MickA

So why would you use a 0w 30 when it's clear here to use a 0w 20? https://tps.trade/oil-search

Thanks for the info I think I've got it now but just for clarification.... I've got a 1L 85kw petrol Kamiq. Understand all petrol Kamiqs take the same oil. So 0w 20 of whatever brand (I'm going for Castrol Edge) to VW spec 508.00 509.00.

That's what I was going to settle with until.... I read on and it's recommended... 0w 20 LL IV to VW spec 508.00 VW 509.00, that's Castrol Edge or Mobil 1. I used 5w 30 in my 1.2tsi SEAT (Castrol LL) to VW spec and was all set to go for the same in the petrol Kamiq. Confused.com. Don't know what's been used previously, no details apart from it's have services. The manuals no help, only mentioned an alternative if you need top ups, not actually what should be in there🤔

I've just bought my Kamiq, so far it's brilliant but with a few niggles. The aircon to me didn't seem to be putting out very cold air, sorted with my local aircon man. He found it necessary to top the gas up slightly and also found an electrical connection had become disconnected, all back to working well. I should have checked the pollen first too, now changed for £10. The original (don't think ever changed from new) was really manky and black. Car was serviced in February by a Skoda dealer then whoever had it traded it in. See one of my other posts re brake pad wear, I just need to refresh the front pads/discs now, ordered some Brembo parts. One question I've not found an answer to, which engine oil do I use? Is it 5w 30 or 0w 40, I'll be changing it annually myself after probably 6-7k miles?

Lovely colour, enjoy👍

I'm a bit of a novice ATM with the Kamiq, bought it 3 days ago One thing I've learnt, reading the forums (unless I've read wrong) the info when buying the car (specs) say wireless CarPlay but not android auto. I bought a cable to suit the Kamiq USB C but found out the infotainment centre does actually connect to my phone Motorola G62 perfectly. Just use the cable to charge. Also although I've not used the built in navigation I find Waze and Google Maps work great via my phone, had up to date info there too. So I'm not paying Skoda whatever for a subscription.

It's now landed, picked it up today. SE L spec DSG 1ltr 70 plate with just 18k miles. Looking to get a boot mat and reverse camera (I've seen links in other threads for both) but for now I'll install my dash cam and enjoy the driving👍

Sorry another question, where will I find the loom to plug this in? As mentioned I haven't got the car yet so in the dark, thanks 👍

Can I ask what is involved in fitting this AliExpress reverse cam? I reckon I can manage all the routing of cables and mounting of the camera, what about connecting to the display, where are all those connections placed. Done this on a conventional head unit, MX-5, different plugs etc, haven't even got the Kamiq yet to have a look, that's later this week. Thanks.

Thank you, I'd rather listen to people with the knowledge than someone trying to basically sell me down the, have a service/warranty plan road etc. I got told all types of tales about what could go wrong etc etc. Don't listen and make my own judgement after consultation with the forum. Basically the car I've bought is an ex lease car, low mileage and meticulously looked after, that's how they should be if you've got to hand it back without penalties.

Thanks all, now soon to be a Kamiq owner. Put a deposit down on a 20 plate auto SE L. Probably a few more questions coming soon.... Here's one, will the dsg box need servicing in its life, like an oil change? Been told not but also been told by the dealer (not a Skoda dealer) that it will @40k miles, true?

I'm back again with some hopefully final questions before I buy. Not purchasing from a Skoda dealer but a car supermarket type place. Having dealt with them before and they are local to me impressions of the car are all good, not driven yet. This one's had new Good Years on the front and new brakes on the rear before being put on display, so happy there👍 A Kamiq 20 plate SEL 1ltr auto. Anything I should be wary of with this engine gearbox combo? What's it like for reliability (gearbox) what type of auto is it and does it need servicing at any point in its life, car is on 18k miles currently? As you can tell I'm going into the unknown with this one, especially an auto car. Although I know about the 1.2TSi engine and my previous Citigo 1ltr but that was a different engine altogether, I think.

As above post, is it just the noise from the rear, roll up load cover rather than a solid one? I'm in the throws of car hunting, Kamiq or Karoq not sure yet. One comment brings up more noise from the rear load area, re above comment because of the adjustable rear seats. Do all Karoqs have rear adjustable seats and roll type load covers?

I've already discounted that car, odd tyres, scuffed alloys, bad brakes discs also a deeply scuffed front splitter. They want in my opinion top money for a car needing two refurbed alloys, front brake renewal and to satisfy my OC two front tyres and a minor paint job.

On that particular car I mentioned with 3 different brands on, two Hankooks on the rear. The fronts, two different brands (can't remember what but not anything I've heard of) but I noticed one had recently had the tyre removed/changed as it had telltale remnants of that tyre fitting paste. So more likely a replacement due to puncture/damage.