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All done as per schedule. I’m taking it in tomorrow so we’ll see

Thanks again; the car is low mileage. I’d considered spark plugs too as a possible factor given the symptoms and I’ll certainly ask for these to be checked

Thanks very much for your advice- I don’t think I am aware of this; my Yeti is late 2015 production so could be in scope.

Hi, I recently had my Yeti 1.2tsi DSG serviced and the cam belt changed, as advised at 5 years. Since, the car sometimes judders at low revs, as if about to stall. A factor seems to be that the car is in too high a gear, ie changes up too soon and holds it for longer (e.g. 4th at 20mph). I’ve sometimes addressed this by moving into manual and dropping a gear. I’ve had a situation where I couldn’t get acceleration, I suspect because the revs were held too low for the turbo to engage. Put simply it’s as if the ‘intuitive’ link between the engine and transmission is less effective. I also occasionally notice the engine miss a beat at idle. Prior to the service the drive was very smooth, and DSG gear changes almost always imperceptible and appropriate. The garage is aware, and I’m taking it back to give them a chance to fix it, but I’d value people’s suggestions for possible causes and solutions so I’m prepared. Please note my mechanical knowledge is slight! Thanks very much.

Hi, no I think you will still get the SE’s standard screen as you can order the virtual cockpit separately as optional equipment if I recall correctly.

Agreed - of course neither, like most small ‘crossovers’, are really SUVs. And probably confer little practical advantage over traditional hatchbacks, except for the slightly higher driving position and perhaps ease of access, as several motoring reviews have pointed out about the small crossover phenomenon. However while the style is popular, a greater height and perceived chunkiness is likely to appeal to some along with other considerations. My basic point is the T-Cross and Kamiq both seem to be good cars and similar value within their category, so take your pick.

The Kamiq is certainly not a budget VW T-Cross! At latest prices I think a standard 115 PS SEL is just under £22,000 for a Kamiq and just over for the T-Cross. It seems to me that both specs would satisfy most customers, and the differences between them more or less balance out so choice is largely about personal preference. As pointed out T-Cross has more driving aids eg adaptive cruise, front parking sensors. It also has useful adjustable rear seats and looks to my eyes a bit more SUVish and an attractive car. Both have blind spot monitoring and lane assist I think. On the other hand the Kamiq is a bit roomier and apparently slightly plusher. It also has a 9.2” satnav screen to the VW’s 8”, and the digital dash (I believe only on the VW’s R-line spec). I agree 18” alloys are not necessarily an advantage! I’m looking forward to seeing the Kamiq in the metal to see how it appeals.

Got my copy of What Car yesterday, and they review the 5 door Citigo Greentech against the Pug 107. They really liked the Citigo, and their conclusion contains the words 'arguably better than the Up' (their small car of the year). Good to see such a positive remark from a mag that seems to love VWs!

As said above, this engine has been around in various forms for years in the VW group. Slightly strangely, it's still used in the Polo and Ibiza, while Skoda 'replaced' it with a 85 bhp version of the 1.2 tsi over a year ago. Not sure why VW and Seat haven't, but for what it's worth, What Car's favourite version of the Polo is the 1.4.

Yes. i wonder how many Golf estate buyers know they're getting a facelifted Mk5 rather than an estate version of the Mk6 hatch? Mind you, how many would then consider the mechanically near identical, better value, more practical Octavia estate?

I was surprised, but sceptical, to see that the latest What Car summaries section lists a price for a DSG option against all the SE Plus engine sizes! I'm assuming this is an error, but wonder if they've got wind of something. Incidentally in the same edition they test the 1.4 SE against the Quashqai and Mini Countryman. Yeti comes in the middle after the Quashqai. Generally well rated: engine gets lots of praise for performance, but predictable WC criticism of the 'jittery' ride. It seems only What Car have this thing about the ride: I've never seen it mentioned anywhwre else, including on here!

I've read in another thread that the 7 speed DSG coupled with the 103kw engine in the Tiguan is a modified wet cluth ie it's not the dry clutch now capable of handling higher torque

+1. A 2wd with a more powerful engine would meet a gap in the range, which several comeptitors address.

Thanks James. Some of the family friendly extras would make useful 'nice to haves'!

Hi James have you heard any news on the 'family' spec seen on the skoda-Auto site? eg folding tables on back of front seats. Might these be available as options in the UK if not a trim level? Thanks