Sanqhar

I remember back in the 1960s you could buy a small paraffin heater that you put under the car's sump overnight in order to stop the car freezing and make for easier starting in the morning. People bought these even though the car had antifreeze in the cooling system. tom

Let's hope someone else here will have some idea. tom

Thanks. Didn't expect it (or see it) in Trips and then "Widgets". I have unlocked everything I could. I still have nearly 18,000 points left with nothing to spend them on. It did however reduce me from "Silver" to "Bronze". tom

I haven't found the plus button yet. Do I have to be connected to the car for it to appear? tom

I am at 14500 miles with 4mm front and 6mm rear on turanzas (gentle driver). tom

This is my plan. What alloys are you using, Skoda or another make? Are you using Cross Climate "+" or "2"? Did you get a good deal? Thanks tom

I would like it covered with a nice fake walnut veneer together with the black plastic dashboard trim hydro dipped similarly. tom

My 1.5 Tsi had its MoT today (passed) however an issue was raised re the tyres. The car is 3 years old, under 15,000 miles and is on the original Bridgestones. I am a gentle driver. The front tyres were 4mm at the lowest point and were showing cracks between some of the tread blocks. The cracks were sufficient for comment but not a fail. The rear tyres were at 6mm and showing only slight cracking. Interestingly the explanation given was that tyres fitted as OEM were built for mpg and mileage and don't respond well to to relative lack of use. Anyone come across anything similar. tom

I have had the Connect Lite dongle on my car for sometime. I have accumulated over 25,000 points. My question is are these points redeemable and how and for what? My car was in for an MoT today and while there I asked these questions and was told that this is a Skoda UK "thing" and not a dealer "thing". Any answers/advice would be most welcome. Another question is if the dongle is removed and replaced will it automatically reconnect with the phone App or do I have to do anything. tom

You can buy an OBD plug that powers accessories. tom

Me...why would you want to make the car so secure you can't open the doors from the inside? Just go to a company that fits deadlocks, plenty fitted to vans and commercials. tom

Regarding the speed rating, why don't you just ask the insurance company? You could also fit smaller wheels, this increases tyre choice. tom

Make sure you are only touching the inside of the handle and not also accidentally touching the sensor on the outside. tom

How easy was it to remove the carpet(s)? Thinking of some extra sound proofing. tom

Eco Mode softens the throttle response. tom

White vinegar cleans road film off of glass very well. tom

Is it the same in Eco Mode? I believe that mode "softens" the throttle response. tom

I'm not sure a bought (non Skoda) SD card will work. The Skoda card has hidden files. My dealer updates the Skoda card that is in the car. tom

When I sort out a SD card reader for my MacBook (my iMac that has the card reader has crashed), I might give it a try. tom

Won't work for me. If the dealer didn't do it I'd be stuck as I run a Mac "- Recommended OS for formating is WINDOWS OS." tom

Battery was apparently dead, no little red light.

My car has had two services and I got a free update each time. Next service is due in November and I expect (hope) another free update then. I'm not getting a new SD card each time. The dealer is updating my existing card. It's called "customer service". tom

That's interesting. My car is a MY 2019 (first reg Oct 2018). My wife was locked out with a dead key fob battery She phoned me and I talked her through getting into the car and starting it by pressing the start button with the key fob. The car started OK. Go figure. tom

There is a procedure for starting the car with a dead key battery ...push the starter button with the body of the key. I'm surprised the dealer didn't know this. If the car is locked then you use the key in the door lock like we used to years ago, just prise off the lock cover. It's all in the manual. tom

Waggle the steering wheel gives you that half second you are craving. tom