[Octavia Second Service]

Thank you - that's very helpful!

[Octavia Second Service]

Hello all,

 

I'm coming up to my second service with a 66 plate Octovia.  The first service I had was with Skoda themselves. The car has only done 10k miles.  Do I need to spend the £249 that Skoda charge for a second service or will a service with a third party do?  If so, is there one you would recommend?  Would this affect the FSH? 

 

Thanks very much for your help.

Tim

[Written off SE Sport]

This is all very helpful - many thanks. 

 

It seems very reasonable that for a completely non-fault claim you should receive the money that enables you to buy back like for like.  I'm fully happy to go through all the hassle and effort, that's no problem at all - I just don't want to lose out financially. 

 

As I say, all input above is much appreciated. 

[Written off SE Sport]

Thank you both - appreciate it.  Didn't take out gap insurance, which with the benefit of hindsight was foolish.

 

Will let you know how it all gets resolved, and what the cost I have to cover to get a comparable car in the hope it prevents other people being hit in the pocket with the same situation. 

 

[Written off SE Sport]

Hello all,

 

I bought a pre-reg 1.4 SE Sport estate in January.  Hands down the best car I have ever owned. 

 

Yesterday, someone smashed into it while it was parked and has almost certainly written it off.  A car we hoped to have for 10 years ends up lasting 3 months. 

 

Because it is pre-registered, the insurance company won't replace it with a new car - they will only pay out on their valuation of the worth of car.  So it will hit us in the pocket unfortunately.  But I would also be very keen to replace it with the same car even if we have to pay a little extra.  Does anyone know where you can find a 1.4 SE Sport?  Are there any left to buy? 

 

Thanks for your help.

[Covers to protect back of front seats]

Thanks Andy, these are exactly what I need for my SE Sport.  Just ordered - thanks again!

[Covers to protect back of front seats]

Hello all,

 

Does anyone have a recommendation for good covers that protect the back of the front seats from kids in the back kicking and wiping their shoes on the back of the seats?  Any help, gratefully appreciated..

[Updating Amundsen Maps]

Thank you all, very helpful. 

 

Running CleanMyDrive 2 to remove unwanted downloaded files is the answer.  Solves everything.  Thanks again.

[Updating Amundsen Maps]

Hello,

 

I've read a few instructions on this, but it seems confusing.  Does anyone know how to update the maps on the SD card for the amundsen system on a mac (not a PC)?  Any help would be great, thanks!

[Skoda Octavia 3 Owners register]

Picked up my SE Sport yesterday, put about 200 miles on the clock and have to say what a truly superb car.   Had to be pretty light with my right foot as the 1.4tsi engine is lively.  The amundsen system is very easy to use, works well with the buttons on the steering wheel.  Very comfortable ride, nice sport seats.  Delighted with it. 

 

Would heartily recommend this car to anyone. 

[Skoda Octavia 3 Owners register]

Hi Warrior, am interested to see that.  Keen to run it in and then get a feel for what impact the turbo has.  Sounds like pretty low revs before it kicks in.    I read great things about the 1.4tsi engine, will let you know my thoughts once i've put a few miles on the clock first. 

[Skoda Octavia 3 Owners register]

Hi Tim, I think you will enjoy the TSI once you have put up a few miles - I was pleasantly surprised by the way my estate pulled once the turbo goes on boost, which starts at just over 1200 RPM. Feels pretty much like an old-school 6 cylinder engine.

Hi Warrior, am interested to see that.  Keen to run it in and then get a feel for what impact the turbo has.  Sounds like pretty low revs before it kicks in.    I read great things about the 1.4tsi engine, will let you know my thoughts once i've put a few miles on the clock first. 

[Skoda Octavia 3 Owners register]

Hi Tim, welcome to the forum. See if you can twist the dealers arm to do a deal on a service plan - what is your estimated annual mileage, if less than 10K per year, you should be on fixed (annual) servicing.

Thanks for the tip Warrior.  Probably will be less than 10k a year. Appreciate the insight. 

[Skoda Octavia 3 Owners register]

Hello all, picking up 1st Skoda on Saturday.  A pre-reg from Simpsons in Great Yarmouth Octavia SE Sport 1.4tsi moon white Sunset Glass. 

 

Any advice on service plans or what to check when picking it up?  Never owned a new car before.. 

[Hello all]

Thanks, will do!  

 

Great to know this community is here. 

[Hello all]

Hello all,

 

First time joining a forum like this, so nice to 'meet you all'.   First time buying a new car - just bought a Octavia se sport 1.4tsi which I pick up on Saturday, so excited about that. 

 

Forums like this are a fantastic idea, great to know there are people out there who can offer advice and help.  Will also share experiences in the hope they bring value. 

 

Cheers!