argh - now thinking I should have put a TPM (tyre pressure monitor) on the order for a 1.2TSI SE for March. Need to tell dealer tomorrow (eek today) whether I want tpm, if not too late already. Is it worth the extra money? Also my husband added mudflaps to the order whilst I was sorting out other bits of spec and I don't think I want these as I think they'll catch on all the kerbs/road humps I have to negotiate at work.

Yeti owners please give a yes/no/comments to:

a) TPM

mudflaps

The TPM system used on the Yeti and Octy is a very basic system and I dont think its worth having. All it does is monitor the rotational difference between the wheels on the same axle and flag a warning if it changes. The system is a pain to setup and must be manually reset each time you adjust the tyre pressures, and does ocassionally trigger false alerts whilst also failing to flag genuine punctures.

Mudflaps get a yes from me, although I am sure others will say otherwise.

The Yeti mudflaps are relatively small and do not catch on kerbs or bumps unless they are large. The also have little effect on keeping the car clean and the rear door soon clags up with mud and (at present) salt spray. If you are serious about mud and spray, you will need a big set from Halfords!!

The Yeti mudflaps are relatively small and do not catch on kerbs or bumps unless they are large. The also have little effect on keeping the car clean and the rear door soon clags up with mud and (at present) salt spray. If you are serious about mud and spray, you will need a big set from Halfords!!

Very good report. Aftermarket for me. Some big floppy rally type ones then!

Long story but I didn't spec TPM on the first order but when I had to re-order I did include it. As mannyo suggests it is a basic system using ABS to monitor differences in rotational speed between wheels. Had no false alarms so far easy to reset and it's not complained when I changed to smaller 16" rims and winter tyres.

Would always go for mudflaps; with the ground clearance on the Yeti the chances of catching them are about nil unless your planning off-roading. I have the Skoda approved flaps on mine and yes the sides still get covered (less than without them though) but as Anthony1 points out you would need large rally type to reduce this and for day to day road use that might be a tad OTT.

One thing I would recommend is ESP if you have not already spec'd it, saved me on a couple of occasions on motorways while taking very evasive manoeuvres getting out off the way of lane changers who don't bother with looking :S

Regards,

TP

I have added the TPM to the order for our Yeti, for a couple of reasons:

1) we're not having a spare wheel, so if a slow puncture develops I would rather be alerted by the TPM with a chance to get it repaired without having to resort to filling it with the tyre repair stuff which normally then requires a replacement tyre.

2) it's cheap.

As for the mudflaps, I think I will fit a set once we get the car. As the rear overhang is very short, most of the water off the rear tyres gets thrown upwards and over the rear of the car and makes rear visibility in the wet poor. I know the OEM flaps aren't big enough to stop this, but they should help in reducing it. Aftermarket ones are probably better at reducing this, but I doubt they'd look as nice.

Edited 31 December, 200916 yr by jlwah

I was once advised that TPM is useful if the car has ESP as the ESP system can compensate for rotational differences between wheels caused by under-inflation which the driver might otherwise notice. I'm afraid I'm too technically ignorant to know if this is true, but it sounds plausible!

OK - stopped worrying about mudflaps. I'll keep them on the order and I think they look aesthetically pleasing breaking up (please not literally!) those huge wheel arches. TPM still not sure about. I have got ESP as part of Park Assist as it was cheaper getting Park Assist than front sensors+ESP. The dealer has assured me the ESP on Park Assist is the same as the ESP option and it does look slightly clearer in the new Jan brochure that this is the case as the ESP option now states it is for 2wd only.

Really glad I only change my car every 10 years or so. Too stressful spending all this money that depreciates so quickly. Last car bought May 2000, 3 months off scrappage scheme-grrr, and at 39,900miles only just run in!

OK - stopped worrying about mudflaps. I'll keep them on the order and I think they look aesthetically pleasing breaking up (please not literally!) those huge wheel arches. TPM still not sure about. I have got ESP as part of Park Assist as it was cheaper getting Park Assist than front sensors+ESP. The dealer has assured me the ESP on Park Assist is the same as the ESP option and it does look slightly clearer in the new Jan brochure that this is the case as the ESP option now states it is for 2wd only.

Really glad I only change my car every 10 years or so. Too stressful spending all this money that depreciates so quickly. Last car bought May 2000, 3 months off scrappage scheme-grrr, and at 39,900miles only just run in!

your Yeti should last you another 10! I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it when you get it

Another tick for the OEM mudflaps. I ordered them before getting the Yeti and Allams kindly fitted them during the PDI (thanks, James!). They look good, as far as mudflaps can, and having driven in a fair bit of rain on the M40 yesterday I think they do a pretty good job of reducing the spray (and therefore dirt) that would otherwise be attaching itself to the backend. Similarly the front ones can't do any harm!

I didn't go for the TPM as it is a very basic system. Time will tell if that was a sensible decision....!

Just wondering, with some cars, splashing through puddles causes a shower to cascade over the front headlamps and bonnet, occasionally over the front windscreen also. Can anyone say if that also happens to the Yeti?

Just wondering, with some cars, splashing through puddles causes a shower to cascade over the front headlamps and bonnet, occasionally over the front windscreen also. Can anyone say if that also happens to the Yeti?

Short answer is yes, looks impressive until it hits the screen

Not been a serious issue though.

TP

I thought that it might, I can not remember a car that I have owned that did not, even large full size 4x4's. Some rally cars have squishy rubber mud-flaps in front of the wheels to prevent splash back. I wonder if they are made up kits or just D I Y out of conveyor-belt rubber.