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Yes - the cabin is much smaller. Less leg room in the rear & the boot is probably smaller. The Fabia is no good for us with a family of 4. The Scala is well worth a test drive.

We made a similar move a month ago. Went from a 1.6 tdi Octavia to a 1l petrol 2022 Scala. At 6'3" I can have the drivers' seat all the way back, and then sit behind the drivers seat comfortably. The cabin space is slightly smaller than the Octavia. But for us, a family of 4 not prohibitively or overly noticeably so. The big difference is the boot size. Lets be honest, the Octavia has a massive boot. We went on a city break for half term last week and the Scala's boot was ample for a family sized suitcase and a few bags etc. In 4 weeks, we have driven a mixture of motorway and shorter trips. The car has been efficient and comfortable on both shorter and longer journeys. It's the first time owning a car with the 1.oTSI engine, and I'm impressed. Seems efficient, but can also handle the motorways.

Thanks all. Took a 22 plate Scala for a test drive today. It had the SE L trim. At 6'3", and the drivers seat fully back, I was still able to behind with enough comfy leg room. Sold! Collect later next week. I will miss the Octavia - this will be Skoda #5!

Thank you. I'm going to focus on the Scala. Seems a good step down from the Octavia

I currently drive a 2016 diesel Octavia and looking for a newer Skoda. It will be my 5th 😀 Circumstances mean that we can consider a car slightly smaller than the Octavia. Plus, I didn't realise how much more second hand Octavia's now go for...... Happy to go with a smaller petrol engine such as the 1l. Curious to enquire with anyone that has test driven or owned both the Scala & Kamiq about cabin & boot sizes. I have read reviews and watched Youtube videos that seem to contradict each other. Ranging from they are the same size, excepting the height , Kamiq being taller - to the Scala has a larger cabin and boot than the Kamiq. Looking at Autotrader, we are not blessed in the local area of examples to go view and test immediately. Hence this post. There seems to be consistent comments that the Scala is blessed with generous cabin and boot sizes. This is interesting as we look to move from an Octavia. many thanks.

I have used both these garages for the past 20 years. They are independent VAG garages & I have found them to be honest, trustworthy & very knowledgeable. Philip Lunds - MOT Tests, Car & Motorbike Repairs | Car Sales | Philip Lund Steeton (cargaragesteeton.co.uk) Savvi Autocare - SAVI Auto Care

I'm also new to Android Auto. Had it about 2 weeks. The speed limits only seem to come on screen when in navigation mode. I will also try Waze. Would anyone know if there is a way of changing the default app that opens when Android Auto starts up? I've looked in the settings in both the app and onscreen and cannot see anything obvious. Would be nice for Google Maps not to open every time.

Thank you, for clarifying. I thought £490 seemed steep!

On a standard cam belt change, which of the pumps are changed? Or is it all of them?

Thank you @varaderoguy - I'll be sure to ring around!

I was wondering of the good folk of Briskoda use private/secure email accounts. I'm trying to wake to privacy issues, and seemingly Gmail is good for scraping emails, and directing adverts etc. I am not a teccie nor understand how private email providers work - curious as to a reputable provider that easy to use and not too expensive. I have just signed up to a couple of trials - Proton Mail and Mailbox.org. I'm more interested in the lack of tracking by tech companies, rather than full encryption etc. Many thanks.

I have a 2016 Octavia with 48k miles on the clock. Called my local indy Skoda garage and was told it is definitly every 5 years. Advised that the 2016 model has an electric water pump {no idea}, thus, more expensive - quoted £490 for the cambelt & pump replacement. I will ring around for a couple of more quotes.

I have been experiencing the same issue in a 2016 Octavia. New pollen filter made no difference. Prior to losing sleep over a big job - today I emailed a local garage that specialisies in air-con servicing and auto electrics. Used them for years, and trust what they suggest. Hoping that they have experienced this before as its really annoying!

I've had a similar issue with Dunlop SportMaxx tyres. I had a response from their customer services team which suggested it was cosmetic and not a structural thing. Long story short, I'm changing the tyres this next week or so. Funnily enough I was going to Bridgestone. I found an article on another forum which suggested some modern tyres are prone to cracking. Not sure of that is correct.

The updated app is getting a beating on the Android Play Store. Some belting reviews.