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Hi Guys, I have very little general knowledge about cars so was wondering if you think anything is up... My engine coolant warning light came up yesterday telling me to fill it up, however it was only done around 2 months back now. Is that normal or something up perhaps? I have an 18 plate Octavia MK3 vRS230 TSI. Thanks!
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Number Plate Surround Fitting
PaperPlanes90 replied to spooks1982's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Im late to this i know....but does anyone know the size of bolt needed for screwing???? -
I wouldn't happen to know if the car goes above 70 unfortunately....... 👀 Thanks for the help. just while I'm here. Does anyone have a pic if the "grippers" they could post? Just so I know what I'm looking at later. Thanks
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I will have to have a proper go after work. It will more than likely down to my puney efforts so far. Thanks
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Just wondering if anyone else has issues with their parcel shelf lifting up and flapping around with the breeze of the windows being down? I've had a look as best as I can to see if there's anything up with it but it appears to just not click into place on the holders behind the back seats. Anyone got any advice? It can get really distracting and irritating. Cheers PP09
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I do have to agree with the Amundsen. I don't have to use it much upon start up but noticed already it's slightly slow.
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Afternoon, This week I've bought my first ever Skoda in the form of a vRS230 DSG Octavia MK3 and absolutely LOVE it. However, I'm just wondering what some of you think could be improved on the model in all of its forms? Open to input on every aspect of the car (performance/tech/creature comforts/ aesthetics etc) Interested to hear other people's opinions. PP90
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Shame about the engines/gearbox
PaperPlanes90 replied to Octy0GG's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
I didn't know that. Clever stuff!!! -
Shame about the engines/gearbox
PaperPlanes90 replied to Octy0GG's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
Haha - good luck with your decision! I'm sure you'll love whichever you choose because ultimately, they're brilliant cars! P.S You seem to know your stuff about car control on corners and bends.....its good to see!!! (And reassuring) I worry many people just think the gearbox will look after them and magically keep them on the road if they just plant their right foot down. Unfortunately, that's not the case. -
Shame about the engines/gearbox
PaperPlanes90 replied to Octy0GG's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk IV (2020 > )
I agree with you about the worries of stability around corners and bends. I have done training through my work with regards to driving at speed and car control etc. Gear control and accelerator sense around bends is one of the major aspects of keeping what you are doing safe and giving you the best possible control. This always put me off about DSG, however after having recently purchased one I think it just requires a bit of adapting on the driver's part. I find if I drop down a gear using manual with plenty of time, this does the job sufficiently. However, there are occasions when I have forgotten due to being engrossed in just letting the auto car do its thing. I have just had to adjust my right foot a bit more so when mid turn. No issues really just not ideal. I love the gearbox personally. Its my first ever auto and with the DSG I don't see myself going back. And that's a big statement because I have been very vocal over the years about manual being the best. However, I really can't deny that for certain road conditions, you can't beat the control a manual offers. However like I said above, its all about learning to adapt. The DSG allows you to get the same results, its just I need to go about it another way. -
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Which driving mode do you use?
PaperPlanes90 replied to CookieMonster87's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Thats shed some light! Think I'll stick to normal then. Gonna have a tweak of individual too. Cheers for your help. -
I've had a little mess around with basics this morning and agree with you. Dont think my model supports many of the features I'd have liked anyhow.
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Does anyone use the Skoda Connect app? Is it worth my time setting up or more a novelty? Cheers, PP90