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Hi all, I have sold the car and still have left a full set of rubber mats, these a genuine from Skoda. The mats were used but in a very good condition. Price is £55 plus whatever delivery cost. I am based near Glasgow if you are interested in these. Thanks for looking. Photos:

I own a Karoq now for last 2 years, Edition model, 1.5 DSG. Some of the answers to your questions: I'm keen to get an automatic but have read some issues about DSG? It seems there are some issues for DSG in 1.5 TSI engines? Is that correct? Any (model) years to avoid? This is the biggest thing hate about DSG, from beginning (I bought it with 5.5k miles on the clock) it was cangarooing, I took it to dealer couple of times and they said its fine, I remapped it and it still does it. Sometime over speed bumps it got stacked in 1st gear and needs to be revved up to 3000rpm to go to 2nd. Hate the thing. Saying this - my wife never noticed or never mentioned any of these issues to me, so may be it is just me. Do 1.5 TSI DSG engines have an issue starting from cold (kangarooing)? Or is that just manual? DSG does it mostly and more evident when it is cold. Is Economy (ECO) mode available in SE model? Does ECO mode save much fuel? Again, I've read of a few ECO issues, are these correct or does ECO mode run fine in Karoq? No idea When I test drove Karoq I did notice it was firmer/bumpier compared to my Fabia that might be due to larger 18" wheels? If I bought an SEL model could the wheels be swapped to 17" (or smaller)? Does it actually make much difference to the drive? I am sure it will make the difference, even with 17" wheels. I put on it all season tyres, Pirelli, and they are much quieter and comfier than Bridgestone the car came with. Can 'Lane Assist' and engine auto 'Stop/Start' be turned off permanently (or do they reset each time)? Yes, but stop/start needs to be deactivated every time you start the car, not sure about "lane control/assist" which tbh I like and never switched it off. Can both models (SE/SEL) run normal unleaded petrol (not just premium)? I think I read this somewhere but must be mistaken? I think it can, ECU should adjust automatically. I did use very often E10 fuel and not had an issue in a last 30k miles. My plan is to use the official Skoda 'Used Cars' website as it offers a good selection. Is this considered expensive compared to other options? Possibly, but you will have a piece of mind as it will come with 2 years Skoda used warranty, which is not that great anyway What is the better factor to hunt for when buying a used Skoda (age vs mileage)? Like any car, depends on spec/service history Finally, is it worth trying to buy as many warranty years as possible? Or does it cost more than its worth? I didn't extend my warranty, may be other aftermarket warranties are better, need to read small print. My friend had issues with PDC and rear window heater and Skoda said it is not covered by wararanty. Very important - check air con IS working, I had to go back to dealer 6 times to fix it and I think it is still not fixed but not too cold outside to really try it. Another point, check for dampness in the passenger foot well, VW cars are famous for leaks, especially if car comes with sun-roof, also, I noticed the car is louder with sun roof compared to one without. Some owners had leak problems badly installed windscreens from factory, blocked drainage, I had a leak through rear door speaker - at least that what Skoda told me. Engines are not very economical, apart from 1.0ltr petrol, on mine I did 38.9mpg over 2 years and I mostly drive on A/B roads. However, down to London I easily achieved 45mpg, but I was trying hard to get that number. Don't go for 4x4, fuel consumption plummets even further, especially with 1.5 petrol, just get good all-season tyres if you need to. I hope it helps. Vlad

I agree with you - depends who you are dealing with. I prefer to deal with Andy, he's been great so far. Other Service guy (he is new) was not so great. Everything I call them I ask to talk to Andy.

Yes, it was Henry's.

I have similar issue with my Karoq, well, almost. I have no cold air coming out while using air con. Issue started last summer, by the time Skoda Glasgow looked at it, it was October and air-con service was done which I had to pay for about £90. This year when we had couple of warm days I started air con and again - no cold air! Back to Skoda Glasgow and they found a leak and 2 seals at each side of condenser needs to be changed at a cost of £300! Luckily, Skoda managed to get through warranty and I should not pay for it. I have a 2 year Additional warranty from Skoda when I bought the car from the dealer last June, so I am almost out of warranty. I hope it will fix the issue!

Welcome to the forum another Karoq owner. Is it the manual you have or a DSG?

Hi Fred, I used to own an e60 myself, before I moved to Lexus GS for almost 4 years and Skoda Karoq a couple years back. Superb 280 must be good, defo spacious and comfortable, not sure about sporty. Good luck and I hope you will like it, do keep us updated.

Hey there! Welcome to forum Fred! Tell us more, why Skoda, why Superb, what you had before? I am not sure about all others but I am always curious what made people choose what they choose. Good luck with reading all (most) the threads on the forum! Vlad

Let us k ow how it goes with Kodiaq, as you said it should be an interesting swap. I was really thinking about Superb but found it to be a loud car, it felt like a window was left slightly open on motorway and the car was 2024! Friend of mine moved from Superb to Kodiaq and said that Kodiaq is much quieter!

I can't see that the engine goes into 2 cylinder mode while going over speed bumps, but, if it was, would it cause potentially problems with gearbox changing from 1st to 2nd? I am pretty sure I tried S mode before, and it does the same thing - holds on to 1st gear and revs high.

Thanks for suggestions @MarkyG82 - No, my heel is attached to the floor and accelerator is not used, as the speed I am going over these bumps are very very slow which makes sense for gearbox to go into 1st gear, half way through the speed bump I slightly and gently apply the accelerator and the gearbox does not change to 2nd until engine revs to 2800-3200rpm. I will try to make a video of the car going over these massive speed bumps.

I was watching Tyre Reviews on YouTube and the guy mentioned that Pirellis (all season) are the most comfortable out of the bunch he was testing and quietest. I checked later noise rating on a label, before I ordered them, read a few more reviews and just bought them. They are much more comfortable and quieter then original Bridgestone!

Can it come up under private number plate - V15DMR? @Rooted many thanks for your help and time, really appreciate it.

The engine and gearbox were remapped about a year ago. The main reason I went for a remap is to sort out a gearbox but is still didn't. The car is good but at the moment I can't say it is a keeper until I sort out the gearbox, if I can't I will trade the car in. It does annoy me big time. I am already looking for a new car, therefore the thread about iV and 2.0 petrol, but after test drive of iV I realised my Karoq is still a decent car.

I don't know , number plates are SJ69MKN, it is end of September or early October registered. I asked dealership which is Skoda in Glasgow about issues with my gearbox and if all recalls were done, they said gearbox is fine and no recalls are needed to be sorted, I don't know uf they were sorted prior I bought the car or the car just didn't need it.

My car is 2019, it still has couple months of additional 2 year warranty but service department at Henry's said the gearbox does not need software update, i asked them before almost straight away after I bought the car. The car, according to them, does not have outstanding recalls either. It must be something wrong with it, I am surprised no one else had this issue.

It is an Ecotune Glasgow, not Henry's.

Couldn't agree more. As I said, every one in the garage thinks Superb is dead quiet and when I said it is not they looked at me like I am stupid and know nothis about cars!

Hi, I occasionally put E5 petrol in, like this tank I filled with Sainsburys E5, but did not notice any difference with gearbox. I can't say it is sluggish, it is totally fine in most cases, only when I slow down to go over long speed bumps that are covered in potholes the gearbox jumps to 1st gear and then very hesitant to move to 2nd, even if I use flappy paddles, until you rev the engine (in 1st gear) up to 3000-3500rpm. I will make a video, it will be easier to show, hopefully. I have spoken to dealership, couple of times, they say gearbox is fine which it is if you don't have massive speed bumps around! I checked gearbox specialist in Glasgow, they quote £169 for DQ200 service, not sure what they service.

I thought about it and I have a garage so I could install a outdoor socket or a unit to charge it, unfortunatelly we don't have chargers at the office, even though main boss drives a Tesla. I raised that questions a FEW times but the answer is no, as we rent out offices it is benefactors responsibility to install chargers, if they want. And they don't want to do that, crap. If I could charge at work, I would strongly consider a full EV. Polestar, I like the look of them, and should be good cars, but I want Superb (Lexus ES) space at the back, this is why I do not consider BMW, Mercs, Volvos, even in Estate forms - they all have less space, plus considerably more expensive to buy, insure and run and not more reliable. I came up with an idea, may be I can fix the gearbox on Karoq, I do not service it or something, at least talk to DSG specialist and find out if they can advise what problem I might be having, if I can sort that, then I can leave with Karoq.

Unless Skoda have less sound insulation on iV cars, to lower the weight?

Many thanks @jakk for your response. I created a thread recently to find out what people think about iV and 2.0ltr petrol. I took an iV for a test drive yesterday, on motorway the car was showing between 60-70mpg at about 65mph, the battery was charge but I couldn't tell is the car used a little of ICE or electric mode. The car is very comfy and smooth, and gearbox is lovely, compared to my DSG but the noise the car has on motorways just put me off, wind noise, other car around you noise, it felt like one of the windows was slightly opened, it wasn't, I checked. I wanted to like this car so much, amazing space and comfort but noise is a big NO NO for me. I don't get it why though, it could be this particular car, as everyone says Superbs are quite, you should see Sale Depatments faces when I told them about it, they couldn't believe it what I am saying! My Karoq is quieter then a Superb I test drove. Do you think they have less sound insulation on iV cars, to lower the weight?

The car I test drove had Conti 6 Eco tyres. When I was in the market for new tyres for my Karoq, I went with the quietest ones, may be this plays a part. But I wouldn't like to buy a car with the thought of upgrading it or changing something is a hope it MIGHT get better.

HI all, I had a busy day yesterday, test drove iV and Lexus ES (ES was unplanned). When we (my daughters 6 and 11 YO and I) saw our test drive iV we liked it, when we sat inside we loved it - so much space! When we drove it through town I loved it and girls enjoyed it, it was very smooth and quite, DSG is from different planet compared to mine on a Karoq. I thought, this is it, this is the car I will be looking for, only in Laurent&Klement spec. Then we went on motorway, and I was really disappointed, the car is loud! The way suspension absorb "cat eyes" is noisy, over road repairs is loud, I could hear cars around easily and the noise from the wind was present too. The good thing was a fuel consumption, at 65mph computer was shown between 60-70mpg! I so much wanted to like that car, really wanted but I couldn't believe it, basically my Karoq is quieter then a Superb, I still can't believe it! However, I added doors and boot insulation. We went over different road surfaces on M8 and around Glasgow and when you go slow the car is superb, unfortunately my commute is mostly motorways and B-roads, if someone knows the road from M77 to East Kilbride they know how terribly surfaced (noise wise) the road is. At this point, if I didn't have issues with my DSG gearbox (1 to 2nd gear) I would gladly keep the Karoq! Lexus ES was everything Superb is offering: space, technology, smoothness, reliability and it is a quieter car but price to buy, price to insure and possibilty that the car can be stollen is not yet swaying me to buy it. My apologies to everyone who owns a Superb, as I said I was very surprised too, friend of mine had a 2.0Tdi Superb and I think that car was very quiet, even compared to my Lexus GS at that time. May be it is this particular Skoda we drove? But it is a 23 plate car with not many miles on it, one of the managers drive it now as a demonstrator!

Hi,what did you go with at the end? I am considering a 2.0Tsi (190) or an iV Superb which I won't be constantly charging so it might affect a fuel consumption.