jimcallaghan
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Octavia VRS estate 2.0 TSi
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2024
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jimcallaghan started following What does 'tow bar preparation' actually include , Feb 2023 VRS - Umbrella or not? , Options & Accessories Debate and 1 other
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Feb 2023 VRS - Umbrella or not?
jimcallaghan replied to thommo41's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Got my new VRS. One brolly. Drivers side. I told Mrs C I was keeping the two from my superb when I part exchanged. She told me not to bother. Wish I’d ignored her. There ought to be two. Bugger. -
What does 'tow bar preparation' actually include
jimcallaghan replied to Maxi24's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Car 2015kg. Car can tow 1600kg totalling 3615 as I read it. -
What does 'tow bar preparation' actually include
jimcallaghan replied to Maxi24's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Hi All got my new car today. no factory towbar prep Please see photo of weights. as I understand it the 2nd weight is a total car + trailer. Right? -
Options & Accessories Debate
jimcallaghan replied to jimcallaghan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
I've ordered an estate. ta. -
Options & Accessories Debate
jimcallaghan replied to jimcallaghan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
thanks - - clear sill cover? Is that one of those strips of thick sticky plastic / roll of tape or something more substantial? -
Options & Accessories Debate
jimcallaghan replied to jimcallaghan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
I'm thinking about protecting the boot area from scuffs & scrapes - what have you all used? Thanks. -
Options & Accessories Debate
jimcallaghan replied to jimcallaghan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
It's wooden covered by felt/fabirc. Used the car for 7 years. It's not my 'belief' it would break. It broke. At one point the brackets nearest the rear seats gave way... so i had to repair and improvise. It was full up for a camping trip but didn't drop the floor. My bad. Noticed the wonky floor when I unloaded the car. -
Options & Accessories Debate
jimcallaghan replied to jimcallaghan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
I have the variable floor in the superb and it's good as it makes the whole lot flat - BUT - it can't hold that much weight without breaking (note to self). I guess I'll be on the lookout for a spare wheel / insert. As ever not keen on paying main dealer prices where not completely necessary. -
VRS TSi 2.0 Which Fuel?
jimcallaghan replied to jimcallaghan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Thanks for your input & opinions everyone. I guess there's no hard & fast answer. Maybe what I'll do is stick 'petrol' in it - and every now & again when I've got a spare fiver, I'll treat it to a tank of the good stuff and give it a bit of welly. Might go easy on it - leavei it be and just keep using the wife's mini instead... -
Hi Everyone. In the next week or so I'll get my new Octavia estate. My impatience would not allow me to wait a few months for a new one - so I've agreed to buy one already specc'd and shipped to UK in return for a nice discount, and a good price for my Superb. It's the colour I wanted, but has ZERO options ticked. Not even the spare wheel. Got me thinking - what bits of accessories have you all gone for after the event? What would you definiitely buy again - or NEVER again. Not talking about the likes of the sunroof that isn't possible, but more the flip over boot mat, the bin - or even the aftermarket non-oem stuff off eBay like keyfob covers, fluffy dice or them little flappy paddle extenders for the gear changes. What's great - what's crap? 😃
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VRS TSi 2.0 Which Fuel?
jimcallaghan replied to jimcallaghan's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
My question isn't about what fuel you choose to buy - it's if there's a suggestion from Skoda or other qualified parties that tells me which way we ought to go with this. I need to establish If it's the case that you buy V-Power because the marketing & power of TV advertising dragged you in - or if you buy it as Skoda advise that's what we all ought to be doing - regardless of the cost. Thanks. -
Hi everyone, I haven’t posted here for sometime. I bought my first Skoda in 2017. A 2.0 diesel Superb. And I’ve had diesel cars for as long as I can remember. The car has never let me down, in seven years and 90,000 miles. It’s just chime for a change. The only regret I ever had was not investing in something, a little bit, more powerful and a little bit more fun to drive. As a result, I pulled the trigger on a new petrol VRS. Forgive me, I have searched the forum. I’m trying to discover if it is suggested that my new car should run on premium unleaded or just the regular stuff. When working out what my additional cost will be, I’m well aware that I will no longer be getting 50 mpg+. I am comfortable with that, I just don’t know if it’s actually even worse than I thought because of having to buy posh petrol!? UK based. Cheers.
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What does 'tow bar preparation' actually include
jimcallaghan replied to Maxi24's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Hi - did anyone find out this for sure? Looking to swap my Superb for Octavia VRs and it'll need a tow bar for bike carrier. Thanks. -
Booked in at local ATS for Tuesday. I spoke to a chap who appeared quite knowledgable. Booked in for suspension health check and alignment where they said they can enter reg number on computer and apply manuf spec alignments. I'm annoyed at myself for it happening twice! I'll post back on Tue when they've had a fettle. Thanks all for your input.
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that's what I thoguht last time! I will do of course - but someone else... I'm getting different opinions on here and amongst friends. Camber, tracking, toe in, toe out, broken suspension bits. I dunno. I need someone I can trust to actually diagnose / sort it. It's not the cost - it's the safety. My family drive with me in this car. And my mountain bike!!! I'm near Wigan/Warrington area if anyone has any first hand recommendations it'd be appreciated.