SurreyJohn

Not independent, but took my Seat to the Dealer (Holders) in Congresbury and they were very good.

@Bertie90 based on your user profile of having a 17 year old Skoda at point of changing the car, then if you are going to keep the car to 17 years old, the potential maintenance costs of an L&K PHEV could be huge. Whilst the Superb mark 3 is a very solid car (in basic form). There are lots of motors, sensors and gizmos on this spec that could potentially be a money pit in a decades time if any go wrong.

Don't forget the Kamiq and Scala have sisters in Seat Arona and VW T-cross and Taigo. Found following on a Seat Arona forum The spare wheel is normally 205/60 R16 on steel rim The Arona is 5 bolt 100mm diameter bolt spacing with centre 57.1mm I ordered the spare with the car, but only about 2-3mm clearance all around tyre in the well, not sure why they didn't make it about 10mm diameter bigger. A worn tyre will have about 5mm less tread (10mm diameter smaller) so might fit 205/60 R16 (spare) has diameter of 652.4mm 205/55 R17 (17 inch wheels) diameter 657.3mm 215/45 R18 (X Lux & FR sport) diameter of 650.7mm So looks like the 18 inch wheels are marginally smaller than the factory spare, but 17 inch wheels with full tread are going to be harder to get in the wheel well.

Can't spot them, in Skoda wheels catalogue, either they are old discontinued type, or another make with new wheel centre caps https://www.skoda-auto.com/_doc/6d5c59b3-5d97-451a-ab78-2ef185e6e373

Engine flush is pointless, going to be about as useful as getting the air in the tyres changed to nice fresh air. Actually if you want bit of fun, when you drop the car off, ask the the tyre pressures to be set halfway between normal and eco. They might actually check the tyres if you do.

@RaysWheels re number 3 on your list, I have a Tuning-Art stainless steel boot bumper protector, and would recommend them (mine isn't in an Octavia) https://www.tuning-art.com/en/bumper-protector/for-skoda/stainless-steel?page=2

The confusion seems to be over euro 6 (from 2015), euro 6d temp (from 2019) and euro 6d (from 2021). The earlier versions allowed more leeway and were easier to meet the emission standard. The 2021 standard has smaller error margins and is based on real world (RDE) motoring, not a lab test. So just because earlier versions tolerated a certain level of emissions, the latest ones throw a wobbly if it exceeds the higher standards. That is why those who say my older diesel was ok, are not explaining the regime of a 2023 car to the euro 6d RDE spec. There are now 5 conditions, and tight margins carbon monoxide, CO: 0.50g/km Hydrocarbons and Nitrogen oxides HC + NOx: 0.17g/km NOx: 0.08g/km Particulate matter, PM: 0.005g/km Particulate number, PN [#/km]: 6.0x10 ^11/km In 13.5 months (1st July 2025) euro7 comes in, so expect engines to be switched to tougher standards in few months time. The NOx drops to max 0.06

Were your previous diesels to euro6d emissions spec, or earlier specs. Just because they had some form of DPF doesn't mean they have the same ones, or a much less tolerant emissions system. Basically your new one is doing too many short journeys, can't get to the higher emissions spec without longer or more frequent DPF regens (which it is failing to complete) so the excess diesel from the incomplete regen has stayed in and ended up in the oil. In simple terms if you do lots of short journeys, then to maintain the DPF to latest emissions standards need to be doing journeys of 20+ minutes once engine is thoroughly warmed through (so nearer 50 minutes, even if older emissions specs were nearer 30 mins to allow for DPF regen). The actual time depends on engine load and ambient temperature.

Now officially available to order https://www.skoda.co.uk/news/details/order-books-open-for-fully-updated-skoda-octavia

There are lots of wheel and tyre sizes for the Octavia (smallest wheels do not fit over bigger brakes on powerful versions) https://www.skoda-auto.com/_doc/6d5c59b3-5d97-451a-ab78-2ef185e6e373

If you want smaller, easy to park etc. How about VW T-cross or Taigo, or Toyota Yaris Cross, or Ford Puma If want it upmarket too, Try a Lexus LBZ or new mini Aceman

The Elroq coming soon has appeared on Skoda UK website https://www.skoda.co.uk/new-cars/teaser/elroq

Review of new Kodiaq iv https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-world/electrifying-the-bear-driving-the-skoda-kodiaq-iv/

Seems unusual to get oil change at 15 months when below the mileage limit. @Ootohere is usually the expert commentator about fixed or variable, so might be able to explain the 15 months for low mileage option.

@Dranny Generally with a lease car you can hand it back few days early and avoid having to do the service. The lease rules normally say it can be showing a service countdown advance warning reminder (due in X days or Y miles), but not Service now or Service. The basis is must be serviced when due, if not yet due then don't have to have done a service prior to handback.

Range is now (before adding options) SE Comfort MPI 80 5gears £19,730 SE Comfort tsi 90 5gears £20,280 SE Comfort tsi 116 6gears £20,780 SE Comfort tsi 116 DSG £21,780 Colour Edition MPI 80 5gears £20,530 Colour Edition tsi 95 5gears £21,080 Colour Edition tsi 116 6gears £21,580 Colour Edition tsi 116 DSG £22,580 Colour Edition 1.5tsi 150 DSG £24,295 SE L tsi 116 6gears £22,465 SE L tsi 116 DSG £23,415 SE L 1.5tsi 150 DSG £25,130 Monte Carlo tsi 116 6gears £22,965 Monte Carlo tsi 116 DSG £23,915 Monte Carlo 1.5tsi 150 DSG £25,630 Seems to be lots of very similar specs and overlapping price ranges, so not quite sure what the thinking is with so many variations at just few percent difference in price

Looks like TDI is only available as a DSG 4x4

If the tyre is already worn, changing alignment and tracking should fix further uneven wear, but won't obviously sort the unevenly worn tyre. I don't know how badly worn it is, but consider getting the wheels swapped around. I would definitely get the car properly realigned on a Hunter type rig, although if some work to realign has already been done, might already be not as bad (or perhaps worse if they messed it up further)

Prices for revised Karoq (before adding options) SE Drive 1.0 tsi 116 manual £28,380 SE Drive 1.5 tsi 150 manual £29,730 SE Drive 1.5 tsi 150 DSG £31,180 SE L 1.0 tsi 116 manual £30,215 SE L 1.5 tsi 150 manual £31,570 SE L 1.5 tsi 150 DSG £33,075 SE L 2.0 TDI 150 DSG 4x4 £37,615 Sportline 1.5 tsi 150 manual £35,130 Sportline 1.5 tsi 150 DSG £36,580 Sportline 2.0 tsi 190 DSG 4x4 £40,395 Sportline 2.0 TDI 150 DSG 4x4 £41,130 Unless you live up a steep hill, or tow big big items, tend to think the extra £4k for 4x4 is big premium compared to buying a set of winter wheels.

Skoda UK has announced revised Karoq specs Karoq The 2024 Karoq features three familiar trim grades: SE Drive, SE L and SportLine with all models benefiting from enhanced standard specifications. All models gain Lane Assist, Care Connect and Infotainment Online (3-year subscription), advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor, power-operated child lock, Traffic Sign Recognition and Tow bar preparation. SE Drive models now feature a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit and Wireless smartphone charging, while SE L customers additionally benefit from 18-inch Procyon silver alloy wheels with anthracite aero inserts. Buyers choosing the range-topping SportLine model gain two tablet holders and ISOFIX on the front passenger seat. All models in the revised range also feature new rear badging that incorporates the brand’s latest corporate identity. While the choice of drivetrains remains the same with four petrol engines and one diesel available, the previous 1.0 TSI unit has been replaced by a newer engine from Škoda’s EVO2 generation. The new unit delivers improved efficiency, along with a 6PS increase in output to 116PS. As on 2023 models, customers can specify the 1.5 TSI 150PS engine with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmission. Both the 2.0 TDI 150PS diesel engine and the 2.0 TSI 190PS petrol engine are fitted with a seven-speed DSG and 4x4 as standard. Prices for the 2024MY Karoq start at £28,380 OTR for the 1.0 TSI SE Drive model. SE L variants start from £30,215 OTR while the flagship SportLine models start from £35,130 OTR. Design Selections In addition to the equipment boost, both models have been updated a new interior naming convention, first seen on the Enyaq all-electric SUV. Karoq customers will be able to choose from a range of four carefully curated options. Each offers a subtly different look with a range of materials designed to allow owners to perfectly tailor their car. SE Drive models are equipped with the Loft interior as standard, with the SE L coming with the Lounge interior. SE L customers can choose the Suite and Eco Suite interiors as an option. SportLine models feature a unique interior that includes sports seats. SportLine buyers can specify Lounge SportLine and Suite SportLine as an option, which switches sports seats for standard seats. Fabia customers in the entry-level SE Comfort trim have the Studio interior as standard which features a grey fabric interior. SE L comes with the Lodge interior while Colour Edition features Loft interior as standard that includes grey fabric with grey stitching and added metallic touches. The Monte Carlo comes with the specially designed Monte Carlo interior that has black fabric and artificial leather seats with red metallic design elements and carbon effect on the dash. The 2024 MY Fabia and 2024 MY Karoq are available to order now. A full database of images and other media assets relating to the full Škoda range can be found at www.skodamedia.com. https://skodamedia.com/en-gb/releases/1491

Skoda UK has updated the Fabia (and Karoq) specs EVO2 engines and the various new interior trims consistent with other facelifted models Fabia The Fabia range has been revised with all models in the range benefitting from a specification boost. The line-up features four trim grades; SE Comfort, Colour Edition, SE L and Monte Carlo with all models now featuring Traffic sign recognition, Wireless Smartlink and Care Connect (3-year subscription) as standard. SE Comfort models gain a new 8-inch digital display which replaces the previous analogue unit, along with a larger 8.25-inch infotainment screen. A front centre armrest, textile floor mats and two additional rear speakers complete the specification upgrade. Colour Edition models gain a larger 8.25-inch infotainment screen and add Cruise control with speedlimiter, rear electric windows and rear LED lights to the standard specification. SE L versions now come with a 10.25-inch Virtual cockpit digital display, Hill hold, rear LED lights, privacy glass on the rear side windows and door sills with Fabia badging. Range-topping Monte Carlo models now feature a larger 8.25-inch infotainment display that replaces the previous 8.0-inch Bolero unit, Cruise control with speedlimiter and front seat lumbar support. Monte Carlo models also benefit from LED rear lights, updated interior inserts and Hill hold. As part of the 2024 update, the Fabia now features a new 1.0 TSI engine from the brand’s EVO2 generation. With an increased output of 116PS (and increase of 6PS over the previous engine), the new unit is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard and comes with the option of a seven-speed DSG. Prices for the 2024MY Fabia start at £19,730 OTR for the 1.0 MPI SE Comfort model. Colour Edition models start from £20,530 OTR while the SE L is priced from £22,465 OTR. Sporty Monte Carlo models start from £22,965 OTR. Design Selections In addition to the equipment boost, both models have been updated a new interior naming convention, first seen on the Enyaq all-electric SUV. Karoq customers will be able to choose from a range of four carefully curated options. Each offers a subtly different look with a range of materials designed to allow owners to perfectly tailor their car. SE Drive models are equipped with the Loft interior as standard, with the SE L coming with the Lounge interior. SE L customers can choose the Suite and Eco Suite interiors as an option. SportLine models feature a unique interior that includes sports seats. SportLine buyers can specify Lounge SportLine and Suite SportLine as an option, which switches sports seats for standard seats. Fabia customers in the entry-level SE Comfort trim have the Studio interior as standard which features a grey fabric interior. SE L comes with the Lodge interior while Colour Edition features Loft interior as standard that includes grey fabric with grey stitching and added metallic touches. The Monte Carlo comes with the specially designed Monte Carlo interior that has black fabric and artificial leather seats with red metallic design elements and carbon effect on the dash. The 2024 MY Fabia and 2024 MY Karoq are available to order now. A full database of images and other media assets relating to the full Škoda range can be found at www.skodamedia.com. https://skodamedia.com/en-gb/releases/1491

It should be noted that the factory fits summer (seasonal) tyres that are Eco biased, so the car saves a smidge of fuel on warm days at test temperatures (which the mpg and emissions is based on). Unfortunately for those in UK, these tyres tend to get fairly hard on colder days, and grip in wet falls off rapidly below about +10c. But UK rain tends to be cold and below 10c for about 8 months a year. So you will find they are poor to useless in colder months. Grip could be so low might even spin the wheels pulling rapidly out of a side turning on colder days. So if want to get a set of winter wheels on separate rims here is the brochure (and if you remember that front left always wears fastest due to roundabouts, and switch the wheels around when go back on) should be able to get 30-50k miles from each set of tyres. What's more good chance will avoid cracking. One final point, euro winter wheels are generally designed to be good to +15c (not just near freezing) Don't confuse them with snow and cold weather tyres (often called Nordic winter tyres) https://www.skoda-auto.com/_doc/6d5c59b3-5d97-451a-ab78-2ef185e6e373

For reference this is the Skoda wheels brochure. Has all the part codes, and tyre sizes https://www.skoda-auto.com/_doc/6d5c59b3-5d97-451a-ab78-2ef185e6e373

Latest brochure which includes Superb mk IV and Kodiaq mk II https://www.skoda-auto.com/_doc/6d5c59b3-5d97-451a-ab78-2ef185e6e373 Includes codes, and the tyre sizes.

I would halve that, and sometime around 12-14k miles, get them switched front-back to even out wear. Generally in UK front left wears fastest (due to roundabouts) and rear right the slowest. As long as you have a spare easy job at home, swapping them in sequence (don't bother to fully tighten the bolts or put the locking lug bolt on the spare, as will come off before you drive it)