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I should be getting the same model on PCH in the next week or so, so was going to be checking out GAP prices soon. Would be useful to know who you are using if you have done the research already :thumbup:

I'm in a similar situation to 'Johnnyboy1978', though I have already placed an order (PCH) for a 1.2 Monte Carlo DSG around 4 weeks ago. I've also always bought my cars before, so this is the first time 'hiring'. I had a diesel Yeti until recently, and a diesel Octavia before that, so am familiar with the fixed/variable servicing dilemma. I wasn't sure whether the petrol models came with the same choice but I suppose they must, or you wouldn't be asking. I presumed that mine would just come on 'fixed' servicing - I expect to do 18-19k miles over the 2 years, so was hoping to get away with just the one service at the end of year 1, then be handing it back before the 2nd one is due. I've also been thinking about the tyre situation and hoping that the originals last the 2 years, and will swap them around to even the wear as necessary. Having to do a second service and replace tyres would likely add £500+ onto the overall cost, so I would obviously wish to avoid that if possible (though, even with that added on, it would still be considerably cheaper than buying the car for 2 years).

Thanks for all the replies - that appears to have cleared up my confusion (so the black roof was standard, then briefly became an option, and is now unavailable ). Just recently sold my 2013 L&K, and was looking at PCH deals for Monte Carlo's as a replacement. Wasn't impressed as they were all factory orders, so weeks of waiting and I don't like the Monte so much with the body coloured roof. Managed to locate and secure one today that has the black roof, and should be with me in 2-3 weeks time :clap: .

Does the Monte Carlo still come with a black roof ? The Skoda configurator shows a body coloured roof, but with a black grille and mirrors. Is that just an error ?

SOLD :clap:

Quite dull here tonight, but got a few pics between showers :- Excuse the dirt - the interior is overdue a clean :- I have a dashcam fitted too (up behind the rear view mirror), but plan to remove that unless the buyer wishes to purchase it separately :-

There are a couple more here, but I'll take some new ones tomorrow (weather permitting).

Great car - best I've ever had - but getting a bit bored after 3 years, so thinking of a change (but won't be too upset if no-one wants it, and I end up keeping it a couple of more years ) Link to Gumtree Ad. - £13,475 ono I realise I'm a bit remote from most of the country, but I've bought and sold cars over large distances before, so know it 's worth it for the correct car.

Where was this from ?, and is it still available ? (I see that Simpsons are £199 per month but with a £2190 deposit)

No news is good news - your Yeti will tell you if the lights aren't working with a 'ping' and a warning in the maxi-dot. If you hear and see nothing, then all is well.

I eventually returned mine after waiting several months for the firmware fix. I now have one of these.

What's the £99 / month deal ?

It is (taken on the Lochcarron side of the Bealach na Ba)

Some cars switch on the rear wiper automatically if you have the front ones on, and you select reverse gear. Could it be that ?