Warrior193

Hello RJ, does your car have automatic stop/start? - if so the battery you mention will not be compatible.

Very bad habit - If you dislike auto idle stop so much why not simply switch it off each time you drive? - keeping the car in gear with the clutch down places a lot of unnecessary wear on the clutch release and can also lead to unfortunate consequent issues, say, if your foot slips off the pedal for any reason.

Hello Mikke, that is a very disappointing pre-delivery inspection.

I noticed that even though you said there was 'just shy of 1/2 tank' of fuel, the fuel gauge was reading below empty - significant?

I use that brands concentrated screen wash - can highly recommend.

That fuel gauge reading before refilling doesn't sound right to me - what is the capacity spec. for the 190?

Take careful note of what happens the next time you refuel, particularly as you're getting close to full tank. When you first found this issue, was the fuel gauge indicating normally for expected fuel use at that point?

@skomaz would that work on faded roof bars too? Mine have gone a bit grey.

Was there any warranty with this vehicle when you bought it?

As part of being an old Scout, I always carry a portable 12V power pack and a corded air compressor in my wagon, great for the many times I pick up a slow puncture from the seemingly countless nails and screws on the road - also useful for removing any possible risk of damage when being a good neighbour giving someone a jump start.

Hello Nicky, one thing sticks out for me - that is particularly low mileage for a diesel, there is a possibility of issues with the DPF if it hasn't had enough running to complete regeneration cycles.

Depending on your estimated load, simply extrapolate a suitable pressure somewhere between the two sets of figures.

But vehicles with the 'older/normal type' of charging systems did not have regenerative charging - I have seen nothing to suggest that disconnection of the sensing tag on the battery disables regenerative charging - it simply disables the idle stop function by simulating a battery voltage that is too low to allow it.

The two things that concern me about that are - 1; That disables auto idle stop (which, personally I find useful, but disable when anticipating a very short stop) 2; Does that not raise the possibility of overcharging the battery when driving conditions change and more regenerative charging becomes available?

An online search tells me that your Mk2 17" wheel bolt pattern is the same, 5 x 112. Depending on the width and profile of the 17", the increase in ride height over the 16" will be minimal - as will the effect on speedo accuracy - E.g. if your 17" tyre is 205/50/R17, ride hight will increase by 2.45mm and speed at indicated 60MPH will decrease by approx. 0.5MPH compared to the 16.

Hello Martin, welcome to the forum. Probably - I think I have MK2 Audi wheels on mine at the moment. Check the PCD of the wheel bolts - this information is moulded into the inside face of the wheel (if alloy) - If it says 5 x 112, the wheel will fit, the overall tyre diameter will most likely be very similar because the 17 will probably be a lower profile (smaller sidewall)

Agree with Dave, it's the TDI that requires water pump replacement with the timing belt change.

^^^ What AG says, I do this every month or two, due to my running low annual miles - mostly 18 mile round trip work commute. A likely drawback to 'smart' alternators is possible long-term battery damage caused by persistent low charge state when running relatively low mileage - I would have thought that it would be possible for VAG to build an algorithm into the charging system, to allow it to act more like a conventional alternator during frequent short runs - although this might change the test emission figures.

Call me cynical, but that's what I suspected.

The SOC function appears to have been deleted around MY16 (I wonder why?). My 2015 Octavia does not have it.

I believe that what is being described as a 'clutch' by that online supplier is actually a shear-plate pully.

Which, prior to July, many dealers were practically 'blackmailing' customers into unnecessarily changing cam belts by frightening them with the hugely expensive consequences of failing to do so.

Hello Gman, I believe that's called 'anti stall' SWMBO's Fabia is the same on first start, and can be quite aggressive while engine is cold - it appears to tone down after 20-30 seconds.

Personally, I'd go with the one with full history - check that DSG gearbox services have been carried out if car is fitted with wet clutches - which I believe the one you are looking at has.

Hello PA, I would consider something else - extremely unlikely that this would be secure, even if available. Mr. criminal will only destroy your dash if confronted with something like that.