Duncs1961

I had stock 19" wheels shod with Bridgestone 'rubber bands' on my Karoq 1.5TSL DSL Sportline and recently changed them to 17" alloys (NOT from Skoda) shod with Michelin all season tyres (package deal from a well-known alloy wheel supplier). I phoned my insurer LV to let them know make of alloy and tyre and they simply updated their records and sent out new paper work to me via email to me - no charge whatsoever - I was gobsmacked!

I bought a 12month old SEL Karoq 1.5 DSL without a test drive (I had test driven one about a year ago and liked it, so bought this one on spec). Anyway, the day after picking up my new car, I had to drive to West Byfleet to see my son, a journey of approx 220miles. Aat the end of that journey my partner's back and my back ached so much we couldn't believe it - worst seat I have ever had in many, many cars over 45 years of driving. The return journey home was even worse! Apart from that, I loved everything else about the car, but as I drive a lot for work, I knew I wouldn't be able to compromise on my comfort, especially as I am now 63! It was on the return journey that I recalled that the Karoq I had test driven a year ago was a Sportline, not an SEL. Anyway, a couple of days later I went back to the Skoda dealer and rejected the SEL using their 7day return guarantee. Luckily, they were extremely cooperative about this and gave me a couple of options to consider. The next day I took a brand new Karoq Sportline for an extended test drive and could tell almost immediately that the seats were chalk and cheese compared with the SEL seats - infinitely better. Back as the dealers, the manager found me an 18month old Sportline with very low mileage and I was able to exchange cars with no upfront costs and ended up paying only £5 more per month for a car with not only way better seats but a way better spec. than the SEL! Roll on to approx. 3,000miles later I can confirm that the Sportline seats are amazingly comfortable and supportive. Shout out to D. M. Keith, Hull, who have put my faith back in car dealerships too!

Looks great!

All season tyres fitted now. (and yes, the car is filthy - will be doing something abut that this weekend!)

Wheels and tyres arrive this Thursday!

I wonder how they compare with our East Yorkshire potholes 🤔

Had this beauty for two weeks now. Absolutely love the car so far...apart from the ridiculous 19" wheels and 'rubber bands' otherwise known as tyres. I am rectifying that though as next week I will be fitting 17" alloy wheels shod with Michelin CrossClimate 2 tyres.

Hello everyone. Just joined today. Will be picking up a one year-old Karoq SE L 1.5 TSI DSG this Wednesday