Railman

Hello Gents, Thanks for making me feel welcome! Yes, I cannot fathom why the tax is so high on Tiptronic Auto box vehicles. I was staggered after purchase. Don't think I would be able to sell it on, however I have no wish to given the car's condition, ride, comfort or reliability. It's a keeper.

I had a squeaky seat in my Superb. Coming from the middle just above the seat bolster mechanism. Didn't fancy stripping the seat and putting it all back together and risking it looking like a badly made bed. So I had to think of a solution. The cause of this squeak appeared to be coming from the lumbar mechanism being dry and the metal parts acting on each other. Then a moment of inspiration! I have some CIF liquid white furniture polish in a trigger spray bottle. I took out the head restraint and poured a quantity down each of the posts. Then I padded the seat with my hands to work the solution down the inside. The polish contains a wax and this has lubricated the parts in the seat. The result, no squeaks. A small amount oozed through the fabric at the back however once dabbed away with kitchen towel no residue remains and the seat smells nice too! If it lasts a year I'll just do the same again. I must of used about 150ml, however no squeaks!

I thought I had best join the 21st Century and join the Forum. I do drive a Skoda. A Superb, not a Classic but rare in itself. A 2006 Skoda Superb 1.8t Comfort Auto. Love the car, the comfort, pace, reliability (hope I haven't spoken too soon). The only gripe is the exorbitant road tax prices for tiptronic fitted vehicles. Had the shock of my life when I taxed it first time £520. At least **** Turpin wore a mask! The car however more than makes up for the tenner a week. Owned the vehicle for two years, bought it in Inverness and live in Nottinghamshire. Didn't realize until recently there are only 13 on the road, not bad exclusivity for a couple of grand.