Alanovich

Thanks EYR - I'll drop you a line once the car's out of warranty.

Thanks all for the replies. logiclee is correct in that it is the smell of leather which is a problem for me (well, one of my offspring) rather than the heat retaining properties (although that is a consideration - I don't really like it myself for that reason, ventilated seats would be a resolution but I would still prefer cloth overall - why oh why can't we have velour). I shall drop East Yorkshire Retrofits a message - but I have had it direct from Skoda customer services that it can't be done. Would be interesting to hear that over ruled - it may just be a "computer says no" answer, so worth investigating. One issue is that I live a long way from East Yorkshire.

Yes decent idea, I'd still be stuck with leather though - one of my family gets travel sickness triggered by the smell of leather. I think even the amount of leather in the Sportline Plus would do it, sadly.

Ah, thanks. I should have clarified that I'll be after getting a 2023 or very early 2024 car from a main dealer, so 2016 is too old for me.

I already have a Mk3 1.5TSI DSG SE (72 plate), which I've owned for a year and have really taken to. But it has one feature missing which would make it the complete car for me. Adaptive Cruise. I'd never tried a car with this feature before I bought mine, so thought I wouldn't miss it. However, I've subsequently driven another car which has it, and I really, really love the feature. I have investigated adding it aftermarket, and it's a no-go. So, I'm thinking about finding a Mk3 Superb with Adaptive Cruise in about a year's time, once I'm 2 years into my current PCP. I don't want a Mk4 - I want to stay this side of the 2024 driving aid safety nonsense. But. I hate leather interiors, and I hate big wheels. I like the cloth and the 17" wheels on my SE, and looking at adverts for used cars in SE L, SE Technology, Sportline and L&K trims, they all have bigger wheels, and crucially leather interiors. I could live with the suede like material in the Sportline, but I don't like the 19" wheels, as I favour ride comfort over looks and handling. I could maybe live with 18" wheels, but would rather not (ride, looks, and less kerb-scraping possibilities). Am I correct that I'll be unable to find a car equipped with Adaptive Cruise, but with cloth seats and 17" wheels? or is there some way of obtaining this magical combination I haven't discovered? Thanks for any thoughts!

Thanks, Pete. So, no service interval? Hmm. I think I might consider an oil and filter (if it has the latter?) change sometime in any case, maybe 50k miles, or 5 years.

Hi folks, I'm wondering what kind of gearbox is in my 2022 1.5TSI DSG Superb now. I have a VIN decoder which states "Transmission Code UYV" and "G1C 7-speed automatic transmission". Reg number is GK72OWJ. Is this a DQ200, and if so is that Service Schedule on page 1 of this thread right, and there's no service interval for it? Cheers!

Answer back from Skoda, my car (2023 MY SE) does need beam deflectors: "Thank you for your ongoing patience as I investigate whether your vehicle needs beam deflectors for traveling in Europe. Our technical team has confirmed that your vehicle does indeed require beam deflectors when driving in Europe. To ensure you get the perfect fit, I strongly recommend visiting your nearest Škoda retailer. You can easily locate the closest retailer by entering your postcode on this link: [link removed]. Their expertise will ensure you have the right beam deflectors for a safe and compliant journey. I hope this information proves useful. Should you require any further assistance, please contact us at the details below." Starting to think I should have held out for an SE L or an SE Technology when I bought it. Oh well, Captain Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Thanks, logiclee. I am suspecting I'll need to fit them then, I hope the pack I buy has a template showing where to put them... I emailed Skoda customer service with the question. To their credit, they responded within 24 hours. To their detriment, I don't think I've been given the right answer. Here is what they said: "Thank you for contacting Škoda UK regarding the use of beam deflectors for your vehicle in Europe. I'm pleased to inform you that your Škoda's headlights are designed to automatically adjust based on your location, eliminating the need for beam deflectors. This advanced feature ensures optimal visibility and safety while driving across different regions. You can find detailed information in your owner's manual under the Lighting, windscreen wipers and washers section., accessible here by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on this link: (link removed). I hope the information I provided was helpful, and if I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below. I will proceed and close the case, as there are no further actions required from me at the moment. Following the case closure, you may also receive a survey that is focused on my performance only. I would be very grateful if you could take the time to complete this as it will enable me to ensure I am providing the best customer service." I've looked in the manual at the link provided, and it states: Adjust headlights for driving in right / left-hand traffic Applies to headlights with adaptive functions. In Infotainment, select the following menu: (icons removed) Or: (icons removed) Activate the travel mode function. Inevitably, "Travel Mode" is not available in my menu, demonstrating that the answer from Skoda is incorrect and my headlights have no Adaptive Function - other than auto-dip for oncoming traffic etc. or I have partially adaptive headlights, or something...grrrr. I've replied to them to verify and await an answer. It really shouldn't be this hard.

Have just purchased a VIN decoder for my car, and it seems to confirm I haven't got Matrix lights - just plain LED. So the question is are the beams on this type of headlight flat enough not to need deflectors, or will I need to fit beam deflectors?

Hang on, just thinking about this a bit more...perhaps I don't have Matrix lights, but just standard LED? I do have "Light Assist" in the menu, i.e. when on main beam the car detects oncoming traffic etc and dips the beam, once I've activated this by pushing the light stalk back (little A appears in the dashboard beam light), but no option to adjust for right hand roads. I've tried to RTFM, but of course the manual is generic and covers all models, so it doesn't tell me what my specific car does and doesn't have. Anyway, question remains - do I need physical beam deflectors for continental driving?

I have a 2023 SE (no L, no Tech, just plan SE) spec Superb. It does not have GPS or Nav installed, therefore the car doesn't know where it is, so cannot auto change the beam to suit right hand side of the road driving. It is equipped with standard headlights, which I think are called LED Matrix. I have looked in the infotainment menus under "Lights" and there is no manual adjustment option for driving on the right in Europe. So my question is, does anyone please know if this type of headlight is suitable for driving on both the left and the right, without need to have physical diverters/beam adjusters fitted to the lenses?

Just noticed the same issue on mine. A 2022 (72) plate, purchased Approved Used last August. I expect I'd get the same answer if I asked for it to be rectified under warranty. I wonder how this happened? It's slightly concerning as I don't want it getting worse and letting water into the car. Wonder if I can superglue a bit of rubber from elsewhere into the hole... What an extraordinary thing that the entire glass needs replacing for a cheap rubber seal.

Thanks Nick, perils of the newbie. So no ideas on how to "freeze" the binnacle screen to one display and stop changing to other displays when Android Auto Google Maps starts up?

And, yeah, I probably mean SE Tech rather than SE L, above - SE L is an older spec designation, I think. Mine is a plain SE, no Tech, hence no SatNav.