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I don't watch Top Gear either. Though, I believe, it was scripted and not as spontaneous as people think. I have expertise is in electronics and software, so I know about voice activation and automotive systems.

It was so, not "maybe". However, as you say, there are still a lot of voice activation errors.

You do realize that was fake?

I find the built-in maps are great. I wouldn't use anything else. Though in my 2023 SE L the maps are Google. With all the up-to-the-minute traffic overlays. Speed limit signs etc.

You will get a better response If you start a topic specific thread, in the appropriate part of the forum. Mine is also set up for UK but occasionally thinks it is in the UK, Germany!!! It doesn't seem to affect the navigation, so I ignored it. I usually look at the route on Google on a computer with a nice big 24" screen and then set up the route on the Škoda App on my phone before going to the car and then "send to car" which is a LOT easier than trying to do it in the car or by voice command. However, I usually know where I am going before I go. If you need to input addresses on the fly whilst driving, you are going to have to practice with the voice system so you are, and it comes to a system that works for you.

Do a quick search, then ask away. If it has already been asked and discussed to death, one of the participants will reply with the link to the thread. Most on here are friendly and were in the same position themselves in the past. .

Hi You need these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNMDRWR6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 The only problem is you can only use one at a time. see I can connect the phone and close the lid. I have a second lead for the wife's phone, but she usually wants it in her hand so it doesn't matter that I can't shut the lid.

That is strange As The Karoq is one of the more popular Škoda's and 10s of thousands on UK roads, it must be insurable (in the UK at least). My insurers LV had no problems with my 2024 (23mfr) SE L 1.5 manual.

Yes, post a photo of the ones you have otherwise no one is going to have any idea what you have.

At the bottom behind the iPhone holder there is a paddle/lever where it slots into the bit between the headrest bars. pull that forward, finger on each side is best, and the whole thing will come out leaving the plastic bar between the headrest bars. Then raise the headrest There is a sort of button on top in the middle pull the whole thing to rear of the car and it will fold in the middle and drop out. You can leave this in place as it will accept other accessories like the coat hangers.

In the app go to Profile -> Paid Services The tere is Powerpass Plan, then Skoda Connect Services You should have : Care Connect - Remote Access Infotainment services. Both entries will show an active until date. tapping either will show you what you get on each.

One thing I find it useful for is I can sit in from of my computer with a large screen, use Google Maps and then when I have worked out where I am going, enter it on the My Skoda App in comfort and then transfer it to the car when I am ready to go. Very much faster than f'ing about trying to do a route on the sat nave with a car full of people saying why aren't we are moving yet? The other thing is the traffic info on the maps updates quite fast (every few minutes?) and can recalculate routs on the fly then ask if I want the new route or not. The Driving data, speeds distances, fuel use, MPG etc is fun if you are a nerd/engineer/car nut or a bloke. The ability to lock is not something I have needed yet, but it is useful. The tracking is also good. However, it will also let you flash the lights and toot the horn. Again, after trying it once just to see I have not used them, but I can see many scenarios where they could be useful. Costs... they run discounts to entice you to sigh up/renew so have a look at renewal a few times but don't do it and see if you get a discount.

That is what I also found but it is much easier to lift the bonnet. It is also easier to close (without dropping it) . I primarily got them because my wife could not open the bonnet without.

They are good like that. You probably ended up with better quality nuts.

Fitted them, but it is s low open, with help, and whilst it holds the bonnet open you can't use the original stay. BTW B&Q do a pack of 8 pads 35 x 24 that are exactly the right size for the end of the extension mounts. I assumed everyone used thread lock as they are not nylock nuts. Also mounted them the same way up as @10tenmen as it gives more clearance around the main bonnet mount at the bottom. Though I am wondering if they might line up better the other way around, like @Hdsn555 then they might have a more springy open.