Gonzague

I've got a bit of a issue with my beloved Karoq after a little accident today. My wife managed to drop a can of coke zero all over the gear stick and over the USB port in the Karoq. Having dried it off, the main issue is the USB seems to charge but not connect at all to Android Auto. The rest of the functions on the entertainment screen work fine, but it's hugely frustrating not having Sat Nav just before going away, and the pain of having no Spotify when a driving holiday in France awaits. I've tried many a cable to see if it is as simple as that but they all show the phone charging but there's no android auto connection and my phone also says it cannot connect to Android auto either. To fix this would it be something as simple as replacing the USB port, as there may be a connection issues, or is it a dreaded trip to the dealership? I try to avoid going there given the ludicrous labour charges so hope to send it to my local garage, or even fix it myself with a few YouTube videos. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Just to update, I did in the end test drive the 20 plate SE version and really liked it so got it for just under £16 which I though was good VFM. It oddly felt familiar to the Fabia in some respects but with all the new technology (especially the electronic handbrake) like a space ship! As SurreyJohn said I won't miss what I've never had so the SE spec seems like a massive leap for me. I also had it serviced before purchase since it was due one soon. One question, with the digital service book, can any independent garage access it, subject to them having the right software or is it a VW dealership system only? I've a local garage I've trusted immensely over the years and want to keep the warranty going, but don't fancy paying dealership prices! £16k I mean - £16 would have been a real bargain!

Thanks to everyone so far for their invaluable advice. I've now booked a test drive today for the 20 reg 1.0 se to take place when the dealership officially reopens in under a fortnight. Looking forward to it!

That's a very good way of looking at it! I've got a basic CD/radio which is erratic, and an air con system that seems to have a leak now and that's as high tech as it gets in the Fabia, so anything beyond that is a bonus!

All manuals. 20 reg 1.0 SE is 5k 18 reg 1.5 SE is 22k 18 reg 1.0 SE L is 15k

Sorry, typo. It's an 18 plate. Fat fingers on a small phone!

Thanks for the tip, that narrows it down to one! Do you think the engine is sufficient for my needs? I have read many conflicting things about the 1.0 and how it copes at higher speed.

I've had a Skoda Fabia 2010 Estate 1.4 TDI and it's now time to replace it. It's been a solid car but the amount of issues with it is creeping up and with a change of jobs since lockdown means the days of needing a diesel to do long distances are no more. I'm thinking of replacing it with a Karoq. However at the Skoda dealership near me there are 3 choices for a used Karoq within my budget and I still can't make my mind up what to have. 1. 20 reg 1.0 SE Karoq - so has two years warranty left, and only 5k miles on the clock 2. 18 reg 1.5 SE Karoq - out of warranty but the larger engine which some reviews recommend 3. 19 reg 1.0 SE L Karoq - out of warrant but has a nicer spec For background: (in theory) Day to day use will be around a market town and then occasional bursts on open A roads to other towns or nearest city, in an area fairly flat but with some big hills. However about one a month there's a decent 200 mile round trip on the motorway to visit relatives or the coast. I also do two driving holidays per year to France when the car is rammed. It's just myself, wife and daughter so we're not transporting the masses. My question is which option to go for? The newest version, the largest engine or the best spec. All are within £100 of one another so I make no saving regardless! Yours views as current drivers are most appreciated...