[Almetal]

Originally Posted by 1ManShow

Can you please tell me how much you had to pay for them after the exchange ? Thank you in advance.

I didn't pay a cent, it was an exchange or a barter.

I simply swapped my Black alloys for the Silver ones.

The design and the size of the alloys is exactly the same and the only difference is the colour.

Not sure if Skoda sells new alloys to those in need, so this was the only option left.

Installing after market alloys leads to warranty issues so had to settle for this swap.

[pnvsagar]

Originally Posted by 773.raviteja

Hi Satish,

I was also in the same boat, I have opted to not go for the extended warranty. Bajaj Allianz offers a product that is pretty close to the extended warranty that Skoda gives, for about 60K if purchase within the first two years for the vehicle purchase, and will only kick in once the manufacturer's warranty has expired. This is not tied up with the normal insurance.
I am planning on waiting out for a couple of months, and try to get the warranty from Skoda itself.

Hope this helps.

Satish, Raviteja, what insurance did you guys opt for finally? I found Lombard >50% of Skoda Insurance. Add to that my NCB and 55K for 5th and 6th year EW, even I am tempted not to go for EW. Please suggest.

Anyone has thoughts if United India Insurance works well with Skoda? They seem to be 25% of Skoda Insurance.

[satish_appasani]

Originally Posted by pnvsagar

Satish, Raviteja, what insurance did you guys opt for finally? I found Lombard >50% of Skoda Insurance. Add to that my NCB and 55K for 5th and 6th year EW, even I am tempted not to go for EW. Please suggest.

Anyone has thoughts if United India Insurance works well with Skoda? They seem to be 25% of Skoda Insurance.

I went with HDFC Ergo for insurance. I got zero-dep insurance + 3 year third party insurance for ₹67000. IDV is 100% of ex-showroom price. I am planning to go for extended warranty during 3rd or 4th year of ownership.

My Octavia doesn't beep when locking the door. Did Skoda remove the lock beep? I am also not finding any setting in the Infotainment system.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

My Octavia doesn't beep when locking the door. Did Skoda remove the lock beep? I am also not finding any setting in the Infotainment system.

Did it beep earlier in the first place? It doesn't in my MY16 Octavia, and nor are there any settings that I have noticed.

Frankly, I am happy as I detest the sound. Albeit, I need to be ultra careful to watch out for the indicators/side lights blinking to acknowledge the door lock.

[Timothy]

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

My Octavia doesn't beep when locking the door. Did Skoda remove the lock beep? I am also not finding any setting in the Infotainment system.

The beep when locking sounds terrible. I would have hated it if the Octavia had this feature, it is as bad as the reverse gear sound that some irritating folks install on their cars. Even my old Honda Civic & City do not have these beep sounds.

[773.raviteja]

Originally Posted by pnvsagar

Satish, Raviteja, what insurance did you guys opt for finally? I found Lombard >50% of Skoda Insurance. Add to that my NCB and 55K for 5th and 6th year EW, even I am tempted not to go for EW. Please suggest.

Anyone has thoughts if United India Insurance works well with Skoda? They seem to be 25% of Skoda Insurance.

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I went with HDFC Ergo for insurance. I got zero-dep insurance + 3 year third party insurance for ₹67000. IDV is 100% of ex-showroom price. I am planning to go for extended warranty during 3rd or 4th year of ownership.

My Octavia doesn't beep when locking the door. Did Skoda remove the lock beep? I am also not finding any setting in the Infotainment system.

I have gone with HDFC Ergo as well. which is similarly priced to what Satish has quoted for zero depreciation in his post. I have taken the extended warranty from Bajaj Allianz, that my HDFC insurance guy has said is available for HDFC customers.

I am not aware of United India Insurance, but try for New India Insurance as Skoda has a tie-up with them, so in case if you want to avail extended warranty at the time of purchase, you can avail that.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

My Octavia doesn't beep when locking the door. Did Skoda remove the lock beep? I am also not finding any setting in the Infotainment system.

You meant the horn's beep? You'll have to enable it using the service center's VAGscan diagnostic laptop or VCDS. I don't suppose you'll find this option in the infotainment or the cluster.

[SidR]

Originally Posted by pnvsagar

Yes indeed, and I booked as late as 27th. There was a customary 'Welcome' call from Skoda too, and they confirmed Style. I have been seeing Somajiguda since almost May and not a bad experience there either. I was told Style is now available only in White and Quartz Gray.

Would you know if Octavia 1.4MT Ambition is available as well? If yes, are similar discounts applicable? I had heard they stopped its production.

[1ManShow]

Originally Posted by Almetal

I didn't pay a cent, it was an exchange or a barter.

I simply swapped my Black alloys for the Silver ones.

The design and the size of the alloys is exactly the same and the only difference is the colour.

Not sure if Skoda sells new alloys to those in need, so this was the only option left.

Installing after market alloys leads to warranty issues so had to settle for this swap.

I was asking about the cost of the rubbers Sir.

[Almetal]

Originally Posted by 1ManShow

I was asking about the cost of the rubbers Sir.

Michelin Primacy 4ST: 8390/- Per Tyre.
Goodyear NCT5 Buyback: 5000/- Per Tyre.

I think tyres are priced lower in Delhi/NCR than down south, so you might not get same price.

[gopi_rm]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

You meant the horn's beep? You'll have to enable it using the service center's VAGscan diagnostic laptop or VCDS. I don't suppose you'll find this option in the infotainment or the cluster.

In my Golf Mk7 MIB2, I have option in the settings menu to enable/disable lock horn.

[Timothy]

Hi Folks,
Many of you have been so helpful with my queries on the Octavia so its only fair that I share some of the research work that I have done. I am contemplating between the L&K & Onyx and will decide within the next few days.

For insurance, try considering National Insurance which I am also looking at . Its costs are around 1L for 3 years for zero depreciation for onyx and subsequently a bit more for L&K. I am also not planning to take the 5th& 6th year extended warranty but may consider it later, but the price for that may go up to 65K during the 4th year.

Also the accessories are not compulsory, so I am thinking of taking just the boot mat , front mud flaps and car cover on a la carte basis. For Floor mats I may look at something else outside of Skoda brand . The pillows add very little value, at least for me.

Hope this is helpful. Cheers !

[satish_appasani]

Originally Posted by Timothy

The beep when locking sounds terrible. I would have hated it if the Octavia had this feature, it is as bad as the reverse gear sound that some irritating folks install on their cars. Even my old Honda Civic & City do not have these beep sounds.

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Did it beep earlier in the first place? It doesn't in my MY16 Octavia, and nor are there any settings that I have noticed.

Frankly, I am happy as I detest the sound. Albeit, I need to be ultra careful to watch out for the indicators/side lights blinking to acknowledge the door lock.

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

You meant the horn's beep? You'll have to enable it using the service center's VAGscan diagnostic laptop or VCDS. I don't suppose you'll find this option in the infotainment or the cluster.

I am also not a fan of beep / horn on door lock in cars. But it is handy to locate the car in parking lots. How do you locate your Octavia in parking lots?

[vickyP]

Originally Posted by Timothy

For insurance, try considering National Insurance which I am also looking at . Its costs are around 1L for 3 years for zero depreciation for onyx and subsequently a bit more for L&K.

Hello Timothy - What is the IDV for this quote and is this including the 3 year 3rd party cover (which I think is around 20K+ INR in itself)? When I was checking for an IDV of 19.99L for the Onyx i.e, for one year zero dep + 3 year 3rd party insurance policy, it was around 65-70K or so from HDFC Ergo and thus the query as NI seems very impressive if the coverage is same.

Hello All - I am planning to book the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI in the coming few days. I just wanted to get some point of view whether it would be good to book now or wait till new year for better discounts? Is there any specific discounts that can be expected if booked in early Jan 2020? Also, what is the feel around the stocks for 1.8 TSI? Currently, without the Skoda insurance & extended warranty, I am getting the L&K for around 27L and Onyx for around 23.5L. I have already asked my SA to improve this, if he wishes to close the deal this month.

[pnvsagar]

Originally Posted by SidR

Would you know if Octavia 1.4MT Ambition is available as well? If yes, are similar discounts applicable? I had heard they stopped its production.

Apologies, no authentic info on this. To my knowledge, it is not available.