moleinaroomster

Could be the switch. I had a similar problem last year when the (dipped) headlights didn't work, but all other lights were OK. The fix was to replace the light switch.

Interesting, although i can't envisage ever needing 7 seats, so would probably take them out for good. Compared to my Roomie, even the basic model looks well-specced, apart from the steel wheels.

Problem fixed by fitting new light switch. Garage said they have seen this problem before, but rare on a car of its age and mileage (just under 50k)

Thanks for the suggestion, I will mention that to the garage.

2014 petrol tsi. Had a service today and the garage reported that both low beam headlamps are not working. Because of lack of time, all they were able to do to attempt diagnosis was to swap out both bulbs, which had no effect. When I got the car home, I could find no other electrical problem with lights or other components. As I understand the rather confusing owners manual, there are separate fuses for left and right headlamps. There is a similar problem reported on a Fabia back in 2011 where the cause was found to be a loose connection to a relay next to the fuse box: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/221174-dipped-headlights-not-working-help/ I don't drive at night requiring lights very much in the summer, so the fault may have been there for a while. There are no other drivers, and no accidental damage to the car. The car is back in the garage next week for diagnosis. If anyone has had a similar problem and fixed it I would be grateful to know.

Commiserations, glad to hear no serious injuries.

DSG does make for a relaxing drive. I wish I could, but I can't master left foot braking; having spent 45 years driving manual cars before this first automatic I just can't educate my "clutch" foot to be gentle!

Two bags with back seats taken out.

Indeed. What a contrast with the only brand new car I ever bought, a MK1 VW Polo. Its 900 cc 50bhp engine buzzed along happily if noisily at 5000rpm when travelling at 70mph. Boot space was limited to say the least! The bench back seat flopped down forwards to lie at quite a steep angle, which increased luggage space from miniscule to tiny. I was lucky to get 35mpg with cautious driving. The engine constantly needed tappet clearances, contact breaker clearance, dwell angle, and spark plug maintenance. But I did 80k miles in it over 10 years. although I don't remember too many trips to the dump!

If I'd taken out the seats there would almost have been room for another bag, or at least the kitchen sink.

I researched tyres and decided to replace the original Continentals with Michelins, as the Michelins are supposed to be quieter. I didn't find much difference. As far as suspension mods are concerned, I've never heard of any that soften the suspension. My previous diesel-engined Roomster seemed to ride better, perhaps the heavier engine had that effect?

My Roomster is approaching 6yrs, with only 42k on the clock. I would normally get a replacement by now to avoid the incoming repair bills, but I am struggling to find something suitable. The Roomster is so spacious and versatile, but I am increasingly finding the ride and road noise wearisome. There is nothing in the current Skoda range that appeals. I have variously considered Golf SV - expensive and not quite spacious enough; Touran - again overly expensive. Latterly I have been considering Citroens, in particular the C4 Spacetourer 5 seater and the Berlingo M, mainly for comfort reasons . I've never had a French car, always had VW-stable cars and l'm a little bit apprehensive as you used to hear horror stories about reliability and complexity. I'd appreciate hearing any opinions from others who are thinking of changing their Roomster for something else.

I have had 2 Roomsters, first a diesel and now a petrol. They are the best I have had in 60 years motoring, certainly for space and versatility and load carrying. The wheelbase length is much greater than a Polo's or a Golf's, this translates into more leg room, especially in the back. As others have written, the back seats move approx 30 cm forward/back allowing you to prioritise seating or luggage room. The rear seats are mounted higher than the fronts and combined with the deep rear door windows give excellent visibility for rear seat passengers. The rear doors are "square" at the top allowing plenty of head room when entering or leaving the car. At the front it is more conventional, but the seating position is higher than hatchbacks and the higher roof line gives more than sufficient headroom. The boot is deep, meaning wheelchairs and the like can be stored upright without needing to move rear seats or fold them. Take all the seats out and it becomes a van. Despite all this it is compact on the road. I drive as a volunteer for a local charity taking elderly people to medical appointments; there is consistent praise for the car and often surprise at the name of its manufacturer. After having Roomsters for nearly 10 years, I find other cars mostly cramped and claustrophobic with their low rooflines and pokey windows. I wish there was an adequate replacement on the market. Any ideas?

Easy way to fix this problem. With the car on the ground, slacken off all the bolts on the wheel with the flat tyre, probably about 1 turn on each. Then drive the car slowly so the wheels do a couple of revolutions forward then back. Thus will unstick the wheel from the hub.

Did you consider a Golf SV as a replacement?