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Excellent post Joel. Your work gave me the confidence to fit a www.towbarsaustraila.com.au removable import from Poland, total cost delivered $600. Some things to know about this unit; I ordered my kit to be compatible with the factory reversing sensors assuming this meant trailer control unit to plug into the pre-wired socket. The wiring loom that arrived was a universal diode blocked 7 pin loom. This according to the instructions does not require coding but does require cutting into existing wiring. I am now attempting to source the proper controller unit and loom to get the whole package as I will be towing a caravan close to rated limits. The towbar mount protrudes below the bumper and the removable cover cannot be replaced when the tow hitch is removed. I have put together some images fro the installation of the towbar to compliment Joel's work on wiring installation. Public document here

Brilliant work Joel, You gave me the confidence to 'give it a go'. My Towbar fitting description here. (not as nice as yours but not as rough as the NZ version) I made a newb mistake and ordered a factory reversing sensor enabled wiring loom to find it was a universal on arrival. Now trying to source the Trailer Controller Unit version for my Aussie Yeti. Pictorial Album with comments here.

Can anyone recommend a supplier that will ship to Australia. Skoda pricing here is insane, but my dealer will install if I source the aftermarket hardware. Superb ll MY2009 sedan.

Continental sport contact 2 205/55/16 94v ran just over 70,000km mostly country driving. Would have put them on again except cost $320 per tyre in Oz. Been a fan of GT Radials for wear and road holding for many years. Fitted new release UHP1 215/55zr/16xl 97w. Very happy with ride, noise and improved speedo accuracy (5% down to 2% below ground speed), $181 per tyre

Thanks people for the logical advice. Have a service due so will add it to the list (again). I've had the over temp alarm go off twice in 60,000km and the temp gauge rise above normal half a dozen times. In all instances an immediate and sustained forward motion quickly brought the temp back to normal range.

Service replaced the faulty air conditioning compressor in my car last week and since then my auto window up/down on all windows has failed, even though the setting is enabled in MFD. I presume they disconnected the battery for an period of time. Phone call to Service suggested I hold down the open switch for 5 seconds after window lowers, then hold close switch for 5 seconds after window closes to reset the auto function. This was repeated for each window. Problem persisted. Booked the car in for a hands-on fix. This morning the windows auto function returned spontaneously for all windows after startup. I'm happy, but why?

Radiator Thermofans fail to start (since new) when idling or in traffic snarls. Car overtemp warning lamp and alarm will sound so that part is working. Service unable to sort problem. As soon as there is sustained forward motion the gauge quickly drops back to operating temperature even on the hottest days (mid 40s Celcius). Any advice?

191.69km/day actually, and no BS. My work takes me from Albury to Tweed Heads and west to Dubbo based in Sydney. Glad I don't drive a petrol powered something. Why am I passionate about SoyDiesel? Click on this link for australian fuel industry standards and fuel comparisons

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Have been running B20-B100 Soy Diesel from NatBioGroup retail outlets for 60,000km for ten months in Superb II. Before that in PD1.9 Octavia. The good news - Soy Diesel has much less particulate (68%) than mineral diesel so isn't expected to clog the DPF as quickly. The bypass of diesel into the sump when burnoff of the DPF occurs is the concern. SoyDiesel has double the evaporation temp of mineral diesel and so doesn't evaporate from the sump under normal running conditions as does mineral diesel. BUT less particulate of SoyDiesel means less DPF burnoff means the oil change intervals are sufficient (with my running pattern) to remove any sump buildup of biodiesel. If you're worried (rising dip stick level or have your sump oil chemically analysed), change your oil more frequently.

I have both the 2007 Octavia II and 2009 Superb II. It's all about cost saving! Disappointing to discover the several features that had been dropped off in the newer model but it didn't stop me buying the Superb. The bonuses in the Superb far out way the disadvantages for me.

@Superbalicious - Well done on the bar code....

My Superb TDi DSG6 does this beautifully. Assists cruise control driving like no other car I've driven. My brake pads are 20% worn @ 45000km. This feature properly used is doubling the life of brake pads and rotors.

My 12 2009 plated Superb II was delivered (Australia) with Continentals and they are performing well. I am very happy with the road holding in wet and dry and at 54000 km since new they are about 2/3 worn. I have rotated the tyres front to back at 30,000 service and may do it again at 60,000 to control the wear.

I am in Australia and have the same problem with a 12 2009 plated superb II, 54000km. I bought the car in March 2011 and so through winter didn't really test the Aircon though I run it most of the time for dehumidifying the cabin. I also drive mostly long trips. As summer approached the air con (cooling) would take up to 20 minutes to cut in. Until then it was venting what seemed to be 'warmed' air relative to outside air temperature. Of course the service centre couldn't fault it and on a trip to Brisbane (1700km return) last weekend the air didn't work at all. This time I got the attention of the service centre. First analysis was a faulty High pressure sensor which apparently has the ability to shut the compressor down if it's not happy. Ordered, replaced next day. System worked on testing for less than a minute. Further testing revealed compressor failure. Replacement on order from Singapore. ETA 10 days. (Turns out it was 2 weeks being fitted next week) Will keep you posted. Trip to Albury next two days (1100km return) with forecast highs of 28 degrees AAgh! BTW, I'm luving the drive, too bad about expecting to be comfortable as well!!!! Update 4 weeks later. Air con Compressor replaced under warranty. Instant air on startup.... nice!