Robcuk

Sorry for the delay, but thanks for all the posts - some great suggestions.

Ok thanks for that. You wouldn't happen to know the part number? I've seen some painted ones on Amazon. Having them refurbished could be an option too, £45 plus £10p&p apparently.

Hi, My 2010 vrs TDi has just failed on a leaking offside brake calliper. Any tips where to get hold of one? Have started the search but just wondered what others have experienced- thanks for any help

Hi guys Took my 2010 vrs tdi in for service and they gave me a list of advisories some of which I knew about and some I didn't. Basically new front shocks, front discs and pads are in order plus the lower suspension rear rubber console bushes have perished. I've done a search on here and I like the idea of popping in an S3 bush but my question relates to changing the associated bolt. Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can buy replacement bolts as I've read its a good idea to do it when changing the bushes. Many thanks for your help

Thanks for the links but I have paid cars-equipment so I'm not overly keen on buying another until I get my money back or should I say if. Would like to warn others about the company too!

Hi guys I changed my Bolero head unit for a Columbus recently so I obviously required a new fascia. For peace of mind I ordered one from MK Skoda but after a two week wait I rang them on it's whereabouts and they informed that they did not have it and had no idea when they would have any. I did a search on Briskoda and cars-equipment was recommended so I placed an order and after 3 weeks a FEDEX box arrived only for the wrong fascia to be in there!!!! I got in touch and was told a replacement had been sent out and that they were sorry it was due to a workers mistake. I'm still waiting after 26 days/18 business days and when I chase them up I only occasionally receive a response from a guy via his iPhone telling me it's been sent. The company have been very poor from the start and I have lost patience with them - has anyone had similar experiences or can recommend what I can do. Thanks for any suggestions. Rob

I've just had a look on the shark website, although on my phone, and cannot see any mention of the January discount? Am I missing something? Cheers

I've just brought a Columbus unit from Rustynuts on here - very helpful guy. I've brought the following fascia as my car currently has the original unit fitted. http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en/shop/navigations/oem-1z0858069dkdf1-navigation-aluminium-trim-for/ So once the parts arrive hopefully I can pop it in easy enough and then have it coded. The best information I've found on here so far is contained in this link http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/240409-columbus-vcds-procedure/

Hi Can you email me pics please [email protected] Hopefully they fit my 2010 Octavia vrs....

Thanks for all your responses guys - exactly the information I was after.

The are a few sets on eBay with the following dimensions: 5x112 16x6.5J with an offset of 50 Would they simply fit on? There is another set with a slightly different offset of 51 - Does offset matter? Sorry for the dumb questions :-(

Thanks for the responses - So I could search for 205/55-16 tyres on a 6-1/2 inch rim and they'll be fine to replace the existing 18" rims. Thanks

Hi I have just brought a 2010 TDi VRS estate Octavia minus a spare wheel. I've done a search on here last night but I've read contrasting information - can someone please clear up the wheel size that I can use for a spare (As there is none) and what size wheel I can buy to use in winter. For the latter I have read 16" will fit, I've also read the offset is ET51, the PCD is 5x112 and the centre bore is 57.1mm and that I should be able to find VW and Audi wheels on eBay. I have read 6 and 6.5 for rim width but when I add 6 to rim width on eBay there is hardly anything for sale compared to 6.5 where there are 100s So could someone confirm what size I can fit (with all the dimensions) on the car and thus look online for a set of wheels. Plus any recommendations for a spare. I'd really appreciate it as I end up going round in circles. Thanks