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by Routemaster1
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First Skoda
Replies: 6
Views: 25530

Re: First Skoda

mic44 wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:48 pm Never used any GAP or paint or upholstery protection products they promote , too dear , if you polish and wax enough you get the same protection but you have to work for it
If you do feel you need GAP insurance, you will find it much cheaper online.
by Routemaster1
Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wheel alignment - con or not??
Replies: 4
Views: 8551

Re: Wheel alignment - con or not??

Although they may claim to do afour wheel alignment, generally vey little is adjustable apart from the front wheel toe-in or toe-out.
by Routemaster1
Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: VarioFlex seating reclining
Replies: 4
Views: 5466

Re: VarioFlex seating reclining

I've just checked mine (2021 Edition). The 2 outer seats do not clear the wheel arch so can't go right back. The seats only have 2 positions and at max recline they are limited by the wheel arches and the boot cover. The centre seat only reclinse as much as the outer two, so will not recline further...
by Routemaster1
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Increasing Tyre Profile
Replies: 3
Views: 7158

Re: Increasing Tyre Profile

I believe it is possible to go to 235 width with the existing wheels and a 45 prifile would only increase diameter by 1.35, so that would be ok. Other than that you options would probably be to decrease wheel size.
by Routemaster1
Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Front assist not available ACC error
Replies: 8
Views: 19556

Re: Front assist not available ACC error

I've just had my car in for service, and I asked them to look at the SOS system which gave fault warnings on 5 or 6 occasions. They did warn me about the charge. Investigation did show one logged fault, but on that day no warning. There was some kind of explanation about the embedded e-sim throwing ...
by Routemaster1
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Increasing Tyre Profile
Replies: 3
Views: 7158

Re: Increasing Tyre Profile

If you use a tyre calculator the rolling diameter of the 55 tyre is 6.57% greater than the 45 tyre. This means fewer revolutions of the wheel per mile and will make your speedo under-read, which is illegal, and also your odometer. Iit will also effectively increase your gear ratios, potentially affe...
by Routemaster1
Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Drumming Noise
Replies: 13
Views: 16389

Re: Drumming Noise

That is appalling! All three of my Karoqs were very quiet. Which obviously confirms that the older ones were fine. So they must have done something (left sound deadening out??) I can comment on Mich Primacy 3 compared with Bridgestone Duellers. My HRV HEV had the Michelins and were quiet and grippy...
by Routemaster1
Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Digital dashboard
Replies: 3
Views: 5446

Re: Digital dashboard

Getting the dashboard to show the gear should be easy. With ignition on press the bottom right button on the right hand side of the steering wheel. This will scroll through the 5 options. Just select the one with 2 dials. Setting up the speedo may be a little more difficult. Press the bottom left bu...
by Routemaster1
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: 1.0 TSI SE Drive
Replies: 3
Views: 4739

Re: 1.0 TSI SE Drive

I have a PSA car with a 3 pot engine. You can hardly hear it on tickover, so it isn't a general 3 pot trait.
by Routemaster1
Thu May 25, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Rear view mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 10395

Re: Rear view mirror

USB-C beside rear view mirror is ignition switched, so not permanently on. All usb-c are switched. I don't have the socket on the mirror, so I power my dashcam from one of the other usb-c sockets. The issue here is that with my dashcam, the camera thinks it is being connected to a computer and will...