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If you have followed the advice from RUM4MO and still need to adjust the handbrake, prise out the box in the arm rest to gain access to the adjuster. The nut is obscured by the duct taking air to the rear air vents. You have to prise off the rear end of the armrest to remove this.

This is the British Tyre Manufacturers Association recommendations for repair limits for each size of tyre. https://btmauk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Minor-repairs-to-car-and-light-van-tyres-10-Mar-15.pdf

This video shows how to change to a paddle wheel on a 2012 Passat, including VCDS changes

This video may help.

Seat have introduced two new oil standards - 508 00 and 509 00 for newer power units used in models introduced in 2016/2017. The 0W-20 oil is not backwards compatible. https://www.seat.co.uk/owners/your-seat/servicing-maintenance/recommended-oil.html

The fuse for the starter motor is fuse 23 in the engine compartment fuse box. This is the green 30A fuse at top right in the fuse box, above two 646 relays.

The MK3 Leon is on a totally new VW platform. The dimensions for a MK3 16" alloy are 6.5J x 16. The offset is ET46. Fixing holes are 5 x 112mm, and the centre bore is 57.1mm. I can tell you that the FR is quieter and more comfortable on 16" wheels with Dunlop Sport Maxx all season tyres, so...

Fuse 39 in the interior fuse box controls the front passenger door control unit and the rear passenger side window regulator motor. See if you can open the rear passenger side window. Fuse 39 is the 30A fuse to the left of the yellow 20A fuse on the fourth row.

As others have said, the 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI are Model EA211 engines with the water pump driven by the exhaust camshaft at the opposite end of the engine.

You can use a 12V USB adapter from ebay while looking for a better solution. There are loads of them, like this one from UK. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Interior-Plug-Socket-Dual-USB-Port-Cigarette-Lighter-Car-Charger-Charge-Adapter/113732205413?hash=item1a7af7bb65:m:m1w8tbYyCyo973y0hc9wmFQ

This is the Seat instruction. The head restraints can be removed with the front seats in position. The release button of the driver seat is located on outer right side in direction of travel. The release button of the front passenger seat is located on inner left side in direction of travel...

First remove the covers from the Isofix child seat latches. There is one latch at each end of the seat. Just pull up firmly at each front corner, You will see the top of the fuel delivery unit and fuel delivery pipe at the right hand side.

The oil must meet VW specification VW 502 00 or VW 504 00. The 504 spec is long life oil for cars with flexible service intervals - typically high mileage cars. I use Castrol Edge 5W 30 and it meets both VW specs. If you don't have the handbook for the car go to the SEAT UK website, then...

It seems OK. This is the Seat specification for the 16" space saver. Wheel: 3.5J X 16. PCD: 5x112 Offset: 25.5. Tyre: 125/70/R. Profile: CST17

On the Leon 16" tyres must have 55mm profile, 17" have 45mm profile, and 18" have 40mm profile. This ensures that they all have the same rolling radius. A reputable tyre fitter will only fit the correct profile for your wheel size. Vehicle construction and use regulations require a vehicle...

Every year Auto Express carry out extensive tyre tests, rating each tyre in a number of categories. This is the 2018 test report. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/91856/tyre-reviews-best-car-tyres

The Audi 1.4 ftsi has a small cover over the ignition coils https://img.indianautosblog.com/2017/02/2017-Audi-A3-sedan-facelift-1.4-TFSI-engine-bay-First-Drive-Review.jpg

It's G13 antifreeze.

Another vote for DIY This leaflet lists what they claim to do at Minor and Major Services. https://www.seat.co.uk/content/dam/countries/uk/Download%20documents/2019/SEAT_Carefree_Ownership_2019.pdf Seat recommend Castrol Edge Oil...

This is a video of a fog light bulb change on a Seat Ateca. The procedure for the SE is the same, so you can see the effort required to remove it. It is quite flexible so if you can get your fingers behind the inner corner you will be able to pull it out. Incidentally, the man in the video is...