DaveLees

I've averaged just over 48 mpg over the last 4700 miles (the 50mph limit on the A1 past the Metro Center is a pain but helps mpg!) Have you spoken with Silbury re the nose diving?

I would think that most dealers should match Simpsons if you show them the deal. My dealer ( in Northumberland) has matched Simpsons with my last two cars with no problems.

The yeti's used to suffer from something similar called zinc inclusion (a paint defect). Two of my previous Yeti's had this dealt with under warranty with no problems. If you search for this on the Yeti section you should find photos to compare your corrosion.

I used it on all windows, it does help the water disperse on the side windows as well as the front and rear windscreens.

I've been using my Octavia in sport mode for the last couple of weeks and it certainly does seem to lessen the nose dive problem to the point that I don't notice it now. The sport mode hasn't affected my fuel consumption and I prefer the slightly heavier steering.

I've been using my Octavia in sport mode for the last couple of weeks and it certainly does seem to lessen the nose dive problem to the point that I don't notice it now. The sport mode hasn't affected my fuel consumption and I prefer the slightly heavier steering.

I have the nose dive to a certain extent in first and second gear, I have tried to'adjust' my driving to compensate for this. As I'm on a PCH deal I am not in a position to even consider changing cars, it would be interesting to see if anyone has been to see their dealer about this issue.

Why will IAM Surety not insure the car? I've been with them, on and off, for years and never had any problems.

I bet that it's on the left side of the registration plate. I've noticed the same thing on my Octavia, I'll just get some double sided tape/pad and re-enforce it.

My previous vehicle and my current vehicle have both been on PCH deals and the policy costs have been the same as if I owned them. The only issue I have had with insurance is that my Octavia 1.5tsi SE Technology did not come up on their system, so I had to change insurers, but this had nothing to do with who was the owner/registered keeper.

This shows the value of people putting updates on Briskoda, and the fact that Silbury Skoda were willing to help with your enquiry even though you were not going to use them. Did you explain to them how you knew that they had done a couple of updates on 4th April?

I would get on touch with your dealer straight away and point out that this is a known issue with the 1.5 tsi engine ( in the Octavia) and there is a software update for this issue. Unfortunately I can't give you the bulletin number at the moment as I'm away on holiday, but any decent dealer will be able to find it.

Just for info, Silbury Skoda have a green Octavia vrs 230 in their showroom, I gather that they are hard to find to purchase.

Ahh..... what an improvement. Just got back from Silbury having had the update done, I didn't realise how annoying the increased revs had been. The usual service from Silbury, they take you to and pick you up from wherever you want to go, car washed and hoovered-excellent.

I've just bought a Kodi box so I can watch F1 live rather than spending the day trying not to hear/read about the race before the highlights come on. I've tried to connect it without success! I have read that I need a VPN. What is a VPN, and can I have my 'normal' ISP, and a VPN? Thanks

Mine is getting done on Wednesday morning at Silbury so I'll post an update after that. I believe that SoupDragon is getting his done on Wednesday afternoon at Silbury. Is anyone else getting their software updated for this issue? At the moment it only looks as if it's the three of us!

There's no problem getting the free 5 day Skoda insurance if the car is on PCH. I've done it with my last two cars on PCH, the dealer just completes the form whilst you are at the garage, then prints out the 5 day cover note for you.

SoupDragon I'm booked in for 1030 so they can practice on my car before getting onto yours! I've been told to allow a couple of hours so we will get the garage to take us to the shopping centre in Cramlington for a coffee and 'the boss' can have a look around the shops!

Snap-Silbury have phoned me and I'm booked in for the same day.

That is good news, I'll wait to hear from Silbury to get the car booked in for the update.

Now THAT'S snow in the boot!! At least he can see out of his rear window now :-0

Will it not have the double sided boot mat? My SE technology has one fitted as standard.

I submitted a claim to my local council for a new tyre, repair to an alloy, tracking and replacement tyre sealant last week. There were two other cars damaged by the same hole that evening, fortunately we are all local so met in the pub last week to make sure that we all put the same location, and had plenty of photos. I don't hold out a lot of hope, and don't expect to hear anything for 21 days. On a different note, I called Skoda assist, they were excellent. The call taker worked out my location using Google (was unlit country road), and recovery was with me within 45 minutes. He put an emergency spare on, followed me home where I put a ' summer ' wheel on, ( I had winter tyres on).

I have a 1.5tsi SE technology, it does have the rain sensor (I think that the lights have to be in auto mode for this to work), and has driver profile selection. No tinted glass or body coloured side mouldings. I'm not sure what are meaning with the aux input socket.

I would agree that the two issues are not connected. I am fortunate (!!) that I only have the over revving problem. Hopefully Skoda will come up with a fix for it soon.