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I've already fitted 2 so not too worried about snapping them...just hard to find the buggers!

Any tips on where to get one? Euro car parts haven't had any for a (reasonable price) for a year or two, i did find a site selling them but they are now on backorder. Cheers

Yeah not an option for me on OBD 11 unfortunately, i already checked.

Yep from vision coding. I went for the SD, but only because i was feeling lazy.

Just arrived this morning, 5 mins to activate and works perfectly!

Sure mate, was planning to. I've ordered so hoping it will arrive tomorrow and I can let you know how it goes.

I also just found this https://www.vision-coding.co.uk/products/skoda-smartlink-activation Someone on another thread mentioned that an eBay option didn't work for them. 😵‍💫

Hi, Has anyone had their smartlink activated in Bristol (or south west / nearby) ? Heritage Bristol just quoted £395 for this, which from other posts looks to be way higher than before (around £150.) Is this the only option? Seems a shame to have such great functionality and then have to pay such a lot for it to be enabled. Thanks

Probably like 1-2 feet!

So i've had 1 failed tailgate button, and a bit of a nightmare replacing it myself (various incorrectly supplied buttons, lots of sending back etc.) until one of the forum members hooked me up with a new one that fits and works. Since replacing, the new button was working fine until I went to the carwash. I'm guessing that when the guy did the pre-wash with the power washer he blasted a lot of water at the button. Initially the button didn't work, but then started working again and I forgot about it. I realise now that the previous one failed after going through the car wash (i've only taken the car through a car wash about 3 times since i bought it.) So I was wondering if anyone could recommend some sealant that I can use to put around the button housing, so that water doesn't get in and **** it up (again!)

Got stuck in some mud today and realised I don't seem to have the tow hooks for my car. Car is second hand and didn't come with a tyre or tyre kit so I've already bought all of that but that didn't include a tow hook. So, are there usually 2 tow hooks, one for front and one for back or is it just for the back? Could anyone recommend a good source for these? I've seen loads on eBay but always a bit sceptical about ebay for certain products. Cheers

Does anyone know the part number or have a link to a part?

Down south?! Thanks, that's all very helpful to know!

I've been looking at getting a DSG oil & filter change done soon(ish) for my VRS TDI 2.0 6 speed wet box but i'm a bit surprised by the cost differences. A local transmission specialist has quoted £350 whereas the local Skoda dealer is charging £285. I've read some other posts where people have said that the dealerships don't usually bother changing the gearbox oil filter, which I think i'd probably want done. Do these quotes seem consistent with current prices elsewhere? I saw some posts from a few years back where a DSG service was £190ish so it's quite a big jump up but then everything has increased in price over the past few years.

I don't think you can spray penetrating oil into the glow plugs with the electrical connector on top, because the connectors have rubber plugs attached to them that help to protect the space from debris. They are easy enough to remove with a pair of small needle nose pliers (gently!)