A couple of threads recently about 1. under-bonnet insulation and 2. possible changes in component covers etc. FWIW, here's a pic of Annie's innards (quite decorous!), delivered to the dealer early August 2012, so presumably MY13.

Requests for closeups or other views would be dealt with as and when I can, but don't expect me to be able to identify specific bits - my personal motor maintenance ended when they stopped fitting distributors and carburettors!

Prise of the black Skoda badge, then cover up the VW logo underneath with the new chrome Skoda badge - sorted!

Edited 7 October, 201213 yr by Truthseeker

Re " my personal motor maintenance ended when they stopped fitting distributors and carburettors! "

Tell me about iit, not only is it no longer possible to do basic maintenance but well nigh impossible to individually identiy the loads of items under the bonnet. No wonder why the small independent garages are becoming less and less in number but the remaining ones still more competent than the main agents, which has been my experience.

They are quite easy to do basic work on including servicing.

It seems to be that because it looks more complicated, people don't attempt it or have the confidence.

I totally agree with Bossfox, the Yeti is simple to do your own maintainence/servicing on, the oil filter is a little fiddly to get out, as it needs a small bracket ( one screw ) to be removed which sits directly above it, the rest is straightforward. An engine is an engine, only sometimes the bits are in different places.

.....it needs a small bracket ( one screw ) to be removed which sits directly above it..... An engine is an engine, only sometimes the bits are in different places.

Uh huh.... So firstly locate the oil filter. Easy - it's the thingy with the bracket above it that's fixed with one screw....(instructions continue up to the point where the screw has been dropped but isn't on the ground, and the poor old back is acheing beyond mortal tolerance etc etc.)

Re engine bits, they're not the same bits that they used to be and they tend to need a computer rather than a feeler guage!

Each to his/her own, but personally I've done my time with skinned knuckles and Swarfega . Over to the professionals!

If you are interested in engines etc they are all the same. If you are changing the oil via the drain plug, and drop the screw mentioned, it will be on the floor, as you will have removed the under tray, to get at the sump plug. Feeler gauges will still be required if stripping an engine completly. The computerised bit is only for the sensors and ECU, if you don't mess with them no problems. Oil and filters, brake fluid,pads and discs,remain as was, if you've done it before you can do it now, regardless of age.

...if you've done it before you can do it now, regardless of age.

Ah Anzio! I admire your confidence and enthusiasm! Unfortunately it doesn't work quite like that for everyone. The fun and satisfaction started disappearing because of increasing physical discomfort (various factors). And I could pay someone else to do it, properly, in half the time it would take me, while I carried on doing other useful things!