SurreyJohn

It depends on when you travel, the 2.2m height restriction is because if you opt for that ticket, and ferry is busy, they will drop the intermediate floors, then have two decks of 2.2m instead of one about 4.4m high. Normally those extra decks are raised You have approx 0.5m height above the roof rails so should be ok Your bigger problem might be high Covid status of UK, as it seems from 1st January might not be able to travel if we leave EU club without a deal.

It is possible to get all seasons in 235/35 R19 size but list includes some rather budget brands which might not have the required quality or mileage https://www.reifen.com/de/TyreSize/List/CarAllyear/225-35-R19?TyreListSort=&Page=1&PageSize=12&TyreSpeedIndexKey=&Reinforced=False&Runflat=False&SnowFlag=False&MSFlag=False&LoadIndex=0&TyreWidth=225.00&TyreCrossSection=35.00&TyreDiameter=19&SelectedTyreOption=None&ConstructionType=R&TyreWidthChangedByNutzart=&OffroadTypeIndex=&TyreManufacturerFilterKey=19D%2C19X%2C14U%2C14D%2C17E%2C19J%2C1E01%2C16B%2C16R%2C15S%2C19D%2C19X%2C14U%2C14D%2C17E%2C19J%2C1E01%2C16B%2C16R%2C15S&RemoveTyreNutzartFilterKeySingle= https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyre/search-size/ But as often said on these forums, Skoda UK doesn’t really help by fitting wheel sizes that have negligible all seasons available

Do you get the grey bar at top of infotainment with an info symbol in it. The reasons are at top, when you touch info, from memory includes : engine not at working temperature; high electrical load, air conditioning required to cool cabin, cabin requires heat; battery insufficient charge. Vehicle ahead moved forward (if front radar is fitted). Maybe other messages,

The 4x4 system is very heavy, the 2.0 tsi 4x4 is 220kg more than 1.5tsi DSG 2wd per Dec 2020 brochure That is effectively carrying same weight as 3 extra adults, or 9 25kg sacks of cement. Do you really want that extra weight all the time? So if you want the Sportline, the extra fuel costs of the 4wd system might be better spent as £600 on set of premium all season tyres eg Goodyear 4 season gen 3. (and of course the 2.0 tsi 4wd costs £3035 more)

I guess if the Op already has a Karoq, he/she will know if need 4wd, or if it is deadweight majority of the time. One thing is for certain, (and very obvious if you go in the tyres section) that the tyres the car comes with are specified for warm/hot dry sunny days. It is of course a lot cheaper to buy tyres suitable for all year use in UK climate (where we get cold rain) to get traction in slippery conditions, than pay extra for 4wd system. Recent tests have shown that wet grip in modern summer tyres falls over dramatically below about +11c, and is much worse than you expect lower temperature gets (even above zero). What seems to have happened is since all seasons have been introduced, summer tyres are optimised for WLTP tests (which I think is at +25c). Rather higher than average UK day and night, hence now inappropriate. And if you really need convincing there are plenty of videos of spinning all 4 wheels fitted with factory summer tyres, whilst a 2wd version with more appropriate tyres leaves it for dead when it is slushy or snowy.

I wasn’t very clear about the direct debit, you shouldn’t prevent a draw unless it is already fully paid off. Of course if there is a timing overlap, and payment goes out in error after being settled, you will get the funds back. I believe any direct debit refused when there is nothing owing cannot go on a credit score (but wouldn’t put it past some automatic system to flag it) You still need to close the direct debit (even if nothing is being drawn off it), otherwise your bank may still be showing it as open (active). Perhaps a termination is now sent to your bank, but I have found debit debits in the past that are still active on my bank account even when last draw was 18 months ago.

Remains to be seen what UK ends up with, but here is more info, there is even a 2wd version, a mild hybrid version, and choice of 18 or 19 inch wheels https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/models/octavia/the-new-skoda-octavia-scout-will-get-you-in-60-seconds/

Yes, if it is VW Group finance, can be paid off keeping freebies You don’t pay it off at dealership, you ring the finance Co Give them a day or 2 for paperwork to be logged, then call before day 14 for full settlement amount. You will pay few days interest. If you leave it more than 14 days (after cooling off period) then you are also subject to any early settlement charges as per loan agreement. I think you can pay by debit card on the call, or by bank transfer within few days (but remember you will have maximum amount limits for both, depending on your bank). You will also need to cancel direct debit at your bank. For clarity, you use term withdraw immediately, but you need everything to set up, hence the day or 2 (not 1 minute after signing agreement) Ultimately VW Finance then pays for the services, using the interest you are paying, but as only few pounds, they must get other customers to subsidise your few days of PCP. They seem to rely on not many choosing to repay during cooling off period.

A couple of seconds does sound like oil shortage on start up until it circulates. The obvious questions are how is oil level, and how old is the oil. If this has become noticeable during cold weather, what is the engine mileage. There is a possibility that garage used a bulk multi grade oil, but for an older engine, there is some suggestion that the oil grade should be slightly thicker, or more precisely for a multi grade, a wider range. If it is coming upto an oil change being due, the change it may sort it. From memory a 2014 tsi was a chain cam engine (might be wrong), so doesn’t need cam belt changed, however the chain links might have eased very slightly, allowing bit of extra slack, thus giving bit of chain rattle, and potentially causing timing of valves to be tiny bit off. May be worth getting chain tension checked.

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/models/octavia/the-new-skoda-octavia-rs-will-get-you-in-60-seconds/ Various official info and videos

It might be a good idea to check for any residual flood water at all the low points, vents under front seats, spare wheel well, tilt back seats and check under there as well. If everything is bone dry to touch then like others I’m struggling to guess where rain is seaping in

Did your all season tyres come as standard from the factory, or have they been changed since car arrived. I am interested because if all season is factory fitted (for Poland) then no reason why it should not be possible in UK

Quick update now weather is looking bit wintery in few days time For those with 18 inch wheels the choice of all season tyres has grown further. Can now also get Minerva AS Master and Imperial all season driver (although neither of these are premium brands) Still not a lot of choice, but best (in my opinion) would be Continental All season contact or Vredestein Quatrac Pro

You had indicated sharp stones or rocks had damaged a tyre, so suggesting something that is designed to deal with abrasive stones There are 2 ways of looking at safety: good grip that keeps you on the road; and avoiding a blowout that leaves you stranded, or causes a crash

Normally the air dryer in the air conditioning will remove moisture from inside (unless you daftly turn it off). In same way fog forms, colder air cannot hold as much moisture as warmer air. If you are not using car much then you need to artificially remove moisture, especially as seasons change and air temperature drops. I would go to your local hardware store and buy a moisture absorber (either a tray of granules which you replace with new granules periodically, or one that can be microwaved to dry it and reuse it. Just leave it in car. If it is leaking water into cabin, a common reason is poorly fitted pollen filter which lets water in below the grill, near where wipers are attached. Another common one is blocked drains at bottom of doors (use a wooden cocktail stick to poke the blockage, won’t damage paint with wooden stick unlike using metal item), the drain holes should be visible by looking with doors open.

If you are only getting 12000 miles, I would check your tracking and alignment Goodyear efficient grip are for fuel saving, quiet, comfortable ride (Goodyear’s words, not mine). Never going to be a tough tyre for poor roads When you say poor roads, do you mean tarmac, or more a track with loose stones. If stone abrasion is a problem then Michelin Latitude cross is a possible. But of course rugged tyres are never going to be like a high performance tyre for braking. If you are driving on those kind of roads, (where you aren’t going to be doing autobahn speeds) then stay clear of high performance summer tyres and focus on tyre with strength (and winter ability), you want something reliable whatever the weather. As you want good wet performance I will go out on a limb and suggest Hankook Kinergy 4S2

You might find a foam kit has expired date If so leave it in old car, and buy upto date one for replacement car

This is a presentation issue on the website, having filtered to correct size 225/40 R18, they are including the 92Y. As already discussed the letters are max speed. The 92 is a load weight rating. (92 is 630kg), so no wheel should carry more than that fully loaded (might be easier to think of it as 1260kg max per axle). Table of weights here https://www.ctyres.co.uk/general/load-index

Originally the letters increased with speed however as cars got faster and tyre technology improved some additional letters were used for some intermediate speed limits. There are now such a large amount of tyre sizes that manufacturers often find it easier to make just a single (high) speed rating, than multiple speeds for a size. So you might have a 160+ mph rating on a car that only does 115mph

@MalcolmPreen you are a star mentioning the 2 metal hooks, I think I was trying to grip these as well. Thanks to all the others that indicated what to do as well Had a go and now have 2 osram nightbreaker bulbs in, seems to be working, but won’t know until nighttime how much better they are. Was never a problem in SW London (with streetlights), but unlit country roads showed how weak the lights were, especially compared to our other car with LED headlights

Not available in size being discussed,

I didn’t include Nordic winter tyres, only the 8 on Continental UK website Continental go for S (sport) and P (premium), sport tends to be firmer for sharper cornering, and spirited driving, whereas premium are softer and more comfortable ride. Eco contact is new, my understanding is it gives better mpg by being harder, great for motorway cruising in summer to riviera, but the downside of this is usually means they are not grippy in cold weather. I think official testing is done at +25c so not that relevant to UK real world. There is evidence in recent tests that in wet, braking and grip falls rapidly below +10c (and suggested it is bit higher still for Eco summer tyres). What you have to consider is how many days (and nights) there are below this (probably below this by long way currently) All season tyres are often considered ideal for -5c to +25c. So not as good on hot summer days, (but these tend to be fewer than days below +10c). They have only really been introduced in last few years, even 5 years ago all season tyres were rare. Winter tyres are happy upto about +15c, and will deal with frost, slush, cold rain and snow. You are likely to get up a snowy slope if required with these fitted. A common misconception is winter tyres are only for snow, this is wrong, it is temperature based. Remember a salted road can be damp at well below zero, so don’t assume a summer tyre is fine if road is treated, do you really want to be doing 70mph on a salted damp motorway at -5c with little grip

225/40 R18 has no less than 8 types of tyre from Continental (and some of them are old designs), which is useful if you have piecemeal replacement as above, but means you can easily be buying old technology. Sort of like finding IPhone 7 on sale alongside IPhone 12 For the record the 8 currently listed are : All season contact (a new design ideal for all year use in UK) Conti Sport contact 5 (summer tyre, been around for few years) Eco contact 6 (new summer tyre) Premium contact 6 (more comfort based summer tyre) Conti Winter Contact TS810 sport (winter tyre, about decade old) Conti winter contact TS 830P (winter tyre, also out for years) winter contact TS850P (winter tyre, highly rated) winter contact TS 860S (newer winter tyre) Of the list, only one is suited to all round use in UK, also since the introduction of the all season, the new summer tyres have become more summer like (more likely to be hard and not grippy in cold). I suspect those in Scotland might be able to use the winter TS850P all year (not a formal recommendation)

Reported in Autoexpress, new 1 litre versions, and 1.5 (manual or 7 speed DGG) https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/scala/100638/skoda-scala-range-expanded-new-engines The final comment is rather irritating for SE spec users as it says the SE technology gets £2100 of extra equipment for £400 more. .....rough translation the SE is overpriced by £1700

It’s not possible to see from a photo how much slight distortion is, but must be more than very slight to have been detected Therefore can’t really offer advice on remaining lifespan, but I would be looking to replace the rim, if tyre is ok then it can be refitted. If you don’t have a spare wheel, you may prefer to keep existing one for emergency use and get new tyre at same time