MickA

As said the messages disappear in a short while just ignore if you don't want to move your hand off the SW.

It's not about the car so much it's how much it costs to insure the driver. You'll probably get a wide variety of answers on it, best to input all the details into a few online compare companies and see that way, or ring your current insurer, that's what I do.

I've posted about this in another separate thread. After reading more or less everything available I'm almost convinced it's something to do with radio/phone, DAB or satellite frequencies/signals. I've had interference more and more with my home alarm, my DAB signal in cars and even my WiFi at home. Updating the software may fix it, may not. If it needed a software fix then Skoda issue one not piddle around trying this or that first. I was in the Durham area when my SOS triggered, the first instance, the second and third times in Derbyshire, it's just random.

Going back to some mentioning software updates may or have fixed the SOS problem, I've found this on my Kamiq in the image below. Is this the latest software version? I only remember once there being an update available so I clicked the screen for it to update, I don't recall seeing anything else, so I don't know if it's updated. I click update software and nothing happens, assuming there isn't any updates presently.

Interesting and thanks for that link. I became suspicious when the only time I used the in built sat nav (Amundsen) was the first time it triggers, right at the end on my journey. Second time I wasn't using any navigation just connection to my phone for music. I usually use Waze for navigation if needed.

Thanks all for the advice and suggestions. I'm just wandering if it's certain situations that triggers this SOS, like areas you drive through, in the airwaves. Instance, strange things started to happen with my alarm on an outbuilding, it was since they installed new phone masts. I had to cloak the alarm with foil to stop the alarm triggering. Leaving an android device connected to data triggered the alarm in my Mazda if it was left in the car and it was locked/alarmed. Anyways food for thought all this hassle with tech stuff.

Thanks for the info, I think I've read you post on it before. Do you actually know what's to be fixed/replaced and cost? Most of the posts I've read when searching this doesn't really say parts what parts replaced or costs involved. Thanks

So everything was going along fine with my Kamiq (20 plate SEL petrol DSG) for 3 months when up popped the SOS fault on the dash. Apparently it can be random and no certain things will trigger it, I think. Mine triggered around 3 weeks ago, done around 1500 miles trouble free. Then again yesterday as I pulled away from a shopping trip, it's very random. So having searched (I usually try and find answers first from a search) I found this... "fault in the telematics module B20004B - cntrl module faulty' That was on a 21 plate Octavia, it seems common on VAG group vehicles. I can't seem to see a definitive answer or fix, I don't want to go chasing and paying a fortune out for a dealer to say, yep we'll swap out this and that without knowing it will fix it. Ideas what to look at first, is it owner fixable or not, I only have an OBD2 basic scanner? Cheers

Just go for it, I did after 50 years driving manuals only. Can't say what the Karoq DSG is like to drive, I bought a Kamiq DSG (1ltr) and loving it. I use mine mainly in D mode, it's very smooth and have learned to use Sport mode when I need that quick boost of speed on twisty roads, hills or overtaking. I'm a novice really driving this DSG, only around 3 months in but loving it.

It looks like and does the same job as the Sinosmart cam but the price😮 They do have a free returns on your first order, just my opinion return and buy the Sinosmart cam, you want option CAM B.

Tell us which brand of camera you bought. I've got the Sinosmart and it works perfectly with the display, seen pics I put up earlier in this thread.

I can't agree with you on your first point, they seem poorer quality than I'd expect on a car, new or otherwise. Yes many owners who visit dealers for servicing or wherever don't always get a brake service each year, it's probably not on the service schedule to actually strip/clean and thoroughly check annually anyway. I've asked for dealers to actually remove the wheels and do the above in the past, not carried out, just a visual check. I don't use dealers anymore, got a local go to garage for stuff I can't handle, brakes I can replace myself ATM, they get a proper check annually.

Must also add to my post above, the fronts were not looking good either but acceptable when I bought the car. I've since changed the fronts myself for Brembo, I've used this brand on other cars. Never had an auto car before I guess they are heavy on brake wear, especially fronts, time will tell. The rears though on mine and others I've read deteriorate (rust) because poor quality materials rather than lack of braking power to clean them off. Yes heavy braking will 'clean up' the discs if rusted from the car standing but the discs fitted to these Skoda are or seem poor quality to start with.

The Kamiq I bought 2 months ago apparently had rear rusty discs and past their best, they were changed before I took delivery. The new ones are swept by the pads almost to the edge of the disc all but for around approx 3 mm. This is on a car that's done 18k miles, and nearly 4 years old. You'd expect better quality materials used but apparently they aren't very good on Skoda now and rust easily. I'd also expect that dealer will replace and at the same time clean up those alloys, seemed only cleaned where you can notice. My replacements......

Make sure you measure the size of the rear hatch release on your Octavia and it matches those images and sizes shown. I chose CAM B as it matches exactly to my Kamiq. The Kamiq if you notice has chamfered corners on the top edge, take note if your Octavia matches that pattern. Also it's pretty easy to connect up the camera at the dash display, not sure if you yours will be similar or built into the dash display?

The reverse screen view switches off as soon as you come out of the reverse gear selector.

Here is the link, make sure you select CAM B when adding to your basket. Forgot to mention it is just plug in and go, no coding, mine worked as soon as reverse was selected.👍 https://a.aliexpress.com/_Eznn3Qr

Camera now installed, decent quality and picture good, worth the money and effort in my opinion. Reverse sensors still operate with audible warning too. It's got adjustments for colour/brightness/contrast that's about it it shows the modes of display, see pics. A little time consuming to install, taking the rear hatch panel off and routing the cable to the display but I've done this sort of thing before on another car, so expected. Get a set of trim removal tools, makes it easier and protect the dash with a cloth/towel to rest the display unit whilst out. Hope this helps others who are thinking about installing this particular camera, Sinosmart.

On certain models or types of headlight units you can obtain repair brackets for the headlight fixings. I had a similar car park scrape in my Mazda, the bumper was pushed in slightly against the headlight. Upon removing the bumper for repair they found a cracked mounting bracket on the headlight, they plastic welded it back together.

Yes that's it, easy. Not done my install yet but I have had the screen out for a look behind, looks pretty straightforward.

Remove the screws under the flap then the screen pulls out, it's clipped in, then this..... "After removing the screen you will find a black box the size of cd player It is this you have to slide out after removing the screws on each side. Then you can pull the unit out, the loom is fitted to the back of this unit"

Thank you for your comments👍

You could look but you'll find it hard to find one, I guess you'll try though. Anyways, quite a few like you 'know alls' make like you've a god given right to make pointless comments, sneering at what others post when TBH you're just a wind up merchant.

Pointless post too, if you no likey why bother posting, move on.😞

Oh! mud guards, where from, any links and are they a good fit?