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Thanks for the detailed feedback and the heads-up on the DQ400e transmission! That mechatronic filter/actuator issue is definitely good to keep in mind. Fortunately, I went through the official Škoda digital service records in detail, and the DSG fluid + filter replacement was carried out right on schedule at 61,677 km (along with the spark plugs). Given that it's sitting at ~105,000 km now, I plan on doing the next DSG service soon (around 115k–120k km) just to keep the mechatronic safe. Your routine on doing annual oil changes even with heavy EV usage makes total sense, and that’s exactly the maintenance schedule I’ll be sticking to (10k–12k km / 1 year max). Out of curiosity, are there any other 2020–2024 VAG PHEV owners here whose cars were also kept on the 30,000 km / 2-year flexible oil service interval from the factory / dealer network? I would be really interested to hear how the engines held up over time on that regime. Appreciate the advice!

Hi everyone, I am in the process of buying a 2021 Škoda Superb iV Estate (Facelift, 1.4 TSI PHEV) imported from Germany with ~105k km on the clock. While checking the factory build sheet / PR codes, I noticed the car was originally coded with QI4 (Fixed interval - 15,000 km / 1 year). However, looking at the official digital service history from the German dealer network, all oil services were performed strictly according to the flexible LongLife schedule (QI6 - ~30,000 km / 2 years): 1st oil service: ~30,700 km (at ~24 months) 2nd oil service: ~61,700 km (at ~15 months) 3rd oil service: ~93,900 km (at ~14.5 months) All services used VW 508.00 / 509.00 (0W-20) oil. For owners of Superb iV / Octavia iV PHEVs built between 2020 and 2023: What oil interval did your car come with from the factory? (Fixed 15,000 km / 1 year or Flexible 30,000 km / 2 years?) What interval have you been running since? Have you kept the 30k km / 2-year LongLife schedule or switched to fixed 15k km / 1-year annual oil changes? Any known issues or concerns with fuel dilution / chain wear on the 1.4 TSI EA211 PHEV when running the full 30,000 km LongLife interval? I plan to switch to a strict 15,000 km / 1-year schedule once I take delivery, but I’d appreciate your insights and real-world experience on how common this factory-coding vs dealer-service discrepancy is. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m looking into the service history of a Superb Mk3 iV (1.4 TSI PHEV) and noticed something interesting regarding the engine oil change intervals. From factory/initial handover, these PHEVs often seem to come on a fixed 15,000 km / 1-year regime (QI4/QI6 depending on market). However, looking at digital service prints (Elsa/Digital Service Schedule) for several ex-lease cars from Germany, I see intervals stretching to ~30,000–33,000 km between oil changes (e.g. 1st service at ~14k–15k km, but subsequent oil changes at ~47k, ~68k, or even ~103k km). A few questions for fellow iV owners: Did your dealer keep your Superb iV strictly on a Fixed 15,000 km / 1-year schedule, or did they switch/code it to Variable / LongLife (up to 30,000 km / 2 years) using VW 508.00 (0W-20) / VW 504.00? Is the variable regime actually permitted by Škoda guidelines for the 1.4 TSI EA211 hybrid, considering the cold starts and rapid transitions to high load? For those who bought cars with 30k km intervals in the digital records, have you switched back to 15k km / 1-year fixed intervals for peace of mind? Would love to hear your experiences and thoughts on whether running 30k km oil intervals on the PHEV powertrain is common practice in fleet/lease management or an oversight by dealerships. Thanks in advance!

When a professional dealer sells a vehicle presented as pristine, but it actually conceals massive structural repairs and undisclosed heavy fillers, the situation goes far beyond a simple oversight. Even though the vehicle has a history with previous owners and transfers, consumer protection laws hold professional sellers to a high standard of transparency, penalizing misleading omissions. The buyer is not challenging a minor cosmetic scratch, but a hidden defect severe enough to undermine the very basis of the purchase. Consequently, legal action relies not on the assumption that a quick visual check should have caught it, but on the principle that trading a compromised asset without proper disclosure breaches the contract, justifying full restitution and compensation.

Hi everyone, I am currently dealing with a serious dispute regarding my Skoda Superb Combi iV MY 2021, and I'm looking for some official or crowd-sourced data regarding factory paint thickness and tolerances. After performing a detailed micrometric paint audit on my car, I found massive readings on several exterior panels that heavily exceed normal factory specs (e.g., up to 2,150 µm on the rear-left side panel, 590–720 µm on the hood, and 320–360 µm on the roof), while the internal areas (doors and trunk jambs) stay at a normal 170–190 µm. Before I push further with my legal claim against the dealership for undisclosed respraying/bodywork, I would like to double-check: What are the typical factory paint thickness ranges (in microns / µm) for a modern Skoda Superb coming out of the factory? Does anyone have access to any official VAG / Skoda technical documentation (SB - Service Bulletin, workshop manuals, etc.) that states the allowable factory tolerances for paint layers? Any official data sheets, personal experiences with paint gauges on a brand-new Superb, or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone, I’ve attached a photo from my infotainment screen showing the current software/version information. I’d like to ask if this is the latest software available for this system, or if there is a newer update that I should be looking for. For context: my car has the eSIM permanently active, Infotainment Online is enabled, and Care Connect is also active and working properly. One more thing I noticed: when I go into Software Update and press it, I don’t get any message or prompt. The screen just goes blank and nothing else happens. Given that everything is connected, I was expecting any available OTA updates to be installed automatically, but I’m not sure if I’m already on the latest version or if something is not working correctly. Any advice or confirmation would be much appreciated. Thanks! Car: Skoda Superb 3 iV 1.4 TSI PHEV, MY2021

Hi everyone, Does anyone have a tutorial or guide on how to replace the third brake light on a Skoda Octavia Combi 5E5? I’ve searched everywhere online, including YouTube, but couldn’t find anything relevant. Thanks in advance for any help!

Awesome, thank you bro! Now I got it straight!

How much do I need to grind the two pins? Should I grind them until they completely disappear, or just sand the surface until they become thinner? Sorry, I don’t speak English very well and I didn’t fully understand.