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24 November, 20196 yr

Hello all!

Just bought a Yeti 4x4 to replace my old Subaru workhorse, picking it up this afternoon!

I did have a diesel Fabia a while back but we didn't get on... We live in the sticks, and without traction control it was a bit unmanageable when we had bad snow 🌨 which is often enough to be an issue. I eventually spun off the road and into a hedge. Repaired and sold on, with dented insurance.

Hoping the Yeti will be a happier union - just need to see if I can transfer my Whispbars over...

All the best to you guys,

Evsco

25 November, 20196 yr

Hi there Evsco.

Welcome to Briskoda and welcome back to Skoda ownership. Hopefully you get on better with this one

Paul

25 November, 20196 yr

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Thanks Paul,

So far, so good (after 14 hours experience so far!)

Yeti has handled the potholes and puddles of South Shropshire nicely.

25 November, 20196 yr

Ahhh another Salopian - Welcome

25 November, 20196 yr

A warm welcome to the Forum !

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