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Yes, both cars in questions were purchased from Škoda approved cars from main dealerships. In the second instance, my friend has had to pay £115 for diagnostics to be done to check the battery warning light issue. This was before he was told that he would have to take the vehicle back to the original dealership as it was within the 30 day purchase period. The original post autocorrected to Rhine for some reason rather than ‘battery warning light’.

I purchased an Octavia with <5k on the clock at the weekend. The ŠKODA dealership is located a long distance away and the dealership pushed me to sign the finance agreement before I arrived to save time with the handover which I reluctantly agreed to in the end. The car was in good order overall but the keyless entry didn’t work. The service team were unable to get it working and said it needed full diagnostics (and probably a software update) which would take time. But they said it would be covered under warranty with a ŠKODA dealership closer to home. Given the distance I’d traveled, and that I’d signed the paperwork, I drove the car home. However, the local ŠKODA service teams only have availability from mid-October and want written evidence that the other dealership will pay for the work. It’s a bit of a headache given the cost of the vehicle. Has anyone had a similar issue with keyless entry and is it likely to just require a software update? Incidentally, a friend has just bought a 2020 plate Octavia and the Rhine warning light keeps coming on. He has been told by his local ŠKODA dealership that any faults within 30 days have to be dealt with by the original dealership. Is this the case?

Hello, can anyone recommend a boot cover with a bumper cover to fit a 23 plate Octavia? I can there is a one available for a Karoq but couldn’t find one for an Octavia.

@SteveTheElder the 1.5 TSI was a very nice drive!

Thanks @SteveTheElder I’ve read good reviews about all seasons tyres, particularly the Cross Climates. I’ve decide to opt for the Octavia and will test drive a 1.0 and 1.5 TSI tomorrow. For my budget, there are very few SELs available (I should probably have made the purchase in March and not now) so I might have to get an SE Tech instead.

I noticed any of the Octavia’s come with Hankook or Kumho tyres. I normally run Goodyear EGs on my Yetis. Does anyone have any other tyre recommendations for the Octavia?

Thanks @AllanDJ, that’s a helpful round up. I’m beginning to wish I’d got this purchase sorted before now as the supply of either model is in shorted supply than March, when I originally planned to buy.

I don’t think there are heated seats on the SE Tech, only the SEL

That’s a great spec. I didn’t know about the SEL first edition. The issue we have is that the last Yeti had a fantastic spec and I’m trying to work out if I can forsake the luxury of heated seats.

That’s sounds like a perfect trip! 🍷 Which trim did you opt for? I’m considering an SEL (very few around at the moment) or an SE TEch.

That’s so interesting and a bit depressing. The MHEV version might be a good option for us although it looks like the MPG isn’t that different to the TSI. It’s a shame ŠKODA don’t offer a hybrid version in the Karoq and feels a bit behind the curve.

We could get an electric charge point fitted on the driveway but we’re due to travel to the Alps over the summer holidays and I’m not sure of the charging point set up on the continent. I’m going to read up this week.

@Choclab I have the same issue with pets and elderly parents. How are you finding the Sportline? I liked the design on them but wasn’t so keen on the larger wheels.

I just read up on the Octavia IV. Nice car but expensive.

Yes, the Karoq interior is also good. And the technology and safety on both cars is so much better than the Yeti.