[vinu_h]

Originally Posted by Sen_auto_sation

1. Driving over 85+ kmph speed leads to the car pulling strongly to the left and the steering feel gets really stiff. (even with steering set at ‘normal’ drive mode)
2. In addition to the above, at speeds above 100 kmph (legally) on expressways is further leading to vibrations on the steering wheel which I never experienced in my lifetime with this car for 25,000+ kms, as its first owner. (vibrations are so strong it is leading to fatigue and pain in the arms and shoulders)

In my opinion, wheel alignment should only be done after one experiences what you've mentioned here and not before. Please consider taking this back to the same service center and have them fix it after demonstrating the effects in a test drive.

Originally Posted by Sen_auto_sation

To clarify, this was a routine wheel balancing, tyre rotation + wheel alignment service carried out at the Škoda service center in Delhi. There was no issue with the wheels and/or handling/no steering vibrations prior to the said service.

Sorry, but, I disagree with you calling it a "routine". If it was so, the OEM would have listed it as a requirement for a particular service year / after xyz kms have run.

[sbenstewart]

Originally Posted by sbenstewart

The Skoda has gotten it's first battle scar. A random motorbike just cut across, skid and fell on my stationary car, leaving a deep dent in the right quarter panel and the bumper mounting brackets shorn off. The random motorbike just scooted off and I didn't pursue him, with the peace of mind of the bumper to bumper insurance.

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The repair has been done, exceeding my expectations. After a long wait, it is nice to have the car back, to enjoy mile munching on it. As the car was anyways waiting at the service center for days, I had asked them to paint the front bumper too, which had some scratches due to the initial ramp angle of my place.

I consider this as the official end of the honeymoon period of the car and I will expect periodic repairs to pop up. The ASC did tell at the end that the one touch up down on the driver side had given up. I don't use it at all, and the window up-down works. So, it's something to deal with for the annual service.

Wrapping up with photos right after the service.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by sbenstewart

. The ASC did tell at the end that the one touch up down on the driver side had given up. I don't use it at all, and the window up-down works. So, it's something to deal with for the annual service.

Did they disconnect your battery at Skoda Service? Try this simple hack:
https://www.wheelsjoint.com/skoda-oc...-how-to-reset/

To be a little critical of Skoda, I would be mindful of any electrical gremlins however small they may be. Somehow they tend to portent catastrophe later.

[sbenstewart]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Did they disconnect your battery at Skoda Service? Try this simple hack:
https://www.wheelsjoint.com/skoda-oc...-how-to-reset/

To be a little critical of Skoda, I would be mindful of any electrical gremlins however small they may be. Somehow they tend to portent catastrophe later.

Ah, this didn't fix the power window issue. I might have to try again. But I am fully expecting the battery to give up anytime soon. It has been four years with the original battery for a Skoda, which in itself I consider a personal record. Hope that is the only gremlin for the near future.

[shahbaz63]

Superb completed 30,000 km yesterday.

It was due for a tire replacement and I went with Michelin Primacy, and my first impression is positive. I’m impressed with how quiet the tires are, so far loving it.

On the overall car performance; no major complaints so far, but one persistent issue remains: a rattling noise from the left top. I’ve visited the service center more than five times, and the car has been with them for a total of about 15 days. However, the noise always returns after driving a few kilometers on rough roads.

[SanjuInGgn]

Originally Posted by sbenstewart

The repair has been done, exceeding my expectations. After a long wait, it is nice to have the car back, to enjoy mile munching on it. As the car was anyways waiting at the service center for days, I had asked them to paint the front bumper too, which had some scratches due to the initial ramp angle of my place.

I consider this as the official end of the honeymoon period of the car and I will expect periodic repairs to pop up. The ASC did tell at the end that the one touch up down on the driver side had given up. I don't use it at all, and the window up-down works. So, it's something to deal with for the annual service.

Hi - Just curious - how much did entire bumper painting cost for front bumper? Reason for checking is because TAFE made me get the entire bumper painted for a scratch / scruff on the right side [refer attached pic].

[shahbaz63]

Originally Posted by SanjuInGgn

Hi - Just curious - how much did entire bumper painting cost for front bumper? Reason for checking is because TAFE made me get the entire bumper painted for a scratch / scruff on the right side [refer attached pic].

At my local paint shop, it costs 2000/ panel; the entire right side of a car costs somewhere around 6500/8500.

[SanjuInGgn]

Originally Posted by shahbaz63

At my local paint shop, it costs 2000/ panel; the entire right side of a car costs somewhere around 6500/8500.

Thanks. Per TAFE, entire bumper painting is the ONLY way to ensure no colour mismatch OR fade difference. Not sure I agree - but unfortunately, not much we can argue I guess.

On a separate note, have any of you had issues with the volume control thumbwheel on steering - specifically about it cracking or breaking? If yes, have you been able to get Skoda to replace it under warranty?

Attached an image of what I am referring to.

[sbenstewart]

Originally Posted by SanjuInGgn

Hi - Just curious - how much did entire bumper painting cost for front bumper? Reason for checking is because TAFE made me get the entire bumper painted for a scratch / scruff on the right side [refer attached pic].

It costed 11K total with taxes and three days for painting the front bumper, and the finish was decent. The whole bumper was painted to avoid mismatch.

[shahbaz63]

Originally Posted by SanjuInGgn

Thanks. Per TAFE, entire bumper painting is the ONLY way to ensure no colour mismatch OR fade difference. Not sure I agree - but unfortunately, not much we can argue I guess.

On a separate note, have any of you had issues with the volume control thumbwheel on steering - specifically about it cracking or breaking? If yes, have you been able to get Skoda to replace it under warranty?

Attached an image of what I am referring to.

Yes, it is a common issue; I had mine broken last week, and I have asked the service advisor to raise it under warranty (I have not heard from her yet).

As a temp fix, I was able to glue it with the help of a glue I bought from a DIY shop (not Fevi Kwick).

[akshay81]

Originally Posted by shahbaz63

Superb completed 30,000 km yesterday.

It was due for a tire replacement and I went with Michelin Primacy, and my first impression is positive. I’m impressed with how quiet the tires are, so far loving it.

On the overall car performance; no major complaints so far, but one persistent issue remains: a rattling noise from the left top. I’ve visited the service center more than five times, and the car has been with them for a total of about 15 days. However, the noise always returns after driving a few kilometers on rough roads.

Hi. My Superb just completed 30,000 kms. Wanted to check why are you going for early tire replacement? Mine look good for another 5-10K kms. Also, can you please confirm the cost for Primacy.

I have tried everything for rattling noise in the sunroof. The service center kept the car for a few days but no matter what, it comes back in a few days. A very slightly open sunroof seems to cure the problem but that's not a permanent solution.

[shahbaz63]

Originally Posted by akshay81

Hi. My Superb just completed 30,000 kms. Wanted to check why are you going for early tire replacement? Mine look good for another 5-10K kms. Also, can you please confirm the cost for Primacy.

I have tried everything for rattling noise in the sunroof. The service center kept the car for a few days but no matter what, it comes back in a few days. A very slightly open sunroof seems to cure the problem but that's not a permanent solution.

Hi Akshay,

My two tyres had around a few thousand km of life left in them, and the other two had maybe a few hundred km of life left; my drive has been a mix of good roads, bad roads & soft offroading, and the tyres were in the fourth year of their life. I have had a few cracks & punctures on the tyres, and I have been waiting for an opportunity to change them for the last few months; one more nail piercing on the tyre gave me that last push (hahaha).

Primacy 4 ST is super silent; it cost me 60K with fitting and alignment.

Clicked on one such offroad trail.

[shahidBLR]

Originally Posted by roadwarrior

Nice! It's amusing for sure.



Here you go kind sir, some pics that might give some insight.

Tried to keep it in sequence.
Interesting thing is that even if we don't take the phone with us when we drive the car (which I did today), after the trip, it gives the trip information with the location, and start / stop information and other details.

Hope this helps

I've been an active reader of this forum thread for a while. After a long wait and exploring multiple vehicles, I finally got my hands on a pre-owned MY'21 model about 3-4 months ago.

Recently, I started exploring the vehicle and its features, and I became very curious about the Skoda Connect feature. I updated my details with Skoda India, and last week, I received a call informing me that this feature is not available for my vehicle, which is a MY'21 September model. The advisor from Skoda also asked where I found information regarding the Skoda Connect option.

Additionally, they mentioned that they would like to send a technician to check my car for any possible dongle feature. Does anyone have any advice on how I should proceed with this? also, is the feature available for all MY'21 vehicles or what

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by shahidBLR

Additionally, they mentioned that they would like to send a technician to check my car for any possible dongle feature. Does anyone have any advice on how I should proceed with this? also, is the feature available for all MY'21 vehicles or what

It's an absolute waste of money and time. The app is glitchy, and only gives information such as engine running or shut down. I would suggest dont wast time and money behind getting it activated. Also it's not a free service. You can use similar dongles from JIO IOT.

[shahidBLR]

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

It's an absolute waste of money and time. The app is glitchy, and only gives information such as engine running or shut down. I would suggest dont wast time and money behind getting it activated. Also it's not a free service. You can use similar dongles from JIO IOT.

Thank you for the quick response, will surely check out the JIO IOT suggested.
Is there any mobile app to check trip travel data rather than taking the dongle route?

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