Can I ask what other UK owners have received in the boot in the form of tool kit and emergency equipment. I have a non variable floor model 60 and got the tow eye but no emergency equipment or tyre pump.

 

https://digital-manual.skoda-auto.com/w/en_GB/show/13cc05eccbfb79b82bcc9cdbf6c01d33_4_en_GB?ct=13cc05eccbfb79b82bcc9cdbf6c01d33_4_en_GB#titled9380298e120424

https://digital-manual.skoda-auto.com/w/en_GB/show/9439a54925498b5289e19ecef74e3be6_11_en_GB?ct=9439a54925498b5289e19ecef74e3be6_11_en_GB#titled9380298e120673

 

Towing eye

Tyre inflator (12v compressor thing)

Bottle of tyre sealant

Locking wheel nut adapter 

little plastic pliers and metal tool for pulling the wheel nut plastic caps off 

 

All contained in a black zip up bag.

I was told by dealer you dont get warning triangle or 1st aid kit in UK. Toolkit if you have 21" wheels is a locking wheel nut adapter and a towing eye, as the tyres have some sort of liquid sealant floating around inside.

 

If self seal tyres it is not liquid it is gooey and firmly stuck to the inside of the tyres I'm the tread area and not far up the sidewalls. 

20" wheels don't necessarily get compressor and tyre seal kit either. I don't have them in my Sportline for example. Just locking wheel nut key, towing eye and tool for removing the caps on the wheel bolts. I've added my own compressor (£5) and TyreWeld (£6), first aid kit (£4) and fire extinguisher (£7). Conveniently my Aldi compressor fits exactly in the factory cutout in the Transport Pack foam organiser under the boot floor. If I put in a space saver spare wheel for journeys in remote places where I don't want to wait for recovery, I'll add a jack too (got a nice compact bottle jack from my old Pajero that'll do nicely). But I actually suspect I won't bother getting a spare wheel at all.

 

Not a big deal - many modern cars don't come with much in the way of tools as punctures are a lot less common now than they once were (tyres have improved), and you get a few years of recovery included with most new cars.

 

 

On 01/12/2021 at 15:33, classic said:

Towing eye

Tyre inflator (12v compressor thing)

Bottle of tyre sealant

Locking wheel nut adapter 

little plastic pliers and metal tool for pulling the wheel nut plastic caps off 

 

All contained in a black zip up bag.

Yup, my 60 came with the same. It has the standard wheels, not the bigger ones. UK cars dont get warning triangle or first aid kit as they are not required by UK law. By the way, the warning triangle I bought fits into a special place which is very tidy. On the right hand side of the boot, there is a little square hole in the boot lining above the wheel arch. There is also a hook. On European cars, this is where the warning triangle fits.

On 15/12/2021 at 20:04, Cotswold said:

Yup, my 60 came with the same. It has the standard wheels, not the bigger ones. UK cars dont get warning triangle or first aid kit as they are not required by UK law. By the way, the warning triangle I bought fits into a special place which is very tidy. On the right hand side of the boot, there is a little square hole in the boot lining above the wheel arch. There is also a hook. On European cars, this is where the warning triangle fits.

 

Like you I understand that UK law does not require you to carry a warning triangle, high-viz jacket, or first aid kit in your car, unlike European countries and regardless of the fact that it is obviously sensible to have them in your car.

 

However there are several apparently respectable UK websites saying that they ARE legally required!

 

For example: Briteangle Warning Triangle review: breakdown safety 2.0 | Parkers "All cars registered from the 1^st July 2006 are required to carry a warning triangle by law,"

 

And: Compulsory Equipment For Driving In The UK | PowerBulbs UK "This won't come as a surprise to drivers from other European nations, but in the UK, drivers are required to have certain safety equipment in their vehicle at all times. Drivers must have a spare set of headlight bulbs, ensuring you can easily replace any unexpected burn-outs. Vehicles on the road in the UK must also contain a first-aid kit, warning triangle, and fire extinguisher."

 

And: Emergency Car Breakdown | Highway Code Warning Triangle (theukrules.co.uk) "Is a warning triangle a legal requirement in the United Kingdom? All motor cars first registered from the 1st of July 2006 must carry at least one emergency reflective warning triangle by law."

 

And most worryingly a solicitor's website: https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/resources/winter-driving-tips-for-motorists-in-sheffield "By law, all cars first registered from the 1st of July 2006, must carry an emergency warning triangle."

 

I have emailed Banner-Jones to ask them to provide me with details of the UK regulations to back up their statement, but have not yet had a reply. And I have searched government websites for any regulations confirming their statement, but without success. Clearly if warning triangles WERE legally required, there would be many drivers immediately breaking the law as they drive their new cars off a forecourt. And I would also expect the MOT test to check that they are present (it doesn't of course). (When I emailed Parkers, they merely gave the links to two of the websites above as their source.)

 

I'm not sure where this statement has come from, and other websites like the AA and RAC etc still state that warning triangles are recommended but not compulsory, but be aware that there are some people out there trying to mislead drivers about warning triangles etc being legally required!!

 

Chris

This is copied from the Highway Code.

Rule 276

If your vehicle breaks down, think first of all other road users and

• get your vehicle off the road if possible
• warn other traffic by using your hazard warning lights if your vehicle is causing an obstruction
• help other road users see you by wearing light-coloured or fluorescent clothing in daylight and reflective clothing at night or in poor visibility
• put a warning triangle on the road at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the road, or use other permitted warning devices if you have them. Always take great care when placing or retrieving them, but never use them on motorways