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Many thanks @roottoot , that's exactly the info I needed. 👍 @AnnoyingPentium yes, I think that's exactly what I'll do. Thanks to you both. H.

Not a petrolhead, so forgive a probably stupid question. I have been gifted a skinny spare from a Mondeo estate as a possible spare for my 65 plate Skoda Octavia Estate (it came with the gunk only) - my question is whether anyone here can tell me if a Ford wheel will fit a Skoda? I asked the dealer and of course they refused to commit themselves. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks

Interesting reply Ecomatt - but quite frankly, if I wanted to do all that I'd have bought a manual! Much the easiest solution is to turn the wretched stop/start off when I get in the car. My suspicion is that it only exists to help the cars get through economy tests anyway (Oh what a cynic I am ;) )

Thanks PetrolDave, I'll give it a go!

I have a 2015 Octavia. The sat nav version showing on screen is EC1 2018 and I want to update it. The Skoda SD card is 14Gb. I don't need more than UK and France so it would seem sensible to go for the EC1 2020/2021 file at 6GB, rather than the EC1 2018 one which is 12Gb, especially as I have a slow internet connection. Will that work? I plan to copy the existing files off the SD card (and pop them on my PC as a backup!) Can I just load the 2020/2021 version, or must I go for the larger all-Europe 2018 version again? Thanks for any advice. Helen

Hi Sammy. No resolution I'm afraid, i just try to remember to switch the dratted thing off as soon as I start the car! So far it hasn't done it again. Helen.

Hi egabor. It hasn't happened again (but I turn the system off as soon as I remember!) I'll get it checked when it is next serviced. Helen.

Thanks Melbury - couldn't agree more! Helen

@TheWanderer - I think your reply to Melbury is rather harsh. Your system is obviously working fine, which is great for you - but mine (and others) is not, so it is not "complete tosh" to say so. It is stalling on occasions when clearly it shouldn't and, as Melbury rightly says, the potential for a rear-end shunt whilst trying to re-start can be "dangerous, annoying and embarrassing". I will get the dealer to check out the system, but meanwhile I will have to try to remember to turn it off every time I start the car, to avoid such instances.

Thanks for the replies guys: Gabbo - yes I get the "start engine manually" message, and that works. I think it may be slightly slower to start from cold now, I assumed that was just the glow-plug as the weather is colder, but I assume you are suggesting check the battery? I'll do that. wyx087 - mine does start OK first time from the stall, but the inevitable delay while you realise what has happened and respond is a pain when you are in traffic, and could be quite dangerous if, say, coming out of a difficult junction. I'm not technical, but it is a Skoda Octavia SE Tdi S-A according to the latest dealer invoice, if that helps! It had a service a couple of months back but I'm not sure if the DSG oil was changed, I'll check that too. Thanks for the suggestions.

I have a 3 yr old Octavia diesel automatic estate, which I bought second hand a year ago. My first Skoda. The stop/start system has worked fine until this week (just after the warranty expired!) In a week it has twice stalled for no apparent reason, starting up from auto-stop. Both times on the flat, the second time leaving me stranded at traffic lights to the irritation of the cars behind. Searching online suggested blaming tight turns, or steep hills, neither of which apply. Can anyone throw any light? The car has only just returned from its MOT, and having the parking sensors recalibrated, but I can't see how that could be connected. Any suggestions welcome!