damo74

I've got a 2017 f/lift vRS TDI DSG and have a question: If I select economy for example, the car will coast when I lift of the accelerator and the display in the dash displays an 'E'. When I switch off the engine, the car appears to still be in Economy but it doesn't coast and there is no 'E'' displayed on the dash. The same thing happens when I choose Sport - the engine holds the revs and an 'S' appears on the dash but when I switch off the engine, it seems to reset. Is this normal?

If it's not standard, mine won't have blind spot warning

Thanks for that. Didn't even know my car had it!

Ok cool, so did you hit another car or did it stop itself?

Ok, This is an unusual one! I've just reversed my car in a carpark and the rear sensors just beeped slowly then all of a sudden the car stopped and the sensors were playing the continuous noise. Question is - does the car abruptly stop itself if it thinks it's going to reverse into something at very low speed? It felt as though it hit the car behind, but I can't see any damage at all on both cars? It's dark at the minute but I went to a petrol station and can't see any damage. It's weird as the car stopped so suddenly and I'm sure that if I hit the car behind me, there must be damage to the bumper or paint. So what I'm trying to find out was the sudden stopping of the car some form of anti collision protection or have I simply hit the car behind but no damage is showing? Mine is a 2017 vRS DSG facelift with no options Thanks!

Hi folks, I remember seeing photos of this on here before, but can't find them. has anyone here put the pinstripe stickers on the front grille? If so - can you show a photo and post a link to where you got it? Thanks

They seem much brighter than the Leon's, they are average at best in the Leon

TBH I didn't realise there was more then 1 option, I'll need to look at the manual ☺️

I got one in my vRS, it was in the door pocket in a clear packet

Got my new vRS 184 DSG on Friday, thought I'd share initial impressions Colour - Meteor Grey, you love or loathe it - I think it looks fantastic, especially with the black back Fit and finish is very very good, a big leap from my 2015 Leon FR and I reckon it's 95% of the current crop of VW's Infotainment is really good, the new glass screen on the Stereo is a revaluation, night and day to the old model with the higher resolution graphics. My only criticism is with the sound quality - I think it's lacking a bit of punch Ride/handling is good, not much road noise and the engine noise is kept to a minimum inside the cabin Lane Assist - This is the strangest feeling ever when you feel the steering wheel tighten and straighten itself going round a bend. I'm not sure if I'll keep it on, but i'd imagine on a long motorway drive it would be ideal MPG - Early days I know, but i'm about 12 mpg down on my Leon 1.4T 150PS but I dare say the results will get better than the current 45 mpg Space inside - Hardly a surprise, this car is HUGE inside - faultless Alloy wheels - I initially regretted staying with the standard 18's when I ordered but after seeing them in the flesh, I'm perfectly happy! They do look like they will kerb very easily as they are flush with the tyres LED Headlights - Had them on the Leon, I'd never order a car without them as they are great, especially in the winter A couple of things I wish I knew prior to ordering or things I wish I could have had fitted: Auto folding door mirrors - I'm going to miss this, even as a visual reference to make sure the car is locked. Surprised there isn't an option to push a button on the door to fold them in Kerbside door mirror that dips when engaging reverse - I had this on my Leon and it is so handy when parking and it help protect your alloys! Interior LED's I assumed the car came with all the lights inside being LED's. A shame to see the map reading lights and lights near the floor being the old fashioned bulbs. Hardly a big deal though! I've never had so many people comment on how nice the car looks, especially in the colour. I'm over the moon with it and looking forward to a couple of years behind the wheel

Thanks!

Hi folks, Got my F/L vRS on Friday and there was no service book inside the car - I've been told that they don't come with a service book and that the servicing details are held by the dealer online, is this true?

Weird, with the SEAT Leon you could upgrade to folding mirrors but you didn't really need to as you could simply hold down the lock button on the remote to do this instead. Oh well, it's not the end of the world not having it. Does anyone know if you can toggle the mirror switch on the door to fold them in?

2 weeks today till collection day Question - I've got a 2015 SEAT Leon and when I lock the door and hold down the remote for a couple of seconds - the mirrors fold in. Does the Octavia do the same? Also, when I engage reverse, the nearside mirror dips to the kerb - again, is this a feature of the Octavia? Both of these features are handy, and with the cars being 'cousins' I wondered if they'd be fitted to the Octavia. Thanks in advance for any replies

Ha, I need to as my old car goes back at the end of August

Mine has just arrived at the dealership a little early, going to wait 6 weeks and get it on the new plate. vRS Hatch 184 DSG in Meteor Grey with Black Pack ☺️

Updating the software won't make a scrap of difference. The problem lies with Android I'm afraid, they need to update at their end

Sorry mate, no. My Octavia is on order, not got it yet

It's a VW/Android problem i'm afraid. I've got the same thing with my SEAT Leon and my wife's Golf does the same thing. It'll do it in Spotify/Google Music/Packet Casts & Tune In Radio. See here for more info about this on a Spotify forum. I'm afraid there's no fix for it yet

I've been looking at these on eBay. Has anyone on here got any and if so, are they any good?

I've ordered a new car and couldn't see sunset glass as an option on the configurator. I assume it's standard fitment - The brochure states that the SEL model has it as standard over the SE model but there isn't anything in the brochure about the vRS specs. Does anyone have any idea?

Q2 contract hire rates are circa £10 extra P/month for a vRS 184 Hatch. I wanted to order in Q1 for September, but had to be ordered in Q2 for September

Ordered a VRS 184 DSG Hatch - Just need to finalise a colour!

Hi folks, I'm just about to order a new model VRS and just need clarification - Does it come with Smartlink as standard fitment so that I can use Android Auto with it? The brochure online says all models do, but then says it's not a UK spec car! Thanks

Hi folks, First time user here I've got a SEAT Leon FR that's due to be replaced soon and I'm just about ready to order my next car - top of my list is an Octavia VRS 184 Hatch DSG. Moon White is my preferred colour, not sure what to do about the wheels - are the 19's uncomfortable to drive? I've been looking on the Skoda website, but it looks like the new model specs have yet to be confirmed on there No doubt, I'll be spending a lot of time on here in due course!