[KapilD]

Originally Posted by sid2017

Can you please share from where you have bought the pedals and VRS logo?
I also have 1.5 DSG and and I liked the way you did the subtle differentiation.

The logos are available at amazon. I bought from the Link as under:

https://www.amazon.in/Carzilla-Metal..._d_rp_2_t&th=1

https://www.amazon.in/Carzilla-Metal...d_bap_d_rp_3_t

As for the pedals, these are the new Monte Carlo Pedals. I got a friend working at the Skoda workshop. So bought them as spare parts costing approx ₹ 700.

May be you can contact your sales advisor/service advisor. They tend to help out and keep customers happy to sell more Skodas

Originally Posted by ajayc123

Hey I have a query. What is the idling rpm of the 1.0 and 1.5 MT engine ? And what is the rpm at which the turbo effect kicks in?

I got a 1.5 MT. Without AC its hiding around 700-800. With AC 1000. As for the turbo, the pull comes around 1800+.

Haven't driven the 1.0 MT so can't comment.

[KuvamBansal]

Originally Posted by audioholic

What I did for my Slavia as well as my Crysta(which had the same creaking noise) was to buy a can of wurth silicone lubricant and spray it along the plastic panel edges twice. It solved the problem. The Innova had creaks even on the door panel when we would open or close it. Even thats gone for good. Currently Its working on my Slavia since I didn’t want the dashboard to be opened up unless its absolutely necessary.

Hi, does this leave any residue/mark or we can just wipe it clean with a cloth after spray?
Also, request if you can share image of your can. Amazon is throwing multiple results for silicon spray from wurth. Thanks a lot.

[audioholic]

Originally Posted by KuvamBansal

Hi, does this leave any residue/mark or we can just wipe it clean with a cloth after spray?
Also, request if you can share image of your can. Amazon is throwing multiple results for silicon spray from wurth. Thanks a lot.

It is a transparent watery liquid which does not leave any residue. In case the excess spray looks bad you can just wipe it off. In general silicon based lubricants are good for rubber and plastic and hence I use it liberally in these gaps as well as the sunroof frame area. The creaks that come from the plastic panels are due to the mounting locks rubbing each other. Over time they go away and the use of such a lubricant accelerates the process since it reduces friction between the panels. It is non greasy so doesn't look messy or have any odour. It seems to have been imported from Switzerland. Here is the can:



Have attached a video also, but here I'm really pushing hard to the extent that you can see the HU screen getting pressurised. Otherwise the car is now creak free without getting the dashboard opened up.

https://youtu.be/nTTDy7Xfa4M

[KuvamBansal]

Originally Posted by audioholic

It is a transparent watery liquid which does not leave any residue. In case the excess spray looks bad you can just wipe it off. In general silicon based lubricants are good for rubber and plastic and hence I use it liberally in these gaps as well as the sunroof frame area. The creaks that come from the plastic panels are due to the mounting locks rubbing each other. Over time they go away and the use of such a lubricant accelerates the process since it reduces friction between the panels. It is non greasy so doesn't look messy or have any odour. It seems to have been imported from Switzerland. Here is the can:

Attachment 2337547

Have attached a video also, but here I'm really pushing hard to the extent that you can see the HU screen getting pressurised. Otherwise the car is now creak free without getting the dashboard opened up.

https://Youtu.be/nTTDy7Xfa4M

Thanks a lot. Seems like the perfect solution. Will update here once I do this. Thanks.

[RijuC]

Yesterday I had the TD of Kushaq 1.0 TSI AT: Target variant Ambition Classic 1.0 AT. The white colour test drive vehicle was brand new, just arrived at Ring Road Skoda, Golf Course road Mega Mall, Gurgaon. The SA Mr. Jeetender and his colleagues were very courteous and helpful and explained features and customer feedbacks beautifully. They had many options of test drive vehicles. The ODO reading was at 39 Km only. The route selected was towards Pahadi road from Sikanderpur and after few turns, back to Golf course road. This route didn't have any potholes or broken patches. However, I took the car through the studs on road and few small broken patches on the side.
Cabin was silent, audio quality was acceptable (we prefer to enjoy music at home. Acceptable quality inside car is ok for both of us). The foot print / dimension of the Kushaq was just adequate for us. Visibility was very good. No problem of A pillar blocking the vision (I drove the Harrier just after 30 minutes, the A-pillar was obstructing the view in every turns). I set the AC at 22 deg C. Wife complained at rear seat that it was not adequate and felt just like our Swift. I would like to have another longer TD with AC set at lower temp. On some potholes and stone laden roads. Drove the car upto 70 km maximum, and with 3 persons on-board without any luggage, the power seems to be adequate for my use.

I loved the feel of the steering and the entire control console in front of me. There was no knee and central console wall interference.

Observation: 1. Technical - This brand new car has a loud bang/ clang sound and little vibration due to this banging of something metallic whenever I pressed the brake pedal. The SA told it happens in all brand new cars.

Is it true? It didn't happen to my earlier brand new cars- Zen Estilo 2009 and Swift 2016.

2. Seats: Rear passenger seats were too upright.

3. Headrests: Worst quality headrest I have ever seen. The headrests of my Swift are firmer, chunkier, properly stitched.

4. Commerical- The dealership says maximum extended warranty is upto 6th year. Is it upto 6th year or 7th year? In many threads I remember it was mentioned as 7th year.

The dealership is open for negotiation for price. Also, they agreed for another TD.

I would like to drive the 1.5 TSI DSG as well. If I shift it to neutral position always at traffic signals or in bumper to bumper can I extend life of DSG or it is destiny that DSG will fail every year?

Overall, we loved Kushaq otherwise except this brake issue in brand new car.

Side note: I really liked the Exterior and Interior of Slavia. Would like to have one TD before I finalize any.

[KapilD]

Originally Posted by RijuC

Observation: 1. Technical - This brand new car has a loud bang/ clang sound and little vibration due to this banging of something metallic whenever I pressed the brake pedal. The SA told it happens in all brand new cars.

Is it true? It didn't happen to my earlier brand new cars- Zen Estilo 2009 and Swift 2016.

…

4. Commerical- The dealership says maximum extended warranty is upto 6th year. Is it upto 6th year or 7th year? In many threads I remember it was mentioned as 7th year.

I would like to drive the 1.5 TSI DSG as well. If I shift it to neutral position always at traffic signals or in bumper to bumper can I extend life of DSG or it is destiny that DSG will fail every year?
.

1st point, the New cars don’t have it. I’ve TD’d 3 variants of Kushaq. None had this. So the SA is bluffing. The only sound which comes is of the autohold brakes releasing which makes the sound of rubber releasing the hold of a vaccum hold on metal.

4th point, Skoda gives 4 std + 2 ext warranty, whereas VW gives 7. 4+2+1. Not sure if the +1 is still available. I had it during my Polo GT TSI days.

Coming to the DSG woes, it depends on the way you drive it. If you are always crawling with half pressed brakes and stopping without fully pressing the brakes, you will get a failed gearbox/clutch assembly soon. Clutch pack is 70K if i’m not mistaken.

I drove without going into N on signals, staying on D all times on my GT TSI with fully pressed brakes all times and whenever moving forward, the foot was never on the brakes. So it lasted me 7 years without trouble of mechatronics.

The only thing which I faced it the flywheel and water pump problem as I used to redline the engine in 3rd or 4th gear while almost every time overtaking on highways. So the torque took a toll on these parts. Flywheel alone cost was more than 30000.

The above is absolutely as per my experience. You may take assessment from other member’s experience as well.

[sbhowmik_5]

Hi Guys,

Need your suggestion on a paint chip that I have got on my 2 months old Skoda Kushaq bonnet head. Please check the screenshot for reference.

- As per Skoda Global workshop, its not possible to get any patch work done to resolve this and bonnet repaint is the only option which would cost 11k+GST.

- I have got a quote from a bodyshop here in Kolkata known as AV Designo, they are quoting 5k+GST for the same bonnet repaint.

Not sure if I should go for a bonnet repaint at this point. Please suggest and if repaired where should I get this repaired so that paint finish remains the same. Thanks.

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by sbhowmik_5

Need your suggestion on a paint chip that I have got on my 2 months old Skoda Kushaq bonnet head. Please check the screenshot for reference.
Not sure if I should go for a bonnet repaint at this point.

Precisely, its not worth painting the bonnet on a brand new car for only one paint chip. To be honest, I don't see any scratch along with it or a dent of sorts, was this a stone hit? If not, I am not sure, but it looks like a paint defect to me. If thats the case its covered under the paint warranty. I can see the grey portion which looks to me like the primer coat under the final and clear coat.

Ultimately if they don't budge, please go visit a good detailer, they usually have matching colour sticks which will hide this chip well and only you would know its there. It will be the cheapest option after spray painting which I don't suggest.

[sbhowmik_5]

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

Precisely, its not worth painting the bonnet on a brand new car for only one paint chip. To be honest, I don't see any scratch along with it or a dent of sorts, was this a stone hit? If not, I am not sure, but it looks like a paint defect to me. If thats the case its covered under the paint warranty. I can see the grey portion which looks to me like the primer coat under the final and clear coat.

Ultimately if they don't budge, please go visit a good detailer, they usually have matching colour sticks which will hide this chip well and only you would know its there. It will be the cheapest option after spray painting which I don't suggest.

The toll gate barrier struck the bonnet and yes there are some light scratch marks beside this paint chip also which arent evident in the picture.

- What should I tell the detailer to convince them that its a paint issue and not accidental? They would notice the light scratches beside the paint chip to easily understand that its accidental.

- Any reference of a good detailer? I asked 3M Car Care but they did not have any resolution for this.

[Quatro]

Originally Posted by sbhowmik_5

Hi Guys,


Not sure if I should go for a bonnet repaint at this point. Please suggest and if repaired where should I get this repaired so that paint finish remains the same. Thanks.

Hi,

While the damage appears to be small, I would like to you consider whether the exposed metal will accelerate the rusting. In which case, it would be advisable to get the bonnet repainted. May be somebody with more technical knowledge can comment - am just flagging the issue.

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by sbhowmik_5

The toll gate barrier struck the bonnet and yes there are some light scratch marks beside this paint chip also which arent evident in the picture.

Well I am not from Kolkata so no idea which detailer will be able to help you out. But if I were you, I would make peace with this tiny chip, like a tiny black mole on a beautiful face

[saketarora]

Originally Posted by RijuC

Yesterday I had the TD of Kushaq 1.0 TSI AT: Target variant Ambition Classic 1.0 AT.
...

Hi RijuC, I have booked the same car at Ring road skoda with the same SA. What is the deal that they are offering you? I haven't negotiated a price yet as I am awaiting the color of my choice being made available.

[RijuC]

Originally Posted by saketarora

Hi RijuC, I have booked the same car at Ring road skoda with the same SA. What is the deal that they are offering you?

I didn't discuss about the final price. They informed us that we can avail a discount of 25K on HDFC regalia card as cashback perhaps, on booking amount. And they can reduce the Insurance, include RTI, Engine protect, RSA etc within the insurance quotation. Also, either of the AMC or some other added service will be included in final price.

But what I read in this forum that usually they give 1-1.25 lakhs discount on the total price during year end.

This dealership was open for negotiation, and not high-handed like most of the other dealerships of other brands here in Gurgaon.

[saketarora]

Originally Posted by RijuC

I didn't discuss about the final price. They informed us that we can avail a discount of 25K on HDFC regalia card as cashback perhaps, on booking amount. And they can reduce the Insurance, include RTI, Engine protect, RSA etc within the insurance quotation. Also, either of the AMC or some other added service will be included in final price.

But what I read in this forum that usually they give 1-1.25 lakhs discount on the total price during year end.

This dealership was open for negotiation, and not high-handed like most of the other dealerships of other brands here in Gurgaon.

Sounds exactly the same that they offered me initially. When I told them I am not getting the insurance then they changed the offer to peace of mind service offer.

[anto1212]

SCAM ALERT!

I got a call from a resort company saying he got my number through the Skoda dealership.

The resort company is conducting some promotional events promoting their resort membership at Hilton, Chennai, and attendees will get free vouchers for a stay at their resort OR a free lunch at Hilton, Chennai.

It turned out to be a scam event, membership costs more than 25k and many innocent people get trapped and lured by offering freebies.

I'm posting this here because they said they got my number from the "dealership".

I believe the dealership has nothing to do with this and things like this put them in big trouble.

I think they got my details through the RTO database or Insurance database because nothing else explains how they got my number and know I have a Skoda.

I'm aware of phishing activities so I'm careful whenever I put my information online, so it gotta be either RTO or Car insurance.

Stay safe!

(@mods, maybe this deserves a separate thread as this scam leads are people who have cars)