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I've just acquired a B8 Passat Estate 150 manual which replaced a Superb Mk2 Greenline Estate. After four years and 148,000 miles, the.Suoerb achieved 64.10mpg, compared with the 57.60mpg recorded in my remapped 1.9Tdi Superb Mk2 hatch. By contrast, the Passat has now covered 3,400 miles in just over a month and where the average economy is 51.80 mpg after four fill-ups.The Superb GL was already in the early 60's at the same low mileage. Like many S3 owner's, I'm disappointed by the comparatively poor economy, noting that around 75% of my driving is on motorway/A-Roads at moderate speeds.

Sorry, no. You'll need size 685 Autosocks for a 215/55/17 tyre.

No, they're a dark graphite coloured matt finish.

I've recently parted with my Superb GL, hence, the above wheel bolts are surplus to requirements. These bolts were bought with the intention of use with a set of winter wheels as I didn't fancy wrestling with a locking key bolt in sub zero temperatures. After consideration, I decided against winter wheels, hence, these bolts remain unused. The bolts are stamped KXA2 VWAG in the recessed part of the head, while the packaging sticker reads "WHT 001 812". They were supplied as a set of four bolts by my local Skoda dealer, Startin Worcester. My advertised price of £15 includes postage and packaging. I've been a Briskoda member for over 10 years, therefore, you can be assured that you are dealing with a Skoda enthusiast. Please view my other advertisements for a Superb II spare wheel kit, boot liner. Autosocks and a set of wheel bolt covers.

I've recently parted company with my Superb GL, hence, the listed spare wheel nut covers are for sale. I bought these genuine Skoda covers for use with winter wheels, but after consideration, I decided against purchasing winter wheels. Even if you don't intend to acquire winter wheels, these covers are worth purchasing as spares in the event that you either lose or damage a cover. There are 15 covers for the standard steel wheel nuts, with 5 larger covers for the Skoda supplied locking wheel nut. The model number for the standard covers is 321 601 173A, while the larger locking key covers are stamped as 4F0 601601 173A. They were purchased as a set of twenty from my local Skoda dealer, Sartin Worcester. Postage and packaging is included in the advertised price of £20. The single wheel bolt shown in the last photo is for illustrative purposes only and is being sold in a separate advertisement. I've been a member of Briskoda for over 10 years, hence, you can rest assured that you're dealing with a Skoda enthusiast, Please view my other advertisements for a Superb II spare wheel kit, boot liner and spare steel wheel bolts.

I've recently parted with my Superb II and as my replacement car has 18" wheels, my current Autosocks are up for sale. The 620 size has since been superseded by size 645, but fits a wide range of tyre sizes (see photos from the reverse of the packaging). These Autosocks were used in Northern Scotland at the start of 2015 and kept me mobile despite the snowy conditions. One of the socks shows some signs of wear, however, the other is in very good condition. Incidentally, even with one Autosock, traction can still be gained, as I found out in the Peak District a few year ago when one of my Autosocks became too shredded to be safely used. Both socks were washed and dried thoroughly before being packed away. The plastic gloves are unused. If you've never used Autosocks, then be assured that they really are as good as the reviews will have you believe. Whilst being a textile solution, they don't last as long as traditional metal chains, for emergency use they are second to none. Indeed, the price of a pair of Autosocks is far less than the cost of having to be rescued if you become stuck in snow. The retail price of these Autosocks is £64.95, however, in view of the fact my Autosocks are used, I'm advertising them for £25 (inc P&P). Alternatively, I have no objection to the Autosocks being collected from my home in Worcester. I've been a member of Briskoda for over 10 years, hence, you can be assured that you are buying from a Skoda enthusiast. Please view my other advertisements for a genuine Superb II spare wheel kit and a Superb II boot liner.

I've recently parted company with my Superb GL, hence, my genuine Skoda boot liner (DEE800001) is for sale. Whilst this boot liner was originally bought for my previous Superb II, a Twindoor, it also fitted very well in my subsequent Superb, a Combi. In the Combi, there is a small gap down either side near to the tailgate, but 95% of the boot floor remains or protected. The liner is constructed from recycled plastics with a ribbed finish and bears the word "Superb" in the centre. There is a 30mm raised lip around the edge to avoid spills affecting the carpet. I've looked after this boot liner as I hope the photographs do it justice. There are no cracks or deep scratches and the liner should give sterling service to its new owner. The same boot liner retails for £65, although, the Skoda Shop are currently selling this liner for £58.50. My advertised priced of £35 is considered realistic. I'm based in Worcester and would prefer the liner to be collected from my home address, however, I travel widely throughout the Midlands and Wales and may be able to deliver if I'm in your 'neck of the woods'. Alternatively, I would consider delivery, subject to my diesel costs being reimbursed. I've been a member of Briskoda for 10 years, which should I instill confidence that you are dealing with a Skoda enthusiast. Please view my other advertisements for a Superb II spare wheel kit and a pair of Autosocks (size 620).

I should have stated the wheel code which is 3T0601012FL, while the tool kit is 3T0071108. The wheel size is 7J x 16 with a ET46 offset and is suitable for any Superb MkII, with the exception of the V6.

I've recently said goodbye to my Superb II Greenline, hence, my spare wheel kit is up for sale. My GL was supplied with a foam kit, therefore, from new, I decided to invest in a full size steel wheel kit which I purchased from my local dealer, Starting Worcester. The wheel has been used twice in the past four years, but has covered only around two hundred miles. There are no cuts or abrasions to the tyre which is a Continental SportContact 2 (205/55/16 94V). Likewise, the steel wheel is unkerbed an indistinguishable from new. Supplied with the spare wheel is a polystyrene boot well insert which houses the scissor jack, the wheel nut brace and the plastic tool used to remove the plastic wheel nut covers. In addition, Skoda supply a plastic threaded bolt and nut which secures to a metal coupling on the floor of the boot well. This enables the wheel to be secured in position. Lastly, there is a nylon strap with quick release buckle which secure the polystyrene insert/tools to the wheel. The "50 mph" sticker is only relevant is you're using the spare wheel in conjunction with either 17" or 18' inch wheels. If using with 16" wheels, I see no reason why the limit would apply. Searching online, the Skoda Shop is selling this same genuine spare kit for £169, therefore, my advertised price of £115 represents good value. Even if you never need to use the spare wheel, it is peace of mind. I'm based in Worcester, but travel widely across the Midlands and Wales. Whilst I'd prefer the wheel to be collected from my home, I'm not adverse to delivering by mutual consent, subject to my diesel costs being covered. Incidentally, I've been a member of Briskoda for over ten years. Please view my other advertisements for a pair of Autosocks (suitable for the spare wheel) and a Skoda boot liner.

FWIW, my current company car, a 1.6 CR Greenline SE Combi has just passed the 140,000 mile mark (4 years old last month) and apart from a coolant leak which resulted in a. New water pump, tensioner and timing belt, has been completely reliable. My only regret is not taking the plunge and remapping the engine; the extra 40bhp would have been most welcome. That said, an average 64.20mpg from new is not to be sniffed at!

My 126,000 mile Superb Mk2 Greenline Estate is due for replacement this October. Unfortunately, my employer has decided to rationalise the makes of cars on the companu car list, deleting Skoda and Seat. Consequently, I can either ask if they'll make an exception, given that I'm a Skoda fan (335k miles in three different Skoda's), or settle instead for a Mk8 Passat Estate. From research I've undertaken, the following observations are noted:- 1. The Superb III bootspace benefits from covers to the very useful storage areas behind each rear wheel arch. The Mk8 Passat has the same storage areas, but does not benefit from the covers. 2. It doesn't look like a full size 17" alloy spare wheel can be specified with the Superb, but can be with the Passat Mk8. If you opt for a Mk8 Passat in GT trim you can even choose a 18" alloy spare wheel as an optional extra. 3. Those with young children might be interested in the pull-out rear child seats optional with the Passat. 4. The stainless steel Superb loadspace lip protector looks nice and is far more durable than the black plastic example fitted to th Passat. 5. The German Skoda configurator shows Corrida Red, but not Rosso Brunello. The Passat can be specified with Crimson Red (Rosso Brunello), but not a solid red. 6. I was impressed with the Passat's Ergocomfort front seats when I sat in them. Has anyone on Briskoda driven the Passat Mk8 and if so, what are your impressions? I'll be able to drive one in a couple of weeks time, although, it'll be a while before the Superb III is available to test drive. Whilst I'd like another Superb, it all depends on my employer exercising a degree of discretion. I shall have to ask, however, I think it's likely to be a "no".

Has anyone else noticed that the size of the Superb III fuel tank is 66 litres, a useful additional 6 litres over the Superb II's fuel tank? This is the same as the new Passat, although, somewhat curiously, the new Passat 1.6 Tdi has a smaller 59 litre fuel tank.

I'd consider an estate to replace my 120,000 mile SII, although Skoda has been removed from our company car list. Looks like I'll have to select a Passat Estate when my Superb is due for replacement in October 2015.

Good suggestion. I've copied my post to Startin Skoda's Briskoda page.

On Wednesday, I was driving locally, when all of a sudden, a buzzer sounded and a red coolant alert appeared on the dashboard. Fortunately, I was only 4 miles away from my usual Skoda garage, Startin of Powick, near Worcester. When I arrived, I looked at the coolant reservoir and found it to be empty. The service staff, especially Stephen, couldn't have been more helpful and, within 15 minutes I was on my way in a new Roomster Scout courtesy car. I received a call later the same afternoon advising my car was ready for collection. On arrival, I was informed that the water pump had packed up; not what you'd expect of a 35 month old car. This necessitated a new water pump, timing belt, tensioner and coolant, to the grand tune of £611. At least it was the leasing company picking up the bill. It was also fortunate that the garage had a water pump in stock. I count myself lucky that I was able to get to my usual garage, rather than being stranded with an overheated engine miles away from home. I cannot commend Startin highly enough- they dealt with my unscheduled visit very efficiently, as if this kind of occurence happens every day. I've used this same garage for the last nine years and have always found their service staff to be friendly, courteous and knowledgeable.

On Wednesday, I was driving locally, when all of a sudden, a buzzer sounded and a red coolant alert appeared on the dashboard. Fortunately, I was only 4 miles away from my usual Skoda garage, Startin of Powick, near Worcester. When I arrived, I looked at the coolant reservoir and found it to be empty. The service staff, especially Stephen, couldn't have been more helpful and, within 15 minutes I was on my way in a new Roomster Scout courtesy car. I received a call later the same afternoon advising my car was ready for collection. On arrival, I was informed that the water pump had packed up; not what you'd expect of a 35 month old car. This necessitated a new water pump, timing belt, tensioner and coolant, to the grand tune of £611. At least it was the leasing company picking up the bill. It was also fortunate that the garage had a water pump in stock. I count myself lucky that I was able to get to my usual garage, rather than being stranded with an overheated engine miles away from home. I cannot commend Startin highly enough- they dealt with my unscheduled visit very efficiently, as if this kind of occurence happens every day. I've used this same garage for the last nine years and have always found their service staff to be friendly, courteous and knowledgeable.

For any Superb Greenline drivers, I can recommend Dunlop Sport BluResponse tyres. I've just had a new pair fitted to replace a worn pair which, even after 50,000 miles, still had 2.5mm of tread remaining. The worn tyres were used on the rear axle for 30,000 miles, before being moved to the front axle where they covered another 20k miles.

I recently ordered a couple of items from Superskoda in the Czech Republic. Despite reading some negative comments about this company, I was pleasantly surprised when my order arrived within four days of ordering. The Czech courier is GLS, although, the parcel was ultimately delivered by Royal Mail. The items ordered were a pair of LED Megapower sidelight bulbs and a stainless steel rear bumper protector for the Combi (Estate). I struggled to remove the existing sidelight bulbs, which have a small black body which is hard to grip tightly enough to extract the body and existing bulb. Fortunately, re-installation is much easier. The LED bulbs are brighter than the original bulbs, but not significantly so. At least they haven't produced a can bus error. The bumper protector was bought to hide some existing scratches. Whilst it looks good in the Superskoda photos, in the metal it disappoints to some degree. The finish around the edges is inconsistent, while the two twin adhesive strips on the reverse are mounted to a foam backing. When the protector is applied, there is a gap visible at both ends. I'd have thought this could have been eliminated by using double sided tape without the foam backing. That said, it probably still looks better than the plastic bumper protectors. When I get a chance, I'll upload photos of both the bulbs and bumper protector. Others can then decide for themselves.

My GL was supplied with Conti a Premium Contact 2E tyres. Although I think they're discontinued, they can still be found online. As our leasing company couldn't obtain the same tyre, I opted for Dunlop SP Sport Blue Response. Unfortunately, the Dunlop's didn't get off to a good start as one of them suffered a fatal sidewall gash due to a pothole situated on a roundabout. The Dunlops are slightly more comfortable than the Conti's, with a faster turn-in due to the rounded profile, rather than the Conti's squarer profile. Personally, I prefer the steering feel from the Conti's. The Dunlop's are very grippy in the wet or dry, much as was the case with the Conti's, Lastly, I haven't noticed any discernible fuel savings over the Conti's. When the Dunlop fronts are worn, I'll probably go back to Continental for the more predictable steering and stronger sidewalls. In terms of discs and pads, I the original front and rear discs are still in use. I generally drive one-up and on motorways/A-roads where braking inputs are minimal. The front pads were changed around 80,000 miles. Jules, at 60,000 miles your GL is perfect for a remap. I think this would give the car a useful extra 35bhp, as well as potentially benefitting the fuel economy. My last PD engined Superb was remapped by Performance Torque (near Wolverhampton) who I recommend highly. Alternatively, you could use Superchips who were one of the first to remap the VAG 1.6.Tdi engine. They have written an interesting review of a remapped Golf 1.6Tdi which should be essential reading.

Admittedly, my driving mainly involves motorways and A-roads. On motorways, I tend to average 60-65mph, using cruise as much as possible.

It's been a while since I've posted, however, my Superb GL has recently passed the 100,000 mile barrier in 33 months. Having previously driven 95,000 miles in a remapped 1.9Tdi, I was hesitant about trying the 1.6Tdi common rail engine. Initially, it took some getting used to; the low down torque of the PD 1.9Tdi being absent. You have to use more revs and be guided by the gear change indicator. My economy figures have improved; 57.18mpg in the 1.9Tdi to 64.49mpg in the 1.6Tdi. This results in a fairly easy achievable 800+ mile range, with 900 miles possible when driven with more care. The addition of a six speed gearbox to the current GL should result in quieter cruising, however, my five speed 1.6Tdi is still quieter than than old 1.9Tdi. During the past 100k miles, nothing has broken or rattled, which is testament to the build quality. The car has been serviced on a variable basis approximately every 18,500-19,500 miles by my local main dealer, Startin Skoda. The oil consumption has been minimal, especially when compared a gained my previous 1.9Tdi. Typically, I might top up with 250-300ml between servicing, whereas, the 1.9Tdi consumed up to 1,000ml per 10,000 miles, The positive points are summarised below: 1) Unrivalled passenger and luggage space 2) In SE trim, the level of standard equipment is good 3) The estate doesn't look out of place when parked next to more expensive machinery 4) Extremely low tyre wear (first replacement set still in use) 5) Boot well accepts a full sized spare wheel (on the basis that you are using 16" wheels) 6) Impressive average economy of 64.49mpg What would I improve? The factory upgrade to a six speed 'box is welcomed. If I was keeping the car for longer, I'd definitely have the ECU remapped. I would have done this already, we're it not for the fact that it took a couple of years for the remapped to be able to access the encrypted ECU. It's a pity, Skoda doesn't offer a higher output 1.6Tdi. Would I choose another Superb? Yes, however, the company I work for has recently changed it's leasing provider and decided to delete Skoda (and VW) from the list of available marques. Apparently, we'll be able to choose only a BMW, Mercedes or Audi. In reality, this means I'll be forced to choose something much smaller and with less standard equipment. I can't wait!

The OE PremiumContact 2E tyres fitted to my Greenline were outstanding- 50k for the front tyres and 85k for the rears (50k on the rear axle and then moved to the front axle where they lasted another 35k miles). I'm now running on four Dunlop FastBluResponse tyres, which although being slightly more comfortable, have more flexible sidewalls. This equates to less precise handling, although, the silica enhanced rubber appears grippy in wet and dry conditions. I doubt they'll last anywhere like as long as the Contis.

Pretty fair review, I'd say.

I do like those new style multi spoked alloys. Very up to date design.

As a company car driver, the monthly rates for a Leon are lower than those of an Octavia. For example, on my current company car band I can select a Octavia 2.0 CR150 SE with a few extras, however, for the same cost I can choose a Leon FR 184 with metallic paint. The Octy II VRS diesel used to be within my reach, however, the mark 3 version is now too expensive, which is a real shame. I'd also consider a Leon ST as a cheaper, but better equipped alternative to a Octy III Estate. I mean, come on Skoda...why is cruise control still an optional extra on on S and SE models?