shorty

Hi, sorry maybe went off on a bit of a tangent, was just recommending the full front wiper set from bosch (ie both wipers and adapters) and noting the required part number in case anyone needed it.

Yep I just got Bosch Aero ones too, it was set A556S for the front 2 and fit fine. Found out why my original ones were squeaking too as the rubber had split on one. Anyway got a set from ebay at 17.75 which i thought wasnt bad.

it was 109 for the a/c and brake fluid combined, so 378 total.

Seems like a decent price, I just got the 40k done at the main dealer for 269 with spark plugs (on flexible servicing) , also got the brake fluid and a/c regas done and a free MOT. Only really went main dealer so I could get a warranty job done too but it was nice to get a free wash and vac.

yeah I haven't got one either, the dealer told me they were phasing them out however as mine is a 14 ex demo I reckon they actually just lost it along with the handbook. I was told you can order one from skoda if you want.

mines the same, also happened on my old Octavia Sport, seen it mentioned on here for other Rapids too - planning on getting it fixed at the 1st service which is due shortly.

I've not kerbed mine yet, 12,000 miles and 7 months so far....shouldn't have said that should I....

Looks good, will be fitting mine in the next couple of weeks, hoping they're easier to fit than my old thule ones were.

beginning to think I should have gone for the 85hp version, there's no way I'd get 600 miles out of mine, I refuel around 460-470 when the light comes on. That's 50 motorway miles commute in some queueing traffic and a pretty light right foot.

My ex demo had the brake problem, it is indeed caused by standing and pads imprinting on the discs, it caused bad judder on braking. Eventually got my front discs and pads replaced under warranty which fixed the issue but be careful there's a 6 month cut off from new for Skoda paying. I had a real tussle with the dealer I bought from despite me raising the issue on the test drive several times and taking back within a week because it was 7 months old by then and basically the dealer would have to pay.

going to get mine from here....seems quite a good saving even with delivery. http://skodadop.com/en/rapid-/eksterer-rapid/poperechiny-na-kryshu-original-skoda-rapid.html

have had a few fabias, got an octy II when the kids arrived and now a rapid - I would say the rapid build quality is not up there with the octavia but boot size is and price is significantly below plus there's more leg room in the back but it does feel narrower inside, fine with 2 in the back though. I was after a low mileage nearly new car with warranty as I do lot of miles so the rapid made sense to me.

Agreed, I'm getting around 43 mpg on average though I hit a lot of traffic on my commute, have seen indicated 50 but it soon drops back with hills or traffic. Its not bad for a petrol but you do need a light right foot, and as soon as you press on the mpg falls through the floor. Maybe the tyres do make a difference too as I can't see I'd ever get near the 52 average.

not noticed this on mine, will give it a go tonight

Ah thanks didn't realise you could get them, would like to get the bag hooks too but can't see how you'd fit them on the notchback...may take a look at the weekend.