petersky1976

Folks, All looks good: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/kodiaq/96276/new-skoda-kodiaq-suv-2016-review Regards KP

Folks, Saw this from Skoda UK on a facebook thread about the pricing announcements: "Does this help: Here are some of the specs for you: S From £21,495 (OTR), the specification list includes LED daytime running lights, 17-inch Ratikon alloy wheels, leather multifunction steering wheel and manual air-conditioning. S models also feature Front Assist, KESSY Go, Swing touchscreen infotainment system, DAB digital radio and SmartLink for seamless smartphone connectivity. The S model is available with a 1.4 TSI 125PS engine only. SE From £22,945 (OTR), the specification list includes 18-inch Elbrus alloy wheels, sunset glass, cruise control and rear parking sensors. Customers also benefit from a Bolero touchscreen infotainment system with eight-inch display, dual-zone climate control, rain and light sensors and auto-dimming rear view mirrors. Seven seats are available as a £1,000 option in SE trim. SE L From £28,595 (OTR) Among the equipment highlights are seven seats, which now become standard, powered tailgate, 19-inch Sirius alloy wheels, and Columbus navigation system with WiFi. Drive Mode Select, Alcantara upholstery, heated front seats and full LED headlights are also included as standard on all SE L models. Edition From £30,695 (OTR). Standard equipment includes 19-inch Triglav alloy wheels, seven seats, leather upholstery, metallic paint and chrome roof rails. Technology features include Lane Assist, High Beam Assist, wireless charging and phone box, and Blind spot detection. Thanks, ŠKODA UK" Useful as a start. KP

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned before but the visualizer is up and running on the Skoda Auto page: http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/models/kodiaq/pages/overview.aspx#ExtendableModuleWebPart KP

Norton Way Skoda in West Hill Road. They are both a Honda and Skoda dealership but have carried out a few services on my old Fabia in the past and I found them pretty good.

Fun and games for me this week.... My car which is on a personal lease plan complete with maintenance and servicing was booked in at a dealership in Epsom for its first service at the behest of the OBC. Whilst it was there I also asked them to attend to the recall and the modification to the wiper jets (neither of which they knew anything about), I also asked for them to replace the wiper blades. Had a call later that morning from the service advisor who told me that the supplying dealer should have set the car to variable servicing and not fixed servicing and as a result VWFS would not authorise a service. The helpful chap at the dealers then went on to tell me that I would need to take the car to the supplying dealer (Prestons) to have it correctly set up as if they did it they would have to charge me. I had to ask him if he really was suggesting that I drive the car 500 miles so it can be plugged in to a laptop for 2 mins - he confirmed he was. When I pointed out this was madness he simply said that its their fault, not ours. Maybe I am being harsh, but what a jobsworth! Long story short, after speaking to VWFS, they "came to an arrangement" with the Epsom dealer to reset the service indicator and it will now be set correctly to variable once its has done another 10K miles. Doesn't really bother me that its first service is going to be 20K miles as its only my responsibility for 2 years, its not like its my car, but I am going to make sure that VWFS confirm to me in writing that they have sanctioned the above - after all its my responsibility to have the car correctly serviced as per the lease agreement. Finally and to top it all off Epsom had the car for the rest of the day to do the other work, however, when I finally got a call at 4.30pm they said that they couldn't change the wiper blades as their parts guys were not stocking them yet and they didn't have the part to alter the wiper jet. They did carry the recall out though....... So I lost a good half a days work dropping off and collecting the car as well as talking on the phone to not have my car serviced. Still at least they washed the it though! Wimbledon Park next time....

As it will be a second car just for weekend fun it would have to be a lot cheaper and less practical! I will probably end up with something 2 seater and convertible and then have a S/C retro fitted (may be another MX-5), but when talking about Jaguars the S Type R's have always appealed as an under the radar brute and they are looking quite good value now.

Didn't test drive anything before ordering, not even the Superb itself. Previous cars from 1992 onwards: 1. Ford Fiesta Mk1 Popular Plus 2. Ford Fiesta Mk2 XR2 3. Fiat Bravo 4. Toyota Sera (Gull Wing Doors JDM import) 5. Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark 6. Smart Roadster Coupe 7. BMW E39 M5 8. Mazda Mk1 MX-5 1.6 9. Subaru WRX STI Type RA 10. Renault Renault Sport Megane 225 Trophy Cup 11. Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 2 12. BMW 645CI 13. BMW E90 330I SE Saloon 14. SKODA Fabia VRS TDI (Still owned) 15. BMW X3 3.0 Sport 16. SKODA Superb (Current) So that's: 3cyl x1 4cyl x 9 Flat 4 x1 Straight 6 x2 Flat 6 x1 V8 x2 5 pot, V10 & V12 and something with a Supercharger still wanted! Looking for a new toy.

Its a little irrelevant now as BillyJim has been our guinea pig, however, I have finally heard back from Skoda UK Customer Services: I have now received a response from the ŠKODA brand and they have stated the following: The vehicle‘s satellite navigation system will recognise that it is being driven abroad and adapt system rules accordingly. So, there we go. KP

That sounds about right. Thanks for the prompt replies chaps. KP

Afternoon All, My long term MPG has reset itself twice now. I am not sure if it is supposed to do this by design but it seems quite random (as in it doesn't roll-over 2K miles for example and then back to zero). The first time it happened I wondered whether I had inadvertently reset it myself somehow, however, it did it again yesterday at about 5,500 miles. Has anybody else noticed this with their cars? Cheers KP

Try pressing the rolling selector button in to scroll between long term, since start and since refuelling averages. Regards

Thanks Buzzlightear. I was not too sure about the wheels when I placed the order but I am glad I chose them as they do look a lot better in real life than they come across in some photographs. They were my biggest extravagance when I ordered and not something I mentioned to the Mrs.........

A gratuitous snap of my SE Business Combi hiding away from the Christmas shoppers in the far corner of the multi storey roof!

After emailing twice and then finally getting a call from customer services where they tried to tell me that the car would only detect vehicles directly ahead and I then explained "that's not what the manual says", I got a call back saying they were talking to the factory. That was a week ago. I will advise when/if I hear back. KP

Hi Rick, I can confirm that the lights on mine do not extend into the boot. Regards Kyle