SurreyJohn

The Fabia is overpriced in UK, and even quite poor value against other VW group cars like polo and Ibiza The specs are muddled, appears to be deliberate leaving out commonly wanted items, that can only be had as part of expensive packs grouped with things you have probably never had, so wouldn't notice if they were missing. So if add packs would be buying things might not use. As @Carlston has said overpriced, Another example, in Germany Fabia starts from €14,540 (£12,900) German Monte Carlo 1.5 DSG is €26,400 (£23,400) VAT is 19% in Germany so don't let a UK stealer claim it is due to VAT

Yes, diamond cut alloys look pretty in a showroom when new and shiny But are not very practical over life of a car, as any stone, chipping etc thrown up by passing vehicles soon damages them, as do many motorists if they bump into kerbs etc. Once damaged, any moisture that gets under coatings tend to make them look tatty. A quick look around my nearest car park confirms that only tiny minority bother to clean them to shiny state, so rather defeats the purpose of having them.

This should help, Skoda brochure with pictures of the all wheels, and their tyre sizes and the ET offset. Octavia mk3 is listed as Octavia III, mk 4 as IV (Skoda use Roman numerals) https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/639a0118-4da5-446b-a786-86e1f789b57b

Twice, not 3 times. One to take good tyre off back and put space saver on Two to put good tyre on front and put flat tyre in boot Or put it on front and go slowly, and if you remember (probably after traction control has cut power), switch off, switch on and if possible switch off traction control

What age was the Audi, from memory VW group changed it about 6 years ago so they default to normal on start up, (which is the mode used for the WLTP test). There was even a time when the display didn't change, and would still show Eco on start up, although was back in normal (and possibly some cars still do it if that was the software at the time, might have been about 5 years ago)

Unless you have lots of sacks of cement (or equivalent) in the boot, then that is far too low. Something is wrong with the suspension. I think you might need new springs, but you will need to get it checked

Amazed at 14 weeks delivery for factory order But maybe there is a priority for PCP at current high interest rates I have just tried a Sportline on Skoda finance calculator Price £32,860 Total payable £38,760 so are being charged whopping £5890 to do a PCP https://finance.skoda-auto.com/210/en-gb/ so VW Group probably making extra £3-4k on finance over what it costs them, no wonder seems to be quick order

If it is worth at least £9k more than you owe, then stupid to hand it back Buy it to keep, or buy it to sell on and pocket the £9k You could roll into into a new deal, but PCP interest rates are high at moment, so not good time, as might be buying at top of interest rate bubble. EDIT just used Skoda finance calculator to see how bad new PCPs are at current high interest rate. For basic Kodiaq came up as price £33,495 which over 4 years with £6697 deposit said total payable £39,385 (and you would have higher balloon at £14,714, so would owe nearly £4k more than now at end) So basically paying £39,385-33,495= £5890 for doing a new PCP. You really ought to be looking at say an interest free credit card for £2k - £3k * with other £8k financed by a bank or supermarket loan at 5-7%. * for card will probably be a 3% fee and make sure you pay about £100 per month so balance is zero before free period expires.

It's a British thing, or at least a vanity idea by UK HQ which is presumably staffed by vane people who don't drive on normal potholed UK roads, but choose the spec in a brightly lit display area with billiard table smooth floors. Buy the same car in say Germany or Ireland and will come with smaller wheels and cost option to increase size.

What does that mean in normal English

Lots of Pirelli summer tyres don't like cold rain, my P7s that factory put on were same, grip falls on rapidly in wet below about +10c I am convinced that they are formulated to be optimal between about +10c and +40c. Especially since Pirelli introduced its all season. Brilliant for warm summer days, useless from late October to early April when the presumably expect you to fit their Soto zero winter tyre

Do you know mileage split ? there is big difference between 14-15k per year, compared to 35k then 4k and 4k. Before you think I am being stupid, there are people who travelled a lot, then changed to working at home from start of covid so car usage fell off a cliff.

Sounds like fiction (being polite rather than upset swear filter) Unconfirmed date, exactly half year ahead is round number guesswork. Apart from anything else week 28 (end of July), just happens to be when factory normally starts a 3 week summer break to mid August. Ask dealer why it will be made during factory summer shutdown, I would love to know their answer.

You might be better using a mis-sold argument if the salesman misled you. Whilst you might get nowhere, the old adage of if don't ask, won't get applies so no loss trying. Similarly might be worth asking if they will take it back due to the DPF problem and source you a petrol version instead. Again might not get anywhere, but if it does and you effectively share any financial hit, then better than you taking 100% of the hit. Whilst it is too late for Op, just in case anyone else is reading this thread because thinking of buying a diesel Karoq, be very wary of any that might have been used for mainly local journeys during lockdown. Try and see service intervals and mileages, a car that has done less than 10k miles over 3 years since first lockdown, might not have done many longer journeys

If your car is trying to regen every couple of days, then it thinks the previous one didn't finish the job, and still got more to do. If it needs a catch-up then a 20 minute trip is far too short, probably looking at a 30 minute regen starting from when everything is hot enough. Which on a cold winters day is likely to be 15-25 minutes. So going to need at least 50 minutes use. Once back to regular regens back to nearer 25 minutes (plus about 10 minutes extra in cold weather). Without knowing the service or usage history, there is a chance previous owner did lots of short journeys too, if too many regens are incomplete tend to get an ash and soot build up which sort of bakes on and a regen won't ever fully clean. As previous replies have said, can scan for the ash level which will give you indication of how clogged the DPF is. Don't want to be bearer of bad news, but if too badly clogged will need a DPF clean, not cheap, and if only had it a few weeks best bet is to get supplying dealer to fix it as a fault developing at time of sale. Your problem is if you mainly do town driving and only occasional other journeys then the emissions system on a euro6d diesel will keep giving problems. A diesel doing a regen uses more fuel than a petrol. So really you have bought the wrong car, and should have got the petrol version. The diesel is not efficient on cold short journeys, diesels are best when warmed through, remember the WLTP fuel figures are tested at about +23c (and not during a regen). I wouldn't compare it to an older diesel without latest emissions equipment, they didn't have to spend some of their life (and lots of extra fuel) cleaning and burning particles at high temperatures. Diesels are now a liability if they are unable to fully regen because sensors limit things until they do to meet emissions requirements.

I think the factory being full is true, but not full as in maximum capacity. It is limited by parts supply. It is an assembly line, and can only built what it gets. VW group have chosen to buy in semiconductors (not operate their own factory). They also still have fairly low capacity for battery production. I suspect it is simply a case of we can only build X battery packs for electric vehicles, shall we put them in a £80k Audi that is profitable, or a Skoda that we sold at £30k 1-2 years ago but is now costing nearer £35k to build. Personally I still think they hope most orders will be cancelled by customers bored of waiting, and then they can just build any remaining orders when they would have made the cheap run out cars before retooling for updated model.

@BoxerBoy Option A extend contract is new, I bet it isn't in the finance agreement you signed when you took it out (dig out your copy and look). This seems to be a recognition that VW group dealers haven't bought enough stock to sell you a car that isn't yet made. Option B pay balance should also be there, it was fixed amount at start. It will only be more if you terminate it early as you are effectively combining some of the monthly payments not yet made. But of course it's easy to add up the remaining payments and balloon to give a max outstanding. Option C is effectively optional, nothing to stop you settling the balance, and selling it yourself (or part exchanging it) without having a BCA inspection. Of course if someone like webuyanycar.com offers you more than you owe, would be daft to hand it back, as could simply sell to them and keep cash difference (it's not a windfall, just some of the monthly you paid, being given back to you)

I suspect at 7 years the battery is on the way out, and needs replacing. Probably better to do this in a controlled way, where you can source a good price than pay lots in a panic when it fails. Is the battery being checked on a cold frosty morning before start up, or after the car has been on a run, engine bay warmed up, and recharged on the way to workshop.

A PCP is regulated financial product, if it is being mis-sold can complain to financial regulator. Or better still tell the sales person that you will, and suggest they get their manager to explain or offer compensation, if they don't want you to raise a complaint that might lose them their ability to offer loans and financial products.

Skoda dealers have put he price up lots in last few years, no wonder they have glitzy buildings It should not need a senior technician at very expensive labour rates to do a routine service or oil change. For that much you should be getting a gold plated service where they will do it tomorrow. If you are in a routine queue for workshop time sometime next week where the junior does it, then that is excessive and encouraging you to find an Independent workshop

I think the 1.5tsi uses the Atkinson / Miller cycle where intake valves are held open longer, which means more of a faff to set it accurately, especially with the helix cams used to switch out (hold open) valves on 2 cylinders. I am guessing very accurate setting up and tensioning is needed.

Are those jacking points, or where the frame sits on the cradle as it goes down the production line. Looks a bit too far inboard for easy location of a jack

You could either go aftermarket brand (I use Borbet for my winter wheels, although it isn't a Superb, been pleased with them, they also have a handy website as to what fits). Have no experience of other brands. Alternatively Skoda sell various wheels (see attached brochure) https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/639a0118-4da5-446b-a786-86e1f789b57b Superb has 19, 18, 17 and a 16 inch. The outside diameter with tyres is about same, but the smaller rims and deeper tyres mean you will find it harder to damage them. However if I am reading your signature correctly you have a 280, this has bigger brake discs and callipers. The 16inch won't fit, not sure about 17s, but 18 inch will be better than the 19s for damage limitation. Hopefully someone else can clarify on in the 17s will clear the brakes. If you have to get new tyres, then perhaps look at all seasons, tend to be slightly chunkier tread and often come with XL extra load sidewalls.

Why have they suggested requesting a 3 month extension, when everything else is suggesting you will need another 9-12 months. I don't trust dealers that drip feed small extensions rather than be honest and give you a best estimate date, even if it not what you want to hear. VWFS is not a charity, they are not contractually obliged to keep extending your deal, you are running risk they might say 2 extensions max, or max 12 month extensions etc, or they see you as captive so hike the payments to extend. Very high risk strategy for you with no comeback on dealer if their 3 months suggestion is wrong.

Yes much better to pay a balloon payment of say £11k if car is worth more. Can always sell car later. Now is a poor time to start a new PCP with small deposit contributions and hefty interest rates of 7.9% or more. If don't believe me just use the finance calculator. Will get something like on the road price £30k, total amount payable over 3 or 4 years £33k. So basically being asked to pay thousands to do a PCP