Replaced my VW Polo GT TSI with a new Skoda Octavia L&K

The dealership offered a fair exchange price for my over 7-year-old Polo that had 72,000 km on the odo. This played a key role in my buying decision.

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Happy to end 2021 on a high note – took delivery of my L&K Octavia on 30th December from TAFE Access Skoda, St Mark's Road.

I was looking for an upgrade without sacrificing whatever my GT TSI stood for and I have been selective in looking at options - started with Karoq which I checked out at the same TAFE Access in 2020, where I was acquainted with Mr Rakesh.

After more than a year, I resumed my search for a new car and warmed up to the Octavia (which started as a cursory visit only) at the same dealership and through the same contact, Mr Rakesh.

The trigger (which actually resulted in the booking rather suddenly) was the evaluation of my old car at the dealership, which was transparent and fair. A compliment on the good condition of my 7+-year-old, 72K kms run GT TSI and a fair exchange price without haggling greatly enhanced the buying experience.

TAFE Access were very accommodating and flexible with my priorities comprising.

• MY22 model/recent VIN
• My choice of Fastag (ICICI)
• Matching my rates for insurance (Royal Sundaram)

There was no stone left unturned in making the process easy and convenient, resulting this is within a month of when it all began.

Parked at my residence, had to get used to manoeuvring the Octavia after my GT TSI.

Went for a spin on the 31st and ended up covering 300+ kms till past Charmady ghats.

Stayed over at Dharmasthala and started new year's day at 6 am along Bisle ghats.

Closed day 2 of ownership with 670 kms on the odometer.

Pooja being performed (delayed due to some reasons) at a temple in my hometown Calicut (where I currently am spending my Pongal break).

I am still coming to terms with the sheer refinement and fit and finish, of what is head and shoulders a segment above my previous car. The way controls and the driving experience fall in place to a VAG owner is the other positive aspect. Looking forward to more experiences and sharing!

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