fabandy

I think you are right: warning of drastic pressure loss in one tyre ie puncture (it will not indicate the gradual loss of pressure you have to check tyre pressures for). I don't think you ever put tap water in the coolant but it if does go down you probably have a hole in the radiator! Happy motoring!

To get the digital readout at the bottom of the speedometer you need the trip computer; this comes in a bundle with parking sensors and cruise control that is optional on SE, Elegance, Monte Carlo and the new Colour Edition - only the Sport had the trip computer as standard. Any Citigo is prepared for PID, which also shows your speed - PID is standard on all Elegance, Black and Colour Edition models.

I found my Toledo pretty comfortable and a step up from my Fabia II - you will notice the difference (but maybe avoid those early cars with harder ride). However, I suspect the front chassis is very similar to the Fabia III and new Polo so don't dismiss Fabia III, which is generally praised for its ride comfort (the Polo is supposed to be best of the three). I found the driving position better than Fabia II but not radically different and the seats are not that good, to be honest. The Toledo/Rapid have limited rearward travel on the front seats too. The Golf and Leon have the new chassis, are a class up for ride comfort and have better seats. Interestingly, I now commute in a Citigo and it has better seats, a softer ride and 55mpg plus (wouldn't want to be sitting in the back though!)

I think someone said it was clutch adjustment a few years back when they had 'gearbox issues', though I think someone else said it was possible to adjust the gear linkage too (is it cable operated?). Unfortunately, I think you need a proper mechanic to identify this kind of thing....

I wouldn't be put off, if I were you, SkodaFan. The Citigo is a better car than the Aygo/C1/108 triplets and they have the same type of 'automatic' transmission anyway. The Fabia DSG changes gear more quickly but it is more expensive. ASG is an 'automated manual' where you can feel the gear-change and should ease off the accelerator when changing gear, unlike a full automatic; however, you can nudge the gear stick to encourage a change very easily (like when you know you will need a lower gear at a roundabout). If you go for a 'full' automatic, like a Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto, you will get a smooth change but lose in performance, emissions and fuel economy. If you are still unsure, see if you can get on with this type of gearbox in an Aygo/C1/108. Good luck.

The rear bench flips up in the estate but not the hatch - there is still a step but a false floor is available. DSG is convenient and fun, while 110 tsi is a great blend of fun, performance, refinement and economy. Not sure I would go with sports suspension but it depends what you prefer; 17' wheels should be tolerable if you love the look but sports and 17' might grate every day. Definitely go for green and black wheels. Good luck.

Are you happy with it otherwise?

Good to know that VWF are fair good to deal with (and I have noticed that the excess mileage charges, where applicable, are much less then other manufacturers too). Thanks for putting my mind at rest Markyg that things really are easy which ever way you choose to do it. Andy. PS Hope you enjoy your new car and I also hope there will be a Citigo tsi - guess we will see what the Up version is like quite soon.

Yes, this thread is very scary indeed. For some reason, however, Skoda still rank very high each year in the Driver Power survey for cost of ownership and service seems to score well. Personally, I have received excellent service from my local dealer, which seems to have made relevant software upgrades and detected some sort of minor crack in part of the engine intake system on my previous Fabia and replaced it.

The icon pops up to warn of delays en-route if you navigate a route or, if you just select map view on the home navigation screen, any delays nearby: I use this to warn me of delays nearby when I am home and don't need to navigate.

Better from build week 22 though.... The curse of constant upgrades - get your wallet out!

Sure you will enjoy the Octavia and hope you get better treatment from your Skoda dealer.

The greater torque of an e-Up would be welcome but the heater is a simple electric one and saps charge, reducing the range - a Nissan Leaf has a more energy efficient heater (don't ask me what). I believe that the range of electric vehicles is reduced anyway in colder weather. Depreciation is heavy and I am not convinced the national grid is sufficiently green yet.

PS You will also find that the instrument (speedo etc) illumination comes on independently of lights - it is on a light sensor. The panel (heater etc) illumination comes on with the light switch, as per Fabia I. And don't be alarmed if the wipers slow down a setting when you come to a stop! What colour is it?

Nothing to worry about. Daylight running lights are always standard - the option was for LED ones in the place of the fog lights. You have the fog lights you asked for AND standard (non-LED) running lights in the headlight unit. These (daytime) running lights will dim slightly if you switch them to the sidelight position (and add the tail lights). DLR are always standard. Hope you like your new Citigo!