SteveTheElder

Welcome to the forums - and your new VRS. Hope you enjoy it. I reckon the service timing should be set at the PDI which should occur just before deliver and registration. The first MOT should be on [third] anniversary of registration date. Worth a chat with the dealer and get them to reset the service and inspection interval in the car. AIUI, should only take a few minutes.

Mine still has maps dated 25.1, so January. S/W version is 1941 which means it’s not to do with your s/w update. I previous years I seem to recall a May release of mapping; we’ll see…

The Authenticator App is just a code generator; codes specific to the account you need to log in to and time - they refresh every 30 seconds. Typically set up in the app using a QR Code or other identifier provided by the account requiring the use of the codes. The App does not need to be on the same device (but could be) because they are login specific not device specific. I use the one on my iPhone to login to accounts when using my MacBook. The Authenticator App has its own password to access the codes, or could be biometrics (e.g. fingerprint or face recognition).

Shame yours has left a bit of a sour taste, as it were. But it’s interesting how our experiences with a car over time can colour our opinions of the model or brand. My 70 plate 1.5 tsi SEL FE, which I bought at 6 months old, was very much a roller coaster of emotions for the first year of my ownership. Within a month Škoda UK asked me to return it to the dealer for diagnostics - got back 5 months later (a similar, but SE FE, loan car was faultless). Since then, and 58,000 miles later, I’d say this car is one of the best I have ever had. Yes, a few s/ware niggles since but overall a great car. Spacious, economical, plenty quick enough, comfortable, reliable. Dealer is excellent too. Would I buy another? Yep!

In my 2020 Mk4 there are ‘Convenience’ settings which can be used to set preferences for the central locking. I assume there are simian the later face-lifted models too.

AIUI, all authenticator apps will work fine.

I use the Microsoft Authenticator app on my iPhone; it is also iPad compatible. I assume there are Android versions for it too. Works well and has minimal impact on my device. As for privacy, any authenticator app will need to know a certain amount of stuff to be able to do their thing. It's what the company collects that is the worrying bit and I distrust Microsoft less than I do Google hence my choice of app. My rationale being the Microsoft primarily make their money from selling software, whereas with Google its primarily by selling information about us punters to advertisers.

Welcome to the forums. I’ve not experienced that fault with mine but it seems a few others have had something similar. This thread may help…

IIRC, Škoda have similar offers three times a year. Springtime (March-ish), late summer (August-ish) and Black Friday.

Indeed I am. The standard LEDs on my 2020 build don't do anything other turn on and off automatically - which I have set to the max sensitivity and thankfully every time I think I should make sure the headlights are on, they already are. 👍

The air flow through the vents on mine can be really quite slow at times, usually when the cabin is up to temperature (or down to it on sunny days like today). To be honest I’ve been very impressed with the AC in mine; manages the airflow very effectively. Only niggle I have is a whining noise from the AC compressor. Are you sure there’s a problem with yours? If you haven’t already, try raising or lowering the temperature to max or min and see if the flow rate increases.

Welcome to the forums. I’ve also got a rattle in an area similar to that which you describe. Part of me thinks it might be in the steering wheel, on the right side of the central boss - but I can’t be sure. Have asked a passenger if they could locate it but alas not - without leaning over to a position which would become dangerous on the road. Thankfully most major roads are smooth enough not to trigger the rattle, and those that are not have dreadful road noise anyway (e.g. concrete section of M25).

Thanks for kicking off this thread. Similar to you I have been (still am) waiting to find the tipping point for when an EV becomes the way to go for me. Part of my challenge is most of my mileage is on long journeys (e.g. European road trips and aged parents 280 miles away) and thankfully I have the luxury of no longer having a daily commute. I do need a big boot though, hence the current Octavia Estate. Your miles/kWh figures are useful, thanks. It'll help me estimate potential costs should I take the leap. Will be interesting to see how much the hotter summer weather and use of AirCon impacts the figures in the Enyaq IV. The comparisons with your Mondeo are very different to my scenario - over 50k miles I have average in excess of 57mpg in my petrol Octavia, which at current prices works out at 11.8p/mile vs. 7.2 (your Enyaq IV) or 17.6 (you Mondeo). Off peak energy tariffs clearly have a big impact on EV running costs. Interesting comment from @Luckypants regarding short [winter] journeys and the need to re-heat the car for each impacting power consumption. Guess similar would apply in the summer with AirCon. Lots of variables to consider when doing the sums! And I'm yet to look at serving costs and I've heard that tyre wear tends to be higher for an EV - presumably the extra weight and/or more power & torque from standstill compared to ICE cars). Looking forward to seeing more updates in due course.

Mine doesn’t do a level check.

Some impressive cherry blossom at RHS Wisley today Strange that a couple of these have come out upside down…

Missed 56765 today in the midst of a busy motorway junction but a wee bit later with the aid of my passenger managed to capture 56789 in the Octy4

That’s odd. I’ve never experienced that. You mention it’s on your daily commute. Is both out and back? Are you passing know radio establishments (such as military listening stations)? Another thought, is your commute at the same time (could it be a schedule thing rather than interference)?

Can see where you're coming from, and yes, it does stick up a bit - not like some of the SanDisk ones that fit very low in a USB-A socket. One day maybe... Guess I may have been lucky that mine has lasted four years with no issues.

Then we, as the customer, must hold them to their pledge.

Similarly mine is on 1941 which has proven stable so not pursuing an update. No OTA update other than individual apps, maps and manuals. Given that my early SEL FE can’t accept route information from the app to the car I’m guessing that later cars have more capable hardware and thus able to receive larger system updates such as 1969 & 1985. @DanH123 if you bought your car from a Škoda dealer as an Approved Used vehicle that all available updates should have been applied.

Ah! my mistake, sorry. How about these? I use one in my car. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RBPRM2W?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_15&th=1

This adapter any good? https://amzn.eu/d/78JaWAm

I’ve a soft spot for the drophead Vitesse too. The first car in which I exceeded [an indicated] 100mph. Sadly not mine nor me driving; but a fabulous day out when I was just 17yo and learning to drive. Seems ages ago now - actually it is ages ago now!

Two old school Triumphs today, in need of a little TLC though, especially the Vitesse.

Thank you @J.R. that’s really helpful; much appreciated.