Absolutely no other drivers other than me, and this is absolutely nothing to due with driving style over any bumps whatsoever. It's pure mechanical failure under normal driving conditions. One of those things that just happen now and again guys - no blame to be apportioned anywhere that I can see.
Anyway, pleased to report all is now good, car has been repaired and is back with its proud owner/driver.
A commendable turnaround under the circumstances IMO (credit my local dealer and the SKODA ASSISTANCE team).......best thing is they have saved me my cross country commute in a shed of a VW Sharan that Enterprise had dropped off to use while mine way was "away".
Keep smiling and stay safe everyone 😊