Berisford

Had to sit a while in the main dealer service reception - something I’ve done a few times over the last 6 years - and had to smile whilst eavesdropping on the conversations when collecting / paying. Nothing has changed over the years, almost everyone gets the same alert on their free safety check - ‘we’ve noticed your battery charge is poor, battery is in good condition so it could be too many short journeys, have you got a battery charger? If not we can do the job for (currently) £40’. As expected, when it came to my turn, I got the same spiel when I came to pay. I’m thinking either ŠKODA are using poor quality batteries else the charging systems are too cautious. Is it just my dealer or does anyone else hear the same thing?

Are you sure they used to go off - I suspect the ambient lighting stays on all the time - just not visible in the daylight?

Pads dragging possibly?

Brake pads dragging……possibly?

I asked the dealer a few years ago this very question - predictably they suggested it wouldn't be wise to store it without the battery! I do know that if the stored key battery expires then a new one pings it back into life without any drama. Technically a stored and undisturbed (recent style) Kessy fob with the motion detector gizmo shouldn't run down, but they do, about every 12 months.

Eventually got this sorted - shame the dealer dismissed my concerns 2 years ago - new Online Services Controller was needed - apparently over £1k just for the part.

Let’s have a think……….nil.

Not that is matters much in the grand scheme of things but the alerts, accompanied by a ‘bong’ are only available to read for about 2 seconds max before disappearing. Most of the time I believe they’re connected to the lane keeping device. Anyway of recalling the message or extending the time visible?

Not 100% sure what you want to do here - autolock (all doors) is available in the MENU-CAR-SETTINGS option........?

Not that anyone ever sits in the back of ours, but I’m pleased to see the trays are now gone - always felt very flimsy…….

There is no 'dip' if you're using the automatic light assist gizmo.......

I'll take that infinitesimal risk - I was present when the accessor went over my mothers Honda Jazz - a walk around, mileage check and he was on his way to the next one...........

I use 7J 16 ET42 rims with 215 65 16 Crossclimate tyres - almost a perfect diameter match for the original 19” wheels.

Similar if not the same?

I've had the map update in the port around a week now, USB stick flashes / remains on constant but no updated maps appearing - remains 24.10. How long should it take, anyone?

Crikey - £24…..!

Yes, when viewed from the from the front, with all lamps illuminated, the fogs are definitely the poor relation in terms of colour. I've not been under to see how easy(?) they might be to change but as long as a bulb without canbus error messages can be found I'm in - road legal or not! Keep us posted if you find anything.

Ah, I see. A genuine surprise for me, had just assumed they were all LEDs, what a bunch of cheapskates Škoda turn out to be……. I wonder if the Sportline has LEDs? Certainly they are on the Superb.

Good point Karock - I didn't notice chills vehicle is a 2024 SEL - standard fit on this model?

Anyone know what the 2 buttons (?) on the lower bumper are? Also, it might be the low res photo but I can’t see any reversing sensors? I’m assuming it’s a 280……

If your policy includes / allows travel in the EC you're legally obliged to carry/fit snow chains in many areas of the Alpine region and if Skoda suggest / sell 17" wheels for the job then I don't even see why you need to ask the insurance Co? I wonder if it's the fitting of B6's that sets the alarm bells ringing for the insurance Co? Edit: BTW, £526 is a very good price all things considered.........

Yes, I saw that when I booted my 280 recently - first wondered if it could have been salt on the road as it was white / grey - not able to say how long it lasted as I ran out of road - I suspect the reason was / is as mentioned above, a few 1000 without any serious acceleration builds up the soot…….?

Dealer visit today - diagnosed - new central control unit (?) ordered - to be fitted in the new year...........

Manoeuvred my Superb off the drive this a.m. and it’s not easy, takes me a while, at least 3 minutes and in all that time the wipers would not respond - it happens occasionally but never before has it took so long to settle down - I even tried shutting down and restarting - a fault maybe?

I’ve often wondered this about my Golf - certainly it only occurs on cold mornings and decimates the MPG - the upside is warm (not hot) air within a few minutes.