New to the Skoda club and loving it so far!

[wawilkinson]

Hi all - I've just returned after collecting my Skoda Superb Elegance estate (2.0 TDI CR 170 DSG) and I'm absolutely loving it so far!

The car is a 10-reg, only covered 25k miles and is in great condition!

So just thought I'd say hi and I'm sure I'll be seeking advice in the near future!!

I already need to track down a replacement LED torch for the boot - for completeness - and decent some floor mats!!

[vulcan]

Hi and welcome enjoy the Superb

[gallego1968]

Hi and welcome aboard.

[Chan110]

Hi mate and welcome!

U get a torch for your estate?

Dont think there is one for the hatchback :-(

As for mats - i just got some original ones for £38.

Good quality with logo - but too thin for my liking in my opinion.

[wawilkinson]

Yep, there should be a torch in the rear of my Elegance Estate...only reason I bought the car... (joke)

They're the mats I'm after, can I ask where you bought them from - presumably they came with all the fixings?

Edited 5 February, 2013 by wawilkinson

[Chan110]

Bought mats from SkodaParts.com (Bickerton Skoda in Sheffield).

Thy seem to be very accomodating in giving discounts! :-)

According to their website there are 3 kinds of mats:

1. Rubber abt £32

2. Carpet with logo abt £42

3. Premier carpet with logo (same as (2) but nicer edgings) abt £42

(3) is now discontinued and i bought the last set for £38 (further discounted)

with 4 carpet screws.

Thomasz at SkodaParts (top bloke) said a new product has replaced (3) and cost abt £54.

The main Skoda website only sells the rubber and carpet mats (2?) <- carpets £42.

If u really want the Skoda mats.

I suggest u go to your local Skoda to see thm so tht u know wot u getting.

Thn decide where u want to buy from...

[Chan110]

My thread:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/262973-i-found-my-superb-shes-called-audrey/page__st__360

But still trying to figure out how to fix the floor mats to the floor ...

[wawilkinson]

Thanks chap, I'll probably take a trip to the local Skoda dealer to take a look first then.

FYI - I just found a boot torch on eBay so got that one covered at least...

[Chan110]

Thanks chap, I'll probably take a trip to the local Skoda dealer to take a look first then.

FYI - I just found a boot torch on eBay so got that one covered at least...

Nice one!

How much for torch?

Genuine?

[wawilkinson]

£11.95 including postage;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261164802194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

It's used, but hopefully ok - won't really be able to tell until it gets here - looks ok to me though.

[Chan110]

Thks.

Rechargeable by placing in the combi backdood slot i assume?

Standard AA/AAA batteries i hope?

[wawilkinson]

Yep, will be rechargeable but not sure on the battery type - will crack it open once it arrives!

Just picked up some mats (same as above) from my local dealer for £42 which I thought was ok, only £4 more than you paid...

The car is set to an annual service, so I enquired about costs - £129 for mine, again which is ok - and asked if they'd do the Columbus firmware and maps, to which they said they would for £30...I seem to remember this being mentioned in another thread i.e. some dealers will do it as a 'bit on the side' as such...

I'm pretty happy with that, although would do it myself if I could source the 'files' - I'm an IT consultant so happy with firmware flashing/map uploading...

[Chan110]

Cool mate!

Any pics of the mats?

Has it got the black woven edges or cloth edges?

There is no harm in asking for discounts at dealers too!

My £38 was originally £43!

And u may even get discount for being BriSkoda member! :-)

I paid a fixed price of £350 for nx / year service including MOT at Skoda Leeds.

Paying the 2 years separately and MOT would have cost me maybe another £100+ more.

Also ring a few local Skoda dealers to compare prices!!!

Yes - some thread here said their local dealers upgrade maps for free etc.

I not asked yet.

Also there were 3 recalls for Superb (2 in 2009 and1 in 2011).

U might ned to chk yours been recalled in 2011:

Also i think there was a FREE relaminate of the Skoda badge if yours

is badly worn (open field action 6FF1):

[wawilkinson]

I will take a pic of the mats and post here shortly, but without looking I think they have woven edges. Fixings were already in the car so just clipped straight in and I now have some spare fixings if required in the future...

I'll check the recall information with the dealer when I put it in for a service, thanks! Fuel leak obviously a worry, but I had read about badges wearing early, so took a good look at it before buying (not that it would have been a deal breaker) and it looks fine currently. Will keep an eye on it though as warranty expires in July.

I believe the £129 price is standard for cars 3yr to 10yrs (mines not quite 3yrs old yet but he said they'd do it for the £129 anyway) and its based on a minor service (1yr/10k miles), I believe the major was £100 more or so and obviously an MOT would be an addition...They said it looks like the car has been set to a fixed (yearly) service rather than variable, hence the service notification already - the previous owner had it serviced in Feb12 and its done less than 10k miles since then.

I'm only doing circa 10k miles a year currently, so the same yearly, minor service should be fine...

[Chan110]

Sorry typo!

Mines £350 for 2 year service (annual + major + mot).

Dealer cost here:

http://www.skoda.co.uk/GBR/owners/national-pricing/Pages/servicing.aspx

http://www.skoda.co.uk/GBR/owners/national-pricing/Pages/Maintenance.aspx

[wawilkinson]

Yep, so I've just been quoted the standard dealer prices, but you've got yourself a deal!

I'll see if I can get a similar deal or the MOT thrown in this time round...

[lfc958]

I would question the charge for updating the columbus firmware, as any bolero updates i have had, have not been charged for.

However the maps update may be different.

Microsoft & Apple dont charge for updates ( only whole OS changes), so why do the car maunufacturers.

[RainbowFire]

Microsoft & Apple dont charge for updates ( only whole OS changes), so why do the car maunufacturers.

I was charged to get Vista to work properly..................the cost of an update to Windows 7 ;)

It seems that there is no consistancy across the dealer network for updates: some people get charged, some do not. If it's to fix an issue, there really shouldn't be a charge.

[wawilkinson]

I agree, charging for fw and map upgrades is cheeky...I'm still mulling it over so may try 'other options' or simply insist they do it for free!

On another note, I got my boot torch through the post today and although listed as used is in A1 condition...pics attached.

It has two LED lights in 'torch mode' and then a standard light on top which acts as an additional boot light when stowed away!

[Chan110]

So it looks like it takes 3 AAA rechargeable batteries?

As for map upgrades.

Lucky if free from dealer!

I hear from other car forums to upgrade to latest maps its £200+ from dealer!

My Scooby had DVD satnav - so only cost me to buy £35 latest maps from internet.

With my Superb - its a Harddrive - unsure if u can buy cheaper 3rd party maps to install?

[RainbowFire]

As with most things, it's all about the money.

Columbus is an extra in terms of money. Then you are made to feel like you need the regular updates at a cost.

When the update DVD is put into the slot, don't you hear the "ker-ching ker-ching ker-ching" noise? ;)

[wawilkinson]

Yep, 3 x AAA batteries in the torch, so nice and easy to replace!

I agree, charging for new maps is money for old rope but most car manufacturers and sat nav companies do it...

It's not an issue for me, I will try and get it done for free, one way or another and if not I don't see it being a massive issue...

[wawilkinson]

Just added a 'Skoda' tax disc holder - can't stand dealer holders and worst still it was proper stuck and resulted in the screen needing a good clean!

Not the best pics, but you get the idea!

Nice and cheap off eBay and actually has a decent quality feel to it, despite clearly being 'home-made'...

It has a 'Pleather' feel and decent weight, with a well printed logo - subtle and understated...just like the Superb!!

[Chan110]

Nice and subtle it is mate!

I didn't like the one that came with my car - and I couldn't afford the one BriSkoda was selling (did u know they sell one here, check out the SHOP link?).

I love this one, same price as the BriSkoda one, but it was too pricey (magnectic):

Love this one too, but didn't like the seller's feedbacks (only £2.99 non-magnetic):

In the end, I settle for this (non-magnetic):

[wawilkinson]

Yep, saw the middle one on there too but preferred just the black and white writing - looks a bit retro too!

I've had the aluminium ones in the past but think they are a little bulky and a bit boy-racer-ish...just my opinion though!