Electric Vehicles (EV)

Should you buy a Tesla Model Y without ultrasonic sensors (USS) before Tesla Vision is finished?

14 January 2023 Richard Wallace 2

Tesla has been making waves in the automotive industry for years now, and the Tesla Model Y, is no exception. The Model Y is a mid-size SUV that offers a range of features and performance […]

What to do when your Škoda Enyaq is unable get online

21 December 2021 Richard Wallace 0

If you have a Škoda Enyaq iV, and have experienced difficulties with the infotainment system connecting to the internet, perhaps with a message saying ‘unable to load connection status’ or if you cannot disable private […]

Replacement umbrella for the Škoda Enyaq

20 December 2021 Richard Wallace 0

Unfortunately, Škoda, for cost saving reasons (I presume), chose to only provide one umbrella in the new Škoda Enyaq iV. They provide one for the driver, but not the passenger. Personally, I think the umbrella […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why does the Škoda Enyaq iV have rear drum brakes?

7 August 2021 Richard Wallace 0

I’ve ordered a Škoda Enyaq iV, and although I noticed it had drum breaks when I test drove one, I didn’t really give it much more thoughts on the day. However, I now find myself […]

Ordering a Pod Point Home EV Charger [updated]

14 July 2021 Richard Wallace 0

I’ve decided to do my bit for the environment, and my wallet, and make the move to an EV (Electric Vehicle), and I thought I’d share my experiences with you, as I go through the […]

£90 Octopus Energy credit when you buy a new VW, Audi or Skoda

12 July 2021 Richard Wallace 1

If you have, or are buying and EV (Electric Vehicle), then it’ll be worth you looking at a tariff that will helps you to save some money by charging your vehicle in the early hours […]

How to reset the infotainment system in a Škoda Enyaq iV

11 July 2021 Richard Wallace 0

From time-to-time, you might experience a laggy infotainment system, or even worse, it may freeze. If this happens to you in your Škoda Enyaq iV, try resetting the infotainment system by following the below single […]