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As an add in, when mine was serviced recently, (3 years but 13000 miles), I was told it was due gearbox oil change. Of all the work done, including recharge of aircon and brake fluid change, no mention of gearbox oil on bill. So many cars and so many different servicing schedules, probably easy for “front of house” to get wrong. As long as the technician gets it right!

Well, after a wet week, with some salt laid down by council (!), I can say that the car is definitely driving way better than before it went in. If anyone wants to try the updated software, mine was upgraded from version 6084 to version 9692. This is for 1.5 TSI with DSG. for info, I am 71, and have driven all sorts of motors, for over 50 years, and this is the first car I have had that I haven’t had to work hard to spin up the wheels. 😂

My original tyres were Bridgestone, and I blamed them, but the replacement Goodyear’s started spinning soon after fitting. So annoying that something as simple as lack of loading a software update can cause so much hassle. Sure it damaged the wheel rims as well, with the car appearing to jump up and down as traction control tried to control it (low profile tyres).

Ever since I bought my car, the fronts spin up on attempted quick exits from t junctions or entering roundabouts. This resulted in a new set of tyres at 10k miles!!! Two services at supplying dealer indicated no problem other than my right foot, and an offer to sell me some tyres. Yesterday, third service at different main dealer, and technician drove car and agreed a problem, found out of date software for traction control and updated. Like driving a different car, now. Also fixed the clunky first gear uptake, as well! Nice to find a dealer that cares (Rainworth Skoda of Mansfield, Notts).

Hi folks. Had my Octavia for 3 years, so thought I ought to join!