[Loading / suspension advice wanted]

Thanks for all the excellent advice. I think I'll get the suspension checked over before getting the spring assisters.

[THE Winter Tyres Thread]

I took the plunge with some semperit speed-grip winter tyres 205/55 r16's. Really pleased with them - great comfort, quiet and well reviewed all round. I'll reluctantly go back the noisier bridgestones when ambient temps go above 7 degrees!

[Loading / suspension advice wanted]

Hi,

I found the rear suspension of my '08 Octavia gets very low when fully loaded (bikes on the towbar + roofbox). Certainly the top of the tyre (205/55 r16) goes under the arch at the rear when it's loaded and it only feels as if it has a few cm of travel left in it, and it tends to bottom out the towbar mount over small undulations. I think the Max payload is around 550kg, but I've never loaded more than a generous estimated 390kg + fuel (2 adults, 2 kids, bikes and carrier, roofboxbox/bars and contents + luggage). We're planning our holiday to France which is quite a long journey, the last time I took a focus and had no worries with the suspension and only a slightly lighter load (by about 50kg), but I'm more concerned about this car (despite it being bigger) because of the suspension travel.

The front suspension never looks overloaded . When unladen it drives fine and had good clearance (4 fingers width tyre to arch as an approximation), when loaded it drives ok but has bottomed out on the towbar.

Does this sound ok? Is it worth considering augmenting / adjusting the rear suspension for loads and if so how, or is it worth considering aftermarket springs?

Thanks in advance

[How much does a service cost?]

Service Cost for Octavia TDI:

£238.97

20k Service.

£70 for Oil/filters/screenwash/brake fluid (consumables).

West Sussex Skoda.

[Interior vibration - passenger side door.]

Problem solved.

This thread pointed me to the sunglasses holder, where I found the children had put some 3D specs - rattling around. Great quick fix - remove them!

[Fixed or removable tow ball ?]

I have a fixed towbar on mine, parking sensors work fine.

[Interior vibration - passenger side door.]

Hi all. I've only had the car a week or so, but the interior vibration is driving me mad. 08 plate TDI, sounds as if its coming from the passenger side door. Vibrates both with engine anywhere above 1.2k revs and when driving over 20mph.

Would I have any joy taking it back to the dealer, or has anyone heard of this before / is there a quick fix?