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The tow bar electronics will need to disconnect the rear fog light when anything is attached to it, as well as disconnecting the rear parking sensors etc. A professionally fitted tow bar should comply with these requirements. But if your car was not fitted with the towing pack when built, you may also need to upgrade the radiator. The standard tow bar drops down and round from under the car so that you don't hit your shin on the hook walking behind the car. (From memory that used to be very painful!) No doubt some towing experts will be along soon with more guidance. Chris

OK, so it sounds like they tweaked its behaviour to better meet the latest emission standards? Though it must be pretty marginal. Chris

W hen coasting the gear indicator shows just E rather than E6 or E7 or whatever. In my My21 car it only coasts in Eco mode. Perhaps in your car it is in D7 and not changing down automatically to provide engine braking? I have found in the past with DSG transmissions that as soon as I brake on a descent the gearbox changes down to a lower gear to assist the brakes. Chris

It only coasts in Eco mode surely, not in the default Drive mode etc. But as the engine cuts off on the overrun and doesn't use any fuel the only benefit is that the car maintains its speed better and so needs less throttle when the road levels out or goes uphill? Chris

I've had that a couple of times, and have linked it to making changes in the My Skoda app on my phone. I'd assumed it was because I'd changed my preferred service agent and the car's software was catching up. However this could be a complete red herring Chris

By online he means it is stored in the Skoda servers for any authorised repairer to access. (You may be able to check it via the Skoda Connect app, but as mine hasn't had a service yet I can't confirm this!) For details of what was done at each service you need to ask your dealer to print off an invoice when the service is completed and then store that at home! Chris

The SE L 1.6TDI (116PS) manual and DSG FWD cars were replaced last summer with SE L 2.0 TDI (116PS) manual and DSG FWD cars; and the latest brochure only lists an SE L 2.0TDI (150PS) manual FWD or a 2.0TDI (150PS) DSG 4x4. Previously it looks like all the SE L 2.0 TDI (150PS) cars only came as a manual FWD or a DSG 4x4. (All the SE L 2.0TDI (190PS) cars were DSG 4x4s.) So to get a diesel SE L DSG FWD, it looks like the choice is between a pre-summer 2020 1.6TDI, or a newer 2.0 (116PS) car. If you're towing I'd have thought a 4x4 could be useful (and as it only drives the rear wheels when it senses the front wheels are struggling it shouldn't be too big a hit on fuel economy.) If you're looking to buy a used car with a towbar, then I'd expect most to be 4x4s. And adding a towbar to an existing car seems to be pretty expensive! Chris

Another undocumented change then!! Mine is like this...

Mine is an early 2021 car, and the manual talks about having places to keep SD cards. But since MIB3 cards can't use SD cards that seems to be leftover from the MY20 manual. However when I open the glovebox 'door' I have three slots inside it which can hold pound coins or trolley tokens. I suppose these might also hold an SD card should it be needed. The pen holder is on the left hand side of the glovebox, with a spring clip above it (to hold a notepad I suppose). Chris PS: The small dropdown cubby hole by your right knee has a slot to hold a credit/debit card in too. And there are also card slots in the central 'jumbo box' of course. Chris

If your car was built 03-12 2020, then it is a MY21 car, as the model year runs from around August to July. Chris

VAG cars used to remember the driving mode that was last used, but when the fuel and emission tests were tightened up the cars were tested in their Drive mode. And this was then made the default mode whenever the engine was started... (perhaps to stop owners complaining that their car couldn't match the quoted figures as they always left their cars in Sport mode??) Interestingly I saw that WhatCar recently reported on how well cars met their advertised MPG figures, and the Skoda Karoq 1.5TSI was more economical than expected! True MPG: which cars beat their official figures – and which are farthest away? | What Car? Chris

According to my manual, if you've chosen a service partner the car will tell them when it requires a service. They then contact you to schedule an appointment. So no, it doesn't just drive to them!! Chris

As far as I am aware, you only need to nominate a Service Partner if you want to let the car book a service with them. And the Skoda Connect website doesn't seem to mention the registration number so presumably relies on the VIN to identify your car? Chris

Same for me Ken. My first DSG was a Golf Plus in 2011, when I was deliberating between a 2.0TDI manual or 1.6TDI DSG. (I was coming from a 2.0TDI Octavia so was a bit concerned about the drop in power, but was pleasantly surprised with the Golf Plus. Then when I swapped it for a Golf SV in 2015, diesels were getting to be bad news so I went for the 1.4TSI DSG rather than the 2.0TSI manual. Now VW have dropped the MPV-style higher cars, so the Karoq became the obvious replacement Chris

Lets see if I can copy in the complete spreadsheet... (all info found in Search results for 'skoda karoq' - How Many Left?) Skoda Karoq UK Registrations (Cumulative to Q4/2020) Model 2017 2018 2019 2020 SE 1.0 TSI 2 700 1475 1525 3.7% SE 1.5 TSI 1 550 1175 2333 5.6% SE 1.5 TSI DSG 2 609 1150 1850 4.5% SE 1.5 TSI DSG 4x4 18 17 0.0% SE 1.6 TDI 506 828 904 2.2% SE 1.6 TDI DSG 288 615 666 1.6% SE 2.0 TDI SCR 101 146 0.4% SE 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 1 107 207 212 0.5% SE 2.0 TDI SCR DSG 4x4 1 49 119 127 0.3% Total SE 7 2809 5688 7780 18.8% SE Drive 1.5 TSI 360 0.9% SE Drive 1.5 TSI DSG 230 0.6% SE Drive 1.6 TDI 7 0.0% SE Drive 1.6 TDI SCR 6 0.0% SE Drive 1.6 TDI DSG 7 0.0% Total SE Drive 610 1.5% SE Nav+ 1.0 TSI 610 715 715 1.7% SE Technology 1.0 TSI 5 240 522 994 2.4% SE Technology 1.5 TSI 3 161 380 594 1.4% SE Technology 1.5 TSI DSG 3 318 575 1071 2.6% SE Technology 1.5 TSI DSG 4x4 1 1 0.0% SE Technology 1.6 TDI 6 167 514 622 1.5% SE Technology 1.6 TDI DSG 5 113 435 520 1.3% SE Technology 2.0 TDI SCR 80 129 0.3% SE Technology 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 5 55 135 133 0.3% SE Technology 2.0 TDI SCR DSG 4x4 5 21 83 126 0.3% Total SE Technology 32 1075 2725 4190 10.1% SE L 1.5 TSI 9 2250 4250 5849 14.1% SE L 1.5 TSI DSG 7 2250 4950 7216 17.4% SE L 1.5 TSI DSG 4x4 115 116 0.3% SE L 1.6 TDI 2 1050 1550 1628 3.9% SE L 1,6 TDI DSG 1 1250 2050 2132 5.1% SE L 2.0 TDI SCR 165 357 0.9% SE L 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 8 312 627 642 1.6% SE L 2.0 TDI SCR DSG 4x4 6 274 516 726 1.8% Total SE L 33 7386 14223 18666 45.1% Scout 1.5 TSI DSG 4x4 61 62 0.1% Scout 2.0 TDI 4x4 7 251 278 0.7% Scout 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4 69 159 0.4% Total Scout 7 381 499 1.2% Sportline 1.5 TSI 108 392 0.9% Sportline 1.5 TSI DSG 287 1328 3.2% Sportline 1.5 TSI DSG 4x4 191 839 2.0% Sportline 2.0 TSI DSG 4x4 350 644 1.6% Sportline 2.0 TDI SCR 31 98 0.2% Sportline 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 43 675 712 1.7% Sportline 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4 120 329 0.8% Total Sportline 43 1762 4342 10.5% Edition 1.5 TSI 2 431 498 669 1.6% Edition 1.5 TSI DSG 5 1150 1350 1955 4.7% Edition 1.5 TSI DSG 4x4 290 297 0.7% Edition 2.0 TDI 9 70 0.2% Edition 2.0 TDI 4x4 3 193 528 557 1.3% Edition 2.0 TDI DSG 4x4 5 597 944 1055 2.5% Total Edition 15 2371 3619 4603 11.1% Total TSI 39 9269 18461 29057 70.2% Total TDI 48 5032 10652 12348 29.8% TSI + TDI 87 14301 29113 41405 Total Manual 47 7382 14824 19932 48.1% Total DSG 40 6919 14289 21473 51.9% Manual + DSG 87 14301 29113 41405 Total FWD 53 12643 23813 34373 83.0% Total 4x4 34 1658 5300 7032 17.0% FWD + 4x4 87 14301 29113 41405 Grand Total 87 14301 29113 41405

Correct... for that engine and trim. There were also 1525 SE 1.0TSIs which were all manual as that doesn't come with a DSG box. But the overall figures show more DSGs than manual still.

No, the removable torch was deleted from MY21 cars. I'm told it wasn't that powerful anyway, and I bought a USB rechargeable torch from Aldi as a replacement when they were on offer. Chris

Again from the DVLA figures, the commonest Karoq variant on the roads is the SE L 1.5TSI. Of those, 5849 are manual and 7216 DSG. So with a free choice owners are willing to spend more to buy the DSG equipped cars. And for the SE L 2.0TDI, 357 were the manual FWD, 642 were manual 4x4, and 726 DSG 4x4 cars.

I have the paddle shifts on my Sportline, but never find the need to use them. I think they are trim-specific, or optional. There is a small drop down flap under my passenger seat to hold the umbrella. It is missing from yours, or did the dealer just drop it in the boot? There have been many comments on the 'cup holders' which have been designed to hold a small drinks bottle still while you unscrew the lid. Other threads have identified conical coffee containers that fit, although it doesn't address my complaint that I can't sit a tin of sweets in the cupholders any more Chris PS: having looked at the current brochure, it only mentions the DSG paddles in conjunction with the heated steering wheels, so perhaps you need to add that option to get them?? Chris

Automation is coming! According to the DVLA, 52% of the UK's Karoqs have DSGs as owners realise the benefits of automatic gearboxes. And if an inattentive driver is coming towards me I'd be very happy if the Lane Assist on his car prompted him to take his eyes off his phone and return to his lane! Now if we could only get automatic indicators for BMWs Chris

Each to his own! I had it on my previous Golf SV back in 2014 and I find it useful and very sensitive to lane markings. It even picks up some near roadworks that have been painted over! The only time I turn it off is when roads are icy as it removes the feel of the slippery road. Chris

How old is your car Crookie? On my previous Golf SV, when you used lane assist on a straight motorway it gave a similar message if you were driving in a straight line for too long as it the steering wheel to move now and then. And if it didn't, it assumed you had taken your hands off the wheel. But on MY21 Karoqs I understand it uses capacitive sensors on the rim of the steering wheel to know when your hands were on the wheel. Car manufacturers obviously can't let drivers take their hands off the wheel and rely on the lane assist to steer the car yet! Chris

Happy driving! If you have the 'virtual cockpit' option you can leave the central display showing the radio stations, and have the map in the instrument panel. Otherwise I think you can display the active radio station in the analogue instrument panel and the map on the central display. Chris

Nothing new there. I still remember being in a FIAT dealers with my parents in the 1980s, when he was insisting that the FIAT 124 was also FWD just like the FIAT 128 I was persuading them to buy. He only stopped when I showed him the prop shaft on the 124! Chris

My factory fits were fine for 6 months in snow, rain or drizzle. But then started juddering as they swept across the windscreen a few weeks ago. I couldn't put it down to any particular part of the blade, and they didn't seem to have moved at all. It was after I'd washed the car a few days previously, but I'd done that before without any problem. And fitting the Bosch wipers (from Amazon) cured the problem completely. Chris