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Can anyone recommend a reliable Adblue container for storing and dispensing this stuff? I bought one from Halfords ( http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/fuel-oil-additives/adblue-starter-kit-4-litres ) just after acquiring the Yeti and found that it was very messy and leaked when in use and the so called spill-proof design was far from that. I managed to eventually use it after herculean tightening of the bottle top, but trying to reach down into the Adblue filler area and get my fingers in to tighten the other end of the dispensing tube was a right chew. I persevered and got the Adblue topped up (it took the best part of 4 litres but the dash indicator suggested only needed 1.75....ummmm!). Consequently, Ive ordered a Kemetyl adblue container after watching the nice lady in the video showing me how easy it was to use .... It's just arrived in the post and guess what? The so-called 'spill-proof' bottle was even leaking while in the delivery box - Arrrgh!! Anyone got this sussed yet, or have I simply been unlucky twice?

Just a quick question. Am I right in assuming that Skoda Assistance is basically equivalent to the RAC or AA, etc. roadside/relay/homestart type package that I normally arrange and that it remains at that level of service for the whole length of the car's warranty (i.e doesn't become just roadside assistance and nowt else after the first year of the warranty has passed)? If so, I need to cancel the roadside assistance package which usually comes with my annual car insurance thereby saving some dosh .

That's the one Gizmo, I recall reading it on the Yeti forum too.

It was also a bolt question rum4mo, so many thanks for answering it and being able to decipher my ineptly written compound questions! I've checked with my insurers several times before over the years and now don't worry to inform them as they were always complete sanguine and it has never been an issue - and they have been three or four different ones (AA, M&S, John Lewis, etc.). For example, when I had a little contretemps with a couple of sheep, on a snowy moorland night, three years ago, causing quite an expensive repair with the Yeti, which was running on Skoda supplied Spectrum Alloys (not standard supply for the Elegance at that time) and winter tyres, there wasn't a peep or should I say bleat from them about any modifications/changes etc. (the insurers that is not the sheep :notme: ). Maybe it's because I tend to avoid 'budget' insurance companies, that they tend to be very civil, efficient and overall just plain sensible.

That's really interesting. So, are you thinking that my 'old' 205/45 r16 winters, currently laying idle in the garage, might be fine on the Fabia III, providing I can source some wheels to fit them (presumably the new wheels will be too wide) ?

Thanks for that link. Actually, I'm planning to fit the correct sized tyres/wheels, and always will, as there are a range of manufacturer approved wheel sizes that we are all able utilize safely for our vehicles Buying Skoda parts from Skoda is probably a safe bet. Good point to always check with your insurers, and over the years all of mine have been fine, especially after the winter tyres debacle that was in the Press a few winters ago ( http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/caradvice/honestjohn/9044863/Will-winter-tyres-increase-my-insurance-premium.html ).

Yes you're right, I'm sure they will, although I've noticed how 45 aspect ratio tyres have a much more limited choice regarding manufacturers and winter tyre models. There's no options from Vredestein for example which, after 20 years of using winters, is my much preferred winter tyre manufacturer (their summer tyres I would avoid however!) for the Yeti.

Just exchanged the old Fabia II scout 1.6 tdi for a new Fabia III 1.2 tsi (110) and was disappointed to realise that my current set of winter tyres (205/45 R16) from the scout won't fit onto the new car as they've changed the tyre width on the newer version of the Fabia - grrrh. So.......I'm thinking of calling Skoda Parts tomorrow to consider their steel/w/tyre option ( http://www.skodaparts.com/product/fabia---roomster-winter-tyres-and-steel-wheels-49972 ) which I'm guessing are 15" steels and some fairly reasonable tyre brand (possibly sized 205/50?), although I've wondered not just about the cost (£600), but any extras possibly needed (different wheel bolts?). Or....simply ordering a set of Continental Contiwintercontact TS 850s from Tyremen (https://www.tyremen.co.uk/tyres/21545r16-continental-contiwintercontact-ts-850-90v-xl) costing £511 for a set of 4 tyres which I can just change x2 a year for approx £60x2 a year (current charges locally) Being impatient and not wanting to wait until tomorrow to call Skoda, does anyone know what the likely tyre sizes of the Skoda parts combination will be, in order that I can think ahead, work out the price differentials between 15" winter tyres vs 16" winter tyres for future projected costs? I'm assuming 15 " tyres will be generally cheaper than 16", regarding like-for-like brands, if/when i come to replace the Skoda parts tyres. Sorry that's all a bit confusing, but you know what it's like when you're faced with lots of uncertainties and you're brains become addled from too much online research! :sweat: Any other advice or hearing anecdotal experiences would be welcome too. Just to confirm, where we live we do need winter tyres so I've discounted all-seasons from the also complex equation of possibilities.

Thanks for that reply. It was a Skoda dealership and they have speedily emailed me this morning admitting that it should have been DAB, as advertised, and they will send their "technology specialist to come to you" once he's returned from annual leave to "fit the unit into your car", at my convenience. That's a 600 mile round trip for them. Seems like very good customer service for what must be a genuine error on their part. Given some of the contributions above i wonder how easy a tech fix is going to be - we'll see how it fairs....

Well jolly good show for you and you can now sit back cosily enveloped in self-satisfied smugness. If you don't have any useful, interesting or helpful comments to add - why bother posting,? You could have ignored this thread and useful spent the time reorganizing your sock draw or whatever else 'floats your little boat '- really!

Thanks for that Urrell. A quick 'google' revealed some other interesting facts (e.g http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/absorbent_glass_mat_agm). So perhaps the 'felting' is not simply cost related but due to optimal battery functioning conditions of AGMs.

I take it you don't mean Annual General Meetings :D ..... AGM's ?

Hey thanks. Lots of helpful comments and ideas above. I've today driven the Yeti to areas where I know the DAB signal is strong (the Beeb DAB website provides a coloured UK map regarding reception in different areas) and it's definitely not functioning in a DAB mode. I've double checked the Ad. (it was on Autotrader and I've printed a copy off) and it definitely says "This car comes with......DAB Radio/CD/MP3....etc." Definitely no CD either, just a SD slot, but that's not an issue. I've just emailed the seller to seek advice/confirmation, and maybe a solution. If they agree they're at fault, and considering the information you've all provided above, it doesn't seems as if a reto fit is an option. Would a fair compromise be for the seller to provide me with a Smartlink activation code at no cost? Or might there be tech problems with that too?

That's an interesting point. Hopefully I'll not need to change it any time soon, as the 'old' TSI managed 70,000 miles without any battery issues. This newer Yeti is a start-stop and I'm still getting used to it. It's stalled on me a couple of times, at slow speeds, each time while turning right into a road junction, having stopped to allow traffic to pass, which I've put down to my not getting used to the difference in performance between the 1.8 tsi and the diesel 150 PS.

It was one of the first things I noticed when I opened the bonnet - :notme: WTF is that? Very New Age.... :sun:

Yeap - that makes sense. I seem to recall hearing that diesels tend to work their batteries harder too (although I'm not sure how true that is). Thanks for the reply.

I don't know if it matters - that the purpose of my question, as well as my general sense of curiosity about changes and their reasons.

Sorry, another question. Does the 2016 Bolero come with DAB? The ad. for my car said it has a DAB radio, but I can only see FM/AM options on the touch screen 'button' in left-hand lower corner. Perhaps (he thinks hopefully) this is because I'm out of DAB range at present (its parked in the rural north Pennines at present)?

I've just collected my No2 new(er) Yeti and was alarmed to see that the battery box looks like some felted origami effort. What happened to the old solid (well ok.... plastic) battery box with sturdy clips n'all that my old 1.8 tsi had? I'm sure there's a good reason - other than cost. Anyone know?

About to 'swap' my Yeti and will be replacing the locking nuts for it's final journey (sniffle, sniffle) to the dealers, so I'm glad I kept them. Just hope I don't need to use the spare wheel on the journey - doh! Also means I have a ready set of wheel bolts for the next Yeti, once I replace it's lockers, which I will do PDQ when its sitting on my drive (along with popping in the old spare wheel and mudguards).... !

True, but their new SCR engines with Adblue (urea), VAG are still 'taking the p**s', quite literally. I blame their new chief engineer, Dr Jimmy Riddle! Seriously though, with the news recently that major cities around the world are banning diesel engines (and this will catch on), this could spell the end of the automobile diesel engine era.

I've noticed that the Skoda UK's used cars site has been listing a wide range of nearly new Yeti variants, mostly registered June 2016, and with low 'showroom' mileages (e.g 16 miles through to 100 miles). These vehicles seem to be snapped up pretty quickly. I assume these cars are gradually being released on the market from the 'old' stock reserves, as most appear to have the older, CR engines. Anyone have any further info. on this phenomena?

Thank you again Mumpsin for that extremely helpful, informative and well measured reply. As you've gathered, I'm still pondering my options and recently test drove a Subaru XV (petrol 2.0L). My initial impression was that it was not as spritely as the petrol Yeti and a rather firm ride, although it did appear reassuringly 'solid' and the higher ground clearance could be a plus too. Kit levels are however less generous when compared to a similarly priced used Yeti, but the 5 year warranty might go somewhat to counterbalance the generally lacklustre motor-press reviews (perhaps!). Choices! Choices! Aaarrgh...

Just wondering, as I guess you've done the research, whether the 1.4 tsi engine has fixed the alleged problems with the 1.8 tsi re timing chain tensor issues? I bought an extended warranty at the close of the standard warranty on the basis of these rumours and this paid dividends when I had to have the turbo replaced just a couple of weeks before the end of the extended warranty (nothing to do with the tensor though). So currently, warranty-less, I'm also keen to find an alternative to the present yeti!

Has to be a 4x4 for me, due to where I live (north Pennines) and the nature of my work/commute.