pinkpanther

Yes - it's been an issue for our car from the time it was delivered (23 reg). I trialled E5 and found no noticeable improvement in driving dynamics. We have owned a considerable number of cars, including many VAG products and find this manual Karoq 1.5 TSi to be prone to stalling and difficult to drive in traffic / at low speed. I'm not a fan of DSG, but we hugely regret our decision to opt for a new manual Karoq. The only positive for me is it has proved relatively frugal, although this in no way makes up for it's clear deficiencies. Frustratingly a friends manual 1.4 TSi Octavia is equally economical, but is a considerably more pleasant car to drive on a daily basis. MPG over first 20k miles:

More wildlife at the local reservoir......

A few from this evening, including a fluffy Robin 🙂

I had remote access for the first year and was able to locate the car (assuming it was stationary). Didn't seem worth the £80 annual renewal fee so I allowed it to lapse when the car was 1 year old.

Same here 👍

It was my local main dealer who raised the concern regarding an after market towbar and implications for the manufacturer warranty. I was told in the event of any issue relating to the cars electrical systems they would require the towbar removing before investigating under warranty. PF Jones were planning on fitting the manufacturer specific wiring and told me they have the capacity to code the car. In the end it seemed to be too much hassle, so I cancelled the towbar, especially as I'd specified the 5 year warranty. Be interested to hear what advice you are given as I suspect we use the same Main dealer?

Sorry for the delay.

Indeed - every other Karoq I've driven hasn't exhibited the noise, although I'm strangely glad to hear I'm not alone!

Turned out lovely once the rain stopped!

The noisy top mount has recurred and the car is now booked in for yet more diagnostics - hoping for a permanent fix this time🤞

My local Skoda main dealer previously advised fitting an aftermarket towbar may invalidate the manufacturers warranty. My car is a 2023 1.5 TSi manual which I ordered without towbar prep. I had intended using the towbar to facilitate carrying bikes, but gave up on the idea, despite PF Jones telling me it was feasible. More here: I'll check the plate on my car tomorrow and will report back👍

First Ducklings we've seen this year.......

From this evenings walk.......

This evening...........

Quick walk around the Res this evening (think it was a little too late to spot any ducklings sadly)...............

Crepescular Rays were especially prominent this evening.........

Not a bad end to the day..........

Lovely at Carburton this evening........

Smashing Bluebells at Gunby Hall today..........

Mine has exhibited this 'characteristic' right from day one. It's had considerable input from the supplying main dealer for other mechanical issues, although nothing forthcoming regarding it's tendency to stall. It certainly drives better on E5, although this did not improve it stalling sadly. The older 1.4 TSi is a considerably better partner for the manual gearbox in my view. I now regret not going for an Auto😒

Car is now sold 👍

I had this exact issue when I returned to a previous Skoda Rapid and found the battery totally flat. Whilst I was able to access the car with the mechanical key, the bottle holder in the passenger door bin fouls the bonnet release, thereby preventing access to the battery. As the car was under warranty I called breakdown cover who connected a power source, via the cars 12V socket, which provided sufficient power to operate the central locking. I recall the (?AA) guy telling me he'd had loads of similar call outs. Clearly a car designed for LHD markets 🤔

Spotted my first Duckling of the year earlier..... 20240402_185125~2.mp4

Updated mileage & price

A few from Attenborough nature reserve............