Hi Guys I have had a VW ID4 since March and it is probably going back in late November (as the Motability lease is being cancelled due to hospitalisation). I am looking at possibly buying an Enyaq with my own cash this time as it is pretty much the same vehicle. I have been pleased with the ID4 Pure 52kW and it has behaved itself since we have had it with no glitches. The software is OK but only on 2.1 originally then an OA update to 2.3. I could send it in for the 2.4 f/w which is now available + a 12v battery upgrade but as it has to go back wont bother atm.

 

I can't wait for a factory order but have noticed there are a few new 60 Lofts about at present at dealers for around £40k. I know the loft specs have now all changed to different spec levels and it may be these are older unregistered vehicles that have come through. What are your thoughts have your Enyaq's met up to your expectations or have you had any issues worth noting. 

 

Also how do you find the dealers to deal with, the VW guys were great at least the 2 branches I have had dealings with. 

 

I have had a look at other threads for info but there does not seem to many owners on here that have given their thoughts on the vehicle they are running.

 

Cheers

Keith

Hi, I like mine - 21 reg 60 Suite. Comfortable, quiet, great to drive, 200 mile range in summer 150 winter, good size boot, and nice interior. They are basically the Skoda version of ID4 so I think you’d find it similar to drive. Personally I prefer the Skoda design particularly the interior. I’ve done over 20,000 miles in it and am hoping to keep it long term (10 years/200,000miles).

No major issues, it has been back to the dealer once for an intermittent electric drive warning message and some other random warnings  which was fixed by bleeding the cooling system and fitting a new airbag control module, no problems since then other than it looks like it has an appetite for tyres - definitely going to need all 4 changing around 25k miles. I’ve never had such a large heavy car so I guess that’s something expensive to get used to.

Mine is an early car from Skoda stock, I’m still waiting for the software upgrade but I’m happy with the way it works on the old system. Hope that helps.

Edited 1 October, 20223 yr by classic

Thanks for the post classic good to know the winter range my ID4 was from March so not seen a winter yet. If I charge to 80% I usually get 170-180 mile range and once charged to 100% and range was shown as 210. Although when driving around depending on speeds and if using all electric goodies like heated seats/steering wheel sat nav and wipers you do see a big knock on the range.

 

Fortunately I have a home charging point (Hypervolt) so can charge nightly when needed, a 3hr charge usually boosts me 120 miles to bring me back to 80%. I have not had to use a public charger yet so charging is only costing me 8.25p kWhr. Glad I don't have to pay public charger prices though as most are 60p-£1 kWhr. 

 

I did a test drive with a 60 Enyaq when they first came out and was liking it a lot but at the time it was not on the Motability scheme so went with the ID4 which I am very pleased with tbh. Apart from the shape the cars are very similar to drive and I love EV's now I have had one for a few months.

 

It's only because we may be loosing the ID4 end Nov due to a hospitalisation that we are looking to get another EV and we shall need to look at stock cars as we can't wait 12 months for factory orders.

 

We do have an option to buy the ID4 but MB want £39k for it and they only paid £31k so a bit peeved with what they want. Hence looking at other options like Enyaq 60/Ionic5/Ariya/Volvo XC40 recharge/Kia E-Niro but stock models which are rare I know but some are around.

 

Pleased you like your car and like you this purchase will be a keeper for 5 yrs at least and we only do 5-6k miles pa so ours would still be a low mileage car if and when we come to change it (I am now 70 wife is 66)

 

Reliability is important to us being the age we are we don't want to have to call out AA or take it into the dealers on a regular occasion just generally short local trips with the odd days out to the coast etc in the summer months.

 

 

30 minutes ago, WolfiefromWolves said:

 

 

It's only because we may be loosing the ID4 end Nov due to a hospitalisation that we are looking to get another EV and we shall need to look at stock cars as we can't wait 12 months for factory orders.

 

We do have an option to buy the ID4 but MB want £39k for it and they only paid £31k so a bit peeved with what they want. Hence looking at other options like Enyaq 60/Ionic5/Ariya/Volvo XC40 recharge/Kia E-Niro but stock models which are rare I know but some are around.

 

Pleased you like your car and like you this purchase will be a keeper for 5 yrs at least and we only do 5-6k miles pa so ours would still be a low mileage car if and when we come to change it (I am now 70 wife is 66)

 

Reliability is important to us being the age we are we don't want to have to call out AA or take it into the dealers on a regular occasion just generally short local trips with the odd days out to the coast etc in the summer months.

 

 

I could get a bit more range but I don’t skimp on speed, aircon or heating, I just drive it as I would if it was a petrol or diesel.

The prices are a lot higher so £39k is probably what they can get for the ID4, so maybe it might not be such a bad option ?

From what I can see, my car with 20k miles is still worth more or less what I paid for it. 

Edited 1 October, 20223 yr by classic

Keeping the car may be the best option as you say, but just looking at what other options are available for similar money that may be more appealing😀 

 

 

Another consideration is prices at the moment are high for all cars due to long deliveries of new cars and parts shortages. With all the crap going on now re UK/world economies inflation etc, are new car orders going to start to dry up and cause vehicles to be more available and new cars being offered with discounts and used car values plummeting.

 

I would hate to blow £40k on a new car to find it drops 25% in the first year which is traditionally what it was prior to the pandemic.

Who knows ?! Anything could happen, but with inflation as it is, they aren’t going to get any cheaper whatever happens to supply and demand.   

Had mine since Nov ‘21, 12k miles done.

Absolutely love it, not really got any niggles to complain over.

Make sure you get one with faster charging - if not, it’s a software upgrade for £440

Afternoon all. I’ve just joined the forum, having recently acquired an Enyaq60. We had an Octavia a few years back, so know Skoda well.

I’d just like to warn members about keys. My wife’s handbag was stolen in a cafe last weekend, so bank cards, driving licence, rail card and phone all went, as did the car fob. You can imagine the hassle. If this happens to you, you’ll need to get the existing key reprogrammed asap - this knocks out the stolen key, although the thief could still gain access with the blade (but not start the car). Skoda insist on a V5 before they will order a new key (2-3 weeks); if you have a PCP like us, you won’t have this doc. Despite a trail of evidence showing we owned the car, my local dealer in Malvern would not proceed. This is somewhat ironic, since in large letters on every V5 is the rubric that this doc does not constitute proof of ownership. One for the courts…? Count on £400-500 for a new key and reprogramming, so it’s worth taking the lost key option when you insure. (Hindsight is a wonderful thing). The car is absolutely fine but range does drop considerably in winter, to the point that the radio turns itself off when the battery charge becomes critical. If you haven’t yet discovered Octopus energy, it’s worth checking their overnight tariffs.

We looked at both the MG and the VW before choosing the Enyaq - no regrets!

19 hours ago, PiperGTR said:

Afternoon all. I’ve just joined the forum, having recently acquired an Enyaq60. We had an Octavia a few years back, so know Skoda well.

I’d just like to warn members about keys. My wife’s handbag was stolen in a cafe last weekend, so bank cards, driving licence, rail card and phone all went, as did the car fob. You can imagine the hassle. If this happens to you, you’ll need to get the existing key reprogrammed asap - this knocks out the stolen key, although the thief could still gain access with the blade (but not start the car). Skoda insist on a V5 before they will order a new key (2-3 weeks); if you have a PCP like us, you won’t have this doc. Despite a trail of evidence showing we owned the car, my local dealer in Malvern would not proceed. This is somewhat ironic, since in large letters on every V5 is the rubric that this doc does not constitute proof of ownership. One for the courts…? Count on £400-500 for a new key and reprogramming, so it’s worth taking the lost key option when you insure. (Hindsight is a wonderful thing). The car is absolutely fine but range does drop considerably in winter, to the point that the radio turns itself off when the battery charge becomes critical. If you haven’t yet discovered Octopus energy, it’s worth checking their overnight tariffs.

We looked at both the MG and the VW before choosing the Enyaq - no regrets!

You don't have a V5?

I have had several previous cars and currently have our Enyaq on a pcp and always have had a V5 or am i misunderstanding you?

Hello Nicky It seems to be common practice these days, from what I understand. Perhaps it’s down the provider? Anyhow, they swiftly furnished proof of ownership by email, so no problem.

6 hours ago, PiperGTR said:

Hello Nicky It seems to be common practice these days, from what I understand. Perhaps it’s down the provider? Anyhow, they swiftly furnished proof of ownership by email, so no problem.

That's interesting, never come across this regarding pcp ownership as you are the registered keeper.

 

Wonder how you would buy a replacement number plate for example without the v5?

Been there, done that. The company did the paperwork for us. Still begs the question of the V5 not actually being an instrument of proof of ownership, though… so what does? Answers on a postcard, please!

Nothing.  One of those odd things with the UK, DVLA, DfT etc etc.

Motability own my car,

i have the V5. You used to not get it over the 3 years of a lease, the VED disc used to get sent to you.  A VED disc showing 'Disabled class'. 

 

Places that make new Registration Places ask for a V5 and some insist on seeing it.

Well that is a waste of time, or ridiculous expecting the customer to have one if the number plate has gone missing and they need one made.

On 16/01/2023 at 12:29, PiperGTR said:

Despite a trail of evidence showing we owned the car, my local dealer in Malvern would not proceed.

 

A trail of evidence? 

 

If you have taken out a PCP then until you settle the agreement, it's the finance provider ( lender ) and not you who owns the car.

You are only the registered keeper.

 

If the keys need changing I would have assumed there is something in your agreement that says you have to inform the finance company ( I might be wrong but it's worth reading your agreement ).

 

 

 

Edited 25 January, 20233 yr by kodiaqsportline

If they’re on a PCP they’ll definitely have a V5 - or at least should have!

it’s only when it’s a lease you don’t get it, from what I understand - in which case, you’ll need to talk to the leasing company

1 hour ago, Stripy said:

If they’re on a PCP they’ll definitely have a V5 - or at least should have!

it’s only when it’s a lease you don’t get it, from what I understand - in which case, you’ll need to talk to the leasing company

 

Absolutley. The V5 is, or at least should be, sent to the 'Register Keeper'. That's why it's not considered as proof of ownership - there's nothing ironic about it.

 

Anyone who's taken out a PCP should be sent the V5.

 

Lots of people, even businesses seem to get confused between the owner and the registered keeper. Just like lots of people are unaware what a PCP is. I've even heard the people trying to sell me a PCP get it wrong.       

15 hours ago, kodiaqsportline said:

 

Lots of people, even businesses seem to get confused between the owner and the registered keeper. Just like lots of people are unaware what a PCP is. I've even heard the people trying to sell me a PCP get it wrong.       

A PCP is  regulated financial product, if it is being mis-sold can complain to financial regulator.

 

Or better still tell the sales person that you will, and suggest they get their manager to explain or offer compensation, if they don't want you to raise a complaint that might lose them their ability to offer loans and financial products.

Edited 26 January, 20233 yr by SurreyJohn
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