SurreyJohn

It can be stopped in theory, as a dealer requests finance approval, and finance Co could say: ok from credit, but not that individual as they always pay it off. But it seems VWFS take the view that don’t want to upset dealer (who might just then go and put it to another finance company), and will do deal anyway, knowing there is high likelihood of them paying arrangement fee to dealer, but never recovering it in interest. As long as the proportion paying off is fairly small, everyone else paying interest can subsidise these. Of course if too many do repay with 14 days, then this subsidising by those who can’t afford to pay for the car in one go falls apart. It’s same principle as a credit card company charging nothing to those who pay off in full, because those who don’t subsidise those who do with higher interest.

There are over 200 mk4 Octavia First Editions for re-sale on autotrader, must be a reason why so many remain unsold without anyone wanting them

Actually some extreme vehicles (think Ferrari and Hypercars etc) have both directional and asymmetric tyres. So a set of 4 has 4 different tyres that are each designed for one specific wheel. But admittedly this is bit irrelevant to Skoda.

Try the very unsubtle hint Put both keys on salesman desk, and ask if they would like your debit card to process the refund. Remember your contract with dealership is legally unconnected to the dealerships contract / agreements with Skoda, so waffling that they are waiting for Skoda doesn’t delay your rejection process, as 2 independent processes, and yours can be completed even if they haven’t talked to Skoda. One other thing a rejection does not require a non-disclosure (gagging) agreement so if they suggest one, they are trying it on. Good Luck

Sounds like an overheating problem, which resets when it cools down. Assuming excess heat not being caused by low oil, or low coolant, or blocked water pump, or ancient oil that is not circulating then : might be faulty sensor possibly a sticky turbo (carbon build up) possibly turbo oil feed pipes part blocked so turbo struggling. If it does need new turbo, make sure oil feed is also changed, otherwise new turbo will also fail if cause is oil starvation. Might be worth a tank full of premium fuel with cleaning additives, to see if it can clean some deposits, might not work, but relatively cheap compared to repair Would be easier to identify if someone can plug in and get fault codes before resetting happens Can you advise what mileage, engine type etc Also Is it more time related (after a certain time from start up, rather than normally done about10 miles)

Virtually all order forms and contracts have a small print clause that says in event of tax changing, the rate applicable at the tax date will apply. Can’t change pre tax price that was agreed

Pilot sport 4 are a summer sporty tyre, primacy are summer touring tyre What do you use car for, lively drives along winding roads, or long journeys on motorways and good roads. Ultimately if you drive the car hard on winding roads you will never get high mileage from any tyre. It’s simple physics, there is a trade off between soft enough to grip well and hard enough to resist wear. Both will be good in warmer weather or when tyres warmed up. Both will be terrible in cold weather, grip will fall off below about +11c (and there are lots of mornings below that in UK) The 220 is enough power to spin wheels in wet with either of these if you attempt to use them November- April. If you want to enjoy that power all year, either fit performance all seasons, or have your summer fun, then swap to winter tyres. (Sounds like you are intending to buy tyres anyway) If you go for PS4 then swap them front back about every 10-12k miles (13-15k miles for touring tyres), otherwise will end up with 2 tyres with lot less tread that need replacing. If you are doing seasonal swaps just do it when you swap them anyway. If you buy winter tyres, and even the tread wear by putting biggest tread on front each time you swap, then should be able to get to 50k+ miles before you need to buy 5th new tyre (assuming no punctures). Although you like Michelin, if you want to go all season I would suggest Vredestein Quatrac Pro is better than general use Michelin cross climate+ in a performance car.

Your dealer may be playing a bit naive here as the brochures have for a couple of years always carried a note on the WLTP section advising adding options may change the CO2 rating I suspect your dealer was aware that it was at the max for a band, and likely to go up if you added anything, but was too keen to get the sale and chose not to flag the possibility. Due to semiconductor shortages they can probably sell it to someone else for more so will not block a rejection, especially if they gave you a price lower than they would do now.

Info on Wheels (might not all be in UK) : 14 inch Flair (steel) 5J x14 ET38 with 185/70 R14 tyres (base spec only) 15 inch Calisto (steel), Rotare (silver) or Rotare (black) 5.5J x 15 ET40 with 185/65 R15 tyres 16 inch (all alloy) Proxima (silver or grey or black) 6J x 16 ET45 with 195/55 R16 tyres 17 inch (all alloy) Procyon (silver or grey or black) with aero (like punched metal fins, but might not be metal) see the silver car 2 posts above fitted with these 7J x 17 ET51 with 215/45 R17 tyres 18 inch Libra (high gloss black or silver) 7J x 18 ET 51 with 215/40 R18 tyres

Found some more info Equipment varies with spec, but range-topping Fabia can have: full-LED lights front and rear panoramic glass roof grille-mounted radar for the safety and assistance systems sensors for Park Assist that works at up to 25 mph (40 km/h) and takes care of the steering. dual-zone climate control heated steering wheel heated windscreen, LED ambient lighting central air vents for the rear seats rear central armrest Skoda introducing new Orange Sunset and Graphite Grey paints and up to 18-inch wheels. High-end versions of the Fabia will be offered with a contrasting Black Magic or Graphite Grey colour for the roof, side mirror caps, and the front grille frame. 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster touchscreen infotainment up to 9.2 inches in size. Personally I could live without park assist and big wheels but dual zone climate, heated windscreen, full LED lights sound good If correct spec has 1.5tsi DSG (with pothole friendly wheel size with all season tyres) then I will be a serious buyer

Bit manual (and not very practical if you have loads of contacts) but does the version you have allow you to display contacts and fling them away by swiping each one to the side. You could at least delete your family ones if you have to many

Fabia mk4 wheelbase is 2564mm (which is longer than mk1 Octavia) It is now 4108mm long Expected to go on sale September with first deliveries early 2022 (dates are provisional) UK prices not yet announced, but Skoda has advised Europe target market is €14,000 for basic spec Fabia upto about €24-26k (before options) for top spec (euro - pounds converted is £12,114 to £22,500)

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/models/fabia/the-new-skoda-fabia-is-here-watch-the-premiere/ The new FABIA is a genuine all-rounder that remains true to its forerunners’ tradition. “The FABIA has been an integral part of our portfolio for over 20 years and embodies the core values of our brand like no other model. The latest generation has everything it takes to seamlessly build on the success of its predecessors. It offers more space than its competitors, perfect connectivity, advanced assistance systems and an emotive design – in other words, all you need, and a little more,“ says ŠKODA CEO Thomas Schäfer, summarising the new car’s evolution. This evolution has been enabled by the MQB-AO platform the FABIA is using for the first time. The platform itself is an outstanding foundation that let ŠKODA engineers deploy state-of-the-art technical solutions. As a result, the FABIA boasts both a large interior and practical design with excellent dynamics and the best aerodynamics in its segment (drag coefficient cw = 0.28). Beautiful and dynamic ŠKODA’s designers have given the new model an attractive exterior. Its length and width have increased but not its height, giving the FABIA a more dynamic appearance. “With the fourth-generation FABIA, we have taken the next step in our brand-typical, emotive design language. Thanks to its new proportions, our entry-level model looks much more dynamic and grown-up. At the same time, the new FABIA embodies a modern lifestyle at first glance. We have deliberately not changed the essence of the FABIA: as is typical of a ŠKODA, it is a functional and practical everyday companion,” remarks SKODA chief designer Oliver Stefani. The car’s dynamic looks are accented by a number of new design details. The FABIA has been given strong lines, and the triangular shape on the front doors is a nod to the wedge segment of the Czech national flag. The car has ŠKODA’s typical crystalline elements, such as the chiselled front lights, which come with LED technology as standard. And a first for the FABIA is the option of state-of-the-art Full LED lights at both front and rear. The effort to perfect the car’s aerodynamics contributed to its dynamic looks: muscular proportions often help achieve better drag parameters, but sometimes the devil is in the detail. In this regard it’s worth mentioning the bigger and elongated rear spoiler which, incidentally, is uniquely constructed from a single piece of material. The spoiler helps channel the airflow behind the car and substantially reduces air resistance. The new, optimised wheels also help improve the car’s ability to slice through air. The basic option on the FABIA is 14” or 15” steel wheels, but up to 18” rims are available as an option. In the Proxima and Procyon designs the rims have special plastic fills that both enhance the design and help control airflow around the wheels. Bigger and roomier As far as the car’s dimensions are concerned, its length has grown by 111 millimetres compared to the previous generation to reach 4,108 millimetres, and it has grown 48 millimetres wider (1,780 mm). The wheelbase has been extended to 2,564 millimetres, 94 more than its predecessor. What’s more, the wheelbase on the new FABIA is now longer than the first-generation ŠKODA OCTAVIA’s. These numbers mean that the new FABIA is considerably more spacious than the previous versions, with more room for both occupants and their luggage. The boot has been enlarged by 50 litres to reach a segment-topping 380 litres; and folding down the rear seats gives a total of 1,190 litres of practical space. The bigger, roomier interior is now also quieter thanks to improved sound insulation, while new materials and design features usually found in higher-segment cars (such as ambient lighting or contrasting upholstery stitching) and the FABIA’s updated technologies make the in-car experience even better. For the first time ever, the FABIA offers its occupants two-zone air-conditioning and air-con outlets on the rear of the centre console for passengers in the back. Other new options available to FABIA buyers for the first time are a heated steering wheel (either two-spoke or the sporty three-spoke steering wheel) and a heated windscreen. The new FABIA has also been given a modern infotainment system with an always-online connection and numerous ŠKODA Connect services. The basic infotainment system is called Swing and comes with a 6.5” touchscreen display and DAB radio; the more advanced Bolero has an 8” display, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone connection for the use of Wireless SmartLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Another option is PhoneBox, which lets you wirelessly charge your mobile phone. The top-of-the-range infotainment system is Amundsen, which has a 9.2” touchscreen display, gesture control and voice control via Laura, the voice assistance system that speaks fifteen languages. You can even opt for the Virtual Cockpit digital instrument panel with the new FABIA. Of course, the FABIA has an abundance of safety equipment that has helped the model to a five-star rating in Euro NCAP tests. It can have up to nine airbags and offers, for the first time in the model’s history, Travel Assist, Park Assist and other assistance systems. These include adaptive cruise control, Lane Assist to make sure you don’t stray out of your lane and Side Assist to warn drivers of cars in their blind spot or approaching from behind at high speed. Even more Simply Clever The new FABIA also excels in terms of Simply Clever features. Five of these are brand new for ŠKODA, while eight more have been borrowed from other models for the first time; in total there are 43 Simply Clever features. That’s a record for the FABIA. But don’t worry, old favourites like the ice scraper in the fuel tank cap and parking ticket holder on the A-pillar are still there. The five new Simply Clever features mainly help make better use of space inside the car. Details like the parking card or payment card holder and elastic penholder help keep the car’s interior neat and tidy, while the new (optional) removable drink holder provides convenience and flexibility. Backseat passengers can make use of a new (again, optional) storage box that fits between the centre tunnel and rear seats. Plus there is a system for keeping the luggage compartment tidier and an optional sunshade for the sunroof. When it’s not in use, it can be stored away under the floor of the luggage compartment. The sunroof itself is an innovative and clever design solution that enhances the sense of airiness inside the car. The new technology stops the interior from getting too hot, and it does that without blinds or opening mechanisms that intrude on the space Simply Clever features the FABIA has borrowed from other ŠKODA models include the bag beneath the luggage compartment floor that can be used for storing clothes, for example (it can take up to 3.5 kilograms); practical phone pockets on the back of the front seats; a USB-C connector on the interior rear-view mirror (optional; can be used to connect a dash cam); or the foldable front passenger seat that lets you transport long items. Engines for every occasion The new FABIA will let customers choose between five modern powertrains. “All engines used in the new FABIA come from the EVO generation. They are even more efficient than their predecessors. We managed to make both of the MPI engines, which we developed for the entire Volkswagen Group and produce in the Czech Republic, more powerful by 4 kW, while reducing their fuel consumption and emissions,” says Johannes Neft, ŠKODA board director responsible for technical development. Four of the powertrains feature one-litre, three-cylinder engines, two of them are the MPI naturally aspirated engines Johannes Neft mentioned. The basic MPI engine has a power output of 48 kW, while its more powerful brother delivers 59 kW. The 1.0 TSI engines deliver 70 and 95 kW. The standard transmission is a manual gearbox. Only the most powerful three-cylinder engine has a six-speed gearbox or the optional seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. That DSG automatic transmission comes as standard with the model’s most powerful engine, the four-cylinder 1.5 TSI giving 110 kW and offering cylinder deactivation for reducing fuel consumption. While we’re on the subject, the new FABIA has pushed down fuel consumption (and with it CO2 emissions) to the lowest technically possible level. That is aided by the fact that despite the increase in the car’s size its weight has remained practically the same (thanks to super-strength steel used in its construction). The new flaps in front of the radiator grille, which can be closed to improve airflow when the car is not being made to work hard, deliver a saving of 0.2 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres at a speed of 120 km/h, for example. These advances mean that the new FABIA’s three-cylinder engines can boast a range of over 900 kilometres on one tank (WLTP cycle). That’s also because the standard 40 litre tank can be replaced with a 50 litre one, which opens up lots of interesting possibilities in combination with the 1.5 TSI and its fuel consumption of 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres. With the other engines, fuel consumption ranges from 5.0 to 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres.

I think it is Brexit related, as they come from EU warehouses Could easily see them closing UK operation due to the hassle and extra paperwork

I had that on my Yeti 5 years ago There is a little diagram somewhere in the handbook showing this, but it’s not the clearest

Now on Skoda website with link for today’s launch https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/models/fabia/the-new-skoda-fabia-is-here-watch-the-premiere/

@Trev96 Any chance of a link, I can only find the mk3 brochure (this is mk4 section)

Skoda have now changed pricing, all Enyaq 60 (including suite and eco suite) are now eligible for the grant again per new brochure issued 1st May https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/c72dfee1-ab36-40e0-b1be-9c99293156c2

Yes, 20 inch wheels are free of charge option in latest brochure dated 1st May chrome package is also FOC https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/c72dfee1-ab36-40e0-b1be-9c99293156c2

They are a big capital investment (unless you rent / lease them), not likely to fall foul of any city emission restrictions so perhaps should be buying with aim of keeping 10+ years

Kessy sends a ping at intervals to check for proximity, and if you let the key get cold (outside pocket on a coat etc in winter) then battery seems to die much faster The old (press a button) ones only used battery when the button was used, so would last many years

I would rotate them, and moving front to back does even out wear. The better tyres on back is a theory that helps to prevent tail slides. But it more daft to wear the fronts to say 2mm whilst having loads of tread at back, as you will struggle to brake in very heavy rain when road is awash. The only buy 2 tyres at a time is only advantageous if you intend to dispose of car before next 2 are required, otherwise you still buy 4 over same period (cash flow might improve, but will lose discounts for buying 4). Lots more advantages of buying 4 together (can change brand, or to all season, or buy something newly launched etc, and won’t find the type on other wheels now discontinued. I know someone that bought set of winter wheels and tyres, much safer, but because they check depths when swapping expect the 8 tyres they now have to last many years, and would have had to buy at least 4 new tyres over same period anyway, so no more expensive. I have also done this for one car (got them from Germany before stupid Brexit, where wheels and tyres were less than cost of the summer tyres in UK). Seems better to buy them in first year when not paying for servicing etc than buy the tyres when have other car repair and servicing costs in later years.

Remember that number of actions can restart the car : moving steering wheel easing brake pedal car in front moving off (it uses the radar) cabin too cold cabin too hot requiring air conditioning Some things will prevent start stop from happening : engine too cold battery not fully charged high electrical load (heated rear window, mirrors, seats etc) If your car is brand new, the battery might be bit down on charge if stored for a while. But possibly there is a faulty battery or voltage detector which would be fixed under warranty

Of course one of the stupidities of deposit contributions is if you are offered a £3000 deposit contribution, you donate extra £600 in VAT to the Government compared to if they simply cut the price by £3000 (which would be a price cut of £3600 including VAT) No idea why Skoda marketing want you to pay hundreds of pounds extra in VAT, but for their niceness to Rishi Sunak you may as well take their perks and pay finance off.

My only question is how much other stuff in the PDI did they also miss. Clearly either PDI wasn’t completed, or someone falsified the sign off that it was completed. I would have made them do whole PDI again in case they had skipped other things.