SurreyJohn

When you get the Haldex done (and insist on filter being done), worth bearing in mind the tyre wear. Whilst the newer versions of Haldex do not insist that the tyres are of a similar circumference (ie tread depths are similar), it clearly increases the load if tyres rotate at different speeds, so if your tyres are unevenly worn I suggest you get them swapped around to even out the wear, rather than increasing the divergence of tread thicknesses In my experience as long as air conditioning is run continuously, and not turned off for periods, it is unlikely to need servicing. If you really want it done, get it done at an a/c specialist who will probably charge a lot less.

Unless you have the 4x4 Kodiaq, it will be front wheel drive If the tyres are standard (will say outside somewhere near rim), can swap them diagonally. If they are directional (will say rotation with arrow pointing) then swap front - back, as have to stay on same side

The service trigger date depends on your driving style, how much urban work, how many hills etc. You will only get the max 30000km (18,641 miles) and 2 years if you do lots of flat main roads. If you haven’t already had it done, get tyres swapped front-back to even out wear. Will delay when they need replacement. If handing it back, might not need to replace any tyres (probably saving £500+ for a set of 4)

Can’t comment on Kamiq specifically, as I have Seat Arona (which is basically same car underneath skin), as Skoda didn’t have anything that size 2.5 years ago. The digital instruments hadn’t been introduced when I got my Arona (were added MY19) so is similar to what my Yeti had. The 1 litre tsi is fairly light at front, so don’t have much mass to increase friction. The 18 inch wheels and summer tyres were good in summer, but I too found could spin wheels in colder wet weather pulling out of side turnings. In the end I decided to buy winter wheels to solve the problem (at the time were only 2 all season tyres in the size). The only solution is new tyres more suitable for UK climate. (And I think all season tyres should be default choice from factory)

Now in the area (near Corsham), but only our second car is now a Skoda (petrol blue Roomster)

Did it flash up a warning in the multi function screen in centre of dials. I don’t have a Karoq but the warning was only 1-2 seconds so easy to miss if you don’t look at instruments before pressing start button. Occurred every time I got in until I changed it following day Suggests there is a warning, but it is so quick, easy to miss it

If the car has accumulated damp (quite easy if you get in with wet coat) then put some moisture absorber balls in it to absorb the dampness, keep them in car. If they lose effectiveness then they can usually be restored in a microwave oven. Run the a/c all year as others have said, it has a dehumidifier

Different people will give you various answers, and what was originally on there might have been bettered by newer versions or other brands. It really depends on if you want a high performance summer tyre, or a tyre that will grip all year (an all season tyre). However if you are only changing 2 tyres having a mix of seasons might not be sensible option. Really you should change all 4 tyres together, which is why it is recommended to swap front and back at around 13-15k miles to even out wear. Probably best if you look at some of the threads in the tyres section https://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/213-tyres-zone/

The rear discs need the wind back (has to be rotated whilst going back in), this is to reverse the self adjuster ratchet on the handbrake The front pistons can usually be levered back with big screwdriver

Where I am, it appears there will be a significant change to colder weather in 9 days time (of course the detail may change as get closer, as all weather forecasts are projections based on computer models) But 2m air temps max 7c, min -1c. (ground temps could be upto 4c less), so summer tyres will be highly unsuitable https://www.metcheck.com/WEATHER/16days.asp?zipcode=Corsham&locationID=57631&lat=51.4&lon=-2.2

I am baffled by this thread, the Op refers to Pirelli Cinturato But these come in summer P7 (and there is a new greener version) There is also a Cinturato all season (and all season plus) Don’t take this wrong way, but which version is being discussed

I read about this, seems there is an emissions loophole that allows the commercial version, but not the car version (with exactly the same engine and running gear). No idea why the legislation allows this, but probably like Ireland’s tax anomaly, was because to different set of rules badly met in the middle

Get a basic steel wheel, and fit a cheap tyre (not a directional tyre, as want to be able to fit either side, ideally all season as you want to be able to use it any time of year) Its only for temporary use to get you home and to tyre dealer day or two later, so doesn't need to be premium If you get one from scrapper (or ebay etc), might need to change tyre (check 4 digit date code, dont really want the tyre more than 8-10 years old, last 2 digits are year), old tyres will crack and deteriorate, but should be obvious visually Finally remember if you only have gunk, and no spare, then you will also need the jack and wheel brace

I think they are original Gen normally has G2 or G3 at end of name for newer versions Halfords have Gen-3 at £142.99 (but you can get £80 shopping voucher so effectively £20 per corner less) https://www.halfords.com/tyres/goodyear/vector-4-seasons-g3-vector4seasonsg3.html?dwvar_vector4seasonsg3_sectionwidth=225&dwvar_vector4seasonsg3_aspectratio=50&dwvar_vector4seasonsg3_rimdiameter=17&dwvar_vector4seasonsg3_speedrating=W&vid=4350903 My Tyres have them for £128.69 (not sure if that is fitted)

Goodyear Vector 4 seasons have 3 generations, original, Gen-2 and Gen-3, the Gen-3 is most recent, but not yet available in all the sizes (but as newest version, Gen-3 is available in your size, I would choose this) 94 and 98 are load (based on weight etc), can go higher, but never go less than original. H and V are max speed (from memory 131 and 149 mph), both much higher than a Yeti will reach, so either ok FP is flange (rim) protection, a bump (ring around the side) that should hit the kerb before your alloys, if you skim kerbs XL is extra load (these have stiffer sidewalls), consider these if load vehicle heavily AO is Audi original equipment (irrelevant) I am guessing the out of stock ones, might be because they have been superseded

The oil service has a maximum time or mileage (whichever comes first). Depends on style of driving / journey type, so can be less, so can go out of sync Obviously some people reach time limit first, others reach mileage limit first Just get one service done, covering both, in 3000 miles

You are using wrong temperature threshold Winter tyres should be on for about 4-6 months, November to Mid March ( late Oct-April in North). Better than summer tyres below +7c (and weather forecasts give 2m air temperature, not ground surface which may be 4c less). Hence why the snowflake symbol shows upto +4c. Winter tyres are more than happy at upto +15c. So having them on for occasional warmer day in winter isn’t a problem.

Ideal time would be nearer 20-30 October Here is temperature projection for Corby https://www.metcheck.com/WEATHER/16days.asp?zipcode=Corby&locationID=57632&lat=52.5&lon=-0.7

You could swap them anytime in next month. I use Metcheck as a guide, there is a 16 day forecast with max and min temperatures, and whilst the detail may change as get nearer each date, it is pretty good guide. Winter tyres are quite happy upto +15c (and of course, can go higher, but not as good as tyres designed for higher temps). It is unlikely to exceed +15c (except for few odd days) this side of March. Remember they are colder weather tyres, not snow tyres, so will work better in cold rain than summer tyres. Purists will say winter tyres are only better than summer tyres below +7c. Although recent evidence suggests nearer +9c in wet and +5c in dry. Quite simply summer tyres get harder (and thus grip less) as temperatures drop, and fall off of grip can be fairly big, even at 3 or 4c summer tyres will be much worse in the rain. There is another grade of tyres, snow tyres (usually called Nordic winter tyres in Europe), used where there is 4-6 months of laying snow and temperatures can fall to -20 or -30c. But no one in UK is likely to use these (unless you live in a Scottish mountain hut)

Update : Apparently the 18 inch Continental all season tyres are in short supply Also Oponeo is now offering 18inch Imperial All seasons (expected December)

The 280 has a bigger turbo, and produces more power at high revs. The outputs are very similar at normal revs (below about 3000) The 280 is heavier with the 4wd system. Like all high power variants, get skinny tyres, which might tighten steering feel for driver, but is going to do nothing for the limousine comfort of all those passengers which is your reason for buying it.

I think Skoda also mailshot you (if they have your details, but subsequent owners details aren’t always there) The extended warranty is selective, not comprehensive like the factory extended warranty (only available before car is registered)

The VED refund is lower of : First year rate Annual rate for second year onwards Seems the legislation was drafted to still sting if first year rates are lower

The problem is not directly the Lane assist, it’s that in certain parts of the country, the repainting of white lines, and (lack of) quality control on resurfacing means some sections are a multi colour patchwork. Its only common sense telling you where the Lane ought to be, rather than clear road markings actually deliniating distinct lanes.

My initial thoughts were a repeat of the problem few years back, where some of the drain holes had got blocked due to too much waxy coating during manufacture. Solution then was to take wooden stick (not metal as can scratch paint) eg kebab stick or cocktail stick and clean off excess. But if water comes out when door is open, then hole must exist, just it is closing too tight and blocking its use, when the door is closed. So maybe door seal is not fitted in correct position. The holes should drain outside the seal and not be blocked when door closed. Dealer should not need to keep car overnight to remove and replace a door seal.