Warrior193

Not according to Skoda, they changed their cam belt change interval, to align with the rest of the world, some years ago - unless the vehicle is operating in 'dust-rich' environment - which the UK is not. AFAIK, belt change intervals are now somewhere around 120-140K miles.

If Shi*Fit say AC isn't holding charge, I'd say it's a reasonable guess that there's a refrigerant leak.

I have seen a reference to a failed Air Quality sensor preventing AC from operating.

Are you aware that Skoda no longer mandates a 5-year cam belt change interval?

Are they genuine Osram? Where did you get them from?

Hello, welcome to the forum. You say your 'aircon isn't holding recharge' Who told you that? Do you mean it is losing gas charge - how was this determined? 'AC Operator' sounds like BS to me - unless they are referring to air duct flaps - AFAIK, the operation of these can be tested via. the vehicles OBD port. Do the air vents appear to work correctly when the heater is used?

Thanks, so you have engine code DKZA. That's a start, suggest that your next action is to get any recorded DTCs read.

The engine code is the 3 or 4 character prefix to the engine number - can be found on the V5 document and is also normally listed on the B pillar label.

Your profile currently says 2015 1.4TSI - It may help if you post the year of your new vehicle (I assume post 2017?) - and the engine code. Either get the DTCs read, or obtain an OBD reader.

Different to the Octavia - unless there is a square opening I can't see in the section below the reg. plate - but that is the most likely position for it.

Does your Mk3 Superb have a square opening in the centre of the lower part of the front grille? - If so, that is the Front Assist Radar sensor. Check that it hasn't been damaged in a parking shunt - it shouldn't be loose or misaligned.

Might not be the same now - but my MY16 Octavia was delivered to Surrey Dealer a week after arriving at Emden.

Addition of the 'Mit Silicat' bag was intended to prolong the service life of the coolant by slowly leaching silicates into it. Like so many things, it appears to create more issues than prevent.

Hi Rob, was that G13 you are using?

Another unfortunate example of things that servicing agents think they can get away with.

Hello, welcome to the forum. You would need to integrate a voltage regulator into the supply circuit. Wouldn't it be much simpler to just clip the RC unit onto the visor?

Hello, welcome to the forum. Please can you say if your gearbox is DSG or manual?

Is the tyre profile the same on both 16 & 17"?

Regarding the valve clearances - aren't the TSI cam-followers self-adjusting hydraulic type?

I'd guess that would depend on the mod - ordinary enabling of additional features wouldn't.

At least there's some progress. I cannot see any way the mechatronic unit would be excluded from a comprehensive warranty. Glad they are going to sort the courtesy car. It sounds as if there's been a snafu in Skoda's records, hopefully that will be quickly sorted out.

I've had two engine fire events - the first was a car coming in opposite direction and fairly small when I got to it - 2lb dry powder knocked it down immediately. 2nd was my Mk3 Cortina, (fuel line rupture) used both CO2 and Dry powder extinguishers, which initially appeared to knock it down - only for it to flare up almost immediately - cue quick retreat and request for passing motorcyclist to call camp fire truck. Only have a small aerosol type in my Octavia currently, in the load bay.

Jeez, what a pile of manure! Here's hoping that Skoda UK get on the case and get this sorted ASAP.

Given that the dealer cannot address what is a serious fault within a reasonable time, is there a provision for reimbursement for the cost of a hire car?

Have they arranged or offered a loan vehicle? I would not have thought that it required a master tech to read the DTC! - The recovery Tech clearly could.