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Give me a break, you're not the one with the rattle snake in the car.

This problem occurred early, around 2k into my early adopter ownership. Back in 2007. It's just getting worst by the day.
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Well, we were sent there by a Skoda dealer...

To be fair, this mob did cover a warranty item on the exterior finish, but that was something they sent away to be done by a contractor and paid for...

Doncaster is where I got this great support... NOT.

It is a VW dealer that also service Skodas. Don't think I can mention names in open?

I'm in East side of Melb.

unfortunately, the rattle in my Octavia Elegance is taking the gloss off the ownership experience.

Centre console rattles badly with a sharp knocking sound.

Left hand corner where the dash...

Got a BAD intermittent Rattling dash on the left side, drives us crazy! Especially my wife... it's loud!

Reproduced it in front of the dealer support supervisor, acknowledged it but later in the...

Unlike other states (NSW, SA, WA... etc) we don't have access to premium diesel in Victoria through ANY outlet... zilch!

Sigh, why? why? why? Surely, we are deserving customers also.

So far, haven't seen anyone with the flash option for the EA888 engine (1.8tfsi). the same unit in Octavia, Audi 1A3 and the new A4?:frown:

This "welcome Pack" is really stupid marketing speak as it raises expectations of the customer... only to have this bubble burst upon realising that it's only the roadside assist card that was...

Brad, remember that it should come with clips. Just in case the salesperson isn't aware. Will save you another trip to pick them up...

Turanzas are ok for touring... perhaps ok for the 1.9...

Congrats! Yeah, the bridgestone turanza er300 is touring focus... breaks traction too easily for the 1.8T, need to change my driving to get around this.

How much is the underbonnet blanket? I'm...

gregozedobe,
Congrats, it was a long wait, should be worth it. Enjoy!

There are 3 now, Preston, Richmond and Geelong. Richmond was introduced at end of April.

Came across this Petrol vs Diesel Octavia comparo.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/11705/2008-skoda-octavia-comparo-petrol-vs-diesel/

A rare case of choosing petrol over diesel for drivability...

Just catching up with this thread after my prior post about rattles in the 5k Golf V loan car. The worst part that I should have mentioned was the ticking sound of the steering. As the steering is...

I've said be alert and not alarmed. There is no evidence to suggest that it's been damaged. From what I can see in those photos, that looks rather normal. Typically, it's painted black and blends...

Am driving a loan car (golf V FSI DSG) today with 5.5k on the odometer. Dash and glove box rattles were pretty noticeable:(. Otherwise, all else is fine.

Would have preferred a diesel loan car...

Chung, don't let the last post spook you. This is really NOT a problem at all.

You are NOT buying a 2nd hand car, the dealer would be risking his/her VW franchise if this was truely a damage and...

I thought I should update this thread...

Having not seen a Skoda in the wild for the best part of 7~8 months now since Skoda was launched here.

On the weekend, I saw two in the same day! A...

Chill dude, this is indeed sealant. It's there to protect the bottom sill/side skirt (actually no skirt unless the coating is the skirt). You will find that stuff may break off at the first service...

Chung, I don't understand the claim for a new car... this is really not a problem. You will find similar finishes on joins and welds that are out of line of sight. Now, I don't mean to down play...

yep, still there with the climatronic off. Don't know what it is. It is intermittent.

Will talk to the service people when getting the towbar fitted.

about 2 thou of running in driving... drove the missus mad with the acceleration and deceleration, I would too if I was the passenger.

Just a quick note to share the driving experience so far with the 1.8T wagon.

It's been easy to live with, loads of space for what is a reasonably compact footprint. Can't see our family needing...

gregozedobe, Confident New Age Men careless about quibbles between girls and men.... sedans and hatches, they drive wagons ;)