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    Extended warranty

    in Skoda Karoq

    Posted

    Hi,
    My Karoq is just 3 years old 1.5TSI DSG, and I have to decide wether or not to take up the extended warranty and was wondering, has anyone on here had a succesful claim on the extended warranty and also has anyone had a claim refused and if so what was it.

    Caravan Towing

    in Skoda Karoq

    Posted

    Hi Edwards

    Thanks for reply. I already tow a 2 birth at 1234kg mtplm but the wifes talking about an upgrade to a fixed bed. And I am not sure wether my Karoq is up to the job hence the question

    Electric Towbar with Alko stabiliser hitch

    in Skoda Kodiaq MKI (2017-2023)

    Posted

    On 18/12/2021 at 18:10, apshep said:

    As the others have confirmed the dealer is talking rubbish! I've got the retractable bar on. 2018 Edition.

    I've towed a 2010 Lunar Clubman and a 2018 Bailey Unicorn both with Alko hitch and never had a problem. If you have the reversing camera make sure you use the 'hitch' view when reversing up to the van and it's a doddle.

    When reversing the van onto the pitch release the alko clamp so that the van turns more freely and once in place apply the van brake and ease the car forward to release the pressure on the hitch, then it will unhook without making contact with the bumper

    What's the hitch view?

    1.5TSi MPG

    in Skoda Karoq

    Posted

    22 hours ago, StEdmund said:

    My 1.5tsi manual Karoq was purchased in Sept 2018 and I believe it is a MY19. I tend to stick with a max of 65mph i.e enough to keep out of the way of lorries. I record my fuel usage on a brim to brim basis and, over the past two years, I have averaged 41.33mpg with a blend of local and, say, 100 mile journeys. The car generally indicates one or two mpg better than this, but it's fibbing.

    Hi,

    may I ask what driving mode you are usually in?

    Skoda roadside assistance when towing a caravan

    in General Automotive Chat

    Posted

    Hi, towers of caravans,

    what do the caravan towers on this forum do to cover the breakdown of the car and caravan, I see from the Skoda roadside assistance that Skoda only tow the caravan to "the nearest place of safety" thats not going to cut it if the car is laid upo for any length of time, does this render the Skoda assistance useless when towing a caravan or large trailer for that matter?

    regards Bob.

    Towing with Karoq 1.5tsi DSG

    in Skoda Karoq

    Posted

    I have seen a Karoq 1.5tsi DSG with electric towbar amongst other tasty accesories and want to tow a 1300kg caravan, Is anyone on here towing a similar rig and could comment on its suitability.

    I would have liked the 4x4 version, and wondering do I really need it. The spec of the car I have seen is perfect for me apart from the 4x4.

    Comments would be appreciated.

    I currently own (last 6 years) Octavia 1.4tst DSG hatch.

    Cambelt Failure

    in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)

    Posted

    On 17/11/2021 at 20:02, mydadscar said:

    Due to motoring through the Welsh mountains on holiday, I took fright andrecently had my 2011 Octavia 1.6tdi belt replaced at 100.000 miles....My mechanic used a full 'Gates' kit belt and waterpump and charged all in £400.....Skoda price is curentl £600.

    Did you see the old belt, what condition was it in?

    Cambelt Failure

    in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)

    Posted

    On 11/11/2021 at 19:26, robs12 said:

    I guess it's the choice at 5-6 years old of following the UK stealer's advice of change the belt at 5 years (at considerable cost), or follow the manufacturer's advice from the workshop manual of inspect at 240,000km then every 30,000km (both the separate cambelt and water pump belts).

     

    I'm taking the latter path, given I have a copy of the workshop manual and also the VW literature for the EA211 engine which clearly states maintenance free belt for life of the vehicle. I'll trust the manufacturer over a dealer...

     

    I'll let you know how I get on 😉

    I tend to have the same opinion as you have a lot of research on the internet, I get the feeling Skoda UK are just ensuring lots of work for their dealers,  praying on peoples fears. However I plan on keeping my car a 1.4 Tsi DSG petrol for a couple of more years till the electric car market has settled down and buy electric, and I can see that selling the car wont go well without proof of a cambelt change, so I am thinking I may as well change it now even though the cambelt will probably be ok. I will ask for it back and post pictures of belt and tensioners.

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    Cambelt Failure

    in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)

    Posted

    On 11/11/2021 at 01:24, Gerrycan said:

    @varaderoguy's response is generally accurate as far as belt life is concerned but the reference to the water pump replacement is a less obvious  action on a tsi compared to a tdi..

     

    On the tdi the water pumps failures are commonly reported (see pinned thread) and being on the same side of the engine as the cambelt if you are replacing one then it is recommended to do both.

     

    The small tsi engine's water pump is on the other end of the engine which adds to the complication and cost of replacement. It is also far less prone to failure than the tdi's pump although it is not unknown. Mine failed at about 60k km after 4.5 years, but fortunately right at the end of a near 4000km holiday road trip where I could get away with just topping it up for the last 100km. 

    There is a reported water pump 1.4tsi failure currently in the Superb 3 section, but as I say reports are relatively few.

     

    Our car's belt is over 7 years old and still looks in good condition. Our car is driven conservatively, only 80k km on the clock, and serviced annually. I have never heard of a belt snap reported here yet so I'm gambling that I can get away with it for another couple of years before replacing the belt or the car entirely for an EV.

     

    Thanks Gerrycan

    Cambelt Failure

    in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)

    Posted

    57 minutes ago, MarkyG82 said:

    Nobody has actually answered the question. 

    For what it's worth I've not heard of a 1.4 belt failure. Failures are relatively rare these days due to improvements in manufacturing and materials.

     

    @Suuntobob can you elaborate a bit on why you'd like to know?

     I am asking the question to see how long the cambelt as lasted till failure, because know seems to have a definitive answer on when to change the bloody thing!

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    Cambelt Failure

    in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)

    Posted

    10 hours ago, PetrolDave said:

    Given the lack of consistent information from VAG importers about the cambelt life on the EA211 (some say it's for life, some including the UK Skoda importer say 5 years or 50K miles) I chose to bite the bullet and have the cambelt replaced after 5 years - and declined the offer to replace the water pump as (unlike on the 2.0 TSI) it's on the other end of the engine and reports of it failing are very rare.

    Thats why I am asking the question to see how long the cambelt as lasted till failure, because know seems to have a definitive answer on when to change the bloody thing!

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