Gaz

Hello Fishsoup 1: Yes. Seems like a reasonable request; 2: Not really, IMO. It's been serviced, probably on long life scheduling. You can change that to annual servicing from here on; 3: Not really, again IMO. In context, I bought a brand new Octavia in 2015, I brought the first service forward as it seemed like a sensible protective measure for the turbo. It still popped its turbo, six weeks out of warranty. 💩 happens. The mileage wouldn't bother me. We bought a 'high' mileage Polo in 2017. It's now a low mileage Polo 😁 and has quite possibly been the best car we've ever bought. Gaz

Looking at the VCDS map, you have a few people local to you. It looks like @SJFISHER67 is from the Winchester area. Gaz Google My MapsVCDS owners map – Google My MapsMap of Briskoda VCDS owners locations. Compiled by Gizmo (RED - MODERATOR / ADMIN) (PINK = HONORARY) (PURPLE = SPONSOR) (GREEN = FREEDOM) (BLUE = MEMBER) To see which type of interface each owner has

Look like the picture you put in the above post ^^^^ has gone missing Must be a software glitch G

My first Skoda was a Superb (Mk1). I'd choose the 2.0 out of those two. The EA888 is a particularly well proven unit. I have it in my GTI, and the Octavia I had before it. That's not to say the 1.4 is bad, because it's not. To the contrary, if it's the one I'm thinking of, it's a peach and very well regarded 👍 The bigger engine will obviously move the Superb along better. Gaz

Godammit 🙄

Hello RB71 Gaz

We got pirates at the harbour 😱 Interesting clouds too ⛅ G

Mk2 Estate with its original 1.6 crossflow: Family owned for 43 years 😎 Gaz

If you can find one, is it worth putting a shout out on The Greenline to see if anyone local could hop, skip and jump it over to you? Heck, if Eastbourne GSF of ECP have got one, I'll gladly drive it up to you 🏎️ Gaz

Might be useful to read: Gaz

A pretty wildflower meadow at Friston Place this afternoon: Gaz

44, my age (I wish! 😁): Gaz

Friston Place had an open garden today. What a lovely setting (never been there before). Spotted in the car park, just a few feet away from me was this lovely little MG 😎: Gaz

£2000, yikes!! 😳 That's 1/8 of the way there to a nice XC70 🤣

3.0 300+BHP petrol 👍👍: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606153304813?sort=relevance&twcs=true&searchId=eb75de66-844e-4574-9693-26d774d79b1e&keywords=t6&make=Volvo&model=XC70&page=1&postcode=bn21%203uu&advertising-location=at_cars&fromsra&backLinkQueryParams=channel%3Dcars%26flrfc%3D1%26keywords%3Dt6%26make%3DVolvo%26model%3DXC70%26postcode%3Dbn21%25203uu%26sort%3Drelevance G'wan.... 😁 G

XC70 T6? I confess to being totally enamoured with my V70. If I wanted a quick-ish one, it'd be a T6 for me. Gaz

I recently changed to the AA on my Volvo V70. My insurance went down £130 (to £223) by doing so. I did use the comparison sites, but also went direct to those not linked to them. No-one got anywhere close to the AA, so I presume they wanted my business. 2010 car, driving 46 years, full no claims. Gaz

We've got a red Poppy in a pot on the patio. Nice surprise to see it bloom a pink Poppy today: It's ever so delicate, so I'm not expecting it to last the day. Gaz PS: While I'm at it, I went to Manor Gardens in Bexhill yesterday. It's only a small place, an acre perhaps, but it's a bit of an oasis with some lovely bird song and plants. Doesn't come out so well on camera, but these roses were a stunning lilac, almost glowing: Whole bed of 'em! G

Quite old for a hire car I didn't stand a chance 😁 G

Hello Jay , welcome aboard. Gaz

Every Gaz has its day

i30 😁🤷‍♂️

They fitted a set of four new tyres for me last week. Three were at 41psi and one was at 42psi 🙄 (Cold, the following morning). Should be 36psi. It’s even got a label on the B Pillar that’s easy to read. Gaz

I think you're right. Looking back a page, I had the CC2's fitted in September 2021, two of which were still on the car. So 0921 is the latest possible date code any of them could have 🙄 Could explain why I got a health check I didn't ask for. I don't like the Dallas wheels at all. Those on my car are Milton Keynes. Gaz

I did indeed: Asked them to look after my alloys due to the recent-ish refurb, which they did 👍 But because they were paying attention, they reminded me that one wheel has a buckle 😢 That'll be from the pothole I clumped back in 2023 😡 Gaz PS: Interestingly, I got a subsequent email from them with a 'Vehicle Health Check' attached. I specifically unchecked the VHC box at the time of ordering, as I didn't want one. A couple of odd points on it though: Firstly, the NSR tyre has an 0524 date code. The last new tyre it had was in November 2023! Fickle thing this ol' space-time continuum 🙄 And it's the same for the Spare. It's a 2018 GTI, which I've had since new. The spare's never been out of the car, but it's apparently 3 years and 4 months old. Maybe it's getting younger..... maybe it's a girl, not a boy..... maybe I should call her Christine! 🤷‍♂️ G