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    New to DSG, am i right...

    in Škoda Scala

    Posted

    47 minutes ago, Veracity said:

    Looking at buying a petrol Scala with the auto box.
    Would be really interested in hearing back from those who have one on their impressions.
    Thanks.

     

    My Scala with the DSG 7 box is the best car I have owned so far, its comfy, surprising nippy if you poke it, very economical in the 55-60mpg area, big rear space etc.

     

    Its a great car, our previous was the Rapid SpaceBack and our next car will be a Skoda as well.

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    New to DSG, am i right...

    in Škoda Scala

    Posted · Edited by DaveK0974

    1 hour ago, Britunculus said:

    With regard to the original statement about the high revs, my new Scala 7 speed DSG is the first automatic I have owned for many years. I have always driven manual cars and vans but my wife has always had autos of various makes (including a DAF, remember them?) All the petrol cars have ticked over at 800 rpm whereas the Skoda stays at 1000. I have always gone into neutral and applied the hand brake in my manual but left my my wife's autos in drive with the hand brake on, no problem. However the higher revs on the Skoda mean it tries to pull away against the brake. In the old days I would have taken a screwdriver to the carb and turned it down but I can't do that now and the dealer tells me they can't either.

     

    It raises the question, am I doing something wrong? Is it a peculiarity of VW Group DSGs that the revs stay high? I have driven various Audis and VWs and never noticed it.

     

    It isn't spoiling my enjoyment of the car.

     

    There are two point on my car - with foot hard on the brake and box in D or S, the revs are about 850-900 and no attempt to move, its in full neutral. As I release the pressure on the brake to say a light hold, the revs will lift to 1000 and the DSG will go to biting point on first gear - this is the point that you do not want to hold for too long as its the same as slipping the clutch on a manual.

     

    Check for the two rev points with handbrake off and foot hard on brake, then lift foot a little - the revs should change, if not I would consult a service garage maybe. I have not tried the same with handbrake but I would expect the DSG to be biting if its in Drive as It would be expecting a hill start maybe? Normally when handbrake is on the box would be in N.

    Audio file issues...

    in Škoda Scala

    Posted

    Hi all

     

    Loving the new Scala but having audio issues.

     

    It refuses to connect to my iPod Nano, tried new cable but no, maybe Nano not supported??

     

    I then tried dumping some playlists on a USB-C stick in a folder for each playlist, audio says no files found.

     

    Can anyone confirm exactly what IS supported please or how to make it work please???

     

    Thanks

     

    Dave

     

     

    New to DSG, am i right...

    in Škoda Scala

    Posted

    Thanks.

     

    Just hit a snag so it will be going back to service dept - went out today and the infotainment system has not only lost all its radio memories it keeps rebooting every minute or two.

     

    Not happy but i'll chalk it up to 'new car syndrome' provided they can fix it :)

    New to DSG, am i right...

    in Škoda Scala

    Posted · Edited by DaveK0974

    Hi all, got my 1st DSG (115/SE) this weekend, love it so far, best Skoda we have had.

     

    My observations, can anyone confirm....

     

    1 - When stopped, foot light on brake, the revs are a little high, maybe 1100, does that indicate that the clutches are at biting point, i.e. slipping ready to pull away?

     

    2 - When stopped, foot harder on brake, the revs drop to idle, does that show that box is in full neutral i.e not  slipping clutches and not heating the clutch up?

     

    3 - is it ok to sit with foot fully on brake for say a whole traffic light cycle - in manual i was taught to go for neutral/handbrake to stop wear on clutch mechanism etc

     

    Its a lovely car to drive and for such a small engine, surprisingly poky :)

     

    About to look at a Scala today - any pointers?

    in Škoda Scala

    Posted

    Thanks

    the viewing went well and we placed our deposit :)

     

    Its an ex-demo car not loaner, which was good and the condition bears this out as it's mint inside and out.

     

    It does drive extremely well and is way above our base-spec Rapid in terms of refinements. I have drive auto before but they were the old torque-converter style boxes not DSG so I need to learn the do's and don'ts of it to get the best out of it.

     

    Glad to see the boot is a large as the Rapid SB as we have used that a fair amount.

     

    Pick it up Saturday

    About to look at a Scala today - any pointers?

    in Škoda Scala

    Posted

    Hi all,

    we have had a Rapid Spaceback 1.2 for 4 years now and looking at a new car time. We like the Scala as it seems pretty much the facelift Rapid :)  I have booked an appointment to view a 2019 1ltr auto Scala today, its an ex-delaer loaner which the Rapid was as well. 

     

    Is there anything to be aware of on these, its a fairly low spec but has cruise control which i wanted. We are retired so its only low mileage travels now, plus one or two UK holidays if we are luck per year.

     

    Thanks for any tips

    Skoda and iPods'

    in Skoda Rapid & Spaceback (2012 > )

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    I have a 2016 rapid spaceback, and have been using an SD card for music but struggling with a lot of tracks not playing - just found out that is because of DRM :(

     

    I tried the wife's iPod Nano and it worked well but not a permanent option, my iPod shuffle does not work probably because they have no display so too simple to integrate??

     

    Before i buy something cheap off the 'bay, can anyone tell me if ANY iPod (apart from shuffle) will connect??

     

    Don't want to waste cash :)

     

    Thanks

     

    Loving the new car :)

    in Skoda Rapid & Spaceback (2012 > )

    Posted

    HI

     

    Can't really give much advise as new to Skoda, i take it you had a test-drive? I took my one out with the guy for about 45 mins :) to give it a good work out as i was sceptical of the small engine having come from big diesels, I was not disappointed, as they say - I liked it so much i bought it ;)

     

    I'm sure your wife will love it, the rapid is a good size car.

     

    Dave

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