquired a nice clean example and want to try and keep it that way. Can anyone tell me where I can find rubber floor trays (ones with a lip as opposed to mats) and a reasonably strong boot liner again preferably with a lip ? Thanks in anticipation, Mike

I have decided to purchase the Roomster, it is an ex mobility car and looks like it has been very well looked after, it will serve as our 3rd car for local trips on our abysmal roads and save our primary cars. I've had 6 Skodas up to recent and all have served us well, so I am looking forward to my forward to my first Roomster Mike

Hi ebostan, thanks for that comforting reply, the vehicle drives like new, it is an ex motability car and is spotless so I reckon I'll bring it into my stable. Mike

Hi, I am considering buying a 15k mile as described, are there any problems with this model that I should be aware off ? Any helpful comments appreciated, Mike

I am a bit mystified by all this consternation regarding driving in the snow with a 4x4 DSG. Nothing to it, I drive on a set of Vredesteins with the car set on DYNAMIC (Audi Q3) and have no problems about selecting gears, the car does it for me, smooth as silk !! And yes we do get snow in the NW Highlands/Lairg/Strath Kildonan area. M