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Do folk still rate goodyear vector 4s? Will check out crosscut mates. ..

I assume it's safe to use in its current state and will not cause issues or wear? I assume the point of repairing is to prevent vibrations in the steering?

A loud bang on impact and tyre deflated... just felt a slight pull on steering and could obviously hear the tyre was flat.. ..so pulled in immediately. There are 2 holes on the tyre caused from impact How much is a 17" alloy retail at? And is it possible to repair than to replace?

Hi, Was unfortunate in hitting some debris on the motorway this morning resulting instant tyre blowout (ffront driver) On inspection it looks ok on front facing side. However one section of inside rim looks damaged or slightly bent? The tyre damage was on the same point so suspect that was the point of impact. Was doing around 50 - 60 ish. ....but saw it too late as there were 2 other cars that broke down due to same issue! Anyways just wanted to see what the thoughts are on the alloy? Is this gonna cause issues or is the comestic damage going to be fine? Also do you reckon I would need to be concerned with any alignment issues due to such impact? Now on the look out for tyres....any good all season recommends? Cheers HY

When scheduling the appointment they did confirm that a screen along with the external trim were ordered for the job. So assumed it would automatically be a new windscreen replacement. Then later someone mentioned to me that they may reused the exist screen....so wasn't sure which way it would go? Hope it would be a new screen anyways?

Thanks for the input. Lots of hassling phone calls but managed to get Autoglass to foot the full costs of the investigations. So now got the car back and it's scheduled for the windscreen fix this weekend at home. Dealer showed me the bad seal as they said during water tests it eventually showed a very small leak in that area. The area of the seal is obvious and looks like it was disturbed. Can I ask, for a windscreen fix is it like to be a new windscreen or reuse of the existing one. As I'm nosure tho easily the come out without damage. Obviously a shiny new windscreen would be good. Either way, to fix the seal I am rite that one should insist that the full seal is replaced involving the windscreen to be remove? So not a localised patch up.

Thanks for the input. Lots of hassling phone calls but managed to get Autoglass to foot the full costs of the investigations. So now got the car back and it's scheduled for the windscreen fix this weekend at home. Dealer showed me the bad seal as they said during water tests it eventually showed a very small leak in that area. The area of the seal is obvious and looks like it was disturbed. Can I ask, for a windscreen fix is it like to be a new windscreen or reuse of the existing one. As I'm nosure tho easily the come out without damage. Obviously a shiny new windscreen would be good. Either way, to fix the seal I am rite that one should insist that the full seal is replaced involving the windscreen to be remove? So not a localised patch up.

Awaiting to get a callback from autoglass warranty team regarding issue. Dealer has advised to reduce things from 2 to 1 hr labour as a gesture. But still looking for about 80 odd quid..is that a standard hourly rate?

Hi... looking for some advice....bad news as the dealership has advised the issue is the windscreen seal and are now claiming that I foot the bill for the investigations...

Well it's going in next Monday.. Having failed to replicate the issue by saturating water over the top seal on the front windscreen.....the issue came back over the weekend right after a car wash! However this time I hosed the entire roof and it seemed to do the trick! after the wash found a damp patch over the edge of front interior roofline....next to the rear view mirror. Hopefully their investigations will also show that the ingress is some other area of the roof rather than the windscreen.

Well it's going in next Monday.. Having failed to replicate the issue by saturating water over the top seal on the front windscreen.....the issue came back over the weekend right after a car wash! However this time I hosed the entire roof and it seemed to do the trick! after the wash found a damp patch over the edge of front interior roofline....next to the rear view mirror. Hopefully their investigations will also show that the ingress is some other area of the roof rather than the windscreen.

Hi, Just got round to contacting my Skoda dealership regarding the water ingress. Was expecting that they carry out the investigations and take things from there. However found it strange that they've said that the work will need to be pass onto their contracted body shop as it's not something they do? They said they need to contact them to see their schedule but could be several weeks!? And would likely require the car for the week. Do reckon that's the norm?

Tried Chilleys suggestion tonight - mixture of screen wash and water in a spray bottle. Sprayed tons all along the top edge of the windscreen. repeated this a few times, but unfortunately no moisture found around the area of the mirror as before? I also tried using a pressure washer, blasting water across the top edge of the windscreen hoping to simulate water driven at speed into the defective seal as pointed out by Yetiscot. Repeated this a few times back and fore the edge. Unfortunately once again no moisture found? The last thing is to saturate water around the roof bars and aerial on another day perhaps....? Just wondering what the thoughts are having used a pressure washer this time around. Is it perhaps beginning to look less likely a windscreen issue after all? Just curious what folk think. As I'm rather surprised there's no sign of moisture.. Cheers

I assume also it would be best if I try a pressure washer around the top windscreen rather than a standard hose?

I'm not entirely sure on this one. The night that I discovered the leak, I soaked up the moisture on the assembly. But at the same time I did try the washers to determine if more water would come in. However, I did not notice much and it could still have been the residue water remaining. By the time I returned home everything was bone dry. I tried the washers a few times but no evident of any moisture. However, I may have to manually pour more screenwash/water mix over the top area to be sure?

Hi, I'm in need of some advice on a water ingress issue that has recently come to light. Its an Oct 2012 62 plate Skoda Yeti 2.0 DPF Elegance 4x4 DSG. The water ingress was only noticed yesterday after work on the way home. As I got in the car, I noticed a few drops of water as I adjusted the mirror. It turns out there were a few water drops leaking from the joint line around the rear view mirror assembly unit that's attached to the windscreen. The following photos highlights the area where water was found. I do not believe there was any rain that day, so suspect water might have been accumulated from previous days? Again it was not a lot, just a few drops and after soaking it up with a tissue that was it. It would appear a few of the drops fell into the storage compartment (damp paper) just in front of the DSG gear knob. As you can see the mirror assembly unit is attached to the windscreen, and there was no evidence of any water around the surround joints. I also felt the upper interior and again no evidence of any dampness, same again around the lights etc. There is also a plastic type tube that connects to the assembly unit, again no evidence of any water around this. However, for water to appear in the location indicated, would suggest that the water drops are flowing thru this plastic tube and collecting on the assembly unit below. There was no puddles of water to that extreme at the time...just noticed a few small drops. I don't have a sunroof. However, my windscreen was replaced by Autoglass away back on Sept 2013. So my first instincts that the issue may be related to surround seal around the top? This evening I got a chance to tests thing out. So got the water hose out and concentrated on watering the top seal around the windscreen as shown in the photo below. I must have sat there for a few minutes and then climbed back in to check for any water ingress....NOTHING!? Repeated this another 2 - 3 times a few minutes apart, and rechecked for water ingress with paper towels......again NOTHING!? So at the moment I'm rather clueless. First of all, can anyone confirm how else can water enter the point as described? One obvious answer is via the top seal around the windscreen (not sure if my tests are sufficient to confirm this.....but have tried and no joy?) Although I have not tried to saturate water in other areas, could another possible point be a seal around one of the roof bar connections; or perhaps the seal around the rear aerial? There is also black channel stripes on both driver and passenger sides that run in line with the roof bars...Is this a possible entry point? Reading other similar posts, there was mention of problem drain tubes located in the roof (but I assume this does not apply as it's only on sunroof versions) Either way, I found it strange that there was no obvious dampness on the upper interior? I was hoping with the water hose, I would be able to confidently determine if the leak was in fact the windscreen. In which case, I would simply go back to AutoGlass (or contact Aviva) regarding the issue and have them water test and/or refit the windscreen. However, it doesn't seem obvious where the issue lies now? So do you reckon I'd be best to fire this back to the dealership for investigation instead? Obviously my warranty runs out toward Oct this year. I'm less inclined to get the dealer involved if I know its a genuine windscreen issue, as they'll probably end up finding out and things might get messy if they've spent time looking at it when in fact its an AutoGlass issue all along? Any advice on the possible areas to help narrow things down? And also, what do you think is the best course of action in terms of the dealership or the windscreen company at this point? This was my dilemma....hope something can help advise?? Cheers

Thanks! Hey, rather than changing just the failed bulb, it it sensible to replace both sides at the sametime?

I have a 2010 model 62 plate. So are we saying all front bulbs - fogs, daytime running, indicators etc are all easily accessible via the engine compartment. Yeah it's exactly what I thought in terms of the timespan? Would have thought they'd last longer.... But as a consumable it's not gonna be a warranty replacement. Not gonna argue much for cost of a set of bulbs at a few quid. I'll probably disable the corner lights next time round.

Yeah I do have cornering fog lights that are enabled....probably explains the frequent use when the main lights are on. As I don't turn the fogs on any other time.

Hi, I notice a bulb failure today on the front right side fogs. Lasted about 20k and slightly over 2 years. Just wondered how long the fog bulbs have lasted in average as I would thought they'd last slightly longer? I heard in the past changing front lights is a bit of a weird one as the bumper had to be removed for access!? Can someone confirm if the fog lights are a simple replacement as I probably plan to pop by the dealer and have them replace it. Although only one side has failed, I assume its best practice to replace the fog lights in both sides at the sametime? Thanks, Hung

Just an update. Got the car back yesterday and they appear to have fixed the issue! No more squeaks. They said an adjustment was made on the throttle cable? Something about these not being positioned correctly and that they lubricated them... So now no more squeaks and all is good. Had my first variable service at 18k, brake fluid changed for about 240 quid. Also got the rear skoda badge, wheel cap badges replaced and free v9 maps update. Thanks, Hung

Thanks, let me know if you come across anything? I've done further searches and came across this which sounds very similar issue. The chap recorded the noise experienced and sounds similar...? http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/271860-dsg-lift-off-throttle-noise/

Thanks.....have a suspicious feeling it maybe related to DSG models perhaps? Any DSG folk out there who could shed some light on this one?

Im not sure if this issue is telated to DSG models. But can anyone confirm if they experience this issue whether they have dsg, 4x4, desiel or petrol versions....or any combo of these?

Yup it's under warranty and that's not the issue. I just wanted to know if others have experienced this particular issue and know of it? And can advise on what this is to help direct the dealers appropriately. Cheers, Hung