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Many thanks for your reply. Visually the element looks ok. The switch is on a separate fuse No 7 I think, probably operating a relay? So the next step is I will have to check the fuse. If ok its off to the dealers.

Hi, on my 1.5tsi SEL YM2020 my rear heated screen is not working and I dont think I have ever tried it before ( strangely). The Amber light on the switch works so I'm suspecting the main fuse No 53? . Before I drop the glovebox does anyone know the fuse size please.

Chipsaway did a perfect repair for me on a bumper, rubbed along a brick wall. As stated the skill of each franchise operator will vary but they guarantee the repair and on my car it was still perfect after 3 years.

As a follow up, my Skoda Dealer, Trust in Stourbridge answered my question " is the A/C service at 2 years, advisory or mandatory?" Advisory they stated and went on to try and explain loss of gas etc. I therefore declined the service. My car at this point is showing 5965 miles in 23 months from new. Right decision or wrong, time will tell. Overall I am very happy with the vehicle and it has been faultless apart from the original fuel flap issue which was quickly resolved. Just changed the 2 keyfob batteries for Duracel 2025s and I also did this 12months ago.

Thanks to Ken and AG Falcon for their comments. I have no issue with getting the A/C serviced every 2 years if this is a Skoda requirement. I guess the only way forward for me is to ask my dealer the cost and exactly what work they intend to do. I trust dealers not a lot. Another brand dealer charges £49 for gas recovery and refill and additional £20 for anti bacterial spray and clean out. I will post the outcome in a week or two when I book the car in for its main service. Surrey John. I have heard and read dealers state that A/C systems "permeate " 10 to 15% of gas a year into the atmosphere and if this was the case no wonder we have global warming. The statement is not true, they are high pressure, sealed systems and if they are short of gas then the connectors / seals etc are faulty or some damage has occurred. I have split systems at home without loss of gas in 10 years. I'm on your side and it's just a money spinner. However if not servicing the a/c at 2 years causes problems with my warranty then I will have it done. Soussi agrees Thanks to all

Hi all, has anyone had a recent cost for an A/C service on a 1.5 tsi Karoq. My car is due its second service end of October and the dealer has just contacted me by email saying the A/C service is also due. The sales blurb says that all systems loose gas ( refrigerant) over time but I don't believe this to be true. So what exactly does this service entail? Any help here would be appreciated.