justin82

Ok thanks for the advice

Hi. Changed my sparkplugs last week. First three had normal wear, fourth had wet oil in the well and on the plug. I've been to my local garage who are good and honest with the more basic stuff but I think a couple of the guys struggle to diagnose the more in depth stuff. They have suggested valve stem/ piston ring seals. Does this seem like the most likely reason? 2011 Octavia vrs, 112k on the clock. Thanks

Yeah, the website I got them from didn't say summer/ winter. I saw the A rating for wet grip and just went with them. Turns out wet grip and snow are very different...

I have Goodyear eagle asymmetric tyres on mine and couldn't even get off my road.... 🤦🏻‍♂️ I've learnt for next time..

Hi. I've noticed somehow that the hose from the fill neck to the reservoir on my windscreen washers is cracked and split. I've taped it temporarily but would like to obviously replace it. I can only find the whole system available online. Does anyone know where I'd be able to get just that hose from? I'm aware it might be the same on other vag cars... Octavia vrs 2011 Thanks

Now that I know the size I've ordered some from eBay. Thanks

I pulled the carpet away, the pre drilled holes are there but no uclips

The screws look bang on thanks. I've taken a look but there aren't any threaded inserts in place on mine so will need to source them..

Yes. I have the hook, just need the screws and nuts that fit...

Hey. Got one of the folding boot hooks to fit onto the other side of the boot. I've tried to search to no avail. Can someone tell me or point the way to the size of the screws/ fittings or where I can buy them? Thanks

Door slightly ajar, battery dead due to interior light being left on. Glove box and all storage compartments being open with things scattered on floor and seats. There was an old wallet of my dad's I'd kept for sentimental reasons in there has been taken (nothing of value in it). Neighbours over the road have some blurry footage of someone in it at 1.30am but not enough coverage to see how

Hey, got an Octavia vrs 2011 model. Had it unfortunately broken into last night, no real damage and the alarm never went off but I'm a bit OCD when making sure my stuff is locked up at night. So I know it was. Any ideas how they've managed to get in without disturbing anyone?

Cool. So I've read the sticky about the engine failures. I believe with the use it's had that it would be worth checking out the timing chain tensioner especially with the amount of mentions in the sticky. Is it a big/ expensive job and do you genuinely believe this may help with the oil consumption? Thanks

Makes sense. Haha 2011 vrs petrol, 2.0 litre bought with 55000 on clock, currently approaching 80000

Hi. I believe there are relevent threads, I just don't seem to be able to find them. I have a 2011 Octavia vrs, I do approximately 60 miles a day mostly motorway. I top up about about a litre of oil on around the 2000 mile mark. It's been that way for the 2 years that I've owned the car. I've had the car in a local garage to check for leaks but no findings. I've recently discovered that I have two acquaintances that have the same model as me but claim not having to top up between services. Anyone know what the potential issue is?