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I have had this issue twice and both times the dealer lubricated the sunroof mechanism which fixed the problem, now I ask the dealer to do this every time the vehicle is serviced.

I used a touch up silver paint that I bought off eBay to touch up small marks on alloy wheels. With careful paint application followed by careful very fine sanding and then careful T-Cut polishing you should find that you won't notice any small differences in paint colour. The operative word being 'careful' of course...

Both Allams and Marlborough have lubricated my creaking sunroof (only creaked when it was closed and the weather was hot and dry) and in both cases they fixed the problem. Allams a year ago and Marlborough last week when the car was serviced.

Two of my favourites from my winter trip to northern Italy.

A creak (as opposed to a rattle) from the sunroof (when closed) appeared on my Yeti one week before the warranty expired, Allams in Epsom promptly fixed it by lubricating the sunroof and since then the noise has gone.

The sunroof on my Yeti started to make a creaking sound (only when it was closed) one week before the warranty expired; Allams of Epsom fixed the problem promptly by cleaning and lubricating it.

Well spotted and congratulations on winning the watch, I remember the photo.

Thanks for the hints and feedback, I will post more images shortly.

We decided to drive to Turin at Christmas taking in Cologne, Bonn and Strasbourg on the way there and returning non-stop through France – approx. 1800 miles in total. I have had the Yeti 1.2 Elegance for two and half years (but only 13,000 miles even after this trip) and very much enjoy the form and functional aspects of it. I found the Yeti in Elegance trim is perfect for pan-European driving with only a few adjustments on the MFD needed for the head lights and speedo etc. and the cruise control and winter tyre warnings etc. proved very useful. We found the seats to be comfortable with lots of space for stuff needed on the journey; the only downside was the size of the boot which meant that we had to pack things vertically restricting the rearward view. I will investigate the luggage partition accessory if and when we do a similar trip to allow for higher and safer storage. I was a little apprehensive regarding the small engine size for such as long journey but the Yeti more than kept up with the traffic and easily managed to maintain the top end of the legal speed limits (110 to 130kmh) and even going through the Alps (tunnel route). I did not feel that I needed more power even with four people and the boot full and as far as I can remember there was only one time when I changed from sixth to fifth gear on a long climb through the mountains. I chose the 1.2 2WD because most of my driving is urban with the occasional motorway trip, however based on my experience I would not think twice about taking the Yeti on a similar trip again. I fitted Continental WinterContact TS 830P 225/50 R17 winter tyres and took the opportunity to buy a set of SE-spec Dolomite alloys wheels – I have always preferred this style wheel to the standard fit Elegance-spec Spitzburgs. The tyres give a very comfortable and secure ride and did not lose traction in any way whilst we were in the mountains around Turin. I did get stopped by the Italian Caribinieri in the Italian mountains so that they could verify I had winter tyres fitted. It did get me thinking that if you drive in a mostly urban environment then a 2WD with set of good winter tyres and wheels could be a better choice than 4WD with just summer tyres. When my Dunlop summer tyres need replacing I will have a look at more general purpose tyres – it did make me think twice when I noticed that my 1.2 Yeti is factory fitted with the same Dunlop make and model tyres and tread pattern as my much higher performance Mini Cooper S... At the end of the trip, the MFD stated 38mpg average fuel consumption instead of my usual 40mpg, I guess the difference was down to a combination of the winter tyre’s higher resistance and the higher than my typical average motorway speed. I have posted some images of the Yeti in the mountains near Turin.

I remembered this topic when I needed my new winter tyres fitting to my new Dolomite alloys, so yesterday I used Feltham Tyres Heathrow who did a perfect job without a single mark. Peter, the manager who posted above, spotted the Yeti and came over to explain how to fit tyres properly and why the process can damage alloy wheels if not done properly etc. Great service from them, I will definitely use them to fit my tyres in the future.

Dear All, I was wondering where the best place to get winter tyres and wheels is, all feedback appreciated. Does anyone have any views / experience on this item that I found on eBay please? http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649 Also any views on 17" winter tyres on existing alloy wheels or 16" tyres on steel wheels appreciated. Thanks in advance.

After nearly 5,000 miles, my 1.2 is doing between 36 and 40 mpg over a combination of 60 to 70 mph motorway / A roads and city traffic.

I had my rear badge changed whilst I waited, 30 minutes maximum, and done under warranty of course.

My 1.2 TSI Yeti Elegance is not far off a year old and with less than 5,000 miles I was wondering what it might be worth, any feedback / recent experience appreciated.

I think it will detract from the looks, but I can't imagine Skoda investing in the extra length unless it can be a 7 seater like the Qashqai.

Took the Yeti to show the dealer and they will replace the rear badge, the front is fine for now. Never jet washed. Probably a bad batch of badges from around May 2010. Only thing faulty so far.

I am just back from skiing in Northen Italy and I noticed that nearly all cars had winter tyres fitted. I saw two Yetis, both 4x4, both of which interestingly had winter tyres fitted. Temperatues were -3 in the day and -10 at night with compacted snow and ice on the roads. The winter tyres made a massive difference to any car even old 2WD Fiats... I would say that for most use cases 2WD with winter tyres is more than sufficient unless you really do go off road and in that scenario then 4WD would be of use.

After 1500 miles I am getting a more or less constant 40mpg - that's a combination of urban and short motorway journeys - I am happy with that.

I traded a BMW 120d M Sport for my Yeti 1.2 Elegance. To be honest they are both very different cars and like the 1 Series, the Yeti is a great car. The 1 series is a fine car and I still really like its quirky styling; that's probably one of the reasons that I bought the Yeti. I think the Yeti is best around town and in rural areas, the BMW felt rock-solid on the motorway. Having owned many 'premium' cars; I do enjoy the inverse-snobbery of owning a Skoda although you will find many people who would rather buy a car for its badge e.g. (BMW X1) rather than the product and hence have a negative preconception of the Skoda brand. The Yeti is a good antidote to the large SUVs and I hate the image of BMW X5s, Range Rover Sports etc. I find the Yeti 1.2 to be ideal for the urban jungle and motorway journeys doing approx. 40mpg in all scenarios and its elevated driving position and ground clearance are very useful and performance is more than enough to keep up with the traffic. Buy the product and not the badge.

Just filled up and calculated that the 1.2 manual is doing slightly more than 39mpg over the first 500 miles, this actual calculation more or less matching the on board computer's reckoning.

I seem to get about 40mpg on most journeys which is typically a mixture of London urban and busy motorways and I am happy with that. The 1.2 feels good on fast A roads and is impressive on motorways, it's no racer but it keeps up with the traffic and has the extra power for over-taking safely. Cruise control works well and complements the relaxed nature of the car.