morning

monday morning im off on a 2 hour trip to look at a less then 12 month old 1.8TSi Elegance

even though its new is there anything to look out for,(car is at a main skoda dealer) any software updates that should of been carried out over the last few months ie satnav etc ....

im going to ask (assuming its got them) to switch on the DRL but didnt know if anything else to ask/advise as the deal is if i go to them to sign up they will deliver car to me

thanks

I have just changed from 2010 VRS CR170 DSG to a Superb 1.8TSi Elegance DSG

Q's

Has it been serviced, check service book. Use Maxidot to check service date and is it on fixed or variable

Will the Columbus allow 7 digit postcode entry. If not get them to update firmware and maps

Has it been an accident

Has it got a spare wheel

Is the umbrella in the rear NS door

What is the state of the Thermisto alloys. They can delaminate quite easily due their Diamond finish. Got the dealer to refurb mine

If its got Lunas, I'll swap

Are both keys present. You can set each key to a different seat position

Check the oil level

Have a close look at the paintwork for chips, dents etc

Hope that helps

IMO the 1.8TSi is a great engine, quieter and smoother than the CR170 diesel I had

The whole car is more sophisticated and comfortable than the Octavia

any software updates that should of been carried out over the last few months ie satnav etc ....

im going to ask (assuming its got them) to switch on the DRL but didnt know if anything else to ask/advise as the deal is if i go to them to sign up they will deliver car to me

thanks

V7 maps (when 7 digit postcodes were introduced) came around October...ish 2010, so this one should be OK (my Dec 2010 car has V7, but some newer ones did not - it should of come with V7 and suitable FW, so get the dealer to update it FOC if need be)

DRL's came as std in May 2010 and can be turned on and off in the MFD (maxidot)

Has it been serviced, check service book. Use Maxidot to check service date and is it on fixed or variable

Has it got a spare wheel

Is the umbrella in the rear NS door

What is the state of the Thermisto alloys. They can delaminate quite easily due their Diamond finish. Got the dealer to refurb mine

Service may not be due to them all coming from the factory on variable servicing (some dealers however change them to time and date - 10K / 12months, if this is the case make sure it has been serviced)

Spare wheel was optionsl (along with the jack and toolkit) if it doesn't have one then get the dealer to include one - he will probably just swap it out of another Superb :think:

Between May and December 2010 the umbrella was dropped from the std spec, either way get them to supply one FOC if it is missing.

Do NOT get the Thermisto's refurbished - the 'white worm' is covered under warranty so get them replaced, check the round Skoda badges whilst you are at it as they also suffer from the 'white worm' .

What options has the car got over std Elegance trim?

How many owners has the car had - look at the V5 for yourself, don't take the dealers word for it!

Give the car a good going over paying careful attention to 'shopping trolley dents' these can usually be removed easily by a PDR guy for pennies also check the wheels are not curbed, get the dealer to repair any dents / scratched etc FOC.

Is it a maunual or DSG? if the latter check the box is working perfectly as replacement mechatrinic units are £1,500+ (great whilst under warranty.... not so good if you are footing the bill!)

Floor mats are not std on any Superb any more, if it has them great, but MUCH better quality can be bought for less money than the OE ones, so don't buy any from Skoda.

Mudflaps however are cheap and very easy to fit and the OE ones fit perfectly

I did the following check list for my December 2010 Superb Elegance (estate) which is a manual 170CR:

Standard Equipment / Optional Equipment Ordered SE / Elegance / AS OF: 30.6.2010

12V Socket in mid console and boot

18†‘Luna’ alloys 7.5J x 18†- FOC

2 folding hooks in boot

3 headrests rear, height adjustable

4 Spoke leather multi-function steering wheel (inc controls for radio and telephone)

8 loudspeakers

Adjustable instrument illumination

Air conditioned glovebox

Alarm with interior monitoring and tilt sensor

Aluminium floor plates in boot with sliding partition tether system (Estate only)

Auto dimming rear view mirror - £55

Bi-Xenon lights with AFS (Adaptive Front-light System)

Boarding spots (under door mirrors)

Body coloured bumpers

Body coloured door handles

Chrome Roof Rails (Estate only)

Chrome trim on lower boot

Chrome window surrounds

‘Columbus’ colour touchscreen satellite navigation

system with Voice Control, SD card reader up to

32GB, MP3 and 3.5mm aux in socket (no 6CD

autochanger) V7 (7333) Maps & installation disc

Cruise control

Curtain airbags

Cup holders in the mid-console

Door open indicator

Driver and passenger front airbags

Driver and passenger seat belt warning buzzer

Driver’s knee airbag

Dual-zone air conditioning

Electric windows (front and rear)

with child safety system

Electrically adjustable front seats,

driver’s seat with memory

(no storage box under passenger seat) Full Black leather upholstery & Heated front seats

Electrically adjustable body coloured door mirrors

(with integrated indicators)

Electrically folding door mirrors (after locking of car) with auto dimming function

Electromechanical speed dependent power steering

Electronic engine immobilizer

Electrically operated boot with automatic parcel shelf retract - £500

ESP incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDL+HBA

Floor mats - £55

Front aero windscreen wipers

Front armrest

Front fog lighs with cornering function

Front headrests, height adjustable

Fuel supply cut-off (in event of accident)

Gas strut for engine cover

Glasses storage compartment

Headlight washers

Heated washer nozzles - £35

Heated windscreen - £235

Heated front seats

Height adjustable front armrest

Interior door handle illumination

ISOFIX (2 outer rear seats)

Light Assistant (coming home and tunnel light)

Lower grille chrome surround (front)

Luggage space illumination

Manual air-conditioning

Metallic paint - £410

Park assist (includes front and rear parking sensors and Maxi-Dot) - £425

Net on mid console

Passenger airbag switch-off

Pollen and dust filter with sensor

Premium GSM III telephone preparation with Bluetooth® (UHV and rSAP)†

Protective chrome side mouldings

Rain sensor

Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners

Remote central locking

Removable LED light in boot (Estate only)

Removable parcel shelf

Side airbags front

Small leather pack (steering wheel, gearknob and gaiter)

‘Space saver’ wheel / toolkit - £65

Speed warning indicator

Split folding rear seats

Storage box under passenger seat

Storage pockets on rear of front seats

Sunset glass from B pillar back - £210

Ticket holder on A-pillar

Tinted glass

TPM (Tyre Pressure Monitor)

Trip computer

Umbrella in rear door

Vanity mirror with illumination,

driver and passenger

Variable boot floor - £165

Ventilation outlets in B pillar

Warning triangle in luggage space

Wood décor - £125

HTH