Hi from Octavia III owner, new to Skoda.

Hi from Northampton, UK.
After 15 years with a faithful 04 reg Volvo V70 2.5 diesel we're just moving to a 2018 Octavia petrol estate. The Volvo claims sentimental attachment after all that time, its engine is still running wonderfully at nearly 273k miles, and it tows our little caravan (under 1000kg) up hills with no botherm but we've been reluctantly thinking for a couple of years it was getting time to switch to petrol rather than emitting all those diesel fumes in towns, while not entering ULEZ zones here or an increasing number of areas when we go to France with our black Crit'Air 4 sticker; then the car recently forced our decision by needing an expensive replacement steering rack.

While the Octavia's 1.5 petrol engine won't have that amazing power, hopefully it'll still pull the 'van about, carry lots of stuff,  and last well. In the few miles I've already driven I've realised it's certainly a lot  quieter and lighter to drive, and very comfortable.
I'm still learning how to work its newer technology, I certainly haven't got to grips with the infotainment screen yet, and doubtless I'll be asking cringe-worthily naive questions about it, especially once the tow-hook's fitted with its associated electrics, but for now, hi and thanks for having me.