FunkySi

VRS is not the slickest sproty hatchback box I have ever used, but it does the job. No notches on mine , so I guess yours has a fault. I had an intermittant 'knocking' problem on my VRS. Four times the garage said they couldn't find the fault. In the end I took the dealer for a little drive until the fault occured. Perhaps you should take you dealer for a little drive in the country?

Checked out a website through Mytres called tyretest.com. Pirelli p zero nero came out best of all. I have just had goodyear eagle f1 on the front. Fantastic grip, especially if you increase tyre pressure to 2.5 bar. However , they lasted around 10, 000 miles!!

Had the same problem , turns out its the ghost of a czech car workers granny. nowt you can do about it apparently. Not mentioned in the brochure??

This is about the best map you can get to the place. Ooo, now that IS a good map. Ta v muchly si

Concensus seems to be ferrodo ds2500. plenty of thread like evidence.

Anything with Aloe Vera in it. Its the mutts nutts for smile inducing, pain free sanitary wiping.

I followed an earlier thread that lead to E-Bay. Both mine are cracked!! 26k. The fog lights are listed as VW Lupo fog lights. Paid

Vibration from new. Disapeared after 15k or so.

I have noticed a drop off in performance when the filter is dirty. Around every 5k or so. I live in Bristol and do a fair amount of motorway miles, so I guess the filter gets bunged up fairly frequently. Always a jump in performance after cleaning. Promts me to check the fluid levels, tyre pressures, hoover! I give the filter a few bangs on the floor, then a quick flick with a soft brush, then use fairy and that pink oxy stuff, then rinse.

Not much fallen off. However.... Turbo siezed after 500 miles Handbrake failed Near side front wheel bearing failed Turbo hose split Engine management on numerous occasions Throttle pedal snapped under passsenger seat box handle thingy broken off But, nothings actually fallen off , yet.

Is this directed at me? Just noticed it, bit strong isn't it?

I'm talking about ringing up myself and making sure they have the correct information because the last time I ended up leaving it to chance, I had to pay two years back tax in minus three months. Simple really. I always ring the tax office with any change in my circumstances now and to be fair to the little loves , if I leave a message , they call me back.

Must admit I have found it hard to feel sorry for the overweight, dubya, gun totin', rootin tootin yanks in Noo Orleens. Serves them bloody right. Can't believe it, but thats how I feel watching events unfold. And I'm a doo-gooder! But as ever, its the poor who really suffer. And I have to say, I do feel really sorry for them. Dubya has always been a bit of a winker, but how does he look now? The mighty empire always falls. Maybe this is the beginning of the end?

Wouldn't leave it to my employer, much more sensible to do it yourself. Spoke to inland rev myself . Explained exacxtly which car I had, so I guess they are the professionals..........

Have checked my tax code and I'm definatley paying 15%???? Fine by me.

Williams SKoda, St Phillips , Bristol. To be honest I have had endless problems with my car from new, so I'm not impressed with my dealer already. Now I find out they have been feeding me porky pies!!! I love my little car, but it is beginning to feel like the Alfa I once had, a couple of thrills then bits fall off/break off!!!!

As far as I'm aware my 54 plate VRS is euro iv compliant. Tax man seems to think so, which is fine by me!!

I need just the one too! Would be happy to arrange a joint purchase. Send me a message if your interested. cheers Si

Blimey! I'm gonna have to ring my dealer tomorrow. I'm reasonably certain my VRS is on variable servicing. Will be in touch.

As far as I am aware my 54 plate VRS [b]IS[/b] on variable servicing. Light came on after 16k for 1st service as it had had a couple of top ups on the oil. Has done 26k now. There seems to be some firm opinion in the thread that the VRS is not a car that should be on variable servicing??? Would appreciate a little clarity from a man who knows...

I have found that e-mail or phone calls are dealt with swiftly. Would be sensible to give them a call. E-mail replys are usually same day.

Sure Jimmy. I apologise unresevervedly for suggesting you are immature. Clearly, it is not a nice remark to level at anyone. I am an 'immature do-gooder' in your opinion. I am an individual, therefore your remark was levelled at me. I consider your opinion offensive. I just happen to hold a different opinion to you.