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Hi all, Follow up from my original post, and a request for further guidance please. My initial problems (now solved): Trim rattle. Mainly the long strip of plastic trim next to the door handles. - Now solved, it was the window switch button box that was loose. Popped it out, packed it back in. Squeak at low speed, and during turning (I can't fully identify where it comes from, but maybe the steering wheel?). - Now solved, it was the fan for the air vents located behind the glove box. Took it out, lubricated the stem, and the noise is gone. However, this has made a more concerning problem more evident. There is a grumble / grinding / vibration noise during slow acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear. More so on hill starts. I've been to Skoda today for diagnostics, and they agree that there is a problem. They can't immediately identify it exactly, but suspect the gearbox. Apparently the DSG box has not been serviced (and should have been by the Skoda dealership I bought it from). Now comes the fun part. Although the car is under a 12 month approved Skoda warranty, I've been told that the further investigation and fix may not actually be covered. The Skoda dealership that performed the diagnostic are hesitant to do any further work before confirming that they can claim it on the warranty. Any help here please? I simply assumed that a warranty is a warranty, and where I have a problem, it will be fixed under that warranty. What are my choices if it's refused and I would have to pay for the fix myself? Thanks for any help. TH

Thanks Varaderoguy, Re the trim, I'll give that a go. Is it easy to remove the bits of trim? Re the wheel, which part of the steering wheel rubs against which bit of plastic? Just the rotating part vs the static part?

Hi all, Looking for some advice please. I just bought a 2018 Mk3 Octavia SE L, 1.5 petrol DSG. 40,000 miles, new service and new MOT. Small niggles that I'd like to remedy if possible (from your experience): Trim rattle. Mainly the long strip of plastic trim next to the door handles. Squeak at low speed, and during turning (I can't fully identify where it comes from, but maybe the steering wheel?). I had similar problems with my Mk7 golf (facelift), and VW offered no help, so looking for your experience of fixes please. Thanks