[RJ2285]

Originally Posted by SaneLane

Hey guys, need some advice. I got a pre-owned Superb MT in Feb this year. Do you think it is worth it spending 83K for EW for a manual Superb with 20K on the odo? I plan to keep it for atleast next 6 years.
Need to make a decision in the next 10 days.
TIA.

Without blinking an eye, my friend. Please go for it. This is a complex machine with a lot of electronics. While you have saved yourself from DSG woes, that does not guarantee you a peaceful ownership. 83K for 2 years will help you sleep well in the night

[asm3899_CHD]

My friend got a new superb sportline today. Read on the forum that the stock tyres are not so good. My friend is an enthusiastic driver and needs that extra grip on the corners. Please tell about a good tyre upgrade including tyre size.

[akshay81]

So I finally received the car back after 15 days. The fender was changed and some denting and painting work was carried out on the door - looks like new now. Didn't get the complete bill of what all was done but appears to be in the range of Rs.66,000/-. I had to pay only Rs.2,600/- for insurance claim process.

Got the 1st servicing also done. Had to pay extra for sump tray bolts (Rs.553/-), wheel (nut) caps (Rs.218.99/-) and lubricant for the sunroof (Rs.1013.62/-). Sump tray bolts apparently are removed at the time of oil change and they don't fit back well while reinstalling. According to the SA, Skoda recommends installing new bolts. He even showed some service manual where the detailed explanation was given. Though I was not completely convinced, decided to go with it.

I didn't want to incur any expenditure on the lubricant but the sunroof was making squeaking noise whenever the car went over bumps / uneven roads. The SA informed that while the entire sunroof unit would be removed, cleaned and put back free of charge, it is recommended to use the lubricant so that there is no squeaking noise in future. The sunroof problem seems to have been solved now.

Overall, had a good experience with Skoda and didn't have to face any nightmares VW cars are generally associated with.

[ThePoloDriver]

Originally Posted by akshay81

So I finally received the car back after 15 days.

Hi, could you share some photos of the affected panels and can you tell the difference between the orginal and repainted ones? Thanks.

[akshay81]

Can't really distinguish but in bright sunlight, the fender seems to be brighter than the door. The door doesn't look repainted. The marks on the car are of mud since its raining here

[sumithb]

I am pleased to introduce the latest addition to my garage, MY22 Skoda Superb.

Having driven a XUV500 manual for the last seven years, it's going to take some adjustment driving this beauty! With all of 60KMS on the ODO, still getting used to the low seating position and the automatic transmission.

Have gotten full body STEK ShieldEffect PPF done.

Here's the customary pics. A beauty ain't she!

[mikilbhatkar]

Congratulations on the buy ! Was it from JMD Skoda, Thane ? What was the waiting period ? And any discount offered ?

Originally Posted by sumithb

I am pleased to introduce the latest addition to my garage, MY22 Skoda Superb.

Having driven a XUV500 manual for the last seven years, it's going to take some adjustment driving this beauty! With all of 60KMS on the ODO, still getting used to the low seating position and the automatic transmission.

Have gotten full body STEK ShieldEffect PPF done.

Here's the customary pics. A beauty ain't she!

[sumithb]

Originally Posted by mikilbhatkar

Congratulations on the buy ! Was it from JMD Skoda, Thane ? What was the waiting period ? And any discount offered ?

I had originally booked from JMD Thane, but their attitude put me off. I was basically told that if I pay the entire ex-showroom the car will magically appear or I'll have to wait 3 months. Till the booking was made they were quoting delivery in 3 weeks. I am still waiting for refund of the booking amount (I was told will be 3-4 days if I wish to cancel).

I finally ended up buying from Dr.Auto Technologies Pvt Ltd, Nerul. Came to know that they had Lava Blue in stock (the color I wanted) after a reference from a bhpian (Thanks @Jangra). Transferred a token amount and they sent me the VIN. Having been satisfied that the car was May 22 manufactured, I did a PDI and transferred rest of the amount.

With regards to discount, they matched my Insurance quotation and they threw in 4 year service package for free (not sure if this is currently available for all Skoda vehicles, I know this was being offered for Slavia and Kushaq sometime back).

[akshay81]

Now another issue has cropped up in the car - the hanging part just came off without anyone touching it. Looks like the servicing guys messed it up. This is on the passenger side footwell. Maruti, Hyundai and any premium car company would have gone bonkers if their people provided such servicing.

I did try to put it back but there is no socket / adhesive place to hold it. After multiple calls, Garve Skoda has agreed to send a technician to fix it.

[ChetanM6]

Members are there any offers running for the sportline in Bangalore ?

[neoonwheels]

Originally Posted by sumithb

I had originally booked from JMD Thane, but their attitude put me off. I was basically told that if I pay the entire ex-showroom the car will magically appear or I'll have to wait 3 months. Till the booking was made they were quoting delivery in 3 weeks. I am still waiting for refund of the booking amount (I was told will be 3-4 days if I wish to cancel).

I finally ended up buying from Dr.Auto Technologies Pvt Ltd, Nerul. Came to know that they had Lava Blue in stock (the color I wanted) after a reference from a bhpian (Thanks @Jangra). Transferred a token amount and they sent me the VIN. Having been satisfied that the car was May 22 manufactured, I did a PDI and transferred rest of the amount.

With regards to discount, they matched my Insurance quotation and they threw in 4 year service package for free (not sure if this is currently available for all Skoda vehicles, I know this was being offered for Slavia and Kushaq sometime back).

I had similar experience for Octavia. All I did was to drop a tweet to Zac and in 3 hrs got a call from dealer saying booking amt of 50K is good enough

[anujsd]

Originally Posted by agrawalyash11

Hello, I don’t know if this is the right thread to post this on but my query is regarding voiding of my warranty due to getting my wheel alignment and balancing done outside of Skoda ASS.

Warranty is not void by such minor corrective adjustments. Only if there is a serious mod like upgrade of alloys beyond the permissible size, there are issues with warranty for the steering rack or something.

[Sahil00090]

Originally Posted by agrawalyash11

My Skoda Superb Sportline went for its 1st service today. I have bought the Skoda Maintenance Pack but while dropping my car off for service, my SA told me that I’ll be charged extra for wheel alignment, balancing and sunroof cleaning.

How much are they charging you for this job? If not much and this is the only Skoda WS you have there, If I were in your place I would've taken the bullet and have gotten it from there only since car is new.

Try and see if there are any offers there on wheel alignment, I have seen free wheel alignment in VW, last alignment was done for free for my VW.

Regarding the warranty lapse that is pure non sense but VW/Skoda routing complaint resolution to dealerships only doesn't help much.

[Andy73]

Hello all,

My 2019 purchased Skoda Superb did not start this morning. With jump start, it started but even after 1 hr of driving again, it is not starting.

Perhaps it needs a battery replacement.

I noticed that few people got their OEM battery replaced with 72Ah. My service advisor did not suggest this; so, I have still an OEM battery. I am planning to replace the battery myself from a local battery vendor who I know well.

The question is, will it void any warranty? Also, is it okay to replace it with 72Ah (any brand) or should I stick to 60 Ah? Thanks a lot for your quick advice.

[sunikkat]

Originally Posted by Andy73

I also noticed that few got their OEM batter replaced with 72Ah. My service advisor did not suggest this and so I have still an OEM battery. I am planning to replace batter by myself from a local batter vendor who I know well,

The question is will it void any warranty? Also is it okay to replace it with 72Ah ( any brand ) or should i stick to 60 Ah ,
Thanks a lot for your quick advice,

As much as we hate it, fact is Skoda will void the warranty on many parts if you replace the battery from outside. So my suggestion is stick with OEM (even if expensive) until your car is on warranty.