Hairy_Joe

As a RS owner, that's horrid. It looks like a cross between a Max Power wannabe, Veilside threw stuff at it and a GT3 racer..... From the width of the tyres, you would think a 700hp AWD monster.....

I've found that once the stock Goodyear are worn a bit, the grip is terrible. Without even trying, I was getting wheelspin on wet/damp roads.

And don't forget the manufacturers have their own overlays on Android and have their own updates.....

On the phone, go to settings, apps android auto, additional settings in app and turn off widgets. Then restart the car.

With regard to the AA and the screen getting smaller, icons moving down to the bottom rather than on the side, etc. I had that after upgrade and I found a setting in AA had been enabled that moved the icons, smaller screen, etc. I disabled widgets and it fixed all the issues I had. It was in Android Auto settings, not the Infotainment system settings.

IIRC, the sensor is under the cup holder. I've had that before when I had the keys in the same pocket as an RFID wallet......

No, not a bug. I had this a few days ago. In AA, open settings and there's a setting of something like "widget" or "preview" (I can remember exactly). Switch that off.

From reading other threads here, the FL doesn't have one

Some USB cables have a limit on how much current they can carry and won't work if the wattage is too great for the cable

The lack of keyless entry on the rear doors would rightly cheese me off. I used it all the time when going up to the car to put the work laptop bag on the back seat or the laptop itself in the rear pocket of the front seat. The sister has an ID4 that doesn't have keyless on the rear doors and she hates it as the kids (being kids) always run up to the car to be first in and then they can't open the door.

It was the service desk. I'll follow what they recommend as it will always be serviced there. Anyway, we always gotten good service at this dealer for well over the past 14 years with at least 7 cars bought there by family members. They also know I'm fairly awkward and they know NOT to wash my cars......

My local Skoda (and Cupra) dealer said it's not two years but three when dropping the VRS off for it's two year service.

Depends on the next AA update released by Google. Sometimes it'll last for 6 months, sometimes a month but just doing it once is normally enough. Edit - normally doing it once is enough until the next AA Update....

I have found that connecting via cable to get AA working, turning the car off with the phone still connected via cable, disconnect the phone and restart the car, most of the time fixes the wireless AA. It happens sometimes after a phone update, meaning issues is with phone and it's updates rather than the car. I'm using a Pixel 6A and all updates on it.

I just got an email from Skoda that the Skoda Connect Portal and the My Skoda Essentials is shutting down in July. Just wondering if anyone else got this? I have used the Skoda Connect Portal to retrieve service history. Given VAG's recent history with IT "issues", it would be a shame to loose something that actually works.

Oh I've had that on plenty VAG, Nissan, Fiat after washing or after particularly heavy rain. I also adopted the "Clarkson" cure of the application of power.

The Style at home came with Bridgestone Turanza T006 and I find them quite poor. Poor feedback, feel quite numb and on damp roads give zero confidence. Edit. They'll be changed well ahead of time for Continental or Michelin..

Quite common on VAG. It's done to make it easier to see speeds accurately for speeds below the speed limits.

I think the problem is that drivers are used to seeing the main beam being switched off and seeing the resultant drop in light everywhere. Then when they don't see the massive drop in light everywhere, they think you haven't dipped the lights (even though the matrix has dimmed the light right in front of the other car). I've been flashed a few times and yet I've driven past friends and the did say that the matrix didn't cause them any issues. On the other side, the standard LED (non matrix) headlights are pure crap by comparison having driven them back to back plenty times.

I'm just shy of 6 foot and I have the seat about half way on the runner. If I have the seat fully back, I can't depress the pedals enough. I've driven for almost 5 hours straight and hadn't any pains or aches when getting out

I've found the fuel consumption getting progressively worse after a month or so of short journeys (less than 20km). A long "Italian Tune-up" does wonders. So, there's a benefit of the little fun. At least that's what I tell myself......

I've gotten as low as 6.5L/100km on a long motorway spin

I had hoped for manual climate controls similar to the new Superb. Other than that, minor tweaks. That screen size though.... I'm thinking in 2 years or so ordering as I suspect that'll be the end of the pure petrol VRS. My current bus will be 4 years old at that point.

Brilliant. Good luck with it!

For very dirty stuff, I've used Built Hamber Surfix diluted down to about 1:50. I've used CarPro Inside also on mild jobs. Both just clean and don't really leave a finish. To finish, CarPro PERL diluted to 1:10. Buff or don't buff then to leave a matt or shiny finish as preference.