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Experimenting with the new (to us) Karoq while driving home, I noted that if we put the car into 'eco' mode and then later selected 'comfort', the car switched itself from eco to comfort. It seems both can't be selected simultaneously . That is, you can't be frugal and comfortable at the same time . I understand that sport mode stiffens the suspension, and so would be incompatible with the softer suspension setting of 'comfort', but eco? Any ideas/explanations why?

That's clearly the case and I've found on Skoda UK's website the following: and https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/aeea340d-ab9b-4f3b-99a1-61ed5924c575 What's confusing (probably only to an old duffer like me!) is that the dealership's card glossy folder boasts, on the inner leaf: "Free Roadside Assistance and Breakdown Cover: All new and used cars sold come with 12 months Free Roadside Assistance and Breakdown Cover including Home Start". So actually new or nearly new cars have the reminder of the 3 yrs warranty and RA since first registered!

Yes, that's what I thought too. Did your car arrive with any documentation detailing this? It seems strange to have no mention at all in our bundle of docs. Thanks.

Sorry, but another basic question- on this topic. Do all new Skodas come with 3 years Roadside Assist? And if so, is this transferred to a pre-reg car when sold? I intend to email the dealership tomorrow, but thought I'd ask here too for confirmation. We collected the car last week but have spent the last few days away with friends so I have really had a great chance to check this out. On my previous Skodas (2x Yetis and an Octavia) the nearly new cars arrived with a great package of docs, glossy leaflets etc. with all the details in. This one only came with a slim 'cardboard box' with an equally slim manual and no details about the warranty, etc.

I’ve got the two green circles on the screen, but not the two other “white’ circles, so I’m guessing the car doesn’t have those options, despite being a 28 June 2024 reg vehicle. Thanks for the image.

Just picked up our new (to us) 24 reg SEL Karoq 4x4 Tdi. Still trying to get to grips with the infotainment and other systems. I've only had limited time to really explore the tech - so apologies if I've missed something very obvious. However,... Looking at the driver assist menu on the central screen, I can only see the front assist and driver awareness icons and no mention of TSR or Lane Assist on the screen. The car's SE L spec description listed these two items as standard on the SE L. Where might I find them (if at all!)?

I’ve never heard of changing tyre pressures for different’ modes other then increasing the pressure in my winter tyres, so that’s good to know- thank you. Yes, I don’t know when I mentally switched to kpa instead of psi - these things sneak up on you sometimes 😀

We had the car serviced last week (Skoda indy specialist - used for years) and first thing this morning I checked the tyres pressures as we're off on a long drive tomorrow. All tyres read 245 Kpa. Usually I set these as per manual/fuel lid indicator for 16" 215/45/16 tyres which is (low load) 210 kpa recommended. I think this is not the first time I've noticed higher tyre pressures after a service. I wondered if the garage gauge was out. Of course, it could be my gauge, but as I use it regularly to set the tyre pressures on our Subaru and that consistency confirms via individual tyre TPMS the digital gauge I use when testing, I think my gauge is fairly accurate. Any thoughts?

Does anyone have a link to a Karoq 2024 owner's manual/handbook ( other than this one https://digital-manual.skoda-auto.com/w/en_GB/show/85c07e63cd9801acac144525590089a0_1_en_GB?ct=85c07e63cd9801acac144525590089a0_1_en_GB&subt=d5024568e46685~d5024568e48572~d5024568e2246#titled5024568e2344 ) ? I'm looking for one that resembles a 'book' I can flick/search through, rather than the link above which has a plethora of drop down menus I'm finding difficult to navigata through. Maybe there isn't one!. I want to familiarise myself with some controls before we collect the vehicle next week. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the post, post edit. Makes it clear for the 2x4

Yeap. That makes sense. Thanks

We only once took the Yeti to the Alps and so had to have snow chains in the car, but didn't have to use them in the end. However, I'm fairly sure (but I'm not infallible ) that our Yeti 4x4 owner's manual said rear fitting only. Unfortunately, the handbook/manual was passed onto the new owners. I've just checked a few sights to jog my memory and found these: https://www.yetiownersclub.co.uk/threads/snow-chains.2031/ https://www.kopacek.com/Skoda/Yeti/Yeti-4x4-snow-chains-for-16-and-17-wheels This vid also shows them fitted only to the rear wheels. It seems odd, as if you had a 2x4 yeti there'd be no drive to the rear, so they'd be little point!

Would that have any implications, such as for using snow chains, etc.? I seem to recall that on my old Yeti, snow chains could only be used on the rear axe.

Our Fabia’s winter steels are 15” rims so I think we’d be pushing it! Definitely not Škoda recommended for the Karoq range of wheels.

I've recently been consuming lots of Karoq videos in anticipation of buying one and recently came across this car test. If the presenter is correct, Skoda Oz offer 7 years warranty, and this 'Style' level of trim (= SE L ?) comes with a powered tailgate and ACC. I was also interested to hear that the automatic transmission is a 'torque converter' and not a DCT. I'd always thought the DSG was a version of DCT, but it's not my area of expertise so gladly be corrected and maybe down under DSG isn't an option. The car in the test also has blind spot monitoring, not standard in on the SEL (I think then new SE L Edition may have this though). Those 7 years of warranty though...

Just checking. Has anyone acquired a 135/80R18 space saver tyre listed on Camskill ,or found elsewhere, and if so, did it fit readily into the 4x4 spare tyre kit and lower boot of the Karoq? I'm interested as I definitely need a spare, and will just have to 'suck-it-up' that a full size isn't going to fit neatly. Hey ho. I also found this wheel https://www.amazon.co.uk/Space-Saver-Spare-Wheel-onwards/dp/B0BZYRR7J7 from Road Hero. Again, has anyone experience of Road Hero items regarding quality, etc.?

Thanks again mumpsim, that was my gut feeling too. I can see you're going to be my 'go-to' guru for the 'new' Karoq

We're going to collect our pre-reg Karoq next week, and the dealer has asked us if we'd like "GardX/G3 paint and interior protection" at £399. I assume it's a typo and its GuardX. Normally I'd stay clear (no pun) of these add ons and extras when buying a car, but wanting to challenge my own prejudices, I thought I'd quickly ask the community's collective opinion first. The car has clocked up about 200 miles . We live in a rural spot, far from the coast and while there are trees, it's otherwise mainly open fell. The lanes here are regularly gritted in winter. Any thoughts?

Well you've made me smile with fond memories. I had spectrums too on my last two Yetis. I think at the time I purchased them Skoda (Simpsons?) were offering them at a discount. They served well over many winters and when I and the last Yeti parted company in 2020, the rims and tyres went gratis to a local person. They were looking a bit salt shattered by then, but that was just cosmetic. You've also reminded me that my last 2.0 tdi 4x4 Yeti drove quite fine on 16" rims (I think it came with 17" rims as standard). Thanks also for the photo of the Karoq on 16" rubbers. Looks great.

That's extremely helpful and impressive. Thank you for taking the time to share so much useful detail and providing the links too.

Oooophs! Answered my own question by further research - should have gone to specs savers moment

Does Skoda Roadside Assistance now only cover roadside repair and/or towing to the nearest Skoda authorised garage? I seem to recall that when we last purchased our Skodas (both in 2016), that the residue of the 3 year warranty that came with them also covered AA/Skoda Relay and Home Start. If it is now only literally roadside and a short tow, I'll stick to our current AA breakdown cover which covers both of us, in whatever car we're in (even someone else's) and includes Relay, Home Start etc. I guess all companies are tightening their belts!

No apologies needed for the pun mumpsin, I never 'tyre' of them, although one has to 'tread' carefully to avoid verbal pun-ishment

Brilliant! Thanks 'guys' that's really helpful and food for thought. I also came across this video giving opinions on the 16" vs 18" issues: https://tireforge.com/16-vs-18-inch-wheels-ride-quality/ I'm now mentally chuntering to myself about 16" steels or 17" alloys...or....

Yes, I've looked at Bridgestone over the years and have noticed how well they have performed, etc.. (Yes, Tyre Reviews site are on my favourite Youtube list ). I think my main concern is the possible impact on the car's driving characteristics with a shift from 18" wheels to 16" and with a deeper profile. Softer (that's OK), noisier? The car has the 'performance pack' so I don't know (I'm guessing not) that this will have any relevance to a change in wheel size and profile depth. I know! I'm over thinking this! However, I have just spotted this which is encouraging: https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/The-differences-between-16-17-and-18-Inch-winter-tyres.htm I know steels are heavier, but their ability to absorb some of the pot-hole bashes and other debris found in winter does appeal. I'm keen to buy Skoda original and endorsed equipment so as not to run into the potential 'modified' issues with some car insurance companies.