Hi, I am guessing this could go in the Diesel forum although I am thinking it may be an Octavia series III problem. I recently took delivery of a new VRS TDI wagon and the engine is very noisy at low revs in 1st & 2nd gear (probably all gears but road & wind noise starts to increase). I know diesels are inherently noisy although after owning the 125TDI for almost 7 years I have to say I am either concerned of knocking in the big end bearings, or disappointed in how much noisier the new series engine is.

Can anyone confirm it is simply a noisier engine?

I dread having to engage with the dealer and head down the long and pointless argument over it not being my imagination.....