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Ah Yes! I've litteraly just, (as in yesterday) bought a 2017 1.4 TSI SE L 5dr DSG. The comments you've received so far are excellent.... There are some that I'd add too. Apologies in advance for the war and peace 😂 1st off - Do an HPI, Experian etc check! Visuals: Check all of the panels over. Wings, doors and check the panel gaps etc for paint & possible repairs. Check the sills for dents, (rubbish tyre fitters etc). Check the windscreen - Nice if it has the original Skoda stamped screen with the ticket holder in it. Whilst your're at it check the VIN No in the windscreen from outside nearest the passengers side under the wiper, and check it against the number stamped on the driver's side inner wing, under the bonnet. Check these two against the paper VIN sticker in the boot to the left of the spare wheel, under the carpet. Check spare wheel and tools (if fitted) whilst you're there. Check interior, steering wheel, switches, seats for operation, and wear and tear. Make sure that you turn the aircon on full blast cold then fully up to max heat to make sure all work ok. Check Tyres! Need to have meaty tread of course, plus be reputable brands and ideally all 4 matching... Failing that, matching pairs essential. Keys... 2 or even 3 Keys (ideal), and an owners wallet is important to me.. If it only has one key then cut the price down... Original Owners handbook is important to me, as it has the vehicle VIN on the inside cover. Mechanicals/Electricals: Check engine over. Check condition of oil. Brake fluid is clear. Check that coolant is pink and NOT muddy red. (failed Silikat bag). Ask me how I know? Check if possible exhaust and condition underneath. Check that engine starts up free of all rattling, smoke and check that engine dashboard fault lights are non-existant. Make sure you're happy with how the car drives. When the car gets up to temp, check that Stop/Start works okay.. Watch on the dashboard & observe the gearbox go smoothly through all 7 gears. Have a go in Sport and Manual modes, plus use the steering wheel paddles (if they're fitted). Test reverse, full lock left/right and check park sensors/camera (if fitted). Handbrake, brakes. Check dampers for leaks & that springs look ok - (The amount of times I've seen MOT advisories "Dampers show light misting of oil" or "' Coil spring Spring fractured/broken" on VAG cars)... Check the LED headlights (If you're able to). DSG Gearbox and Timing belt/Water pump changes. Depending on mileage, check to see whether these have been done? If your car is fitted with the 7 Speed Dry Clutch DQ200 DSG box (like mine), then there seems to be a great deal of contention about whether it needs oil change or not? I myself need to read up on this, as I'm still not sure? Paperwork: Check service history thoroughly... Hopefully if it has Dealership (ideal) or registered independent servicing (2nd best). If so, then that work will (should) have been captured online. A 2019 car should have that. Paper invoices always help. The amount of cars I've looked at, advertised as "Full Service History" only to have big chunks missing between services is laughable, but please do keep in mind that if the car is on a 'Long life' Service interval and does low miles annually, then it is possible that the car may not have visited a service centre every single year...Take time to pour over the paperwork and cross check it against the MOTs, and change of ownership etc. As suggested above follow the MOT history to check whether historic issues were/have been addressed, and ask for a car with a short MOT to have a fresh one put on. Sorry for the essay, but throughout my multiple Skoda ownerships I've been caught out on nearly all of the above, mostly through my own ignorance, stupidity, lack of attention/ awareness, but sometimes through seller craftiness. I appreciate that what I've listed may well be overkill, but I'd say that an HPI (or similar) check, plu an MOT history check whist you're having a cuppa can sometimes tell you whether it's even worth going to see a car as the results you get back can sometimes be that obvious. Good luck. I'm sure you'll find a great one!

This is really brilliant help. Thank you so much 😄

Thank you so much. You Guys are the best. PM Sent. Many, Many thanks. 😊

Hi all. As per the tile. I wonder on the offchance whether anyone with the necessary access can run a Service History & Factory Options printout report for me please (assuming that one exists)?? I'm more than happy to pay. Thanks in advance 😊

Sounds fantastic. I have bought a Match 5.4 but need to get a loom, so I'm interested. Do you have any pics or details of your install? It'd be great to see them.. Thanks.

Fair play to you man..... This level of perseverance and sheer man hours spent is truly remarkable.... And a great Read!

That Comment which the service guy made does look to be correct, according to the Cam Belt Guidance change which I picked up from a member on these Forums... So much conflicting information about this - it's mind boggling...Worth a read though.. HTH Cam Belt Guidance change (1).pdf

Oh man. That is great news. Good Job! The 150TDi is a sound choice and all SE Ls are well equipped. You've done your research and chewed over all of all of the posts, so as long as you're happy then its a winner. I think the Spare Wheel size (16") which you have is fine (IMO, not everyone's), but there's always the option to buy larger if you so wish... Thanks so much for the update.

Hopefully @Carlston will be along later and see this. He seems to be a bit of a specialist when it comes to suspension components and part numbers. Certainly helped me out with a recent query, so might well be able to do the same here.

Hi OP. We're all wondering... Have you managed to make a purchase yet? If so what did you get? Thanks

White Triumph Dolomite 1500HL... CHM 342V.. I'm a bit of a Saddo with old registration Numbers too. Maybe just a Saddo full stop 😂.

Its just my opinion. Not everyone is going to agree, so fair play. BTW Min are 6.5J and ET51 which doesn't help things at all 😊

Attached... I didn't find out about this VAG policy until the very day my Cambelt & Water pump were in the process of being replaced.... Typical! At least I now have peace of mind - to compliment my empty wallet 😆 Cam Belt Guidance change (1).pdf

To be honest, most Superbs WILL come with either18" or 19" wheels. 17" wheels are the exception, and come fitted as standard to the Greenlines (like mine), and maybe a few other models... In my honest opinion 17" wheels on a car of this size might ride nicely, but they look like Toy wheels, especially as they're either only 6.5J or 7J wide. From a side view they look Ridiculous (IMO). RE: My early on comment about 'Full Sized Spare wheel' . There has been a lot mention about having the correct size to allow ACC to work etc. That is not really a major concern for me. So long as my spare is full-sized (i.e. not a space saver) then all is is fine for me. I don't need it to drive me any big distances, just far enough to get me moving, home, or just out of the way in the event of a tyre blow out in the middle of no-where on a dark night. (Been there, done that). M25 Watford stretch, and A33 Stratfield Turgis. Never again.

Hi there. Although I cannot comment about the Battery drain. Could I/we please ask.. 1) What sort of Mileage you do daily/weekly? Are they Short, around trips or longer A road/Motorway blasts? 2) Can you can recall how frequently the DPF regens are taking place? 3) When your garage ran diagnostics did they report back on what the DPF Soot levels were/ are? This looks like a related issue from many years ago, although we cannot see what the resolution was Thanks