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Octavia nose dives on pullaway
Flying replied to BigKev2's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
My wife has exactly this issue with her 68-plate 1.5 TSI and today stalled it at a junction - that is a safety issue Skoda and needs to be sorted. Despite dealer's protest 'the 1.5 TSI engines do that' it is going back. If they cannot sort it I will pursue the 'unfit for purpose' route. Our last 1.4 TSI did not have this problem and we will not keep a car with it. -
Cold start judder - should I be worried
Flying replied to vRSWitter's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
We're getting this on my wife's new 1.5 petrol. Talking to dealers service expert it sounds like it is now a feature of this engine. Maybe the last of a long line of Octavias in our household. -
The fact that it defaults to stop/start mode is what I find annoying. Apparently the only reason one cannot change that default is that stop/start was necessary to meet the EU emissions figures but we know the VAG group found other ways of doing that until they were rumbled.
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Using Independent servicing and Warranty claims
Flying replied to 9fingers's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Having been stung for £500 in the past for a car park dent from an anonymous driver I only take a courtesy car now if I am satisfied with the insurance arrangements. If it is a large excess payable to the servicing dealership I never take it - almost impossible to get it back even if you are not at fault. -
Halfords do a fitting service wiring to the rear wiper fuse for only £30 - if you are not happy with getting behind the glove box this is a good option. I also rate their Nextbase 512G as a good buy with very clear video.
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This is the way a top class Dealership sells Skoda
Flying replied to Flying's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I have dealt over the years with many types of salesmen but it was the used car dealer in Arizona who had the best sense of humour in his dealing. When I started the well-used Pontiac I could hear a deep knocking sound like a big end on the way out and when I stopped the engine I turned the ignition back on to see how long it took the oil light to illuminate - a long time. I asked him if he had put treacle in the sump and he said 'No, sawdust - it's cheaper'. He said 'Take it round the block' and I asked him if it would make it that far. He replied that it might. Needless to say I didn't buy it but enjoyed the honest exchange! -
This is the way a top class Dealership sells Skoda
Flying replied to Flying's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I must point out to those who have derided the flowers and the dealers that in this case the price of the new car matched the best offers available from the direct dealers on the web and I sincerely hope that Westgate Skoda still made a profit because good business is a deal that pleases both parties. -
This is the way a top class Dealership sells Skoda
Flying replied to Flying's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I take your point, toni8b, but I doubt that will happen - this is the fifth Octavia I have bought and only once did I have an issue and this was handled competently within the warranty. -
Offered just £11,245 on my 13 reg Vrs Blackline with only 20,300 miles. They just don't get it.
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Dashcam Footage - What would you do?
Flying replied to gazpot0111645's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
If it was my car I think I would be looking at what I wanted from this company. Revenge is sweet but compensation more useful. I would give them the opportunity to offer either a reduction or refund of the cost of the tyres and if they refused name and shame them. Your evidence should preclude any defamation action. -
Reliability of Octavia 1.8 TSI 2009
Flying replied to hnajee's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Well, I'm not a car techie but I did read the excellent pinned thread on this forum on 1.8 and 2.0Tsi engine failures and I refer Yeti-Man to posts numbers 227 and 240. Might simply be an old wives tale but I read it here. If true, your 6-monthly oil changes might work! -
Reliability of Octavia 1.8 TSI 2009
Flying replied to hnajee's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Should be fine - good AC system if maintained and plenty of power. The Skoda shares many common components with VW/Audi and is easy to service and maintain. Need to make sure you change the oil regularly to avoid timing chain tensioner problems.