Everything posted by Guest__
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Acceptable levels of 'cracking'?
Makes you laugh really jr ,years ago we all had part worn stuff on our cars when the uk was full of scrap yards ,such alot of guff talked about tyres on forums .
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DAB+ compatibility
No not really more stations now in stereo tho 👍
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DAB+ compatibility
Yes its all good ,mines a 2016 vrs with amundsen ,and all works well with dab+.
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How to activate smartlink in my Skoda Octavia 2019
As it says contact your dealer it activated under licence ,there are other places that can can do it ,someone may be along to point you in that direction ,about 140 quid ish from a dealer i believe .
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Photography Thread
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Window Cleaning.
As travs says a good waffle weave microfibre is best ,just dont put it in with weekly washing as i find the softner in detergents spoil them ,and i use stoners invisible glass as my go to window cleaner .
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
A local independant body shop or detailer will just do that paint correction for you if thats what you ask for ,wont cost an arm and a leg either .
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
I didnt critisize you ,you just went a long way to get where we are now ,it needs a polish ,the mark had been there over a year it wasnt coming off with a wipe on chemical ,and if done by someone who knows how as suggested a mc polish wont damage the paint .
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
I am patient with ya just needed more of an idea what the mark was 😁 now it does look like bird muck has etched into the top coat ,which is what i originally thought it may be ,as black is a terrible colour for showing this sort of thing ,so just my opinion of course but that needs properly polishing out ,if you dont feel confident take it to a local detailer or body shop who will mop the whole bonnet it may need cutting with a fine wet and dry aswell 👍
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
Soften what ,is there something on the paint or has something previously marked the paint waterless isnt a polish its a poor way to clean a car if you not bothered about doing it right ,try some proper polish .
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
Panel wipes ,clay bars sap removers ,decontamination ,all well and good if your into detailing ,the op doesnt sound like he his as he wont rub some polish on because he thinks he will make a mess ,if you scared to tackle it yourself let someone see to it ,but having a go at polishing your own car is not going to hurt .
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
If its been there for a year its likely to be something thats marked into the paint ,its not changed with washing the car for the last year ,can you actually feel something on the paint.
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
I would try polishing it out ,give the whole bonnet a polish or better still buy a good cutting compound ,or pop into a local body shop the guys there are usaully good with a polisher .
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Removing an unknown stain from Tulip Black paintwork. HELP!
Have you tried a machine polish first .
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storing second key
It will be fine my second key has been sat in a box for seven years and still works fine 👍
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Photography Thread
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Spilt Milk
You need an enzyme spray to deal with the bacteria and to prevent the smell ,a good car shop will sell it ,used it in my octy when we spilt milk too ,works a treat .
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tv firer cube
A firecube will always turn on your tv or home speaker set up to play music i think its the default setting of them .
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Replacing front "Skoda" badge
Kettle of boiling water good for removing stick on badges ,how i got mine off on my octy .
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Oil consumption in VRS TSI 2016
Agree with gaz ,not sure what the garage are talking about .
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Headlight scratch
If its not too deep see if you can borrow a da or rotary polisher and buy some cutting compound ,its night on impossible by hand tho ,can you post a photo .
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Photography Thread
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Blasphemy: Octavia MK3 vs Yaris MK3 - need opinions
With the amount of miles and short trips your doing nothing is going to give good mpg ,my vrs tsi does short trips in the week but does mid to low 20s ,the wifes 1.2 fiat 500 does a couple of miles a day and gives mid 20s ,but on a run will do mid 50s ,your cars never getting warmed up properly .
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Noob question Octavia mk3 VRS equipment
They are a tad noisy on the road ,good quality tyres help with this ,mines a vrs tsi wagon ,you get used to it ,if your geminis are black then yes they have been painted ,just google a pic to see their original colour ,alot get painted as the diamond cut face oxidizes if not looked after ,enjoy it mate i still love mine seven years on ,never missed a beat .
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New owner, personalisation questions....
The skoda brand sd card is for your maps ,which can be updated by going to the skoda portal on the interweb ,as for other updates ive never updated mine 2016 vrs in the six years years ive owned it as it all works perfect and ime not sure if the updates actually change anything you can see ,i think its for if your having issues ,but could be wrong ,wiser folk will be along to help .