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Just ordered this one from AliExpress. If you do it as a first order it comes to 99p delivered, otherwise it's £8.52 if not your first order, I already have a Magsafe disc in the car so ordered this one more out of curiosity https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006783744838.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.95dc1802c0QMzb

You will want software version 1941 as that has proven stable and likely to be the version installed on a 73 plate car. Version 1969 has been available for around the last month so that might already be installed on the car - you could ask the dealer to apply the 1969 update before collection, they'll likely say "it will come OTA" but in the spirit of keeping the customer happy it's less than 30 minutes workshop time to apply it.

Just to add I would be doubtful that any hardware replacements would be required in relation to software updates. My First Edition was built in October/November 2020 , had no hardware replaced and It's happily running 1969 which is speedy and responsive with zero reboots or crashes. There was a period when Skoda workshops were replacing some Telematics modules that were linked to an unstable SOS problem but now they have developed a firmware fix that addresses that issue.

I am running both My Skoda and My Skoda Essentials apps on my iPhone and both still receiving data from the servers. Possibly it's a temporary glitch for Android users but I would recommend downloading the My Skoda App as well and trying that out.

Nowadays getting a full tank of fuel from a dealer is a win 🤣🤣

Used Škoda parts last week, genuine Škoda part at a fraction of RRP. Ordered on Monday, delivered Friday.

Paying for a check is totally up to you. The paid ones often give a deeper dive and can sometimes tell you if the car was ever registered as a Taxi, mileage history, and instances of Cat Z. If you pay for a check and everything comes back good then I guess you may think it a waste of money but if you got some massive red flag then it's the best £20 you've spent. At this stage possibly it's overkill and a combination of using several free check services will suffice?

Reasonable request as a gesture of goodwill. Did you pay to get a full breakdown of the cars history. Something I always do when buying a car. Last time I used: https://totalcarcheck.co.uk You might get a red flag that actually isn’t, sometimes outstanding finance comes up but it’s actually the finance the dealership has on their stock - think it’s called “Unit Stocking”

Theoretically, once the works are completed, you have a really decent car that shouldn't present any unexpected surprises for a while and still have the option to reject it if you aren't happy. What's the rear console replacement you refer to (possibly missed this in the discussion)

As long as you have the full 30 days to reject it from the point of them delivering the fixed car to you it certainly sounds not a bad prospect. Just get a full paperwork trail of work done and the actual parts used.

I will be honest - if you could get the work completed at the local dealer that did the checklist I would be more inclined but the reality is they won’t agree with that. I kind of feel that the trust with the selling dealer is broken but, then again, they would be fools not to do everything required and, in that case, the car would then hopefully be very sound with new disc, brakes, tyres, software updates etc. If you reject the car, which would be totally understandable, you never know what potential issues the next prospective purchase, irrespective of brand, will bring. At least you now know the issues that need addressing on this specific car. I have an SEL First Edition, built around October 2020 and first registered January 2021. After I purchased in October 2023 it was a bit of a shaky start, all software / firmware problems, but now they have been resolved it’s a very solid and stable car which I enjoy driving.

If you are rejecting the car I honestly think you should flag your experience with the top brass at Škoda UK. It’s appalling that they sold this car under the banner of Škoda Approved - it undermines the whole thing and is something you would expect more from an Arthur Daley type car lot.

They were pretty useless - we had a long exchange of emails detailing the issue and a promise they would liaise with my local dealership before my appointment. The day before the appointment I then received an email from the same point of contact and it was like we had never had any of the previous conversations - almost like they had read my initial email. from 3 weeks previously, for the very first time. It was one of the only times I lost my **** with a customer agent (I always remain calm and professional) as it was frankly bizarre. Saying that, dealing with the first line of customer support - I'm not even sure they know that it's cars they are meant to be supporting. I had heard that all Skoda customer support had been moved to South Africa in the last couple of years.

I would call the selling dealership speak directly to the manager and read them the riot act. Say you are contacting Skoda directly whatever as clearly they haven't done the necessary checks and then see what they might offer. Obviously follow everything up with an email. I honestly feel for @sam8520 as the whole thing just leaves a bad taste in your mouth and having such a negative experience. After your home, the cost of a car is a huge financial outlay and it's dis-respectful that they are so gung-ho in their approach to selling you a vehicle.

Yes and no, they aren't great but I managed to squeeze them to pay for a firmware update that the local dealer had no choice but to charge me for.