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Month: November 2021

Škoda Enyaq iV

Why does my Škoda Enyaq key flash red?

30 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

Have you noticed that the key for your Škoda Enyaq flashes? In fact, this might not be limited to the Enyaq, it could also extend to other cars built by Audi, Škoda and VW. The […]

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How to enable high beam assist on your Škoda Enyaq headlights

26 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

If you don’t have the matrix light package, and would like to enable the auto high beams on your Škoda Enyaq iV, then you can, by following this guide. WARNING Although I’ve taken the time […]

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How to enable auto day/night maps on the Škoda Enyaq sat nav

24 November 2021 Richard Wallace 1

If the sat nav in your Škoda Enyaq is displaying the maps with a day view (shown below), even at night, you might find that too bright. I know I do. It’s easy to change […]

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How to adjust the reversing camera brightness on the Škoda Enyaq iV

23 November 2021 Richard Wallace 2

Unfortunately, the reversing lights and reversing camera on the Škoda Enyaq aren’t as good as you would want, well not when there is no street lighting, as the camera doesn’t have night vision. When you […]

Windows 11

How to left align the Windows 11 taskbar

17 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

If you have recently moved/upgraded to Windows 11, and miss the left aligned taskbar from Windows 10, then the good news is that you can left align it by following the below steps: 1) Right […]

Škoda Enyaq iV

How to track your new Škoda on the cargo ships

15 November 2021 Richard Wallace 2

Ordinarily, when you order a new car, you know how long it will take, and are most likely happy to wait. However, you might be impatient, like I was after waiting an additional two months […]

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How many people drive a new car before the buyer does?

13 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

If you’re lucky enough to be able to buy a brand new car, you’ll know that it feels good knowing that you’re the first person, and possibly the only person, to drive it. However, if […]

Sky / Sky+ / Sky HD / Sky Q

How to use your Sky Q box(es) as Wi-Fi repeaters

3 November 2021 Richard Wallace 0

If you have Sky Q, you might be surprised to hear that you can use your Sky Q box(es) as Wi-Fi repeaters, even if you don’t have Sky broadband. To set it up, follow the […]

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Sky Q shortcuts, tips and tricks [updated]

2 November 2021 Richard Wallace 1

Are you new to Sky Q, or finding some every day functionality slow and clunky? If so, then the below shortcuts, tips and tricks should prove useful. 1) Quickly access your recordings To access your […]

Škoda Enyaq iV

Škoda order/build status codes

2 November 2021 Richard Wallace 3

If you’ve ordered a new Škoda and are confused by the number status codes, then you might find the below useful: Status code Description 00 Assigned to factory, no production week scheduled 10 Production week […]

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