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You'll know when to change gear in the VRS - more so with the sound generator set to sport I've just gone back to a 220 petrol VRS - had one about 9 years ago and since then have been in various diesels inclduing VRS. If cost of running isnt your overriding factor then the petrol sounds so much nicer, the power just seems to keep coming and it puts a smile on my face like the diesel couldnt quite manage. My engine is fairly new but even on cold mornings I'm averaging 35-40 which is a mix of constant cruising and the occasional moment of fun The diesel is a great compromise as they are much more linear than the old big bang engines used to be - but - in my opinion - the petrol is a different level of fun.

Thanks for the info everyone - will start the negotiations from a stronger position! pp

Obviously as much as possilble But a new VRS Hatch - list around £25k - what sort of discounts are people getting (to go with the current £1k Skoda contribution....) Any info much appreciated! pp

Thanks - I'll try and track down the part number - sounds positive though!

Hi, Got a broken wing mirror due to some over zealous driving coming at me down at country lane. Piccie attached as I don't know if I can get this piece on its own - its basically the black piece of plastic under the mirror cap - its separate to the mounting so I'd have hoped/thought I could get it - I know where to source new indicator lamp/glass....but this is the final piece of the puzzle... Any help much appreciated!

Hi, My drivers side mirror on my 2012 octy estate has been given a good whack and some bits need swapping. The housing seems fine but I'll need a new indicator assembly (I understand I need to buy the indicator lamp and swap it) - and also a mirror - which OVi autos on ebay seem to be a recommended option.... One query - since been clouted - my left side mirror electrically adjusts fine, and the drivers side works fine too still - however when I adjust the drivers side - the left hand side mirror moves as well!!!! How the heck does that happen???? they both moved independently before and I can adjust the left side without the right moving.... Any ideas???? It's a weird one...any other suggestions on cheap parts would be most welcome! patch

Vanilla is the new white.

Went from Octy VRS petrol estate to Superb estate 170CR. Never one moment of regret. Quiet, smooth, handles VERY well for such a huge car and get many more files from a tank...and I used to leather the VRS Only negative to the superb - it goes through front tyres quite quickly...especially if you use all the ponies!

could be 135kmh is above the legal speed limit in the uk and the local law enforcement perhaps take more notice of cars with their lights blazing in the fast lane during the day

I'm being offered 'cost price' tyres by a tyre fitter as I'm not 100% happy with the rubber I oringinally had fitted. Question is...what is cost price for a 225/45R17 dunlop tyre? What do the tyre fitting companies pay for a tyre they sell to me at £110?? any ideas anyone?

That would be appreciate if you don't mind....

I've got 17" wheels on my superb estate. No spare. I have got a spare 17" 225/45 tyre. Is it possible to just get a 17" steel rim and get the tyre put on this for my spare??? Something skoda can provide? Clueless on this sort of thing!

Just had two new tyres on my 2.0d superb estate. Firestone zs90. It had dunlops on previously with no issues. The ride is definately not as smooth and the slightest road imperfections seems to be transmitted to the wheel.... Had the wheels balanced (twice), and the car has just had it's first service where I asked them to check everything - no issues... Any experience of these tyres here? Are they just poor? Next step is to move them to the back....see if that helps...

Brolly still comes with superb combi in uk... Mine did anyway....?

Excellent - thanks - time to save the pennies!

Hi all! As the topic suggests, are we yet in a position where anyone could 100% confirm what is needed to 'bluetooth' a superb II estate with bolero head unit and an Iphone 3G.....? The official skoda kit or some (cheaper!) 3rd party item... Most threads I've searched on seem to end at just the point I'm hoping for an answer!

Anyone have any idea on avg delivery time from order for a new Octy VRS diesel? May go down the DSG route which could cause some delays..... Was looking at a yeti from my current VRS, but that VAT free offer is very tempting.... Patchy

We used to use Macclesfield (and had only praise for them)....we've since started using the Crewe dealer (Robert Eardley) - seem a very good bunch.....I had some conversations with Grasmere and got the distinct impression they were just a Vauxhall dealer 'doing their best'....

Yes - standard spec - nothing added - unless santa has added an extra 70bhp I don't know about

As subject...starts, then just cuts out when at traffic junctions at idle. Have to keep blipping throttle to keep it going....sometimes it runs for a few minutes at idle - sometimes not. Also when just cruising (eg 4th gear / 40mph), very occasionally feel it pull like it wants to cut - but keeps going... It's probably due a service in about 2k miles.... Not had anything before like this - it's 2 years old - 40k on the clock.... Any advice would be appreciated! patchy

It was last serviced in April 09 and the sort of mileage it does - 30 mile trip into work and then same back at night every week day (dual carriageway/mway/a-road) has been the same since new - its now just over 2 years old....so it does get warmed up every day....

Hi My 2.0T VRS is just coming up to 37000 and is on variable service. Serviced at 14,500, then at 29,000 (although the vehicle insisted on a service at 24,000 and the dealer said too early - come back at 28/29,000). Now it's asking for a service again. I think it's too early and was expecting it around 42,000 - 43,000.... Any ideas if the car's right or too early again? I've got our local dealer checking but they are vauxhall specialists as the Skoda sales was moved to a different dealer.... pp

Hi all, We've lost one of the wheel trims on our roomster and been looking for a spare - apparently skoda sell them in sets of 6(!?!?!)...Anyone have any idea where I could find a spare for sale - don't really want to buy a full set.... Any help much appreciated!! Paul

And you're octy instruction manual has a sticker on the inside cover which should detail qg0/qg1/qg2 - again these tell you which service intervals the car is set for - I think qg1 is variable and the other 2 are fixed...

I think if you hold down the trip reset button when turning on the ignition it shows you the miles to the next service - someone did it on mine a few days ago and I'm sure this was the combo - 4800miles to my service and I've just down 10,000...