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Out of interest, purchased second hand VRS couple of days ago, fitted with Dunlops all round. Fronts near 4mm, rear 5mm+. Dealer is insistent on replacing rear tyres due to "sawtoothing", although I test drove car and no rumble noise. Is this an admission of guilt? Made point to dealer that I'd much prefer fronts replaced and am aware deal I negotiated meant there was no profit for them in the sale price, so would be quite happy just swapping front tyres to back to even wear out. The dealers insistent on changing the rear tyres for another brand - is this an acknowledgement of a problem with Dunlop's? Just struck me as very odd. Not much use for those claiming compensation other than the Skoda dealer network may now be acknowledging there's a problem...

Dealer didn't give me fault codes, guess I should have asked...doh! Will have a go at swapping units meself and advise outcome (this may take some time!!)

I have precisely the same problem, 03 VRS all door locks bar drivers work on key fob, red led on continuously. can only lock drivers door with key. Skoda dealer today charged £43 to conclude moisture in door, need a new control unit and door wiring loom and quoted repair at £403! Would be interested to find if there's a cheaper solution

Hmm.... mixed experince at this dealership. Bought Octavia VRS from the famous/infamous Fred Arnell. Ultimate car salesman, wondered why his teeth had a metallic gleam, wouldn't leave him alone near any possible prey, but nice enough bloke and after a lot of poker facing came away with resonable deal.... Experince of service was not so great, left hanging around for five hours (but Cheshire Oaks next door) after explaining that needed car serviced but because of work/home location their offer of courtesy car wouldn't help. Originally promised car in two hours, but by five beyond a joke. Free car wash, unlimited coffee, abundant floral tributes help (do these people have shares in a garden centre?) but overall left with feeling customer service is only a thin veneer. Try the place yourself, just hope you're not disappointed