SteveTheElder

‘Fraid I’m getting bored now… Please can the interminable of who said what or who meant what about diesel and/or Li-ion get its own thread.

Could be a corruption in your user profile. Maybe create a temporary user and try that.

Never heard of an ibone, maybe they do need an app but for reference an iPhone has CarPlay built in to iOS.

I’ve used wireless CarPlay successfully for over two years. No issues other than very early on when it wouldn’t auto-reconnect - fixed ages ago with an update to the car. It is worth noting that the car to iPhone connection is either CarPlay (Smartlink) or ‘traditional’ Bluetooth (where the car reads the contacts etc from the phone and effectively is the controller for the phone). With CarPlay, everything is done via the touchscreen or, preferably, using Siri. So, if your iPhone is connected with CarPlay then the Bluetooth Telephone connection will be unavailable.

IIRC there is a setting to turn it off, buried deep in the menus. That is, to turn off the listen for ‘Hey Laura’ thing. Then just use the steering wheel button to activate it.

How about using Siri? It works a treat with CarPlay but as you’re not a fan just set up the iPhone to respond and play via Bluetooth (or cable).

I was curious… Take a look here

Forgot to add; there was a similar thread about two years ago which may have more details of a solution.Try searching or browse for it.

The variable boot floor has mouldings in the surrounds to support it so you’d need to source those as well as the floo itself. Bear in mind that the seat backrests don’t fold flat anyway so the ‘flat floor’ isnt achievable as it was in my earlier mk2 Octavia.

The socket powers my Nextbase dashcam fine; the specification states it needs 1.5 amp.

The SOS click/pop is a separate issue to the s/ware updates. My SEL FE had a replacement SOS unit about two years ago to solve that one. It's been updated by the dealer several times and now on 1941 and that solves the repeated restart issue and made the whole system more responsive. See if you can get the dealer to update yours too, hopefully still under warranty.

Yep, Bosch A331H fits a treat

Short answer: Yes. My preferred dealer (not my local one) is very good. I called them up, described the issue and they asked if I wanted a courtesy car, which I did. Was booked in for a few weeks on and when I went to drop it off was told by the very knowledgeable receptionist that "... you're not the only one." Also said that the technicians would need to check the VIN to ensure it was compatible. When I got it back, was updated to 1941 and not an unexpected reboot since - though there have been a few since with several OTA updates. All that was seven weeks ago.

Provided you keep the Amazon account I believe you’ll still have access. If downloaded I reckon you’d need to view through an Amazon app of some sort. There is probably some form of DRM on the videos but there might be some s/ware out there that can unpick it, but like for some early DRM protected BluRays. I haven’t tinkered with that for years so many of the best programs will have changed by now but I used to use HandBrake.

No condensation in mine.

@Suffolk - map updates are available over-the-air as part of the Infotainment Online - payable after the first year.

@Mjanesuk seems you have the 'classic' SEL FE issues! The key fob battery is what it is. Batteries on both need changing, there is another thread on here with extensive comment. IIRC seems it's more time based than battery level based, and both keys need doing even if one is hardly ever used. As for the other three, yep, been there. There is a fix available, get to a good Škoda dealer to get it done. The car, as it stands, is non-compliant with UK regulations 'cos it can't display KPH so even if it is out of warranty they should fix it. The KPH/MPH fix on mine also sorted the ACC problem. A tip for the ACC problem, as soon as you notice it start to slow down, just tap the throttle pedal - it over-rides the 'no undertaking' part of it.

I'm not doing very well at this game; missed 30003, 31013, 31313, etc. etc... Must try harder 🙄

Joking aside, I can totally understand a 20mph limit on some urban roads in the cities or towns - roads clogged with parked vehicles, delivery vans etc. and maybe a few of the villages blighted by traffic but as for the rest I tend to agree with Penny Mordant - it's insane.

There is a significant proportion of roads in Wales with a national speed limit but realistically you can't do more than 20mph anyway - they're so narrow or steep or twisty or blocked by wandering sheep (or tourists) or any combination thereof 🤣

Totally understand your frustration. Just a thought, but isn't it a bit harsh to judge Škoda when it's the dealer at fault? Buying from a different outlet could be a much better story, or buying a different brand from the same chain and get the same problem.

I've experienced the Front Assist kicking in unexpectedly a couple of times. Each time, like you, I had noted a potential hazard but concluded there was no risk so carried on, the car clearly thought differently. On each occasion I didn't need to lift off, brake, steer as no 'driver input' was needed. However, in similar circumstances more recently, I have tweaked the steering slightly &/or lifted off slightly and the car Front Assist has not reacted - I assume those small driver inputs were enough to inform the systems that I've seen it, I'm reacting to it, I know what I'm doing.

A couple from last weekend - a trip to N Wales. Stunning 2km of glorious beach at 11.30 on a Sunday morning - you don't get it that quiet in the South of England!

2026 is plenty soon enough for me; fits with my usual 6 year-ish car replacement cycle and an Octavia estate is the ideal size/style for me too. By then I also hope the charging infrastructure will be in place to suit my journey patterns and assuage my range anxiety. In the meantime I’ll keep enjoying my petrol Octavia. @cheezemonkhai thanks for sharing the link

Welcome to the forum, and your new Octavia. Sounds like a problem with the app, perhaps some corrupt data/configuration file. Try deleting it again but make sure you delete any associated data as well; and I suggest restarting the phone before reinstalling it. Good luck!