SurreyJohn

The DQ200 DSG gearbox used in Fabia is theoretically maintenance free for life, and has no servicing. Skoda do produce a servicing schedule which covers annual schedule based on 10,000 miles. But it doesn't say what is due by time and what is due by mileage so is fairly useless if your mileage is lot lower than 10,000 per year

No problems, there are 4 sizes for Kodiaq. The 17s might not clear big brakes of the biggest engine version, but 18s will be ok, tyre sizes are on attached https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/639a0118-4da5-446b-a786-86e1f789b57b

With the digital servicing being offline to car owners, I always recommend that get full printout when you go in to pay and pickup the car from a service. In 12 months time, you won't remember what was and wasn't done this time, which you might need if an Independent does it. Might not even remember if next time is major or minor service when booking it in.

The Superb comes with 4 sizes : 16, 17, 18, 19 inch, they are listed in attached https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/639a0118-4da5-446b-a786-86e1f789b57b I tend to be of opinion that middle size of 3, or nearest size below middle of 4 is the best one for overall comfort. Anything above middle is more bling and vanity than everyday practicality. So for Superb, 17 inch probably best overall in a country when roads are often littered with potholes, and are not billiard table smooth. They tyres are lot cheaper too.

Try turning temperature to low, then after about 20 seconds to max, then after another 20 seconds try manually switching to feet, then to screen etc. Basic idea is if there is a sticky motorised flap in the vent, by manually forcing all the possible combinations and allowing time for flap to fully move you clear whatever the problem was. Might work (or might not)

Generally all season tyres are quieter than firmer sport or Eco summer tyres, especially in colder weather. The Pirelli Cintuarto all season SF2 has very quiet rating Have heard good things about Falken euro all season AS210, some sizes are only 69db I would guess the brand new Continental all season 2 might be worth a look (as version 1 was highly rated) Not tried any of these though Really if you want comfort rather than a firm ride, need to follow @Carlston advice above and look at smaller rims, with deeper tyres. The overall diameter will be similar.

The All in one required an inspection, but as long as this was booked before end of offer period, even if happened week or two after was ok. The policy can't start until after the inspection. The policy also can't start whilst another warranty is running. Not totally sure if you can book the offer end August, get inspection in September if warranty runs out early September though. Don't know if booking date or inspection date is the relevant date.

Try a spray can of silicone lubricant, spray rubber gaiters and bushes (but don't spray the brakes)

I think @Amberberry asked same question about eBay listing in wheels and tyres section, I have already given my views there

It's difficult to see from the photos, as it's so dirty, I can't really work out if some of the lines are dirty water stains (like it got parked in a field or a ditch), or if they are scratches or even cracks. There are couple of kerbing scuff marks. I don't think there is any real damage to the wheel, but would only really know once you have run fingers over any remaining marks to see if it was dirt, or feels like scratch or crack. My guess (and I might be wrong) is they have been taken off a car that crashed and been written off with bodywork damage. Although the tyre seems to have fair amount of tread, it might be a very cheap budget tyre (I can't read the name, but could literally have been a ditch finder). Probably should be assuming tyre will need replacing and just buying the rim. If the seller has a number of these then might be better to get cheapest wheel with worst tyre if going to change tyre anyway.

You can get an idea from various websites, some will pester you afterwards until you unsubscribe, but doing a couple will give you idea if price is reasonable. Just bear in mind if there are scratches, dings, worn parts etc then will knock price down further. Main advantage of part exchange is timing and linked transaction, selling separately can mean gap between cars, or paying for and insuring 2 cars. I sold a car through SwindonCarBuyer.com who were good with best price, but just realised you are in Glasgow

Do some basic checks first : 1) Tyre pressures 2) hook your hands under each wheel arch, lift it a bit and let go, if it wallows or doesn't settle straight away then shock absorbers faulty 3) check for transport blocks, normally have to jack body up and look at top of spring under the cover, shouldn't be any lumps of U shaped plastic slid in. 4) Are tyres (especially front) wearing more on one edge, if so got tracking or alignment issue. From memory the scout being higher has slightly different size tyres, so check the pressure not been set to standard Superb (should be a pressure sticker (either inside the fuel filler cap, or on left front door frame). If it is a 2021 car then double check someone hasn't put wrong size tyres on it (because they are cheaper). What tyres and size have you got, and is the tyre date code (4 digit number near rim) consistent with few weeks before build (say 3 or 4 months before registration), as this will indicate if tyres are original. If you don't understand tyres just copy the brand and range name and numbers and 4 digit code written on them and someone here is bound to explain it.

Isn't that only on the Mhev mild hybrid engines (there isn't any full hybrid Fabia), and not sure there are Mhev either

Yes were some sightings of test cars, but we now know facelifts of Kodiaq and Superb are coming later this year, and facelifts of Kamiq and Scala early / spring 2024. Probably pushed the Octavia back until later in 2024. Has also been revealed (on Skoda Storyboard) that Elroq will be launched during 2024 ahead of 2025 on sale (it is an electric SUV about size of Karoq). On the basis that manufacturers like to have something fresh every few months suggests Octavia facelift production will have to slot before this.

Didn't think Continental make premium contact 7 in required size, although the sport contact 7 exists in 235/40 R19

The Pirelli P7 has been around for years, but did have updated version. Although the Pirelli Powergy would now be better choice My shortlist would include : Bridgestone Turanza 6 Continental Premium Contact 6 Falken Azensis FK520 Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 Goodyear Asymmetric 6

Yes, just remembered some Borbet wheels come in different sizes, but there are some that fit Superb, eg N and V which has the 57.1mm centre

No, direct with same bolts But they won't fit a Superb (as 5 x 100 PCD bolt spacing), but I suspect will fit Kamiq and Scala which are similar to a Seat Arona under the bodywork. Borbet have a useful Will they fit type calculator on their website, where you can enter make and model, and it filters to what is suitable https://www.borbet.de/en/configurator#411458664!CBC785F

UK used to be out of line with much of Europe which was much longer. But of course the engine factory doesn't know which car on main production line each one will be put in, so was a historic anomaly Officially there is no time limit, and 15 years is an estimate, although various dates from 10 years upwards are doing rounds on internet forums. What is supposed to happen now is the belt is inspected at major services for signs of wear and appropriate advice given if showing signs of wearing.

Bit difficult if only changing 2 tyres, but one of the good reasons to change to all seasons is they tend not to suffer cracking in same way as summer tyres. But going forward look at swapping tyres around about every 9-13k miles to even out wear, so can change all 4 together. Another bonus is don't feel obliged to try and match what could be superseded tyre.

The All in one covers more items than an extended scope service. It should therefore have a different tick list, or an additional section if they use standard service tick list. Seems to me garage screwed up here.

From memory 2020 was when infotainment including sat nav went online. 2019 cars used a memory card, 2021 was all downloaded. If the dvd reader is in glovebox, probably got old system, but if it is late 2020 then new online version The old ones are updatable by downloading new maps, there is threads on it, but need to keep copy of special file, DO NOT reformat, and add back the file to original card Some new maps are too big so need to delete parts to fit on the card. The online ones only update if you pay hefty annual subscription, instead most people use google maps or Waze on their phone and plug in and use the phone data

Leave it in D unless you know it's going to be a while (multi-way traffic lights, railway level crossings etc). For longer stops slip it into N (and if on a hill put handbrake on, as can then rest foot from brake) There are 2 stages when waiting, if foot is hard on brake will not try and pull, if ease brake a bit it expects you to start (and if you have start-stop on the easing will start engine, as will wobbling steering wheel)

Someone is going to have to explain the logic of this to me, why would anyone choose to use a car that they thought would fail an MOT. Surely if you value your own safety, would maintain it in roadworthy condition, so won't fail.

There is no guarantee that all the engines will be sold in UK Using latest year to date (Jan- July) SMMT sales figures diesel cars only 3.9% of sales (hardly seems worth bothering) Mhev Petrol 15.1% (appears to be covered by 1.5) Petrol 41.7% plug in hybrid 6.8% the remaining third is not available on new Superb Electric 16.1% Self charging full hybrid 12.4% Mhev diesel 4.0% https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/