[Is it an SE ?]

On the spare wheel thing...our new pre-reg Scout (16" wheels with 205/45R16 tyres) came with a spare and I was surprised to see it is a 15" steel wheel with a 195/55R15 tyre - i.e. a "full size" spare, not a pram wheel.

 

OK, so it's not the same size as the other four, but it is within <1% the same overall diameter and in fact would be the standard size for an SE.  Much better than I was expecting.

 

Nevertheless if has a "temporary use/max 50mph" yellow sticker on it. 

 

Have you hoiked yours out and looked at it?  I bet it's the same...must be what Skoda describes as " temporary spare steel wheel/"Space Saver" steel wheel ".

 

EDIT - all is explained here, and in an earlier thread linked from it...

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/311512-07-roomster-full-size-spare-wheel-and-tyre-speed-restricted/

[Roomster 3 1.6 Auto - any advice?]

I posted some questions on a general forum and it was suggested I ask the Skoda experts...

In short -

- we have a test drive booked in the mechanically similar Fabia 1.6 auto - is this going to give a reasonable idea of what the Roomster is like to drive?

- is the "Tiptronic" a conventional torque converter automatic apart from the tip bit? Any reason to think it will be anything other than reliable?

- any information on the engine and its strengths/weaknesses?

- is climate control a worthwhile upgrade on these or does it just introduce something else to go wrong? I have a vague recollection that VAG climate control can be a source of trouble?

- are there any common problems with these cars that I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance for any contributions:)