[Fuel Filler Flap sticking]

Scanning the threads on this topic indicated that cold weather seems to cause / exacerbate the problem.

When mine stuck no amount of pushing flap or locking and unlocking would release the flap.

Read somewhere that warmer weather seems to resolve the issue at least temporarily.

I borrowed my wife's hairdryer, put it on hot setting and blasted the area around the actuator - took only 20 secs and flap popped open!

[Dealer - no movement on used car price]

7 hours ago, AllanDJ said:

Going by that price I wish I'd taken a VrS petrol estate on PCP back in 2013! My mint condition 63 plate Elegance Estate with 1.6 diesel engine, could have been bought outright this time last year for £9700 but had a trade in value barely £8500, even with diesel going rather out of fashion that is a huge difference in relative value. I'm not sure that I'd regard £16,000 as a good price for any Skoda Octavia more than 3 years old, good for the dealers maybe!

 

 

Just paid £8250 for a good condition  elegance estate 1.6D from a dealer with 17" alloys & KESSY ++. Think your trade in value's quite good?

[Keyless Entry Fob Battery Life]

On 2/21/2018 at 22:06, arnold said:

18 months with mine. If you have kessy get one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076KZF645/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.   Loads of cars being stolen recently in my area . 

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/norfolk-police-warning-after-spate-of-thefts-of-keyless-cars-1-5397393

 

 

 

Thanks top tip - have just had 2 delivered today 

On 2/21/2018 at 19:47, jtalep said:

 

2018? If it's only 3 weeks old then no it's definitely not normal! 

 

forgot to mention it's a 2013 MY

[Keyless Entry Fob Battery Life]

19 hours ago, aki78 said:

I had to change the original battery after about 80k km / 1.5 years.

I fitted a Maxell CR2032 which lasted about 120k km / 2 years.

It's worth using the thicker battery.

 

 

Thanks might try that!

[Keyless Entry Fob Battery Life]

On 2/22/2018 at 10:11, Gabbo said:

My main Kessy key lasts about 18months-24months between battery changes (obviously depending on how often its used).

I have the standard size, but always use a branded battery from a trusted retailer rather than the poundshop equivelant.

 

I used Duracell! Guess there must be something wrong with fob.  Other fob seems to be fine so far.

[Sourcing Full Size Spare Wheel]

1 hour ago, Tim1631 said:

I’ve got a standard Gemini for sale

 

I'd be interested, how much would it be and price to deliver to Norwich?

[Keyless Entry Fob Battery Life]

Acquired my Octavia 1st Feb 2018, needed a new battery in the fob to work KESSY.

Now getting warning that battery needs changing and fob does not work KESSY.  Is this normal?

[Sourcing Full Size Spare Wheel]

7 hours ago, JohnnyType2 said:

don't let anyone baffle you with pseudo science... if its to get you home or to the tyre shop? its fine and it will fit but that tyre is done!

 

Yeh I know, both rear tyres I have now will need replacing soon so plan is to get them done and move the best of the two to the spare.

 

[Sourcing Full Size Spare Wheel]

eBay seller says it will fit but am wanting to double check before buying

 

This is the item, I know it will probably be a different weight and therefore needs to driven with care, as stated only to be used as a "get to destination" stop gap

 

Has anyone else used a VW or Seat wheel?

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/05-10-VW-PASSAT-B6-AUDI-17-INCH-ALLOY-WHEEL-WITH-TYRE-225-45-R17-TREAD-2-48mm/132273882767?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
 

 

[Sourcing Full Size Spare Wheel]

Am looking to source a 17" alloy to use as spare on my Octy3 estate.

I've seen VW wheel 17" with same size tyre.  Will it fit my Octy?  Any other suggestions, kind people? (having seen the threads about speed being limited to 50 if 1) space saver and even 2) steel wheel of same size, I think best solution is to find second hand alloy.)

 

[My new diesel smells like burning rubber and/or the fan stays on after engine is turned off]

Just bought second hand 2013 Octavia and was concerned that fan was running on after switch off even after (fairly) short distance on a cold day.  Thank you for starting this thread, very helpful. 

[Hi from deepest Norfolk]

First Skoda, a lovely white 63 plate Octavia Elegance Estate.

It's taken a time to find an appropriate car - we have had a Jaguar for the last 4 years and needed a very comfortable car - my wife has a neck problem which can be affected by cars with a poor ride.

After testing many different vehicles, we settled on a Superb - however, on test drive I noticed a red warning light on the dash.  The salesman (from a car supermarket) said don't worry its only telling you you need a service! So we carried on the 1 hour test drive through heavy traffic.  I looked it up later - it was a coolant warning light which the manual says stop immediately and turn the engine off!  Weren't going to buy that one then!

But we realised how impressed we were with Skoda, so went on the hunt for a Superb or Octavia.

I can honestly say the Octavia rides similarly to our Jag, so we are well pleased.  What is even more delightful is the feeling of solidity and robustness of a 4 year old car - everything works and the design is so thoughtful, it's a pleasure to drive.

I'm expecting the car to last me 4 or so years, and am looking forward to it.

Thanks to Paul at Stour Valley Cars who's a bit of a Skoda fan.

Thanks too to all on Briskoda - massive amounts of great material to research prior to making our decision!