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Thanks for this. I just checked in with the garage and they said they tried but couldn't do the alignment because of something not communicating with something else. I'm sorry I don't have the technical knowledge to even relay what the somethings are in that sentence (!) but it sounds as though they know what needs to be done, it just wasn't possible to do it. Beyond trying again, or getting a replacement throttle whether that be OEM or otherwise, they're at a loss to know what to do. Any other ideas? The engine is CBZB btw.

1.2TSI, 11 plate, 106k miles. Local garage replaced throttle housing, using non-OEM parts to save money. Since then the idle revs are low (just over 600rpm) and once the engine's up to temperature, the traction control light comes on after a few seconds of idling (ie the first time we stop at lights or a junction). Turn off ignition and back on again and all is fine till next time. The diagnostic computer is showing a problem with the air intake, but nothing more specific. Garage suggests it might be because the non-OEM throttle housing just isn't communicating perfectly with whatever it needs to communicate with (bear with me, I have no technical knowledge!), and that it'll be something to live with. He's reluctant to send it back for a replacement as he'll have to stump up the bill if it's tested and found to be fine. Where do I go from here? Would a Skoda/VW garage have more-specific diagnostic equipment to better isolate the problem? I'm not jumping at that immediately as not wanting to throw too much good money after bad on a car that is ageing. But if it's what's needed, then so be it. Any other ideas, either on the problem or getting better diagnostics? Thank you!

I’m currently driving a Mk2 Octavia 1.2TSi (11 plate) that’s about to be retired. My budget for a replacement seems to put me squarely in the market for a late Mk3 (lower miles) or early Mk4 (higher miles) model. The 1.2 Mk2 has felt OK powerwise so I guess the newer 1.0 would feel just as OK, but perhaps the 1.5 would be nicer. I’m sure whichever I get will be a significant step up from where I’m at with the Mk2 but what advice do you all have about which of the options (Mk3 v Mk4, 1.0 v 1.5) I should prefer including potential gremlins and repair costs? Thanks so much!