Our guide to the many features of modern vehicles.

ŠKODA & Volkswagen Hidden Wallet Pocket
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Your Car's Hidden Wallet Pocket

Did you know your Volkswagen or ŠKODA may have a hidden wallet pocket? Find out where it is in our guide (but keep it to yourself).
ŠKODA Octavia Scout - Mt. Hutt
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The ŠKODA Octavia Scout Left a True Cantabrian Impression

The ŠKODA Octavia Scout - a top contender when thinking of tackling New Zealand terrain. One of our team drives the Scout wagon up the mountain for the day, see how he got on.
Volkswagen Amarok with Rival Bumper
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Volkswagen Amarok with Rival Front End

When one of our customers wanted to up-spec his Volkswagen Amarok, he chose to add the Drivetech 4x4 Rival Bumper for extra underbody armour.
DSG gearbox in a Volkswagen
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What is DSG?

One question we're commonly asked here at Miles Continental is 'what is DSG?' DSG stands for 'Direct-Shift Gearbox'. Learn more in our guide.
Side view of the VW Amarok in matte blue
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Volkswagen Amarok in Matte Blue Finish

To add a special touch to an already premium quality ute, the new Volkswagen Amarok is now available with an optional matte finish, as matte grey or matte blue.
Octavia Technology
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ŠKODA SmartLink

Our newly-released ŠKODA vehicles – such as the Kodiaq SUV and new Octavia range – come fully equipped with the comprehensive new infotainment system, SmartLink.
VW Rear Traffic Alert

Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert

The majority of our Volkswagen new vehicle range are equipped with a Blind Spot Monitor with a Rear Traffic Alert. These features help to detect vehicles that are in the blind spot, and assist while reversing with limited visibility.
AdBlue
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What is AdBlue?

Owners of modern diesel vehicles, such as Volkswagens, will have noticed a blue AdBlue® cap next to their diesel cap. It can be helpful to know exactly what AdBlue is and how it's helping your vehicle to reduce its effect on the environment.
Volkswagen Traffic Jam Assist
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Traffic Jam Assist

Traffic Jam Assist uses proven vehicle features such as ACC Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist to allow easy and slow driving in traffic jams. Your vehicle will follow the vehicle ahead and automatically operate the accelerator and brakes within the limits of the system so the vehicle is kept in the lane.
Volkswagen Transporter 4MOTION
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What is 4MOTION?

Many of our Volkswagen models are available with 4MOTION, including the Amarok V6, Tiguan, Touareg and the Transporter, to name a few. We've had some new Volkswagen owners asking us to define exactly what 4MOTION means, and why it is beneficial to have in your vehicle. So we've put together this guide explaining what 4MOTION is along with its features and benefits.