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The logic is that eco means you save as much as possible, and since heating means consumption...

Maybe it's just me, but everywhere I look, these lights are rated for at least 20k hours, so should outlive the vehicle. Isn't this to much concern for soething that will surely break after many other things?

I will start by sharing my experience with PBV: I recently bought a Skoda Kodiaq from PBV (Porsche Bucuresti Vest) and my experience with the dealer was... meh. Cons: Not kept informed with the status of the order, when the car entered production, we were called only when it entered the country, as we had to make the payment. Asked if the car had individual (direct) TPMS sensors when we placed the order, we were informed it has, turns out it doesn't. When we picked up the car it did not have all the ordered accessories (missing rubber mats and mud guards), we picked them up after, but shows lack of care towards the customer. The car was pretty dirty, with splashes of mud and dust even on interior parts. Looked like splashed with a hose with just water and hastily made ready for delivery. Even had pieces of plastic from the protection film and sticky glue left on it. Very disappointing. Upon inspecting it, was missing a log nut cap, which was then provided. Surprising to see that for a 58000 EUR car (VRS) they did not consider a small gift, like rubber mats or installing the mud guards for free. I did not want to negotiate anything, I like to see how dealers behave and decide on working with them or not. Some delay with the paperwork /exchange of information / readiness after the car was paid, as we asked for information and they were not very responsive. Had a VW Tiguan Allspace bought from same dealer and an even worse experience (16 months wait vs the 8 months indicated, salesperson not keeping us informed and not even picking up the phone/returning our calls, a lot of sticky glue let on the car from the protection film, no response from the dealer regarding the insurance coverage in Turkiye, the dealer tried to force us into a very expensive insurance and claimed that is the only one they can offer, after stalling and offering us the information with an appalling price for the insurance while we were on our way to pick up the car, in the hope we will have no option but to accept it, etc), so this is the second try with PBV as a dealer. Pros: The salesperson was nice and tried to be helpful, I guess the misses were lack of knowledge rather than ill intent. The car arrived relatively quick. The location is convenient for me. Will see how the 1 year check will go and then decide if we really want to pay them any money or is better to move our business elsewhere.

Hi there, Skoda owners, Thought of creating this topic to share our thoughts about the experiences we had with different Skoda dealers in Romania. Cheers!

I guess what makes us go search for another car or not is how well the current car is fitting what we currently want from it. A bit of context: Me and my wife started with a 2008 Dacia Logan 1.4 petrol, brand new, our first car. Good car, but we wanted a safer one, especially as we started going on holiday in longer trips in Greece and Turkiye, so we bought a new 2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 petrol. Absolutely loved the car, awesome engine sound, but we wanted more space, 4x4 and an SUV made sense. For some time now, around 2018, both my wife and I driving, so we have two cars, one as a daily driver and one as a long drive / vacation car. Of course we drive both of them regularly, not being healthy for a car to stay unused for more than a week. We had a 2011 Dacia Logan 1.2 petrol, inherited from my father in law in 2018, and a 2017 Hyundai Tucson 4x4 2.0 diesel. In 2024, we changed the 2011 Dacia Logan with a 2024 Hyundai I20, as we wanted a safer car, some extra options (AC, reverse camera, heated side mirrors) and the 2017 Hyundai Tucson with a 2024 VW Tiguan Allspace R line 4motion, the 190 HP one. So, comes 2025, we placed the order for the Skoda Kodiaq and for a Mazda 3. Getting back to the OP: Skoda Kodiaq is the 2025 VRS model, comes to address the many issues I had with the Tiguan (made in Mexico). None technical (except for some rare alerts from sensors, but no actions from the car), rather quality (gaps, build, finishing) and functional (infotainment position, seats manual and not that comfortable, seating position). I have the car for a month now, drove about 2000 km and will add 4000 km in a week or so. So far, I'm very happy with it. I loved the looks of the Tiguan, I considered Kodiaq not that good looking, but now having the car, it grew on me, it's a different kind of beauty, bulkier and reassuring. Three issues with it, but none that would have made me not buying it: no massage seats (no option to add them either, having the updated interior already), no direct TPMS sensors (no option to add them, had this in the Tiguan) and the armrest has only one position up and requires to be extended (the Tiguan had more). Other than this, I actually like the car very much, drives nicely, suspension is nice, response is good, consumption is not that bad (gently caressing the gas pedal allowed us 7.1-7.2 L/100KM on a long journey, while city driving at rush hour, under 20 KMPH average speed means 12-14 L/100KM, but we were aware of this and we bought it as a long drive car, not as a city commuter), seats are great (comfy, adjustable, electric, thigh extender is great - I was avoiding sport seats and was affraid of the headrest, but no issue there), useful HUD, headlights are at least the same level as the Tiguan, same space in the boot or a bit more, and the list can continue. What would make me change it? Technical problems. Not being confident that the car is safe, not having the peace of mind that I can go on a 2000 KM trip and I'm not left stranded somewhere in the middle of nowhere, middle of the night, raining, cold etc. Other than this, no minor things like gear selector, bips, touchscreen options or whatever can make me change it. I knew what I was buying after many hours of material consumed, test drive and checking the car. Mazda 3 is a beautiful car with high safety, reliability, customer satisfaction and an awesome driving feeling. I did not get the car yet, but the test drive was an absolute banger, I spent 2 hours driving not realizing, just pure joy. A daily driver, not as practical or economical as the I20, but better quality, better interior, better looks, more power (opted for the Skyactive X with 186 HP). Makes sense? Maybe not, but I just fell in love with the car. I mentioned Mazda as I also considered CX 5, CX 60 and CX 80. Maybe in the future one of these will be an option to replace the Kodiaq, as they are all beautiful cars with very good quality and technically reliable, but for now, they aren't an option, as CX 5 is smaller then the Kodiaq and the engine option in RO is just bad (141 HP, AWD, 2.5 petrol), while the CX 60 and 80 have less boot space and the engine options are not attractive for me (either a 3.3 diesel or a 2.5 petrol PHEV). We'll see in the future. So, in short, reliability can make me look somewhere else, otherwise I can say I have all that I want already, so I can consider myself happy. I would order again both even now.

@vran22 This looks like braking pads issue, not disc issues. Considering the costs, you could try to change the pads, see if makes any difference. @Petetheheat Before changing everything, try changing the pads first. Cheaper and might solve the issue. Go for quality ones, usually softer.

I can only confirm what has been indicated above: Car started / engine running Set your driving position to your liking Tap SET button on the side of your seat Tap 1, 2 or 3 wthin 10 seconds to save the position of your seat and side mirrors I've even adjusted this while driving (minor backrest or thigh adjustments) and did this without looking, no problems at all.

I guess it's down to preferences, it never bothered me in any car, and in my I20 I even like to have the lane centering option activated, you can drive in a very relaxed way, barely caressing the wheel - allows you to rest your hands, but being ready to step if required. I remember driving for 900 KM and feeling very relaxed due to this. I find he shortcuts on the infotainment very helpful for such issues, so if you don't like it, maybe add it as a shortcut, to turn it off with a simple gesture?

There are a few things you can do: Take your car for an alignment, to make sure there is no issue with that Check the profile of the tires to see if they are evenly worn (inner and outer part of the tire has same thread depth) Swap front and rear tires, as rear ones should be less worn out (less weight, FWD) If allowed by your tires profile, also cross them (right back to left front and so on), especially if point 2 shows uneven lateral wear Depending on the weather conditions on where you live / drive, you can consider all season tires, though they are a compromise, having both the good and the bad of both worlds, so not excelling at either. If safety is important for you (as it should be) stick with summer / winter tires Weight of the PHEV is indeed higher (118 to 265 kg or less) than the others, but not enough to explain such a fast wear, so it would be interesting to know what kind of tires you have fitted on it and what kind of driving you've been up to (if you have winter tires, which are softer, and you never changed them during the summer, this can be a reason) Pictures always help, so if you can, add some (front/back tires, thread view etc)

Or at least go and do a test drive with another car. If it sounds differently...

It depends on your country legislation. I RO we have a body issuing our car papers and on those you get the approved sizes (what is homologated for the country). That being said, Kodiaq 2 can be fitted with 17 to 22 inches rims. I have 18 for winter and 20 for summer and do not agree that 18 looks bad on VRS.

Coasting means the engine is not working agains the weight of the car (does not pull the car) and the car moves as any object under the laws of physics, under its own inertial force. So: you do not need DCC plus you do not need ECO you do not put it in N (only to be used when towed or pushed) the engine will idle manual is not engaged The reason why in ECO is more obvious is because how it works: ECO upshifts faster so you are in a hight gear, thus less engine brake. In D you get more engine brake, therefore less coasting. But, if you know that your DSG car learns how you drive and tries to anticipate your next gear, you know that coasting can be obtained if you accelerate, then lift the foot off the gas, as opposed to brake and then lift off the gas - which will result in engine braking and downshifting. You even get the foot off the pedal indicator nowadays, and I have that in D. It is meant to tell you when to stop accelerating.... and you coast.

From what I read on the key battery topic (not necessarily Skoda), if you want to save the battery, it's better to deactivate the Kessy function. The battery can be easily replaced and such tutorials can be found on the Internet. If the keyfob does not work otherwise, keep it next to the start button and it should allow you to start the car / synch it.

I assume the Delete all button does not work? May these be new notifications?

On OP: Skoda clearly indicates snow chains for 17" rims only, so anything else is at your own rist. On FWD or RWD - chains should be fitted on the axle where the power is usually sent. For Kodiaq 2, that is front, regardless if FWD or 4x4.

Actually it is mentioned, quite recently I found a review about this. Check for materials made in SK, SL, PL, CZ - you can use the CC, I don't speak any, but is easy to understand the demonstration.

No, it's not. You are legally required to keep enough distance so you can safely stop if the car in fron of you suddenly stops. Before you ask, a dog, a jaywalker, an object.

On OP: safety should be the first concern, even before legal. though not legally required, you should think about safety and ask your passengers to fasten their seatbelts. On AEB: AFAIK it can be turned off in the infotainment screen and the rear ending can be mitigated by setting a suitable following distance. You can't do this for the ones behind you, who should keep their distance as well, but they will hit you no matter what. I think the problem is with how we drive, not with the automation - if we drive correctly, legally, preventively, then most of the times the automation will not even come into action.

Hi there, probably some details would be needed to get an answer. A video or some better descritpion of the issue, please.

The door protection if for your door not to get damaged when hitting something. So you can pay for it or pay attention to it.

I bought a VRS, so I'm polluting enough to accept the cardboard manual

No idea if this applies to all markets, but AFAIK in EU at least no L&K was to be sold. In RO we got the base model, the Sportline and the VRS, and as long as you can configure everything that you want or let out what you don't, I much rather like this than packages from Merc and Toyota. Actually, this is why I own a VW product - the fact that I could configure what I want and not pay for glass bove my head or towbar etc. So, what Im saying is that L&K was a marketing name, you can have the same specs from base model, or it might be the same with Sportline. I know some markets got a launch edition model, same thing, basically a base model with most of the options added.

Funnily enough, I though about the same cardboard thing when I took my VRS home. Still, I don't really mind, I get carbon footprint reduction, recycling and all that.

Hi there, It may be worth a try, as I believe the wiring is there. Remeber that the car is produced for both left nad right hand drive, even the infotainment options are askinf for this. It would be more expensive to remove a wire during production than leave it there, even if you don't use it. Regards

Reading through this I come to the conclusion that many people buy cars and have absolutely no idea what they bought. Fine, but then why complain? 1st - learn what tech you have in your car and how it works 2nd - decide what suits your needs 3rd - disable what you don't like/need 4th - if you can't disable something, then is mandatory, so you should not be allowed to disable it, so you should not even try or complain about it, rather vote to put in power people that share the same vision as yours, someone with whom you can align 5th - if you bought something without being considerate enough to learn about it first, and then you realize it's not what you want, then is completely your fault, Especially when the thing you bought is 40-60 k GBP/EUR, so once again you should not even complain about it, rather grow up and learn from your mistake