TonyB1965

Thanks, it's gone now, sad to see it go to be honest but needs must.

This car is the Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Elegance 140BHp model which is fully loaded, and I mean fully loaded. In an attempt to be as honest as possible I'll give you every detail of this car so you know what you're looking at. The mileage is 142k but don't let that put you off, I'll come on to that later. The Good bits: It's just passed its MOT in the last week, with just 1 advisory, more about that in minute. It's also just had a new Cambelt, tensioners and water pump and had a full service at the same time in February. It has a full service history, mostly Skoda, but never missed a service. I've had it serviced by a reputable local garage for it's last two services, both full services. I have all the bills and receipts since I've had it and the full service book, with 2 keys and manual. The fully working extras: Xenon Headlights with washers (on mainbeam these headlights have to be seen to be believed, I wouldn't want to be coming the other way when they're on) Front and rear fog-lights. Satnav Six speaker sound system with 6 CD changer in the boot. Leather interior and walnut dash, which is very clean. Trip computer Electric heated and adjustable wing mirrors with indicators Climate control (needs regassing but does work fully) Front and rear heated seats Electric fully adjustable front seats. Electric coolbox (in the arm-rest) and glove compartment Front and rear 12v sockets Front fitted footmats Automatically dimming rear view mirror Electric windows all round Six speed manual gearbox which is nice and smooth Alloy wheels with locking wheelnut Chrome exterior trim Umbrella holder Sunglasses holder Laquered paintwork - really easy to clean and looks great. This is the long wheel-base version, the space in the back has to be experienced to be believed, apparently it has more rear passenger space than an S Class Mercedes, I don't doubt it, I'm 6ft 2" and it has loads of leg room for me. The boot is long and deep, plenty of room in there as well, including the space saving spare wheel. Additional features: Space saving spare wheel, jack and wheelbrace as well as a warning triangle in its own compartment underneath the boot lid. Minor niggles: The front interior light console is not working, it's never worked since I bought the car. The lights in the rear do work fine and I've just relied on those, it's never been a problem to me. Rear parking sensors not working, they've never worked since I bought the car and I've never bothered to fix them as I'm fine without them and they're prone to going faulty anyway. The drivers side front and rear door locks sometimes stick, but you can always get the car locked and alarmed, often they're fine. The overall condition of the car is excellent, it has a minor crease in the rear nearside just above the rear wheel, it's hardly noticeable and could be rectified. A few age related minor scuffs here and there. Photos to follow. In terms of running gear it drives superbly, forget the mileage, the engine on this car is tight as a drum, as is the gear box, suspension and steering. I've used it for daily commuting and the occasional long run and it's never given me less than 40mpg on a commute in cold weather, usually it's around 48mpg. On a long run it averages around 53mpg and I've even made 60mpg on an exceptional run, the engine is absolutely sound. There are no squeaks or rattles on the car at all. If you drove it you would never believe it has done 142K, it has absolutely loads of miles left in it. All the tyres are good with loads of tread left on them. The advisory was for the brake discs, I reckon they'll need changing on the next service, but the brakes are fine at the moment, no issues, just wear on the discs and pads, no juddering, nothing, The history of the car - two previous owners, I bought it in an emergency as a Council gulley sucker reversed into my Focus and wrote it off, so I need a car in 24hrs to get to work as I live in a rural area, I spotted this one and after an inspection on the ramps it was a no-brainer. I have had it for nearly two years and will be sorry to let it go, it is an absolute bargain. I have driven it conservatively and enjoyed driving it. The only reason I'm selling it is that I have a few quid coming my way and I need a big estate for boot space and towing, otherwise I would keep it and be happy with it. For £1500 it is a hell of a lot of car for the money. I will try to sell it on here as I would rather it went to someone who appreciates how good these cars are. It has no oil leaks or pump issues at all, no smoke or DPF issues and never has had during my ownership, and any inspection is welcome. On the water ingress issue, I've checked that and found nothing on the passenger side, it's not wet under the carpet and I checked it when I first got it after we had rain, it was dry. It may have the problem previously, I don't know, but it's not there now and I'm sure a half decent auto-electrician or mechanic could fix that issue relatively easily, I just never bothered with it, as I said, any inspection welcome. There are no battery drain issues, the alarm siren failed and did cause that but I had it fixed recently and it's all fine, with a new battery as well. I haven't scrimped on maintenance at all. A dealer would be selling this car at £2500+ and I'm confident that the first to see will buy it, it really is an excellent example of these great cars for a great price, but I need it gone now, I pick up my new car next weekend. I've tried to describe this car as honestly as possible and am not interested in ripping anyone off. I've attached photos of the car, please PM me if interested, If I can't sell it here it'll go on the bay and Facebook.

The lunatic who blind reversed straight into a 30mph road at a T junction, she had no visibility whatsoever, her vision was obscured by a building on the corner as I was driving straight past, I had to swerve to avoid her as she just kept going. The worst piece of driving I have seen for a long time, just had to get it off my chest.....

I have a Nationwide bank account, I'm covered for worldwide travel insurance, Breakdown cover (which I have had to use, not with my Skoda ) , and mobile phone insurance, all for £10 a month. I have found them to be a very good bank and I think that is great value. I have no affiliation other than being a customer of theirs.

Yes I know, however, you might want to read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relationship_between_the_European_Court_of_Justice_and_European_Court_of_Human_Rights "The European Union (EU) has decided not to be bound by the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights." Looks like EU supremacy to me. Also, the Tory Government has muted several times about producing our own Human Rights legislation, so yes it has been proposed already. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_British_Bill_of_Rights

So that's a no then, glad we cleared that up.

You don't know much about the ECJ do you lol. Can you give me the statistics for your second comment, otherwise it's just your opinion and doesn't really mean anything.

It's such a good job the EU has made us all safer lol, sabre rattling with Putin, flooding us with ISIS, giving terrorists insane levels of privilege via human rights, I mean what could possibly go wrong?

Not only that, but the EU are waiting to roll out tax harmonisation across member states, anyone want to hazard a guess whether we would be better or worse off in a system like that, considering that they seem to think that Sweden is the kind of model we should aspire to, god help us.

It isn't "Free Trade" though is it.

Good luck if you think 17.4 million people are going to accept being ignored.

Same grasp on reality.

James O'Brien? seriously? why not use Lord haw haw, it would have more credibility.

That's the problem, the use of the word "racist" because you have no other argument. You have actually succeeded in making the word meaningless, whilst at the same time giving real racists like Diane Abbott a free pass.

So it's empty rhetoric considering the deal has not been done and faces opposition from many countries and people.

It doesn't say that at all.

He might just as well have done because that's what he implied.

You found a letter calling all Brexiters "racists" and you still don't understand why many voted to leave, that says it all. When all you've got is "racist" you really don't have any argument at all.

No TTIP isn't a "template", ISDS is not mandatory, all options are open, if it doesn't suit one party then it doesn't happen - simple.

And? others opinions are bad, yours are good, is that it?

There is no "TTIP" for us, and any potential trade deals will involve Parliament, enough with the TTIP nonsense, we're leaving the EU. Oh and by the way, it looks like the EU might not be doing any Trade deals in the future... http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/10/21/eu-will-unable-trade-deals-canada-treaty-collapses-eu-president-says/

Yes, it appears even after 7 years that the EU still can't agree the CETA deal with Canada, I'm pretty sure we can do better than that, I mean it wouldn't be difficult would it, even tiny Iceland has trade deals with the big players, so I'm sure we'll be able to cope lol.

If you voted Remain you voted for TTIP, it's a simple as that. I'm also loving all the Remain predictions considering you all never even saw Brexit coming lol.

You support TTIP, which bit of that did you miss?

We're leaving, TTIP is irrelevant, not sure what you're missing apart from all of it.