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Well done.

RootToot, you are spot on. When I was with Kia, I had a service book. It did have different pages for different service acquirements. Also informed you what they needed to do at every service. A very upfront way of telling what was involved and completely above board. Skoda are not very open as what a service involves. Not a practice I like.

My car that had glass headlamps was a 2015 Kia 4 tech. Not that many years ago. The Skoda Karoq is still the best car I've had. Please don't knock readers opinions, we are all entitled to our views.

I have been a bit harsh in my comments. Never had plastic headlamps in a car before, and my last car was only five years old. I went for a drive today and left my headlights on. Yes they did clear. Thank you to all the members who commented. I admit, you learn something new each day.

I agree that LED headlamps are an improvement over halogen or xenon. What I'm concerned with is the fact that dealers, so I've heard, think that headlamps getting misted up is normal. Surely the condensation will, in a long run cause electrical failure. Men can be sent to the moon, but Skoda cannot make sealed headlamps. I have had many cars over the years, and never suffered headlamp condensation.

I have owned many cars in my time, my karoq @£30k 16 months old suffers with condensation in one headlamp. All my other cars have had glass headlamps, not cheap plastic like Skoda. Wish I'd known about this problem before buying, would have saved my money.

It has been there for days. It doesn't look wet, just a dry fog, if you know what I mean. Thanks for your reply.

Sorry if been asked 100's of times. Has anyone had their headlamps go misty from the inside. If so is it a warranty item. Only done 4900 miles, 16 months old. Thanks

Thanks Paul.....It seems a bit of a minefield. Got the car 16 months ago, was never offered a plan when new. Because it was set to Flexible they just said see you in two years. Then got a email saying my service was overdue. All I've had is an Inspection service this month. I have asked if I can go on fixed, and buy a plan. Now waiting to see what Skoda say. Cheers for your informative post.

Thanks Xman, Some say on flexible you have the inspection service every 24 months. Dealers say you have them every 12 months. I will get it put on fixed whilst its in warranty. After that I'll get my local mechanic to service it and change the filters when needed, most dealers don't change them anyway. I can see when the breaks are warn. I used to service my own cars, but they have made that awkward now. Have a good day mate.

Hi Chris, Thank you for the information you provided, the VW site gave a better indication of what is needed. I think when I have my 1st Flexible service, I will get it changed to Fixed. 9,300 miles between services seem very short periods. If I have to go to the dealer for inspections once a year, no point in having flexible. Just wish they would publish like other companies, and have a chart from 1st service to service 6th would make life a bit easier. XMAN, You are right about price because of the difference in long life oils. Thanks

Thank you guys for your input. CJJE. I want to keep the flexible 2 year service. It was the dealer who said I must have a inspection every year. Even called Skoda, they were no help. Kept advising to speak to a main dealer. One just ends up going round in circles. Dealer said they can't predict what's needed on a flexible service, as it is very awkward to price.

This has probably been asked before, so bare with me. I have a Karoq from new set on flexible service. 2 years or 18,000 miles. After 1 year I had a inspection service, lights work, bodywork OK, in other words just looked around it, £60. I asked the dealer, can I buy a service plan, and was told no, because it is set on flexible servicing, they tried their best to get it put on every year, or 10,000 miles. Does anyone know if that is correct that I cannot have a service plan, and what would be the reason. Look forward to your helpful replies.