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Forgot to say. If you are using the Skoda App with the first year free access, download the digital certificate, it will list the exact build of your Kariq.

Which model year is your Sportline? do you know the build date? I have a 2023 Sportline 73 plate Sportlines 24 plate build date May/June 2023 it has Lane Assist but no Traffic sign recognition., which uses the same camera. I test drove 2024 and they had TSR. They are post on here for the VCDS coding to activate TSR.

@logiclee Thanks for the diagram. The nylon rod tool with a bristle brush at the end goes down the front drains easily and then comes to a stop, which is probably when it hits the wheel arch liner.. I located the approximate 'outlet' position by pouring a small amount of water down the drain tube with a bowl under the car to catch it. Its approximately 8-10 inches in from the edge and in line with the mudflap. The rear drain looks impossible to access with the roof right back. can it be accessed with the roof forward and tilted up at the back or is the only way to clean the rear drains from the behind the wheel arch liner so going up, which would be less effective as it will push any sediment back up ratherthan straight out.

I’ve had noisy clutch release bearing after 130,000 miles which is not unreasonable, but after 14,500 miles would be, I think, be unusual.

On mine I get just the top corners of the number plate shown along with the top of the bumper. This was this evening, the first time since this thread started although I had seen it previously. I don’t think it was visible earlier today, as I was looking at the display to assess if it was wide angle. It’s one of those things that once you see it you can’t miss it, but can’t be sure if it’s always shown. I have the impression when reversing out of the drive onto the road the view is wider angle than when reversing into a narrower space which is when I saw the number plate and bumper.

Thanks for that info - thats is what I shall get.

Update - The swiveling towbar is now working as expected. Richter got details from Skoda / VAG Technical, had the Karoq back this morning, checked the supplied wiring loom and then applied a new code from SKoda/VAG and it all works. Hadn't seen one before, pressing the button in the boot releases it and it swings down to be manually clicked into position, press the button to release, it drops down and then push up and under to click into position out of the way. 20240903_134330000_iOS.MOV 20240903_134319810_iOS.heic

Richter Automotive In Bletchley Link Vehicle Install Services | Richter Automotive they well be able to help. I used them to fit the towbar to my Karoq. Chatting to the Service Manager this morning about the technology in cars I mentioned the cost of replacing things like the digital cockpit display screen. He said that they are usually able to get them repaired, typically for half the cost of replacement, and its often the module behind the screen rather than the screen itself.

Is anyone able clarify if the front drainage tubes are also behind the wheelarch liners please. I don’t have any leaks as yet, and bought a tool off Amazon for clearing the drain tubes, it’s a long nylon rod with a ring at one end and a tiny bristle brush at the other. I’ve used it on the front drains but didn’t realise there were rear drains too. Being able to see the brush has gone right thru the drain tube would be good.

Our 2013 and 2015 cars have never needed the AC regarding yet.

My Sept 23 Sportline has a single rail on the left side and two hooks

If it’s a Nextbase dashcam then the easiest hardwire solution is the Nextbase OBD port power cable as this includes the earth. Nextbase also do a hardwire cable that piggybacks into the fuse box but you have to work out where to get the earth connection.

I was on the VW forum for 11 years prior to getting a Karoq and the advice was to do oil changes annually irrespective of mileage. The variable of long life interval reduces service costs and looks good for companies who run cars for 3 years or less and the next owner picks up the problems.

If your able to post a photo of the Continentals when fitted with a tape to show the rim protection to compare with the Turanza 6s it would be useful. Thanks.

Putting the DSG into Sport mode on my 2.0 TSI does increase the Soundaktor level, with audible blips when changing down, and it don’t arf shift too. I’ll have to experiment with mode button now as well.

Yes it can be swiped away, but if your shunting it comes back every time reverse is selected. The parking sensor display also pops up there too.

The OBD port crops up on the Mk7 Transit forum where the recommended solution is to relocate the real port out of sight and fit a dummy with wires that don’t connect to anything in its place.

This is quite a critical factor. Brother has 64 plate Yeti manual 2.0. TDI 4x4. At the same time I had a 2,0 TDI Touran DSG. Both cars same VW 140bhp diesel- the Yeti struggled to better 50mpg -the Touran would easily do 65mpg, I did once manage 73mpg on my 50 mile commute home on the M1. Sorry not a Karoq.

Towbar prep was not something I could firmly establish from Škoda as being or not being on my car. The Plate with the weights has GTW which indicates it’s homologated for towing. I didn’t need the cooling upgrades (fan and grille changes) it’s a 2,0 TSI so no doubt has them as std. it did require all the wiring cables which suggests no Towbar prep. The delay was for one cable, I have wondered if that was the cable that’s fitted as std for Towbar prep now, which was perhaps why it was in short supply. Total cost was £1740, same price as the local dealer - I’d use Richter over the dealer for any job that requires removing and refitting the interior. It might seem expensive but a 2.0 TSI Sportline with towbar was over the RFL £40k threshold - so it was more cost effective to do a retro fit than buy an ex demo that had been built with the towbar, they are also rare although there was one available at time albeit another 4k over what I paid for mine.

I've been expecting to post this summary since early June, but parts on back order delayed fitting until today. Richter Automotive in Milton Keynes had fitted the towbar to my previous VW in 2014 and so I went to them again. I ordered from Richter Automotive, in May, the supply and fitting of a Skoda Electric Swiveling Towbar, identical to what would be included on a factory order. I have to compliment Richter Automotive on the customer service and workmanship. Due to some electrical parts being on back order with Skoda the fitting was delayed by 10 weeks, Richter's Maxine kept me updated regularly and when the parts finally arrived shuffled other jobs around to fit my Karoq in on the first date I could drop it off. Its a big job requiring rear seat removal, rear bumper, boot trim and many pieces of internal trim to route the wiring from front to back. My Karoq was completed by the end of the day, everything was neatly back in place no mess, no rattles, however due to circumstances beyond Richter's control the towbar would not deploy. The CANBUS coding supplied with the towbar to activate deployment when the switch in the boot is pressed was incorrect. They have contacted Skoda/VAG for the correct coding and will come to my home to update the CANBUS coding when they receive it. The exact same issue had occurred with an ID Buzz swiveling towbar the previous week, so I am confident of a successful resolution.

I’m in the same boat. I’m finding mpg is improving as the overall mileage goes up, but it’s only done 3000 miles to date. I can get 50 mpg on a run, but around were I live it’s about 25-30 due to lots of roundabouts linked by 70 mph dual carriage ways. Our Fabia 1.2 110bhp DSG is better on local runs but on longer motorway journeys it’s not really any better than the Karoq.

Yes it’s easy to use a brush too. My previous car had 16” alloys, our Fabia has 15” alloys - the 19” are so much easier to clean.

What’s the maximum load capacity of the Karoqs roof bars as I’d have thought that would be important. i don’t think the Sportline rear seats are easily removable unlike the Varioflex seats which are designed to be removed.

I too would have recommended a CTEK charger to maintain the battery, but if mains power is an issue then have you considered a solar trickle charger for example ProPlus Solar trickle charger 12V 1,5W | Euro Car Parts there are plenty of other makes around. The option to remove the battery and put it on a trickle charge in doors is probably not a good ide given modern cars dont like not having a battery connected. Another option is to buy a battery boost pack which can be charged up elsewhere and used to top the battery up periodically without needing a mains power lead. Must be so disappointing to have a new Karoq sitting there and unable to use it. The advice to have the bonnet left open, being ultra cautious myself I would leave it unlocked with a window partially open bit only if your garage is secure.

I have direct experience of the this fault with family members. Cousin has a Seat Ibiza 1.2TSI 2017, actuator fault while still under warranty required turbo replacing as well. Same fault recurred a few years later when the car was out of warranty. Partners sister has a 2017 1.2 TSI actuator and turbo replaced under extended warranty when 4 years old. Both these Fabias are low mileage, typically 3,000 miles per year driven gently, short journeys, never rev’d hard. I believe that is a factor and a weakness with this engine. We have a 2015 1.2 TSI similar annual mileage - two key differences always use Shell V Power petrol and it is driven faster.