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I haven't clicked on the link but they are all a 'scam' of some sort, regardless - even if they are legitimate or not they are simply out to make themselves money (not you!)... they'll suggest you are owed compensation for VW's emissions defeat devices and mis-selling but, at the end of the day, what specified 'loss' do you deserve compensation for??

Thanks again for the info - I'll take another look at the DSG and SWMBO is going to try one as well and no doubt she'll be the decider given she's likely to use it most and is the one most concerned over switching between cars... Re spec's we did originally think SE would probably do us nicely but will hopefully have a closer look tomorrow when we should be able to compare SE and SEL next to each other, as well as looking at the third row of seats (no use having them if they are too small). As for 4x4 and tyres, I'm always careful about choice and our existing Octy 4x4 has always had decent tyres on it and, having used Cross Climate all seasons for years now, I'll not be going back to summer tyres any time soon - they have been worth their weight in gold!

Thanks again all. I've managed to bag a test drive of a 1.4 petrol SE manual next week but the dealer also has SEL's in and DSG's so should be able to compare. 4x4 is essential given where we live, and my daughter's medical conditions (basically we need to be able to get in and out at short notice regardless of weather) so do need that. It's encouraging to hear how well the 1.4 copes and thinking about it a towbar could end up being essential for special needs bikes on trailers etc so will look for a factory fit. Thanks again for all the info

Thanks both that's useful info. We've had tdi's since 2000 in daily cars and really like them but I did switch to petrol a couple of years ago with the swift and its been a revelation... Nicely torquey and quiet, almost like a diesel, so I'd hope the 1.4 tsi would be similar? 35 to 40mpg for the petrol is liveable with given the low mileage it'll probably do and possibly not far off what we get on the current Octavia given most journeys are short and it takes time to get warm. Clearly the diesel will be much better on a run though (eg to see family in Belfast) Sounds like the seats will be fine in the SEL and a towbar easy to use which is great. Also interesting re the headlights... We have HID on the Octavia and LED on the swift so it sounds like another reason to go SEL if they are significantly better. I guess I need to get a drive in a petrol and try a DSG again... @1963Malc... How were Rainworth Mansfield to deal with? We used to use Bickertons Sheffield, their sister dealership for servicing but the sales people there were dire and not at all competitive on price with the dealers in Chestefield and Liverpool we eventually used.

Cheers George... They must've been added very recently as they weren't there when I looked a while back. Think SWMBO will baulk at the price though . Especially as we paid less than half that for the last one with only a few thousand miles on it. I might suggest it for a laugh though to see what the reaction is... Edit:. Just noticed the SEL is also available with the 4x4 DSG so specced that to be equivalent to what we currently have and it's £34,326...

Afternoon all, Just wondering if I can pick your collective brains on Kodiaq’s… SWMBO and I went to look at Octavia Estates / Superb Estates / Karoq’s and Kodiaq’s earlier this week as a replacement for our Octavia 4x4 2.0 TDI Estate… The ideal requirements being 4x4, equal or larger bootspace to accommodate a wheelchair and all my daughters medical stuff /food when we travel, similar level of equipment, rear A/C vents and plenty of space in the back for growing teenagers! Niceties on the requirements list were heated seats as we currently have them and the option for a tow bar for a bike rack. We’re fine with something used up to about 30k mileage but ideally no more than £20k to £25k ish so two or three years old. The consensus (mostly from SWMBO) was: Octavia Mk4 - OK but no 4x4’s available yet and expensive for what they are Octavia Mk 3 - OK and very similar but 4x4’s are as rare as Unicorns Superb just that bit too big for daily use (it’s about 18” longer than our Octavia) Karoq – boot too small, even with seats slid forward Kodiaq – probably a good fit as very similar size to our Octavia just taller) We’re therefore aiming to look at more Kodiaq’s… However… having now spent some time with her going through specs and the like we think an SE would just about do, but and SEL would probably be nicer long-term. A 1.4 or 1,5 petrol would probably suit her shorter daily runs but we might have to ‘put up with it’ on longer runs fully loaded when the diesel would cope better. 5 seats will be fine but can see the benefits of 7 for ferrying teenagers and their grandparents about and the boot space with 7 would still be bigger than what we have now. DSG is OK, as proved by a test drive but I’m still not convinced by auto’s and would probably prefer a manual. SWMBO has never drive an auto and worries about switching between our cars (the others are all manual). So in light of all the above I have some questions… How do the 1.4 / 1.5 petrols cope fully loaded (bearing in mind by this I’d mean 5 passengers, a very full boot and 4 bikes on a towbar / trailer heading over the Pennines – I’m aware of the tow bar issue with the 150 diesel 7 seaters) What MPG are people getting out of the 1.4 / 1.5’s and how does this compare to the 2.0 diesels? Does DSG get better with time as the one we tried in a 150 diesel was OK but tome felt ‘leisurely’ and slow to pick up speed? Are the manuals OK and generally reliable? Has anyone had a 1.4 / 1.5 petrol mapped and what was the outcome? Are the ‘extras’ on the SEL such a LED headlights / electric boot worthwhile? Does the SEL ‘suede and leather’ combo get hot in the sun (have experienced a normal leather interior previously and hated this aspect as well as the slidey-ness). I’m sure I’ll think of more questions over time but any comments / advice would be welcomed!

No! Its the other way round... As I said put the clips on the trim first and then put the trim with the clips fitted to it onto the door...

If the clips are in the trim panel sockets correctly they should line up with the hole and then it's just a case of giving the trim panel a push or a sharp bash with your hand where the clip is and they pop in... no need for anything else. If the clips don't line up with the hole you might need to jiggle the trim panel a bit or nudge the clips into alignment with something. There's loads of online video clips of how to do it...

Hard t describe but they just slide onto the back of the trim panel into a 'socket' like theone below and then you just push the panel home and the clip goes into a hole in the door panel.

It should be coded to the car and unlock if you switch the ignition on with the radio off and then turn the radio on.

Just realised i said SE Sheff and meant SW! A clio must be a bit of a step down and sounds expensive if youve bought it twice... But I know what you mean re... My MX5 hasn't been out of the garage in 18 months and with the low mileage ive been doing the Swift suits me fine. We just need to decide whether to give the Octy the TLC it deserves or change it. Well still need something big though for family duties and so we can get a wheelchair in the back as there's no chance of that in the swift

Boo hiss... The Scout has gone! But I know what you mean about them... Our 2007 4x4 has been brilliant in any weather and like yours fantastic in snow in SE Sheffield. Only now is it starting to show its age and need a bit of TLC... So what do you still have car-wise?

Is it a wooshing sort of sound from behind the dash? If so I'd guess its a leak from the turbo outlet pipe as that will have been off

If the heads are corroded or chewed up just cut a slot in them for a flat screwdriver using a Dremel?

Bugger - got the 'report' back from the garage... the main issues seem to be... Propshaft doughnuts on the way out lower engine / gearbox mount bushes heavily worn and breaking up NSF spring broken So the question now seems to be bite the bullet and get it repaired or trade it for something newer?

nothing incriminating on there then...

Think i already am!! And I've already got a slow puncturediscovered when I put it away tonight... But at least its on the front so dead easy to sort and im sure ive got a tube in the garage somewhere...

Had this out today for the first time in ages. It's kept under a motorbike cover round the back of the house so was expecting a nightmare to get it working. But apart from a dry chain with a few stiff links and needing a touch of lubrication on it and the derailleur it was al fine! I'm not though... Might need a new pair of legs.

It showed initially on mine but then disappeared and is now audio only

Great heron pictures. We get one flying over us regularly but I've never tried to photograph it...

Spoke to specialist today and it's booked in for looking at on Thursday. Sounds like they've done a few A3s before with the same issue and think it could be propagated / doughnut related.

Steady and no pulsing. All tyres OK and checked with no sawtoothing (cross climates). Doesn't seem to vary in tone with vehicle speed. Louder under load and acceleration. Sounds like its from the back. Doesnt vary when cornering. All fine at low speeds. Sems to have got worse over winter which is why I'm wondering if its prop coupling as it was used in bad weather and snow so the haldex would have been working and drive going to the back potentially worsening any prop coupling failure????

Resurrecting this thread as drove the Octavia on the motorway for the first time in ages today and the vibration is really bad. 2000 to 2500rpm under load in 5th and 6th. Goes when clutch dipped and revs held steady and doesn't seem to be there at same revs when not under load and all OK at tickover and other revs so thinking its not dmf or diff related but could be engine mounts or prop coupling? Front left wheel bearing done a while ago and rest checked out OK at that time. Any thoughts or recommendations? Car is currently on 94k miles and recently serviced and an engine scan suggests all is OK.

Your welcome!

Been inspired this evening to get some old vinyl out tomorrow... Been listening to New Order on Sky Arts...