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Just discovered this in the news this morning, the recall is published on the Australian Govt product recall site below. I've no idea if this affects only certain Australian delivered models, or if it's worldwide, however the relevant VIN's for this country are listed on the site. My VIN doesn't appear, so maybe only certain manufacturing runs were affected. "Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurs, brake fluid may leak and cause a reduction in braking performance and/or if brake fluid leaks on to a hot exhaust there is a risk of a vehicle fire." https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-005899

Agree totally, too many reasons not to leave the key in the car, whether occupied or not. Another recent case in my neck of the woods, owner locked out of her Skoda due to it randomly self-locking.

Sorry, I meant early '24 🙄

According to our local motoring press, the facelift will seemingly hit our shores early '25. For anyone in AU & NZ who may be interested, VRS, Sportline and Style variants are all on the list (all petrol engines), prices are also quoted in AUD. The 1.4 110kw with 8sp is stated to continue for Sportline and Style.

Seems to be a bunch of fairly minor cosmetic tweaking in the '24 facelift, almost for the sake of it. Doesn't stand out from the pre facelift MY23 imho, although I guess that's what facelifts do (vs. a model change). I think it would have been a useful and popular upgrade to add a rear bumper guard, especially on the wagon.

Yes, mine is the 8sp TC box, 1.4 TSI. Previously I had a 7sp DSG Golf, but no traction issues with that either. Not that it's never happened e.g. occasionally if the wheels are sitting on a wet white line at an intersection you can make it happen on take off, as you can in any FWD car, but not enough to call it a bothersome issue.

Geez, I remember when I and a couple of others dared to advocate for that in another thread not so long back.....talk about poking the bear! 🙄

That's seems like a reasonable assumption, I don't experience this traction problem with my petrol IV

I don't believe it's possible, at least I've never found it on the Columbus or any such reference in the manual. Maybe it's possible to hang up by voice command? I haven't tried it as I find VC too unreliable to bother using it.

My 2015 Golf had it and the dealer replaced the shifter under warranty. It wasn't causing any problems, it was only the recurring message. I don't think the root cause has ever been proerly addressed by VAG, therefore matter keeps cropping up.

While the mirror C socket is designed for LHD, my Garmin Mini 2 is apparently designed for RHD (that is if it were to be mounted on the passenger side). Anyhow, it's tiny enough to fit neatly behind the mirror on the driving side, but needed an elbow at the device end.

Hmm, really not sure mate. Skoda's sell in much greater numbers in UK/Europe so I guess the odds of a few more faulty ones cropping up over rhere are likely to be greater.

OK, that would drive me mad. Hope you can get it sorted. Have to say mine is tight as a drum, literally never had any such noises, or infotainment issues for that matter. I am aware that others have reported similar complaints in here though. Overall I've found this car to be extremely well put together and very well soundproofed. Maybe I'm just lucky...

Congrats on your new car. Just curious about what "noises and creaks" you're experiencing?

I bought those for my spares a few months ago, exactly like the ones in your pic. All I can say is, I haven't had any problems with the keys, so maybe they are doing the trick. I also rotate my keys every 3 months so they get even wear.

I've never been a fan of car washes as I'm sceptical about the detergents they use, therefore I only ever wash my cars by hand usually with Autoglym and sometimes Turtle Wax. My car is well waxed, including the wheels which are washed at the same time. It's more than enough to keep the car looking like new year round, especially as we don't have salted roads to contend with. I use a microfibre wand for the wheels, not a bristle brush, and the brake dust washes off easily. @LuxoviaRS, if you're interested you can buy the microfibre wands at Autobarn or Supercheap Auto here in Aus.

Perfectly normal. Most Euro makes exhibit the same thing due to their use of softer brake pad composites that are more resistant to squeal. They will wear quicker than you might have been used to (but not that quick!), especially if you came out of an older vehicle or perhaps an Aussie or American make, or even Japanese. I gave my wheels a go over with car wax and the black dust washes off easily. Your front brakes do most of the work, so less dust on the rears.

You may well be cavalier enough to mock the prospect of anyone losing capacity whilst behind the wheel. In the real world, heart attacks for example, come without warning, any age, any gender, any time, any place. Mate, I hope you never experience one, especially in a driving situation. But then again you won't be able to predict that. Following your philosophy maybe none of us should be on the road.

Huh?? In addition to continually attempting to educate me on how things work (assuming I have no knowledge) you seem to insist on twisting what I'm saying. Please try to understand my context. Indeed I am "all for the modern safety systems in cars and aircraft". The car systems are there as an aid for the driver, I've never suggested that I rely on them to such a degree that I might become complacent as a driver, only that I embrace the tech for the purposes intended (I can actually walk and chew gum at the same time!). Should the systems ever be needed to mitigate the affects of a looming disaster (if I were to collapse at the wheel for example) of course I hope they'd do the job. If I intentionally disable the systems, then they have NO HOPE of doing the job. I leave (most of) mine on for that purpose. That's it. What you or anyone else chooses to do are a personal choice. For the purpose of the discussion (go back the OP's opening question, in which he solicited feedback) I've simply shared what my choice is, and the reason for it.

Yes, I think we're all aware of the 737 MAX saga. However, no one mentioned anything about relying 100% on the computer systems to fly an aircraft. Where did you get that from? The systems are there as pilot aids, all of whom use them throughout the flight. You won't find a commercial pilot who would want to fly without the systems, or advocate totally disabling them to fly rogue, even if it were possible. Equally none will pretend they can sit there and let the computers control literally everything, even if that were possible. Same with assistance features in the car, driver aids, not driver substitute.....there are occasions when a driver (or pilot) may experience an 'episode' or lose consciousness at the helm, that's when a bit of artificial assistance may well avert disaster. "Self driving mode" is a different thing again, no sane person would go near it at this stage of technology. Those vehicles currently featuring it shouldn't be on the road. It would be nice if folks could just maintain some perspective.

It's a similar system here in Aus. In the state of Victoria CTP (Compulsory Third Party) insurance is administered by the Transport Accident Commission and premiums are collected at the time of registration renewal, so it's impossible to register a vehicle without it. As TAC is a non-competitive govt body the rate scale is fixed for everyone based on category of your vehicle and risk zone (home postcode). It's a no blame system that covers owners and drivers if they injure or kill someone in an accident regardless of who was at fault, including any large court payouts. Annual premium is around A$550 (£290) for a sedan/wagon/SUV in a high risk zone, with 50% concessions for certain owner groups such as pensioners, trades apprentices etc., we can also opt to pay pro rata for 3 or 6 month periods. There may be slight variations in other states, but they all have fundamentally similar systems and cover applies nationally. Vehicle damage isn't covered by CTP, so optional TPF&T, or Full Comp insurance still requires some assiduous shopping around!

I think you've taken an inch and leapt a mile. No worries. I expressed a view which I think was pretty clear. My opinion will inevitably counter the views of others, that's how it goes.

My other observation is that since you are looking for a used example, I'd suggest looking for the latest model you can afford. From what I've read over time on the forum, most niggles seem to have been around the earlier 20/21 models. A lot of it possibly to do with early software.

As you're in the UK the 1.4tsi may only be available as a PHEV as Rooted says. If I'm right, I think you have the 1.5tsi petrol version over there (same 110kw output as my 1.4) which may the one you want to look at. Anyway someone will correct me if I'm wrong. My 1.4 petrol has the 8sp torque converter trans rather than the 7sp DSG, same as the VW Golf. We're not as entrenched in EV variants here yet, fortunately. They are on the increase but Skoda don't bring any into our market yet, nor does VW for that matter. I'm determined to avoid the electric stuff too. Hope you find something suitable.

Very happy with the 1.4tsi. Very quiet and bags of torque, very economical and no ad blue or dpf to worry about. Still the same rear axle on the wagon as the Mk3 (AFAIK), but rides very well, even better if you go for the options to include suspension settings. Never had a Mk3, but the Mk4 is a lovely thing. I came from a Mk7 Golf wagon, same beautiful engine.