They are a winner. One of the first things I did when I got my superb too. Think mine was only 6.50 from the local motor factors too 👍

Edited 7 November, 20196 yr by DEANO24V

Fitted the boot nets that were specced on mine as an option, but never fitted it seems. 

 

Also my virtual pedal is a bit too good! It's never not worked when I wanted it too, and when leaning into the boot, sitting on the bumper it activated twice, must have been my foot dangling below the bumper. Its a good job it has a warning beeper! 😁

Updated the maps database to 2020 version. Worked fine after a false start on downloading to the PC. I'll find out on Monday if it now knows that the toll gates on the M4 in Wales have been removed .

 

Edit to add: it still thinks the toll gates are there...

Edited 11 November, 20196 yr by BriskodaJeff

Found a working right angle USB type C cable for use with android auto.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07F1JQKZK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A218AA1TSRD7QK&psc=1

 

If anyone needs a cable, this one works with android auto (and there's a normal USB version too). The right angle on the big end means the cable goes straight into the phone cavity on the Superb, and the other end being a right angle means my Mate 20 Pro with it's 6.4" screen, in a case, fits into the cubby with room to spare!! And the 25cm length is perfect to reach to the back of the cubby. No more wrecking cables having to bend them to get the phone to fit.

Edited 13 November, 20196 yr by TallPaul_S

Reading the recent posts about Bosch rear wipers, I was tempted to get it too. But I thought I try using some silicon spray to wipe the existing wipers (no signs of damage) and see if the noise will go away. 

 

Initial results are it still makes noise in one direction. I will try doing it again properly and see if it actually works properly. Will update. 

My Sportline is 20 days out of warranty and I had my first ever electronic glitch this morning: when I started the Columbus Infotainment system, everything worked except the media. I got a spinning wheel and it said, "Media loading..."

 

I worried it was 1) the cold and/or 2) the first signs that my three-year-old battery was weak. After ten minutes of not loading, I did a reset by holding down the on/off button until I got a splash screen. This improved things: the media loaded, but the song indicated on the screen was not the one playing through the speakers. I switched sources and things seemed to sort themselves out.

 

Do you think this is anything to worry about? Any sort of reset/reboot methods I didn't try? Thanks.

8 hours ago, KeteCantek said:

Reading the recent posts about Bosch rear wipers, I was tempted to get it too. But I thought I try using some silicon spray to wipe the existing wipers (no signs of damage) and see if the noise will go away. 

 

Initial results are it still makes noise in one direction. I will try doing it again properly and see if it actually works properly. Will update. 

Cheapskate. Go buy a wiper 😂 

 

I also bought Bosch front wipers too. Also better than the originals.

Edited 20 November, 20196 yr by unclerichy

I bought the rear wiper after everyone on here raved about it. Should have done it weeks ago! So glad to get rid of that noise! The superb is the newest car I’ve owned (disclaimer incase this sounds stupid)...I was really shocked how easy it was to replace the wiper blade, some of them can be a pain. 

3 hours ago, unclerichy said:

Cheapskate. Go buy a wiper 😂 

 

I also bought Bosch front wipers too. Also better than the originals.

I know... But I love to try and see if a quick fix will work.

 

in my weak defence, I don't really use the rear wipers. Only one wipe and it normally stays clear for the rest of the journey. And that is if it was wet to begin with. 

12 hours ago, KeteCantek said:

Reading the recent posts about Bosch rear wipers, I was tempted to get it too. But I thought I try using some silicon spray to wipe the existing wipers (no signs of damage) and see if the noise will go away. 

 

Initial results are it still makes noise in one direction. I will try doing it again properly and see if it actually works properly. Will update. 

I've just changed all my wipers to Bosch. No noise at all. I tried everything to stop the rear wiper making a noise but never succeeded.

Got the new ones from wiperblades.co.uk ordered Thursday night and arrived Saturday morning!

Edited 20 November, 20196 yr by facet edge

13 hours ago, KeteCantek said:

Reading the recent posts about Bosch rear wipers, I was tempted to get it too. But I thought I try using some silicon spray to wipe the existing wipers (no signs of damage) and see if the noise will go away. 

 

Initial results are it still makes noise in one direction. I will try doing it again properly and see if it actually works properly. Will update. 

 

Has anyone tried some graphite powder on the rear wiper blade? It may work...

Today I have changed the front left hand wheel for the space saver spare...

 

out yesterday on some moorland roads in the Yorkshire Dales, car coming the other way so we both slow down to pass, but unfortunately on my side the tarmac crumbled away on the edge so I kind of fell off the road.

 

later yesterday the TPMS alerted me to a problem, but all looked well and car felt ok so I carried on the 4 miles home..

 

this morning, the tyre was completely flat.

 

got to say I found the standard Skoda toolkit and jack absolutely fine for a wheel change on the drive, which luckily like the tyre is flat . Less than 15 mins and back in the house.

 

not so good is that my local independent tyre place (that I’ve used before as I like to support local businesses) found a small hole on the inside wall, so its not repairable. I can only put the damage down to the edge of road incident.

 

I had vowed that if I had a tyre problem I’d change the P7s for cross climates, but have decided that one new Pirelli is considerably cheaper than 4 news cross climates...(£105 for a Pirelli compared to £160x 4 for new cross contacts.) as I’ve only got 4,500 miles on the clock the wear difference between the (new) and (old) on the front won’t matter.

 

pick the wheel back up tomorrow morning with the new tyre.

 

very pleased that the tyre didn’t deflate yesterday as the road was narrow, it was foggy, and the car was in full Superb estate mode - it took me 15 mins to fully unload at my destination and I’d not have fancied unloading that lot at the roadside!

 

 

12 hours ago, Bap33 said:

 

Has anyone tried some graphite powder on the rear wiper blade? It may work...

I don't have that so won't be able to try. Maybe I should try claying the rear glass. Could be contaminants on it causing squeak. 

7 hours ago, KeteCantek said:

I don't have that so won't be able to try. Maybe I should try claying the rear glass. Could be contaminants on it causing squeak. 

I was suggesting graphite powder, because it is a dry lubricant. Thus, it may help the wiper sliding even on a dry rear window.

If you have a pencil at home, just break a part of the pencil lead (chose a 'greasy' one, from B, 2B or even 3B class (3B slides the most easily) and grind it until it makes powder. Then, you've got some graphite powder! Take then some powder between you thumb and index finger and let them slide all along the wiper blade several times. Repeat as needed.

Don't know if it works, but at least, this is the way I would proceed.

2 hours ago, Bap33 said:

I was suggesting graphite powder, because it is a dry lubricant. Thus, it may help the wiper sliding even on a dry rear window.

If you have a pencil at home, just break a part of the pencil lead (chose a 'greasy' one, from B, 2B or even 3B class (3B slides the most easily) and grind it until it makes powder. Then, you've got some graphite powder! Take then some powder between you thumb and index finger and let them slide all along the wiper blade several times. Repeat as needed.

Don't know if it works, but at least, this is the way I would proceed.

And probably the first time it rains it will all wash off.

I replaced all my wipers front and back with Bosch for £35. Not worth messing about.

5 minutes ago, facet edge said:

And probably the first time it rains it will all wash off.

I replaced all my wipers front and back with Bosch for £35. Not worth messing about.

Not sure. Graphite powder is used on bike chains to ensure proper dry lubricating and avoid dirt to be stuck by the lubricant (as oil does).

OK 35£ should not ruin any MK3 owner, but just for fun and curiosity, may be worth a try...  

43 minutes ago, Bap33 said:

Not sure. Graphite powder is used on bike chains to ensure proper dry lubricating and avoid dirt to be stuck by the lubricant (as oil does).

OK 35£ should not ruin any MK3 owner, but just for fun and curiosity, may be worth a try...  

Driving a 280, wiper blades are the least of my worries. I just love to mess around and see if there are alternatives. Helps the environment too if it saves me buying a new wiper. 

(Says the driver of a car that struggles to do over 35mpg) lol. 

3 hours ago, Bap33 said:

I was suggesting graphite powder, because it is a dry lubricant. Thus, it may help the wiper sliding even on a dry rear window.

If you have a pencil at home, just break a part of the pencil lead (chose a 'greasy' one, from B, 2B or even 3B class (3B slides the most easily) and grind it until it makes powder. Then, you've got some graphite powder! Take then some powder between you thumb and index finger and let them slide all along the wiper blade several times. Repeat as needed.

Don't know if it works, but at least, this is the way I would proceed.

Graphite powder is really very, very fine and will blow away in a lightest breeze! never mind in the turbulent slipstream of a car.

11 hours ago, Bap33 said:

I was suggesting graphite powder, because it is a dry lubricant. Thus, it may help the wiper sliding even on a dry rear window.

If you have a pencil at home, just break a part of the pencil lead (chose a 'greasy' one, from B, 2B or even 3B class (3B slides the most easily) and grind it until it makes powder. Then, you've got some graphite powder! Take then some powder between you thumb and index finger and let them slide all along the wiper blade several times. Repeat as needed.

Don't know if it works, but at least, this is the way I would proceed.

 

8 hours ago, NJRJ said:

Graphite powder is really very, very fine and will blow away in a lightest breeze! never mind in the turbulent slipstream of a car.

I think, you didn't read carefully. It's not just throwing graphite powder on the blade, but pressing and the powder on the blade. The result isn't the same.

Put some graphite powder on your index finger and your thumb, and roll them onto each other. Then blow on your fingers and tell me if they remain clean and graphite powder has gone away that easily... 😁 Ask people from CSI why they wear gloves when the use graphite powder...😁

Found out how to hide the folding parcel pocket and the roll-up boot cover under the double floor. Did not expect a side storage compartment to require disassembly for that.

Have I said that my Sportline is 22 days out of warranty?

 

Today, I picked up the car from the dealer, who did a warranty repair on the OS door trim. It was "fixed" a year ago, but began popping off again. This time they replaced the OSF and OSR door trim, including the fixed rear window light. Took two days. Because it was reported and verified before the warranty was out, they did it for free.

 

When I got home, the car shut itself off, the Maxi screen saying "to save the battery". I restarted the car to find out why my Columbus media function was still playing up and I got another Maxi screen message to "replace key battery". This I did just now. Easier to replace the battery than to find one...

 

Anyway, I now know why Dad replaced his car every three years. I'm now looking at replacement batteries for under the bonnet. I want up upsize (power-wise) the battery. I know there's a thread here somewhere...

😀

16 minutes ago, freelunch said:

Anyway, I now know why Dad replaced his car every three years. I'm now looking at replacement batteries for under the bonnet. I want up upsize (power-wise) the battery. I know there's a thread here somewhere...

 

I'll take the cost of a new battery over £5000 depreciation as you drive off the lot with a new car.

1 minute ago, Steviedakota said:

😀

 

I'll take the cost of a new battery over £5000 depreciation as you drive off the lot with a new car.

 

Yeah, so much of Dad's advice I never took... probably why he was a millionaire and I'm not.

The new winter boots have been put on the car - Goodyear UltraGrip Performance + 

Winter Zeus  rims and Nokian WR D4 tyres fitted, can’t believe the difference in comfort and road noise to the 19l acamar alloys with Bridgestoned