SteveTheElder

I agree. My September 2020 car, which I bought in March ‘21 with 2500 miles on it (ex demo), was back with dealer to fix issues on the conversion from km to miles and LHD to RHD problem with the ACC. Was with them for five months during which time I had a loan car and was tempted to reject my own. Only the fantastic rapport with my dealer saved the day; and 65k miles later I am very pleased I still have it. One of the best cars I’ve had - roomy, comfortable, huge luggage space, fabulous fuel economy and it looks good too.

The early Mk4s are a mixed bunch. Many teething issues fixed through s/ware updates and some h/ware replacements - all electronic components. A shame that covid shortages and perceived rush to market back in 2020 got in the way of an otherwise very good car. If the fixes are applied (Škoda shied away from what I would call a proper recall programme), they ARE a very good car, as my 5yo 1.5 TSI is proving to be. And yes, Petrol Blue is the best colour for the estate.

You could try checking online for the availability in your country, and by typing in your vehicle id number (VIN) Availability list

I’m curious! After 67k miles I remain impressed with the standard LED headlights in my 2020 mk4 Octavia. Makes me wonder if yours has a fault in some way (a failed diode or two? Faulty beam range adjuster? 🤷‍♂️).

No storage bins available to my knowledge; I use a supermarket 'bag for life' and hang it off the hooks. Welcome to the mk4 BTW. They're lovely cars...

That could make for an interesting conversation with either trading standards or advertising standards - expects you expected a feature that’s not there. There’s probably some small print that lets ‘em get away with it though.

According to the latest brochure (online) it is mentioned as standard on the Sportline, but not the SE L - so I guess you're lucky in that it is enabled. Treat it as a bonus while it lasts...

My understanding is that High Beam Control is a one-off purchase of £179. It looks like you have a free trial of it so I assume it will expire at some point soon.

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As a workaround you could try connecting the car to your WiFi network.

I did a quick internet search - which suggested to check the settings for your iPhone Bluetooth connection for the car... Settings app --> Bluetooth Find YourCar (probably something like "My Skoda nnnn") and tap the 'I' symbol on the right Enable 'Sync Contacts'

Hmm… My iPhone is the same! I usually connect to the car using CarPlay and use Siri voice control to make calls. Yesterday I swapped it to connect as a Bluetooth phone - no contacts synch’d with the car. However, my wife’s iPhone I connected first as a Bluetooth phone and later as CarPlay. Contacts synch’d. When we are both in the car, my iPhone connects as CarPlay (the car automatically reconnects to the previous device) and my wife’s as Bluetooth - and re-synchs and updates the contacts. I assume, therefore, there is something in the infotainment system, the iPhone, or in CarPlay that is causing it. Did you previously connect the iPhone with CarPlay? If so, either just use CarPlay or get the car and iPhone to forget the CarPlay connection and start again as a Bluetooth phone, then re do CarPlay if you want/need it.

So that’s eliminated Waze/Spotify settings so must be an AA or car thing. Suggestions from @CS363 will hopefully help (I’m out of ideas now and can’t test anything ‘cos I use an iPhone). Good luck…

Just out of curiosity… … if you use Waze and Spotify without Android Auto do you experience the same behaviour?

Do these help (couple of screen grabs from my .pdf manual) This for a pre-FL mk4

A while back I drove a pre-FL mk4 DSG for some 8000 miles; IIRC, a gradual lifting of the foot off the accelerator who result in Coasting whereas rapidly lifting the foot would not and thus induce engine braking. Could be worth trying if you haven’t already. Another thought, does your car have a speed limiter (eg with adaptive cruise control)? Does that use brakes or engine braking on a gentle descent?

The only time I have had that type of alert is from Waze; at the time I couldn't find a way to turn it off so the best option was to stop using Waze. I'd like to think that by now (about 5 years on) Waze has a mechanism to turn off the spoken alerts.

I drive a mk4 Octavia and use Apple CarPlay; using Waze and Google maps the turn directions don't show on the virtual dashboard, only the infotainment screen. Using Apple Maps they do. So, yes, a Waze/Google thing on iOS (at this time). As an aside, using Apple Maps for navigation also gives a haptic alert (a tapping sensation on my wrist) on my Apple Watch so I know a turn is coming up. That way I can look at directions when safe to without having the spoken directions interrupting media playback or conversations in the car. I guess AA has a similar capability with appropriate devices.

With the key on the passenger seat it would likely be detected by the sensor (near the cup holders I believe). What would happen if the key were left on the back seat or in the boot? I’ve not experienced any issues or keys locked (yet) but when I get a chance will try a few tests too.

Mine hit 5 years back in September so I'm not sure I want to know that 😂 Fore-warned is fore-armed though...

Have you tried capturing a video of the warning light behaviours? Give that to the dealer and they have evidence of an issue. I find it incredible that a Škoda dealer will not take the word of a Škoda Assist operative. Certainly doesn't help the perception of the brand.

If the hard shoulder is being used as a 'live running lane' (or whatever the correct term is) then a stopped vehicle on the hard shoulder is no different to a stopped vehicle in any other lane. So yes, in my opinion, worthy of a 999 call.

That wouldn't be the dealer in Ringwood would it? If so, that receptionist is very, very good, and the primary reason I drive three times the distance there instead of to my nearest dealer. Hope they can sort your car for you.

Which booster do you have, and has it proven to be effective? I ask because a friend has intermittent battery charging issues and something like this might help put his mind at rest (and he lives in a rural area). Not a Skoda BTW.

I have a pdf copy of the Octavia mk4 brochure dated 12/20. The dynamic rear indicators were a £1600 option bundled with Matrix headlights; but standard on VRS models.