Does anyone else find 1st to 2nd a bit notchy on their Octavia Vrs petrol mine is 06 plate done 50k , also engaging 1st when cold seems quite stiff just wondering if there is some kind of adjustment that can improve it, rest of gearchanges are perfect, any help greatly appreciated.

I have this with my 57 vrs diesel. When its warmed up seems fine, first 15-20 minutes seems notchy and stiff.

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This guide here will sort you out.

There is a video at the bottom of the page that is very good and has the exact proceedure(check it out first).

You may need to register with the site to gain access but it is a very good site for VAG.

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Yes mines is now...including 5th, it was fine until the dealer fecked about with it

Superb guide friendlyfire thanks for that might go play the dumbo card with the dealer see if can get them do it not sure if my 2nd hand Skoda warranty covers an adjustment but no harm in trying , will post here when sorted let ya all know how gone on and what the improvements are.Thanks again for all comments and help

Mine feels notchy when cold, smooth as silk when warmed up. Always has done in the 18months I've had it.

Feel better for knowing its not just mine , hoping to get an update to you all in next 2 weeks, mine is the same when warm seems fine just really annoying when cold almost dread the first couple of 1st to 2nd changes, apart from that still love the Vrs

Wonder if changing the oil to something better would help.

something like this, http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-981-fuchs-titan-sintofluid-sae-75w-80-synthetic-manual-transmission-fluid.aspx

Hoping an adjustment off the dealer will cure it but that will be my next move to change the fluid , good quality fresh oil surely will be an improvement and not expensive to do

My octy is like this when cold,i took it back to garage but they said there was nothing wrong with it,after oil has warmed up its fine. Mine had 11k when i got it,now on 25k & still fine.

Hi all, just spoke to local Skoda dealer said my warranty for used car won't cover an adjustment but not expensive to do a linkage adjustment, the dealer i bought car off is miles away so be cheaper drop it in to local dealer and have it done can't fit it in til a couple of weeks so will post an update when done might even consider the TTS short shifter when sorted as well seen some members on here say good things about them and make a big difference