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by Ford pop racer
Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Good Reviews of 1.5 engine!
Replies: 15
Views: 15516

Re: Good Reviews of 1.5 engine!

No kangarooing with the dsg, I think it smooths it out. Just a bit jerky on one road I use with speed humps when cold. Put my foot down and it doesn't happen. I've taken to using the automatic handbrake as when using the paddle, it sometimes doesn't release until after the power is applied and it je...
by Ford pop racer
Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:50 am
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: 1.5tsi engine
Replies: 2
Views: 3776

Re: 1.5tsi engine

Yes
by Ford pop racer
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Kangaroo movements in first gear. Solution. see page 2.
Replies: 37
Views: 58473

Re: Kangaroo movements in first gear. Solution. see page 2.

jandj wrote: Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:55 am Report your car to the DVSA through the gov.uk website. https://forms.dvsa.gov.uk/Vsdr/Create
Why would someone report their car to the dvsa
by Ford pop racer
Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: New Skoda Baby SUV KAMIQ
Replies: 20
Views: 33726

Re: New Skoda Baby SUV KAMIQ

Those hideous '80s retro wheels would have to go. Those style wheels are the reason I rejected many other makes of car when I was looking last year.
by Ford pop racer
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Lovin' the frosty mornings
Replies: 3
Views: 4916

Re: Lovin' the frosty mornings

I was disappointed to find mine doesn't have the heated front screen but I've never had a car that gets warm enough in a few minutes to defrost the screen until now.
by Ford pop racer
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Tyres ‘crabbing’
Replies: 10
Views: 11943

Re: Tyres ‘crabbing’

I have Bridgestone Potenzas on mine and they are atrocious when pulling away, especially with any steering lock. In the wet they are almost frightening and I find myself looking for far bigger traffic gaps than ought to be necessary. Once the car is rolling they seem fine and I have not experienced...
by Ford pop racer
Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: rattle sounds and road noises
Replies: 16
Views: 25481

Re: rattle sounds and road noises

A droning noise on the motorway, but can't complain my last vehicle I could hear the engine noise over everything else that may have been there.
by Ford pop racer
Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:29 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Autowatch Ghost
Replies: 9
Views: 7584

Re: Autowatch Ghost

That's what I like about my 1957 ford popular, no fancy stuff, just take the ht lead with me when I park it and pull a few wires off.
by Ford pop racer
Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Autowatch Ghost
Replies: 9
Views: 7584

Re: Autowatch Ghost

No not mine, I saw it on Facebook. Faraday case, is that for the keyfob?
by Ford pop racer
Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Autowatch Ghost
Replies: 9
Views: 7584

Re: Autowatch Ghost

I just messaged skoda uk about a brand new karoq being stolen and what can be done to reduce the risk of theft.