Hello Everyone, first post, I am looking at a 1.4 DSG Octavia 2017, is there a definite change point for the cam belt ? What’s the situation with servicing the gearbox & is there anything else I should look for ?

Thanks

Hi, welcome.

Previously VWŠkoda UK conned us UK owners by saying the cam belt need changing at 5yrs/50k-miles but when convenient to them they brought the change in line with the rest of Europe - "For some variants, this means that there is no service interval at all, with 'fitted for life' items that can be considered as 15 years or '18O,000 miles." - you might want to do annual inspections. - CamBeltchangechange.pdf

The DSG may be the type that has a service schedule (all need oil changes really if you want a longer life from the box).

With stop/start cars, or more modern cars, it's best to own a battery charger maintainer and do occasional preventative charges (following the instructions in the car's 'Owner's Manual' and for the charger maintainer) if you want a longer life out the expensive 12v batteries and avoid upsetting the computer systems that run the car.

Free VWŠkoda 'Owner's Manual' site for free pdf downloads where you can learn a lot about the car before you buy one, if you do. - https://www.skoda-auto.com/apps/manuals/Models

You can get lots more information and advice about the Octavia Mk3 in the forum for it, from owners and others with real life experience by having a look and/or asking there. - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/235-skoda-octavia-mk3-2013-2020/

Good luck.

Thanks, that’s very helpful