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Sorry to hear you are having problems. I have the same car, so will be interested to find out what the problem turns out to be. I don't think this engine is particularly prone to overheating issues, so I hope it is easily sorted for you.

Thanks for the pictures wlange. I haven't removed it as yet, just a good prod and push around the area to identify where it was coming from. I am certain it is this area, so if it continues I will take it off and see if I can pad it out a little to prevent the noise.

Any revs to be honest, but seems to be only when the weather is warmer or the sun has been shining on the nearside of the car?

I've been tracing an annoying plastic squeak from the interior of my car this evening, It seems to be coming from the lower 'B' post trim by the seatbelt fixings. Pushing and pulling the lower section around a little seems to have stopped it for now, but has anyone else had similar squeaks from this area?

Finally the saga has been sorted out! Even after fitting the new differential, the noise was apparently still there. In the end Skoda agreed to fitting a new gearbox to the car, which I wanted all along, so I am happy. It has amazed me the lengths the dealer had to go to before they would authorise this, in terms of labour time alone. The noise has gone, so I can now get back on with enjoying the car again. Hopefully no more issues!

After a week of driving the car, I was sure the noise I had reported was still evident, infact just as it was before it was investigated. I took the 'Master Tech' out for a ride and I replicated the noise at low speed that I was concerned about. He confirmed the noise wasn't right and then compared it with another 1.6 TDI in stock which didn't have the noise my car had. So.. back in a loan car for another 3 weeks! (parts on back order). I have had the loan of a Citigo, which has been an absolute joy to use and am most impressed by the little car. My car has now had a new differential along with the numerous parts fitted on the 1st attempt at sorting. I hope to get it back in the next few days, which I am looking forward to and hopeful that the noise has gone. I have been in loan cars longer than I have actually used my own car! If not, then it may be PX'd against something else..

I have been having a few 'issues' with my Octavia recently, and dropped it off earlier in the week at the main dealer. They gave me the keys to a 1.0 - 3 cyl Citigo to use. We were planning a trip down to the west country for a few days, with a young child for the first time. I wasn't overly keen on taking such a small car on a long 450 mile round trip, but we have just returned tonight without any drama. What a lovely car it is! I am so impressed with how comfortable and enjoyable it was to drive and it cruised along the M5 with ease. In many ways I think it was more refined than my Octavia. I enjoyed driving it very much. The space, although tight, was manageable and the performance from the little engine quite remarkable. Well done to all who have purchased one! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to friends and family... if it wasn't for the requirement to have a big boot for work I think I would be more than happy to trundle around in one myself...

Good point! There clearly was a fault with the box, as they have replaced multiple parts and the delay was largely due to getting hold of the parts. I am surprised that the noise is still evident, but wonder if it is/was actually the box, however they should know! A drive in another car would help granted so I will try and arrange this. The garage is Ridgeway in Oxford.

Got the car back today from the main dealer who I have been very impressed with. Car spotless when I picked it up etc.. The noise that I was complaining about is still there though! The gear change is more 'taught' than before which is nice, but the low speed harshness remains. I am sure they would have picked up on anything else while working on the car, so think I will just live with it.. at least until service time when I may take it to another dealer to assess. If I can try another car out sometime, I would then be able to see if this is just a characteristic rather than mechanical issue. Nice to have the car back though after a 2 week break!

Still waiting for my car to be repaired. Called the dealer today, who is still awaiting parts to arrive, hopefully the car will be repaired by the end of the week. A replacement gearbox would have been easier - and I would have been happier with this, but Skoda have only authorised the replacement parts to be fitted (bearings, input shaft to my knowledge) this seems a bit silly. They have no idea why this has happened, possibly a manufacture fault or bad use in previous use.. it doesn't seem to be a weak point on these cars judging by this forum. It will take me a while to get my trust back in this car, fingers crossed for a decent repair, otherwise it will be traded in for something else.

Had a call from the dealer today. They are still awaiting all the parts to carry out the repair to the gearbox on my car. Although the service reception lady wasn't particularly 'techy' she did state that they were awaiting a replacement input shaft and bearings. Clearly quite a big strip down for the box after 12,000 miles. God only knows who was driving this car before I purchased it.. possibly Nora Batty! I'm really hoping the repair is successful. I have never had a car with box issues and am very disappointed that it has happened to this one, so soon. Knocks your confidence. I am also surprised that they haven't fitted a replacement box altogether? Seems like hard work for a warranty job..

I've taken my Octavia into the main dealer today for them to investigate a noisy gearbox. They have let me borrow a new Fabia 1.4 TSI. The ride quality and refinement is superior to the Octavia I feel and it is a real pleasure to drive. I am so surprised that the baby brother to the Octavia is so good in this department. The TSI engine is a beauty too.

Hi gents. The car I purchased from a Skoda main dealer. They have taken it in today and given me a nice new Fabia loan car. I expressed that I wanted to get the oil changed as a matter of course, however they confirmed (as expected) that the oil is 'lifetime oil' and should be fine. I came away thinking that they are not going to find anything wrong and just state it is a 'characteristic' to which my wife would say 'I told you so'. However.. just had a call to inform me that they have road tested the car and agree with me that the box is noisier than expected. The box is coming out tomorrow for investigation. I will keep you posted. Glad I took it in though.

Thanks for your advice gents. I have booked the car in on Monday at the dealership and I will request that the oil level is checked as a minimum (I may even request that it is changed, although if it is warranty work they may not fund this) It does sound like that kind of noise, especially when cold. It has only done 12,000 miles, but they may have been hard ones as I know the car was rental (like many of the Skoda approved used cars around) Otherwise all going well with the car. I will update on if the oil change makes any difference or my wife is correct in telling me I am just a fuss pot!

I am 3 weeks into owning my 2014 Elegance. So far I am very pleased with it, although I do think the gearbox is a little noisy at lower speeds. I purchased the car after my 09 TDI was written off, sadly, as that was a really good car and was serving me well. The new model is nicer to drive, better looking and quieter in general... but it certainly isn't built to the same standard as the old one, which was 'tank like' in comparison. Even the doors don't open/close with the same solid feel. Time will tell on how well it lasts, but there isn't anything else on the market that appeals to me like an Octavia does,

Hello all. I have a 2014 Octavia 1.6 TDI - 5spd manual. It has covered only 12,000 miles, but in recent days I have started to notice a faint gearbox noise at low speeds. This is noticable in 1st and 2nd at low speed - especially in traffic. It is a grinding type noise. The noise is only apparent when moving. There is no noise when stationary, with clutch in or out. I have booked it into the dealer to have a look under warranty, but wondered if anyone else has experienced this? I am a bit fussy and it may be 'a characteristic' but I don't recall my old 1.9 TDI having the same noise. Any ideas?