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by Routemaster1
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the New Skodas
Replies: 7
Views: 6790

Re: New to the New Skodas

Hi im new to the new Skodas, I used to have an old Skoda when Skodas were Skodas Query... I have the owners manual Skoda Karoq .... Is there an online manual anywhere that explains things in more detail rather than just icons etc and the brief descriptions given in the paper manual Just google Skod...
by Routemaster1
Wed Jun 09, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Stop & Start
Replies: 7
Views: 6314

Re: Stop & Start

I'm on a DSG and I find the stop start works very well not at all intrusive, once stationary it stops and as soon as I touch the accelerator it's straight into life bearly a delay so much better on an auto than a manual. Surely it shouldn't be an issue on a manual, as if I'm at a junction, I usuall...
by Routemaster1
Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello All
Replies: 5
Views: 6206

Re: Hello All

Wheels can usually be repaired for about £50 each so I would not waste my money on wheel insurance. You may never need it. Better to spend the £50 IF you do? GAP. Are you in the habit of writing your cars off? Or having them stolen? I am on my 78th car, have been driving for 58 years and never had ...
by Routemaster1
Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: 12v supply and USB port problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 9743

Re: 12v supply and USB port problems?

Fuses? ( !2v is live constantly- USB (5V) is ignition controlled.) Is this true? I use a dashcam, and I rely on the switched socket on my car to start and shut down the camera. This seems like a recipe for flat batteries, or is there some power saving system which shuts off the socket when ignition...
by Routemaster1
Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Stop & Start
Replies: 7
Views: 6314

Stop & Start

I have just joined and have read through some of the threads. Stop/start seems to be a common subject with many people hating it and wishing it could be permanently disabled. I have had 3 cars from the same manufacturer, all manuals, 2 different size diesels and a petrol (and currently a petrol loan...
by Routemaster1
Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello All
Replies: 5
Views: 6206

Hello All

Hello everyone. I have been an active member on another manufacturer's forum. I have joined here to find out a little of what to expect from the car, how some of the functions work, and to find out whether any of the myriad of extras are worth having. Approx 2 weeks ago we ordered a Karoq Edition 1....