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by Lofty
Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:16 am
Forum: Main Skoda Kamiq chat
Topic: Executive 110 Auto with M1 setting
Replies: 4
Views: 3857

Re: Executive 110 Auto with M1 setting

I’m sorry but if you purchase a Kamiq with the DSG (automatic) transmission & don’t know about the manual gear selection, you really haven’t done your research/homework on the car. You need to spend a little bit more time reading through the drivers handbook (hard copy or on-line)
by Lofty
Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Brake query
Replies: 31
Views: 28528

Re: Brake query

As a long shot, contact “Honest John”. He was a motoring corespondent on one of the big national newspapers, Telegraph I think. He built up an excellent reputation so eventually set up his own site on the internet covering many products not just motoring. He may not have any info on the problem but ...
by Lofty
Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Brake query
Replies: 31
Views: 28528

Re: Brake query

Visit the dealer armed with all the information on this post. Brakes are not normally cover by manufacturers warranty as it is so susceptible to driver conditions & obviously it’s a wearing item BUT, clearly there is an inherent problem & you need to start demanding some action (because they...
by Lofty
Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: Main Skoda Kamiq chat
Topic: Help! Buying car as a single woman…
Replies: 7
Views: 2555

Re: Help! Buying car as a single woman…

Just saw an old motoring correspondent review on utube of the 2020 Kamiq…in his opinion the SE was the model to go for
by Lofty
Sat Nov 19, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Do I buy a kamiq or a puma
Replies: 56
Views: 64015

Re: Do I buy a kamiq or a puma

Great finance packages on the Kamiq (inc kodiac & karooc I think) until end of November. Worth a look
by Lofty
Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 2743

Re: Introduction

Welcome Tinkeron, I think you & I will get on well. I also have a 1.0l SEL DSG 3yrs old next yr. now retired & having had a career in motor trade, I also leave maintenance to others. I also had 3 new Jazz(‘s). Fantastic cars ultra reliable but a bit underpowered (I went to a merc prior to Ka...
by Lofty
Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Two year service
Replies: 2
Views: 3629

Re: Two year service

These things do bloody annoy me. Firstly why change your brake fluid. Manufacturers will tell you it’s because over time condensation forms in the system, (it has to be a vented system) condensation is water, the danger with water in the system is when massively high temperatures are reached (obviou...
by Lofty
Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:31 pm
Forum: Main Skoda Kamiq chat
Topic: Help! Buying car as a single woman…
Replies: 7
Views: 2555

Re: Help! Buying car as a single woman…

The ACC is a right pigs ear if you want to adjust fan speed manually. It’s a slider control & if you want to alter it whilst driving, is not easy.
Many have mentioned this on previous topics on this forum
by Lofty
Sat Nov 12, 2022 5:42 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 3783

Re: Hello

Others may be better informed than myself (being rather of a senior age) but DTEG & Ragtag (& others) certainly seem well switched on to this subject, so once they’ve seen the post I’m sure they’ll respond
by Lofty
Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 3783

Re: Hello

Welcome Collie67. Hope you’re a regular visitor to the forum. Feel free to ask plenty of questions & do pass on your thoughts & experiences