MassiveJim

so i've just had my back lights off to change the reverse bulbs to LEDs and one of the plastic tabs/clips/bolts (whatever you want to call them) that are used to clip the light in to the body has broken. Not sure if I did it or previous owner. either way I need a replacement, have googled for over an hour now and come up with nothing. Does anyone have any idea where I can find one ?

So to summarise Oil & inspection every year/10k Extended scope every 2 years/20k (starting at 3yrs/30k) Pollen every 2 years/20k Plugs every 4 years/40k air filter every 6 years/60k (seems very high) Diesel fuel filter every 6 years/60k (doesn't mention petrol fuel filter though) Found some other information from another site regarding what is included in the standard inspection/ extended scope Oil And Inspection Service Oil and Inspection Service is carried out every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes sooner. Extend Scope The extended scope service is recommended at year 3/30,000 miles than every 2 years and additional 20,000 miles (e.g. 5 years/50,000miles; 7 years/70,000 miles etc. Oil & filter change (premium synthetic oil) Full vehicle road test - which includes checking steering operations, clutch and braking operations, engine performance, suspension noise and driving controls Inspection of all lights, instruments, bodywork, glass, locks, battery, drive belts, suspension, steering, fuel lines, brake pads/shoes/discs, hoses, wash/wipe system, exhaust system, engine components, fluid levels tyres Diagnostic check and visual health check including reports Wash and vacuum Car inspection test and report - lights, instruments, bodywork, glass, locks, battery, drive belts, suspension, steering, fuel lines, brake pads/shoes/discs, hoses, wash/wipe system, exhaust system, engine components, fluid levels tyres Remove wheels and check brakes Check/adjust tension of all drive belts Check/replenish gearbox oil (where applicable) * excludes DSG gearbox Check/replenish final drive oil (where applicable) Check suspension system

I've just pm'ed you. Much appreciated

bought one! its the one I mentioned in the OP that was actually 64 Plate, hatchback, 49,000 miles, petrol with DSG in black, 19" anthracite alloys (was this a factory option or has the previous owner had the diamond cut ones refurbed ?) Columbus nav with 8" screen Canton sound upgrade heated part leather seats Black pack plastic Skoda bootliner/tray thingy general condition is excellent, few little marks on bodywork, and a couple of marks on one of the alloys. feels very nice to drive, have never owned an auto before so that will take a little getting used to.

Have found an estate that is £2k more expensive, but nicer colour (blue) and has the pano sunroof, but smaller wheels and is a 2016, missus has fallen in love with it, but its 200 miles away. Fgs.

I'm not really any clearer on the subject of servicing, how would I know which gearbox is in this car ? Its a MY14 does this mean it doesn't have Cam chain, as you mentioned 2016 year platform.

This particular one comes with 3 months warranty, but i know there are also consumer rights that cover me for longer. If the services have been done by skoda can I assume that the gearbox and brake fluid have been done as it was serviced after 40k (can't remember exact mileage now) or do they come under a separate service category? What mileage does the cam belt need changing?

Hi guys, thanks for the responses I'm aware of the dsg service at 40k, but how can I check if it has been done? The dealer was willing to get it done before the car is sold, so not a huge issue. The car has done 47k and has a full Skoda service history but with the services not stating exactly what was done I don't really have anyway of knowing What was done and what needs doing. Cam belt is an important one for example. As for future servicing, I won't be using a specialist but a back street garage that I have used for years that I trust, he isn't very tech savvy mind, so he won't be registered online to be able to update service history etc. But he is capable and experienced and I've used him for over 15 years. If there is anything specific to vw/skoda that he can't handle, there is a very knowledgeable guy in Nottingham that I have used in the past on an audi i used to own.

I test drove a 14 plate Petrol Octavia VRS with DSG yesterday which I was quite happy with and will potentially buy. I have a few questions that I am hoping you guys might have the answers to. 1 - There was no service book with this car, the car dealer said it is all done online now and they had printed out the service history from Skoda, this didn't say much other than the dat the milage and where it was done. I am use to buying cars with a service book which gives a little more detail about what needs to be done and when. So how can I find out more about its history before I buy it. 2 - How do I know what needs servicing and when, I have googled this quite extensively and the information doesn't appear to be readily available ? 3 - Last question, anything in particular I should be looking for when buying one of these, any common faults etc ? Thanks James