Everything posted by Nogrille
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Car hesitant to start
mine is certainly slower to start than my old MK4 Golf GT TDI. I always make sure the glowplug light is out too
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aftermarket wheels thread
Yes
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Octavia road noise - is really that bad ??
Same here - I jumped out of my 2018 VRS into my wife's 2003 MK4 GT TDI Golf the other day and was very surprised.
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Subwoofer location in Estate -- thoughts?
I always found that my 2x10" vented box sounded better with the subs facing away from the driver, so it's worth experimenting if possible.
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Wheel Nuts & Rear hubs
I deep cleaned my plastic covers and used a sealant on them so I'm hoping they keep their colour
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Wheel Nuts & Rear hubs
yes, there should be plastic caps and yes you can paint the "hubs" (I'm assuming you mean the part of the brake disc that is visible through the wheel where the wheel attaches?)
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Rear washer - 2018 FL Octavia Estate - how to clean / replace.
I think they are all like that - mine's always been pathetic.
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Cleaning in Around the Badges
Labocosmetica energo is great around badges, as the dirt is usually scale from dried water
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Advice on buying a mk3 vrs
Yeah, I think my other car (MK4 Golf) is the only one in the country without rusty front wings!
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Advice on buying a mk3 vrs
Also look out for "surface rust" on major chassis components. Mine is 4 years old but the underneath looks more like 15!
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Thoughts on this VRS
that's definitely been lowered
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Alarm went off after starting car and pulling away
Car - 2018 VRS Diesel 4x4 Auto Hi All Not had this issue before and can't find another post, so hopefully this isn't a duplicate.... Opened the car as normal, myself and passenger got in, started car, pulled away and within 5 seconds the alarm was going off. Turned engine off, alarm stopped. Re-started car and everything was OK. Touch wood, all OK since, but I'd like to know what caused it. Thanks
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Parking Ticket Holder
I suspect the screen has been replaced as the clips are never the same afterwards
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Skoda Octavia Mk 3 will not start
Any update?
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Chemical Guys White Light
Bugs and Tar should be treated differently. Most bug products I have used are OK. For tar, you need "tardis" by Autosmart (which can be tricky to get hold of, or https://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/products/carpro-trix-iron-and-tar-remover to do iron and tar in one hit
- Disable "Queueing traffic on the XXX" voice alerts?
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Best car mats
No Luck with the dealer either - they can only sell the whole set of rubber mats.
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Best car mats
TPS only sell all 4 = £54.17 plus vat. Garland Skoda Aldershot = "that's not a complete part number" wasn't a good start to the conversation, but they are coming back to me with a price and availability....
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Best car mats
I'm trying to find out if you can buy individual one's from TPS - hold the line please....
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Seat stains
Unfortunately it does look like a, bad, repair