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!

The Mk II Fabia was from on sale from 2007-2014 and face-lifted in 2010. The 1.6 automatic had good reviews and should be smooth and refined - like a shrink-wrapped Golf but surprisingly roomy for a smaller car. Automatics are relaxing to drive and the Aisin auto is reliable and has 'tiptronic' control. A 1.6 auto is not the most economical but, for its type, should offer good performance/economy. The diesel will offer greater economy if you do a high mileage but it is noisier and some worry about problems with particulate filters clogging on these newer diesels if used predominantly for short trips in town and some have found the economy of the 1.6 tdi to be more influenced by driving style than the older 1.9 diesels. Facelift models have a 1.2 tsi turbo and DSG 'auto' instead of the 1.6 automatic; these cars offer better emissions and economy (and cheaper car tax, like the diesel) but there are possible bills with turbos and issues with the timing chain on 1.2 tsi turbos. Either should serve you well. Good luck.

Do any other cars in this price-sensitive category have alarms? 108, C1, Aygo, i10? I can see the point with regard to someone grabbing your sat nav but the immobiliser is why cars are more rarely stolen. Personally, I sold my MINI Cooper because they were incapable of sorting the alarm out and it woke me up at night (not to mention the neighbours). I ended up just leaving it unlocked - probably not the most sensible thing to do!

Yes, the fog lights makes them easier to spot in pics, if you are looking for electric mirrors. Good luck! PS I was looking for cruise control but you can always look out for parking sensors in the pics or on the Skoda used car search instead, as they come in a bundle but it doesn't work if they are after-market ones!

If electric door mirrors are essential then any Citigo Elegance, Mii Sport or High Up will be fine but only the Elegance will have the non-shiny dash (until Autumn 2015, now called SEL and with grey, black or white shiny dash, which is now optional on SE). Only S/Take Up models miss out on height adjustable seats. If you look for a Citigo SE or Take Up with foglights, these are always bundled with electric mirrors and all Skoda SE come with textured dash but only the blue seat/grey dash Move Up. SEAT Mii SE models always come with electric mirrors but are more expensive (new) than a Citigo SE and always come with a white shiny dash. With Mii Toca/Tech 'special editions', the early Toca models had PID and elecrtic mirrors but the later Tech ones miss out on electric mirrors and both come with the grey shiny dash, like the Mango. The Citigo Sport/Monte is similar but moving to a shiny black dash on the Monte. Only Citigo Elegance models have heated seats as standard but extra speakers are always optional on SE and Elegance Citigos (including Black models based on SE trim) - look for the little tweeters at the bottom of the front pillars and they will have a speaker behind the grill in the rear too. SEAT offer an optional Sound system with subwoofer like the Groove Up but always fit the extra speakers and airbag cut-off unless you go for the S trim. In short, buy a Skoda Citigo SE with fog lights or Move UP with blue seats and fog lights or any Elegance to get electric mirrors and a textured dash. But finding one with the optional sunroof will be tricky.

I have definitely read a thread here where someone bought a PID and did some sort of reset and it came up with the correct logo for the car it was in. However, the Skoda PID does not have the ecotrainer so it will probably not appear at all if you get it to show 'Skoda'. (I suppose it is in there somewhere - just not enabled for us). Sorry I can't be more help.

Very interesting - thank you alianmac. I have to say, the stop-start did feel strange at first but I now find it strange to have an engine thrumming away when stopped (in another car). Now I just leave my car to it and the performance of the system has been faultless.

Dear DampDog, I am sure you won't be disappointed and the Mango has a good spec. Just check that it does have the electric door mirrors (I think they all do but SEAT kept changing the spec on i-tech models and some don't). I love having the cruise control and the seat trim on the Mango is very nice. I don't think you will find performance wanting, as long as you use a lower gear on steep hills and economy is excellent. It is fun to drive, is refined on motorways and the seats are comfy. SEAT only do 2 years recovery but were offering a year's free roadside recovery for free with a SEAT service. Servicing is (relatively) cheap and they are reliable cars with little to go wrong. Good luck! Andy.

PS I didn't mean to imply that our older Citigo has deteriorated at all - both have been faultless - just that refinement may have been improved slightly with upgrades at the end of 2014, together with the addition of extra electric window switches.

Some excellent (and very encouraging) comments in this thread and I agree. It is a strong, reliable, cheap-to-run car and fun to drive, with good handling and a surprising amount of space inside. It is great in town and have found it very good on motorways too. You will need to change down on A/B road hills but I don't really miss my 1.2tsi - it is quite natural to use a few more revs and it is lower geared than a tsi. My mum's is 12 months old and is close to the Polo on refinement - mine is older and the gearbox is a little noisier. Mine is also greentec (lower ride) and 75PS so hers is a little more comfortable in ride (not a greentec) but you don't notice the performance difference (hers is 60PS. I notice that the new Colour editions can be had with cruise control, unlike Black models and both editions come with the extra speakers, so I would go for one of those. I find the PID great but, if you prefer your smartphone to link for nav etc, I guess you would have to wait until post week 22 build - updates have already been announced on the Up. If you do wait, I love the heated seats (standard on SEL) and large glass sunroof on mine. Good luck - I don't think you will regret it. Andy.

I have had no problems either - touch wood. I also prefer it to my previous TomTom (only a start model) and like that you can prod a location on the map and it will take you there. Had no problems with phone connection but have still to get my music on an SD card. I always attach mine when I get in the car and it springs into life immediately - could it be that keeping it plugged in every day keeps it fully-charged and active? (I just clip it on and off, leaving the mount in place).