Warrior193

I agree, a little T&C before putting them away for 6 months certainly worth while - good opportunity to check inside sidewalls. Clearing out the treads and sipes also can allow any nails/screws to be spotted before they get all the way through.

Hi Westie, just be aware that the service life of the coolant MAY be a little shorter without the silica bag fitted.

My Octavia is on annual servicing due to low mileage each year - 6+ years, 24000 miles, still on original pads and discs.

Welcome oh one from the Black Swan State. Wow you sound like someone who really knows their way around vehicle electrics.

More like Bulls*****rs !

Hi Quantum, did they snatch it from you at your full asking price?

Hi AJ, a warm welcome to the forum.

Assuming the MK1 remote fob has one, have you checked the battery in it?

Hands up - confusing DSG with Haldex!

I'd guess that a slight period extension (but not the <> three years the dealer appears to be suggesting for the DSG oil change) in getting service items checked-off will not hurt - but taking the **** on the plugs. I wonder if the pollen filter has ever been changed during past services ?

A lot simpler to just input vehicle, wheel and tyre details into 'Will they fit.com' (other websites are available) - you will get clearace details from that.

Good morning Graphic, I'd take a guess that your cynicism is warranted - iirc plugs are good for >> 22K miles. I'd be more concerned to get the DSG serviced properly - including cleaning the filter strainer that a lot of dealers claim is 'not necessary'! +1 for your past poor experiance with dealers, although I also had an issue with my last service at a 'Specialist'

Good morning Automass, a full charge, then load test on battery will confirm condition of battery in question - but this requires access to charger and test instrument. Replacement battery will require 'coding' to vehicle, where, at least, the battery serial number needs to be changed to tell the BCM that a new battery has been fitted. If the type of battery (EFB/AGM) is also being changed, this must be coded too. Ask workshop supplying new battery if they are equipped to do this coding, otherwise you will need to contact someone who can. I believe there is a register of forum members who have the necessary equipment for coding.

Hi Night Shadow, recommended pressures are on the tyre pressure placard inside the fuel flap.

Traction Control System, it may be called something else on the Kamiq. Not sure why not triggered for objects crossing the front - but that's what the manual states.

I checked for the Octavia - front assist is active provided - System not disabled; TCS is enabled; Vehicle is travelling forward at more than approx. 5KPH; No more than one brake light has failed. It will not trigger for object crossing front of vehicle. Unlikely that Kamiq is significantly different.

IIrc, front assist is active only above a certain speed. I will try a search on what that minimum speed is.

Good morning Storky, welcome to the forum. Assuming you mean you want to add a 6th seat in the rear that is not included in original configuration, I'd think there will be a lot of legal requirements you would be required to comply with.

Returning to the original question, a quick online search tells me that 7.5J will take min - 205, max - 235mm; 8.5J min - 225, max 255mm - suggesting the 225/45/17 should fit both sizes of rim. I suggest running the 8.5J tyre sizes on 'Will they fit.com' to check clearances.

I agree with your opinion on the " wasting your money - long life oil" quotation - the issue with low annual mileage is that the engine often does not get up fully to temperature - resulting in higher wear and oil contamination. Clean oil essential, especially for turbos.

Happy hunting, good position to be in when looking for a replacement.

That's interesting, never heard of those before - I assume aftermarket, not OEM. Have you used these before - if so, have you noticed any dynamic wheel balance issues with them?

How about asking the dealer to acknowlege in writing that Haldex servicing had not been carried out to manufacturers specification, even though the vehicle was being sold under the Approved Used system, but all servicing now corrected and up to date. In the unlikely case of future issues with the Haldex, this may at least give a little leverage for goodwill contribution from Skoda.

Hi Octaviani, I assume that you don't intend to use the 5x100 and 5x112 wheels together, that you actually have two sets of wheels? - you are aware they are different pitch circle diameters (PCDs) - for different models of cars.

I agree with you, highly disappointing, but not particularly surprising, that dealers often appear to be unable (or unwilling?) to follow service schedules correctly. Dare I suggest that it's a case of 'wait until it's out of warranty' ?