OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[GeeMatt]

I'd like that, except then I'd want a vrs! Doing the housing churn and burn now, so money is your up in assets and not available for toys

It's all over for you then GTR !
I'm on the other end of that grind and should be able to enjoy the toys ! BUT, the ministry of home finance has sway and she requires consideration of our future needs and all the other dependants needs ! Toys aren't considered assets at the Home Finance Ministry !

[GTR27]

It's all over for you then GTR !
I'm on the other end of that grind and should be able to enjoy the toys ! BUT, the ministry of home finance has sway and she requires consideration of our future needs and all the other dependants needs ! Toys aren't considered assets at the Home Finance Ministry !

Ha ha, plan was always to get new car, then drive it into the ground, and hopefully by the time its worthless, i'll own my house outright and can afford something proper fast. I have my motorbike to keep me entertained until then.

[vEnOm_oz]

I envy you both. I've got a long distance to travel before I catch up with you guys, will get there eventually.

Ha ha, plan was always to get new car, then drive it into the ground, and hopefully by the time its worthless, i'll own my house outright and can afford something proper fast. I have my motorbike to keep me entertained until then.

It's all over for you then GTR !
I'm on the other end of that grind and should be able to enjoy the toys ! BUT, the ministry of home finance has sway and she requires consideration of our future needs and all the other dependants needs ! Toys aren't considered assets at the Home Finance Ministry !

[GTR27]

I am lucky that I don't really experience traffic jam in my day to day drive, so the little turbo engine always has opportunity stretch its legs and do some overtaking

Having said that, the air-con is typical European and I don't quite like the cruise control is on the indicator stalk, it would be easier if it was on the steering wheel.

Ahh. With acc, cruise gets its own stalk. Really easy/good to use as well. You can use it in heavy traffic too!

Ours gets a mix of driving both highway and city. City during the week, highway on the weekend.

[Gerrycan]

Having said that, the air-con is typical European and I don't quite like the cruise control is on the indicator stalk, it would be easier if it was on the steering wheel.

My personal preference is having the cruise control on the stalk rather than the steering wheel.
I have the standard cruise not ACC and I like that unlike other vehicles you do not have to turn it on (after each engine restart) before setting the required speed. Like also you can change gear on manual without disengaging cruise.
The thoughtful additions are so much more driver orientated than other brands mere 'bling'

[mazstar1980]

Had the car checked with the dealer and they achknowloged that the noise and vibration is there and is related to the air-con or the flaps.

I have also told them that when the air-con is on, I could feel the vibration in the steering wheel and hear a low frequency noise. Going to bring it back and leave it with the dealer for few days after 26/1, hopefully I will be getting a VRS as a loan car

K4neX - I had the air con hoses re-routed in some parts as they were rattling against the chassis and causing a buzzing rattle in the driver door trim ( sounded like a fridge buzz near the driver window sill). There is a Skoda TPI about it, apparently can cause all sorts of rattles and noises. To be honest doesn't sound like the culprit but try mentioning it if all else fails.

While my buzzing door was fixed, I still have this weird creaking rattle sound which we assumed was air con hose related. The only 2 times I didn't hear it was on my way to dealer to get rs speed, 3rd time lucky at last minute before pulling in to let the tech out it started. I originally thought there was a loose rattle or mounting but thinkng it is a creak of some sort as it seems to come out more as ambient temp it gets hotter and roads are bumpier, at a standstill it disappears even when revving out. This will be 3 days and 150km travelled at the dealers!

If anyone experienced something similar let me know (MY15 RS manual hatch).

[K4neX]

K4neX - I had the air con hoses re-routed in some parts as they were rattling against the chassis and causing a buzzing rattle in the driver door trim ( sounded like a fridge buzz near the driver window sill). There is a Skoda TPI about it, apparently can cause all sorts of rattles and noises. To be honest doesn't sound like the culprit but try mentioning it if all else fails.

While my buzzing door was fixed, I still have this weird creaking rattle sound which we assumed was air con hose related. The only 2 times I didn't hear it was on my way to dealer to get rs speed, 3rd time lucky at last minute before pulling in to let the tech out it started. I originally thought there was a loose rattle or mounting but thinkng it is a creak of some sort as it seems to come out more as ambient temp it gets hotter and roads are bumpier, at a standstill it disappears even when revving out. This will be 3 days and 150km travelled at the dealers!

If anyone experienced something similar let me know (MY15 RS manual hatch).

Hi maz, thanks for the tip, will bring the TPI up when I drop it off.

[micric]

So I introduced my two Czech kiddies to each other... No need to explain the one on the left. The one on the right doesn't belong to me (I pay for her by the hour), but is an Evektor Sportstar LSA.

[Dzl_Dubba]

The black looks mean, but keeping it clean is a pain in the bum.

[mazstar1980]

Dropped my car off to dealer for a third time and now they are saying the rattling/creaking sound is result of leak in fuel hose to engine but insisted there is nothing to worry about and is safe to drive. Part will take 2-3 weeks to arrive and now this will be a 4th visit; how they missed this when I told them about it at 1000km inspection, I doubt they even bothered looking.They told me it was due to TPI where air con hoses rattled against the chassis but their fix did nothing for either rattling or the buzzing from my door.

Apparently, the fuel pressure variance is causing the rattling noise which I find hard to believe it would cause the rattling I hear. The noise only comes when the vehicle is moving regardless of engine speed or pedal position, it will do it in neutral or 6th gear. The bigger the bump the louder the rattle. I also noticed that the warmer it gets the noisier it gets but not 100%.

I'm very frustrated and angry at the service received so far, I'm sick of taking it in, told it is fixed and then I take it for test drive and to be told to book it in again as they didn't fix it. Can I take it for warranty repairs to any Skoda dealer or does it need to be the one I bought it at. Unfortunately, there is only 2 in Perth and one outer Perth although I think they're all done through VW. First impressions not good so far, might contact Skoda Aus and see where it leaves me if after these repairs. Even trying to call the service Dept is a 20minute affair with hold music and constant disconnections. Apart from the actual issue of fuel leaking (if that isn't alarming enough) I'm afraid it has nothing to do with the rattling issue.