kezwald
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I feel sorry for you especially having a Motability car and giving it the care of your own car (few and far between) these days imo
Its not worth making yourself bad for just in form Motability re any issues you have that don't get fixed better to write with recorded delivery and in can never come back to/on you at the end of 3 years. It takes somebody that has cared for their car for years to neglect a car, its the principle regardless of whos car it is. At the end of the day once informing Motability of the issues and they still don't give a **** you can hold your head up high knowing you have done everything in your power. the main thing Keep your health and just think "if you cant beat them join them"
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On 22/05/2017 at 21:26, Rainmaker said:
I have hit another sticky wicket in that a warranty job was supposedly carried out on the chrome window trim by my previous dealer. They didn't actually do it but have charged Skoda for it. My new dealer reckons they now can't do the work as Skoda won't pay. I just told them that's not my problem so sort it amongst yourselves
Not having much luck are you mate in the way of unnecessary stress/hassle, So basically the other dealer made a fraudulent claim on something they did not fit maybe another phone call to Motability/Skoda U.K stating the word fraudulent or better still in writing.
Did you just not go back to the other dealer to have it fitted when you changed dealers ? even so if you did and the other dealer has it in stock it they can transfer a warranty claim to a new dealer.
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10 minutes ago, BillyJim said:
What?
A small controller that plugs into the connector located at the top of the accelerator pedal that intercepts and alters the accelerator input resulting in a more dynamic response from the engine.
Where?
https://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/ as said before customer service has the edge on the others from past experience with my Saab and others on here
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25 minutes ago, tisca said:
Sorry to sound Dim, but what is a Pedal Box & where to do you get them from ?
https://www.diesel-performance.co.uk/box-details.php?id=15
all info on there what it does, other manufacturers do them but these have A1 customer service
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2 minutes ago, SwissRob said:
The descriptions of the options do not contain any information about the effectiveness of the noise reduction
next they will be saying all windows are triple glazed
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17 minutes ago, Muty said:
What kind of changment are there for MY18 ?
MY18 starts from week 22 May 29th all the changes are in this topic, the latter pages are more accurate to those changes as the Skoda's My18 configurator came about so that's available to look at on Skoda website depending on model you want
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Thanks all for your replies
As said the Passat in sports mode felt loads better than the same engine in the Superb, so will try sports mode first just for comparison then probably opt for the peddle box from dtuk anyway, also thinking of the tuning box with car having 3yrs warranty
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16 minutes ago, Redboy said:
I thought as the oil degraded it reduced the mileage to the next service. My MkII was on variable but never made it past 12000-13000 miles
correct
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25 minutes ago, silver1011 said:
The point I'm trying to get across is it doesn't matter what the car is set to, it'll never go beyond 20,000 miles without the need for a service
agree but I wiouldnt want to buy a car that'is not driven under optimal conditions and not been serviced for 20k, which regardless of the service regime would not see this millage in car driven this way, unless of course the dealer does not understand the manufacturers brands recommendats that they are selling
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7 minutes ago, Redboy said:
This just confirms my thoughts about steering clear of 2-3 year old cars run on variable schedules
depends a high millage car run in optimal conditions on a variable service can be a good buy
a low millage car that's never being run at optimal conditions can result in more engine wear due to the ngine not having time fully lubricate all the internals regardless of service regimes likewise a locally driven car with the odd long run set on a variable could get its oil changed after 8k intervals
catch 22 when buying used lol
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21 minutes ago, Rustynuts said:
If the car is set for time and distance then the first service at 10k or first year is a minor service, and the second service at 20k or the second year is a major service. Then it repeats again and again along those lines. The oil sensors are disabled and the car simply uses time and distance to generate a service warning
Agree but would have put it slightly different
23 minutes ago, Rustynuts said:If the car is set for variable service then it monitors all the conditions it needs to and generates a service warning as and when required. At that point the car gets a major service.
it will measure the oil quality and will indicate a service up to 20k when the oil has lost its lubricating properties, it also measures the number of starts the car makes in determining the oil quality. Lets say someone is on variable and does a lot of local driving the car can generate a service from any point (ive seen this as low as 8k) if this is the case the car will receive a oil change and fluid check/top up if necessary only not items you would see in a major service such as filter changes etc.
The fixed and variable services are completely different and cannot be confused with each other.
IMO variable servicing was set up for the fleet/lease industry doing long mainly motorway type journeys where the car is run in optimum conditions and anybody that cares about the car or intend to keep it long term should go fixed annual servicing (10k or x miles which ever is sooner)
Motability cars should be set to fixed as most owners carry out local journeys with a lot of start stopping and ive never known Motability to decline a oil change service regardless whether the car is set to fixed or variable
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I'm not going to go into the if and buts re kwik fit but as per the oil service I didn't expect Motability to be the problem and assume it must be a Skoda communication breakdown somewhere along the lines as my parents have never had an issue with their Motability cars non of which were Skoda btw
As I see it it was unnecessary stress for rainmaker all for nothing in the end as its getting sorted know
off topic the garage I work in does the various servicing maintenance for various manufacturers in the emergency services and cover manufacturers warranty. these vehicles are issued 5years warranty as part of the deal from the manufacturer, if we stepped out of line such as in rainmakers case and something went wrong the warranty would become null and void and up to us to foot the bill. if we listened to the dealers and something went wrong the first thing the manufacturer would say is you should have asked us not the dealer so its your fault leaving us hung and dry with zero support.
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2 hours ago, SwissRob said:
Style is the trim level below L&K. Climatronic is available as an option on all trim levels here.
thought it was and I was missing out on something here lol as its an option in the U.K. ive ordered the SEL so same as your Style
In the U.K trim levels are S, SE, SE Business SE L Executive and L&K. The Sport line I haven't added in to the list
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if I am correct rainmakers car does not drive under optimal driving conditions as he does a lot of local start/stop driving, so his vehicle should be set to fixed every 12m or 10k whichever comes first. Which in that case cant remember rainmakers mileage but its due for a service regardless with it being 13mnths old and due to his driving style
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With today’s advanced long-life engine oils, time and distance are no longer fair indicators of when a service is required.Under optimal driving conditions a car may not need any attention for up to two years or 30,000 kilometres (whichever occurs first). Or, on the other hand, if a car has frequent cold starts and many short trips, it may benefit from a service after only 12 months or 15,000 kilometres.How it worksYour ŠKODA has inbuilt sensors which monitor engine oil quality. When the oil degrades to a point where it will soon affect engine performance, the sensor activates the message on your dashboard informing you that your car needs a service. Every new ŠKODA has the Variable Service Interval setting activated. If you would prefer, your vehicle can be serviced under the traditional time and distance regime (every 12 months or 15,000 kms), your dealer will discuss both options and can set it to how you like before delivery.
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4 minutes ago, silver1011 said:
The major service as listed is the same as a variable service
for a full service not only a oil change service
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5 minutes ago, Awayoffski said:
Leave the hidden notes when the car is returned so that the buyer knows the story
and hope the valeting guy is on a lazy day
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tbh I think it is disgusting over the price of a oil change its not what you would expect
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8 minutes ago, Rainmaker said:
Škoda CZ, the manufacturer, clearly state that on variable servicing the mileage is dependent wholly on driving style and conditions. They also explicitly state that the engine carries sensors which will alert the owner/driver when the oil degrades so far as to need changing. Servicing can be required anything between 10,000 and 20,000 miles / 1 or 2 years, depending on how it's run, how much additive and lubricity remains in the oil, and how contaminated it is with fuel and water. Various other websites (other Škoda arms worldwide, other VAG brand websites) all agree with this and are very clear about it. When the car asks for an oil change, it needs an oil change else the warranty is gone and the engine will be damaged.
This, I would also send to mobility if indeed they are the problem which they could not be, as I said previous my parents never had an issue with the motability car when it went in for oil change at 8k
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2 minutes ago, Rainmaker said:
I could really do without the aggro atm tbh
Totally agree
Hypothetically lets say it was on fixed servicing it would be due a service after 12months or x amount of miles whichever came first
got to be a misunderstanding somewhere
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incidentally how long you had your car?
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36 minutes ago, Rainmaker said:
That's definitely set to variable servicing, right?...
Yes
id keep nagging them mate they will soon get sick of it and pass it on to a senior, who no doubt are in the same room, I bet your message as not even been passed on tbh...How about putting it in writing to them
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4 minutes ago, Rustynuts said:
The minor and major services are part of the fixed service regime. The flexible (or variable) service regime isn't a "major service". Further down the
as with most manufacturers
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is the Style equal to the SE L or L&K in the U.K the only reason I'm asking is its showing tri zone and sure its still an option in The U.K on the SEL
S3 owners - electric tailgate / hatch closing from inside
in Skoda Superb Mk III (2015 - 2023)
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This is the one only function I will dearly miss on my Kuga when the S3 arrives, and to anyone considering this option don't, just do it you will never ever regret it and worth every penny Gizmo is charging. Just fortunate for those who live down the road and a little less fortunate for those not so close, and can honestly say if you cant get it done local at a reasonable price its still worth an overnight stay or better still make a weekend of it there's plenty to do and see around the surrounding area's
As with everything parental supervision is everything but if its anything to go by with the Kuga you will have no concerns, its like going through an IMO car wash in olden days you think the dryer is going to hit you and just before you close your eyes it doesn't lol