Don't know if this problem has already been posted, but I already had to change the front driver's door striker (not sure if that's the right word as I speak french :/) because of a rattling noise when driving. Now passenger door is beginning to rattle when listening to music with Canton sound system 

got a squeekee noise from the driver seat,it's the leather rubbing against the plastic and every time i press the clutch With foot the seat squeek.. first time i heard it i was thinking it came from the clutch pedal..

Not sure if this has been posted, but the speedometer markings (grey on grey) are a pain if the backlighting is not on.

Ok 3 months in, the start stop is driving me mad! Reckon I'll need to try and get it switched off permanently.

The headlights are also poor, the most annoying thing is xenons aren't included on a scout for the price.Brighter bulbs are needed for winter.

 Yep have to admit my time with start/stop is going to be short lived on this one. Don't know if it is a euro6 thing or MY16 but 3 times it cut the engine while the car was still rolling today.

 

It seems a lot more aggressive than others I have driven even previous Octy3s

 

Didn't want to trash it completely for the odd time it is useful but I feel the VCDS might be coming out again as long as it doesn't screw up 19 like 5f

Yep have to admit my time with start/stop is going to be short lived on this one. Don't know if it is a euro6 thing or MY16 but 3 times it cut the engine while the car was still rolling today.

It seems a lot more aggressive than others I have driven even previous Octy3s

Didn't want to trash it completely for the odd time it is useful but I feel the VCDS might be coming out again as long as it doesn't screw up 19 like 5f

Some folks in Superb 3 forum also report a overly aggressive start/stop.

It doesnt sound right, Ive never had it stop while the car is still in motion.

I think one of them is going to have it looked at.

I find it kind of brilliant, its so easy to control if you want it to stop or not.

Some folks in Superb 3 forum also report a overly aggressive start/stop.

It doesnt sound right, Ive never had it stop while the car is still in motion.

I think one of them is going to have it looked at.

I find it kind of brilliant, its so easy to control if you want it to stop or not.

Have to admit I found it fine on other machines, but reading what they are saying on the Superb forum makes me think it might be a change this year or a fault. I've got the same machine as you so it shouldn't be any different. I've got it to work a few times and when it does it is good but the rest of the time it is a pain.

See what they say when the look at it

 Yep have to admit my time with start/stop is going to be short lived on this one. Don't know if it is a euro6 thing or MY16 but 3 times it cut the engine while the car was still rolling today.

 

 

As said before, I turn if off with the dash button every time I start the car. I do this almost automatically now, I don't like stop-start at all.

No stop start issues for me. Engine only stops once car stationery. If I'm in traffic and the car in front moves a car length, say on a slope, I take my foot off the brake and within a wheel rotation it's fired up again as I coast a few feet. Then as I stop, it cuts out again. I have MY16 VRS.

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I had an interesting (to me, anyway) start-stop experience today. I resting my hands on the steering wheel a bit more heavily than usual and noticed the loss of power assistance as the start-stop kicked in. A bit more weight on the wheel then caused the engine to restart to provide power assistance, even though I was still stationary in neutral. Maybe this would have been more appropriate for the "I didn't know it did that" thread.

With a manual gearbox the start-stop has been fine and is very controllable. If I want the engine to stop I select neutral and release the clutch, mainly when I expect to be stopped for more than a few seconds, otherwise I just leave it in gear.

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Yeah I dont understand what the fuss is about.

If you want it to stop take it out if gear, if you dont stay in gear.

Dont roll or coast it will stop unless you need steering assistance.

Rolling and coasting is bad driving technique anyway.

Yeah I dont understand what the fuss is about.

If you want it to stop take it out if gear, if you dont stay in gear.

Dont roll or coast it will stop unless you need steering assistance.

Rolling and coasting is bad driving technique anyway.

That's fine in a manual as you get to choose when it does/doesn't stop. What I've found in my DSG is that it often stops the engine before I'm stationary. The stop start can be controlled by how much pressure you put on the brake. If you've braked heavily but don't want the engine to cut out on you, you either have to reach down and hit the switch or take your foot off the brake earlier than you'd like.

Still think this is "too many toys". Tiny saving on petrol maybe but I just want the car to behave like a car.

The technology extension now into self steering cars (into a wall occasionally) and so on leaves me cold.

I suppose it just depends what era of driving you grew up in!!

That's fine in a manual as you get to choose when it does/doesn't stop. What I've found in my DSG is that it often stops the engine before I'm stationary. The stop start can be controlled by how much pressure you put on the brake. If you've braked heavily but don't want the engine to cut out on you, you either have to reach down and hit the switch or take your foot off the brake earlier than you'd like.

Get it booked in to be checked over, mine only ever stops the engine when stationary.

Glosrich "rolling and coasting is bad driving technique" ??? In gridlocked, almost stationary commuter traffic, it's pretty much part and parcel of queuing traffic. I agree with you regarding not knowing what the fuss is about, as it functions perfectly well for me, even when rolling and coasting.

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Mine seems to want to drive all by itself on cruise control, it is very unsettling and I don't like it one bit.

Glosrich "rolling and coasting is bad driving technique" ??? In gridlocked, almost stationary commuter traffic, it's pretty much part and parcel of queuing traffic. I agree with you regarding not knowing what the fuss is about, as it functions perfectly well for me, even when rolling and coasting.

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Rolling and coasting is bad as you aren't in full control of the car. Is a driving test fail.

But I know what you mean, it is necessary at times.

That rattle from the Drivers B Pillar that is right by my ear.  Its been there since week 3 of my brand new car ownership and Skoda seem to go through the motions of looking but not solving......caring
Otherwise a very nice car​
If only the rattle was not right by my ear.....maybe Van Gogh had an Octavia MK 3

The Mk2 official fuel tank was 55l and was over 60l, the Mk3 is officially 50l and is at least 55l.

So as Skoda quote the Scout mk3 at 55l there is as good chance it is actually 60l, or thereabouts.

The 4x4 is just a standard Octavia mk3 tank.

If you include the filler spout up to the cap, there's your extra 3-5ltrs if not more.

Rolling and coasting is bad as you aren't in full control of the car. Is a driving test fail.

But I know what you mean, it is necessary at times.

Not in control of the car? How so?

My bug bear now (after 7000kms) is the growing transmission shunt. Fourth gear is really noticeable as the car has a proper hiccup when moving from say 70% throttle while accelerating to 30%+.

It properly hiccups (only way I can discribe it) but being an engineer it does not appear to engine related, I think it's the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) pushing back to the near neutral position after being compressed during more spritely acceleration. Also noticeable on on off light acc action during low speed manoeuvring in 1st/2nd gear (no clutch action).

Additionally, nothing feels as tight as it should do in the running gear. Nicely loosened in by all means but not tight which at the age of the car and the driving it does it concerns me. I hope Skoda have not been handed the box of the almost up to standard bushes which neither VW or Audi would touch.

Anyone else noticed the shunt issue as I think VAG dual Mass flywheels are pretty low quality anyway, but with both my Skoda VRS's showing issues so fast (Golf 5 around 20,000 miles before real shunt and noise were noticable, however was still going at 55,000 when I sold), I hope it's not gonna be the same in the new Superb if I order one. I suspect and fear it will be.

Quick round up after 3 months and 5k miles. 1.4 TSI Elegance Estate

 

Pros - too many to mention, dead chuffed. 

 

Cons - too much wind noise; gearing too low and close (often miss out 3rd and always miss out 5th); where's the date on the display?; panoramic roof  too far back - (as compared to my 307SW)

Has this been mentioned, no blind spot mirror view. Most modern cars have them these days.

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I'm pretty sure there is, its just seamless.

My bug bear now (after 7000kms) is the growing transmission shunt. Fourth gear is really noticeable as the car has a proper hiccup when moving from say 70% throttle while accelerating to 30%+.

It properly hiccups (only way I can discribe it) but being an engineer it does not appear to engine related, I think it's the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) pushing back to the near neutral position after being compressed during more spritely acceleration. Also noticeable on on off light acc action during low speed manoeuvring in 1st/2nd gear (no clutch action).

Additionally, nothing feels as tight as it should do in the running gear. Nicely loosened in by all means but not tight which at the age of the car and the driving it does it concerns me. I hope Skoda have not been handed the box of the almost up to standard bushes which neither VW or Audi would touch.

Anyone else noticed the shunt issue as I think VAG dual Mass flywheels are pretty low quality anyway, but with both my Skoda VRS's showing issues so fast (Golf 5 around 20,000 miles before real shunt and noise were noticable, however was still going at 55,000 when I sold), I hope it's not gonna be the same in the new Superb if I order one. I suspect and fear it will be.

Yes I have noticed this and was going to post about it a while back. Not as much as a shunt but hesitation when balancing the throttle after acceleration. It has only become noticeable in the last 3 - 4000 miles (now at 18k). I have DSG and not sure if it is that or it happens in a manual as well. Needs a service in a few weeks so will ask the question at the dealer.

Yes I have noticed this and was going to post about it a while back. Not as much as a shunt but hesitation when balancing the throttle after acceleration.

I have DSG and not sure if it is that or it happens in a manual as well.

Bingo, hesitation is the word. A DSG will still have a DMF and (regardless how smooth my gear changes are) will always change gear better/smoother than any human could. That smoothness should reduces the on off compression of the DMF springs which should theoretically extend their life.

Scary to think it might also effects DSG cars. Pls let us know what your dealer says as that should not happen so early in a cars life.